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Is the McDonald's Slump Ending?

Posted Feb 8th 2011 1:30PM by Brent Archer (RSS feed)
Filed under: Major Movement, International Markets, Good news, McDonald's (MCD), Options, Technical Analysis

McDonald's (MCD - option chain) shares are rising today after the company announced this morning that its January same-store sales rose 5.3% worldwide, while US same-store sales rose 3.1%. Analysts were expecting sales to rise 4.5%. MCD cited January snowstorms for the disappointing US performance, but super strong performance in Europe, up 7%, is offsetting the weaker US. This stock has been in a bit of a downward slide over the past month or so, but today's data and the stock's reaction could signal a change in fortunes. If you think that the stock won't fall by too much in the coming months, then now could be a good time to look at a bullish hedged trade on MCD.

MCD opened this morning at $74.37. So far today the stock has hit a low of $74.20 and a high of $75.97. As of 12:00, MCD is trading at $75.70 up $2.25 (3.0%). The chart for MCD looks neutral and S&P gives MCD a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold ranking.

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Qualcomm Revises Q2 Guidance Upward

Posted Mar 25th 2010 1:20PM by Brent Archer (RSS feed)
Filed under: Major Movement, Forecasts, Good news, QUALCOMM Inc (QCOM), Options, Technical Analysis

Qualcomm (QCOM - option chain) shares are rising today after the company lifted its second-quarter EPS and revenue forecasts. QCOM now expects to report EPS of 56 to 58 cents, up from a previous forecast of 49 to 53 cents, and sales of $2.55 to $2.65 billion, up from a previous forecast of $2.4 to $2.6 billion. Analysts have forecast a profit of 53 cents per share on revenue of $2.58 billion for QCOM, which reports earnings on April 21. If you think that the stock won't fall by too much in the coming months, then now could be a good time to look at a bullish hedged trade on CSX.

QCOM opened this morning at $42.54. So far today the stock has hit a low of $42.00 and a high of $43.84. As of 12:05, QCOM is trading at $42.80 up $2.61 (6.5%). The chart for QCOM looks bullish and S&P gives QCOM a positive 4 STARS (out of 5) buy ranking.

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MF Global Names Jon Corzine as New CEO

Posted Mar 24th 2010 1:40PM by Brent Archer (RSS feed)
Filed under: Major Movement, Management, Options, Technical Analysis

MF Global (MF - option chain) shares rose sharply Wednesday after the company announced that former chairman of Goldman Sachs (GS), New Jersey governor, and U.S. Senator Jon Corzine will be the company's new CEO and chairman, effective immediately. Analysts have cheered the move, citing Corzine's experience at Goldman Sachs and his political clout. If you think that the stock won't fall by too much in the coming months, then now could be a good time to look at a bullish hedged trade on MF.

MF opened Wednesday at $8.35. By mid day the stock had hit a low of $7.96 and a high of $8.42. As of 12:30, MF is trading at $8.11 up 0.79 (10.8%). The chart for MF looks bullish and S&P does not currently have a STARS rating for MF.

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Sony Cuts Price of E-Reader

Posted Mar 23rd 2010 12:30PM by Brent Archer (RSS feed)
Filed under: Major Movement, Good news, Sony Corp ADR (SNE), Options, Technology

Sony (SNE - option chain) shares are rising today after the company announced it has cut the price of its Pocket Reader, its cheapest e-book device, by $30 to $169 through April 4, making it by far the least expensive e-reader on the market. If you think that the stock won't fall by too much in the coming months, then now could be a good time to look at a bullish hedged trade on SNE.

SNE opened this morning at $40.11. So far today the stock has hit a low of $39.98 and a high of $40.22. As of 11:55, SNE is trading at $40.00 up 1.16 (3.0%). The chart for SNE looks bearish and S&P gives SNE a negative 2 STARS (out of 5) sell ranking.

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FedEx Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates

Posted Mar 18th 2010 2:00PM by Brent Archer (RSS feed)
Filed under: Earnings Reports, Forecasts, Good news, FedEx Corp (FDX), Options, Technical Analysis

FedEx (FDX - option chain) shares are rising slightly today after the company reported Q3 2010 earnings this morning before the market open. EPS of 0.76 beat analyst estimates of 0.72, plus the company provided an improved outlook, lifting its full-year earnings forecast. If you think that the stock won't fall by too much in the coming months, then now could be a good time to look at a bullish hedged trade on FDX.

FDX opened this morning at $87.85. So far today the stock has hit a low of $87.00 and a high of $90.39. As of 11:55, FDX is trading at $90.36 up 0.49 (0.6%). The chart for FDX looks bullish and S&P gives AGN its highest 5 STARS (out of 5) strong buy ranking.

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TD Ameritrade Gives More-of-the-Same Q2 Outlook

Posted Mar 17th 2010 2:00PM by Brent Archer (RSS feed)
Filed under: Forecasts, TD AmeriTrade Holding (AMTD), Options, Technical Analysis

TD Ameritrade (AMTD - option chain) stock is trading lower today after the company said its second-quarter earnings "are shaping up much like" earnings in the first quarter. AMTD also presented trading data that was very much a mixed bag, as trading volumes were down in February compared to January, but total assets were larger. If you think that the stock won't fall by too much in the coming months, then now could be a good time to look at a bullish hedged play on AMTD.

This morning, AMTD opened at $18.50. So far today the stock has hit a high of $19.03 and a low of $18.35. As of 11:45, AMTD is trading at $18.93, up $0.13 (0.7%). The chart for AMTD looks bullish and S&P gives AMTD a positive 4 STARS (out of 5) buy ranking.

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Interoil Drops on Well Re-drilling Issue

Posted Mar 16th 2010 1:50PM by Brent Archer (RSS feed)
Filed under: Major Movement, Bad News, Options, Technical Analysis, Oil

Interoil (IOC - option chain) stock is trading lower today after the company said it will have to redrill part of its Antelope-2 well in Papua New Guinea due to mechanical issues. The company now expects the horizontal extension at Antelope-2 to be completed in late April. Despite crude futres being up more than 2.5% today, IOC is down a good deal on this less-than-stellar news. If you think this stock won't be rising too far in the coming months, then it could be a good time to look at a bearish hedged play on IOC.

This morning, IOC opened at $66.43. So far today the stock has hit a high of $67.80 and a low of $65.00. As of 11:50, IOC is trading at $66.53, down $2.05 (-3.0%). The chart for IOC looks bearish.

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Baidu to Gain from Google's China Search Exit

Posted Mar 15th 2010 1:20PM by Brent Archer (RSS feed)
Filed under: Major Movement, International Markets, Good news, Google (GOOG), China, Options, Technical Analysis

Baidu.com (BIDU - option chain) shares are rising today on reports that Google (GOOG) advertisers in China have been advised to switch to its rivals, including Baidu and Sohu.com (SOHU). This is on the heels of this weekend's report that Google will shut down its Chinese search engine rather than bow to the countries strict censorship rules. If you think that the stock won't fall by too much in the coming months, then now could be a good time to look at a bullish hedged trade on Baidu.

BIDU opened this morning at $570.48. So far today the stock has hit a low of $563.20 and a high of $628.50. As of 12:35, BIDU is trading at $581.05 up $30.81 (5.6%). The chart for BIDU looks neutral and S&P gives BIDU a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold ranking.

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LG Display Rises On Expectation Of Price Hike

Posted Mar 12th 2010 1:30PM by Brent Archer (RSS feed)
Filed under: Good news, Options, Technical Analysis

LG Display (LPL - option chain) shares are rising on reports that the company may raise prices on some of its LCD panels due to strong demand and tighter supply after the recent earthquake in Taiwan. If you think that the stock won't fall by too much in the coming months, then now could be a good time to look at a bullish hedged trade on LPL.

LPL opened this morning at $15.86. So far today the stock has hit a low of $15.75 and a high of $15.94. As of 11:50, LPL is trading at $15.92 up 39 cents (2.5%). The chart for LPL looks neutral and S&P gives LPL a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold ranking.

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CSX Rises on Encouraging Rail Traffic Data

Posted Mar 11th 2010 1:20PM by Brent Archer (RSS feed)
Filed under: Good news, Options, Technical Analysis

CSX (CSX - option chain) shares are rising today along with most other railroad stocks after RailAmerica (RA) reported that freight carloads on its North American railroads rose 1.4 percent in February compared to February of 2009. If you think that the stock won't fall by too much in the coming months, then now could be a good time to look at a bullish hedged trade on CSX.

CSX opened this morning at $49.63. So far today the stock has hit a low of $49.63 and a high of $50.98. As of 12:05, CSX is trading at $50.48 up 59 cents (1.2%). The chart for CSX looks bullish and S&P gives CSX a positive 4 STARS (out of 5) buy ranking.

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Allergan Rises On FDA Botox Approval

Posted Mar 10th 2010 1:20PM by Brent Archer (RSS feed)
Filed under: Good news, Allergan (AGN), Options, Technical Analysis

Allergan (AGN - option chain) shares are rising today after the FDA approved Allergan's drug Botox for treatment of increased muscle stiffness in the elbow, wrist and fingers in adults with upper limb spasticity. If you think that the stock won't fall by too much in the coming months, then now could be a good time to look at a bullish hedged trade on AGN.

AGN opened this morning at $62.60. So far today the stock has hit a low of $61.90 and a high of $62.78. As of 12:00, AGN is trading at $62.42 up $1.07 (1.7%). The chart for AGN looks neutral and S&P gives AGN a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold ranking.

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Continental Rises As Crude Futures Drop

Posted Mar 9th 2010 1:40PM by Brent Archer (RSS feed)
Filed under: Good news, Contl Airlines'B' (CAL), Options, Technical Analysis, Oil

Continental Airlines (CAL - option chain) shares are rising today along with most other airline stocks as crude oil futures are showing bearish indicators for the first time in two weeks. The front-month crude oil contract is down about 1% today and has fallen below its recent trading range. If you think that the stock won't fall by too much in the coming months, then now could be a good time to look at a bullish hedged trade on CAL.

CAL opened this morning at $20.42. So far today the stock has hit a low of $20.37 and a high of $21.47. As of 11:45, CAL is trading at $21.21 up $1.00 (5.0%). The chart for CAL looks bullish and S&P gives CAL a its highest 5 STARS (out of 5) strong buy ranking.

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Applied Materials Authorizes $2B Buyback and 16.7% Dividend Increase

Posted Mar 8th 2010 1:20PM by Brent Archer (RSS feed)
Filed under: Good news, Applied Materials (AMAT), Options, Technical Analysis

Applied Materials (AMAT - option chain) shares are rising today after the company announced today that it has increased the size of its quarterly dividend by 16.7% and also authorized a stock repurchase program for up to $2B over the coming three years. A buyback plan like this should help to put a floor under AMAT's stock price such that even if there is some bad news for the company, the stock might not fall by too much. If you agree that the stock won't fall by too much in the coming months, then now could be a good time to look at a bullish hedged trade on AMAT.

AMAT opened this morning at $12.52. So far today the stock has hit a low of $12.31 and a high of $12.53. As of 12:45, AMAT is trading at $12.39 up 0.10 (0.8%). The chart for AMAT looks bearish while S&P gives AMAT a very positive 5 STARS (out of 5) strong buy ranking.

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Apple Sets Date for iPad Sales

Posted Mar 5th 2010 2:00PM by Brent Archer (RSS feed)
Filed under: Major Movement, Good news, Apple Inc (AAPL), Options, Technical Analysis

Apple (AAPL - option chain) shares are rising today after the company announced this morning that its iPad tablet computer will be available for sale in the US on April 3, starting at a retail price of $499. Consumers can preorder the device beginning on March 12. If you think that the stock won't fall by too much in the coming months, then now could be a good time to look at a bullish hedged trade on AAPL.

AAPL opened this morning at $214.94. So far today the stock has hit a low of $214.63 and a high of $218.30. As of 11:40, AAPL is trading at $218.22 up 7.51 (3.6%). The chart for AAPL looks bullish and S&P gives AAPL a positive 4 STARS (out of 5) buy ranking.

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Urban Outfitters Rises on Strong Q4 Earnings

Posted Mar 4th 2010 1:20PM by Brent Archer (RSS feed)
Filed under: Earnings Reports, Good news, Options, Technical Analysis, Urban Outfitters (URBN)

Urban Outfitters (URBN - option chain) shares are rising today after the company reported earnings this morning, posting a fourth-quarter profit of $77.68 million, or 45 cents per share, on revenue of $588 million. Analysts had forecast a profit of 40 cents per share on revenue of $586 million. If you think that the stock won't fall by too much in the coming months, then now could be a good time to look at a bullish hedged trade on URBN.

URBN opened this morning at $34.44. So far today the stock has hit a low of $33.95 and a high of $34.75. As of 11:45, URBN is trading at $34.24 up 84 cents (2.5%). The chart for URBN looks bullish and S&P gives URBN a positive 4 STARS (out of 5) buy ranking.

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