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D.R. Horton: Buy or Sell?

Posted Apr 5th 2011 3:40PM by Steven Mallas (RSS feed)
Filed under: D.R.Horton (DHI), Technical Analysis

D.R. Horton (DHI) builds homes. Can it build value in your portfolio? I decided to take a brief technical look at the company's stock.

Earlier today, an item over at TheFly highlighted a comment on D.R. Horton by Credit Suisse, one that was described as "cautious." I'll tell you, being cautious might indeed be the correct position to take in this situation. The last time I wrote about the stock was back in the fall. The price at that point was around the $11.48 level. With less than two hours to go in today's session, I'm seeing a quote of $11.24.

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Expedia Resumes American Airlines Relationship

Posted Apr 5th 2011 1:30PM by Brent Archer (RSS feed)
Filed under: Major Movement, Deals, Good news, Expedia Inc (EXPE), AMR Corp (AMR), Options, Technical Analysis

EXPE logoExpedia (EXPE - option chain) shares are rising today after AMR Corp. (AMR) said it has reached an agreement with EXPE that will allow Expedia to offer American Airlines and American Eagle flights on its website. Expedia had pulled AMR fares from its site in December after AMR began pushing the use of direct links to its own sites. 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 EXPE.

EXPE opened this morning at $23.50. So far today the stock has hit a low of $22.74 and a high of $23.55. As of 12:05, EXPE is trading at $23.11 up 0.68 (3.0%). The chart for EXPE looks bullish and S&P gives EXPE a positive 5 STARS (out of 5) strong buy ranking.

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BAC: Checking In on Bank of America's Stock

Posted Apr 5th 2011 10:00AM by Steven Mallas (RSS feed)
Filed under: Bank of America (BAC), Technical Analysis

Bank of America (BAC)Bank of America (BAC) is a pretty big player in its industry; it's got brand equity -- everyone has heard of it. How is its stock looking these days?

At the time of writing, shares could be had for $13.44. The 52-week low for the company is $10.91; the 52-week high is $19.86. That's a tight range, and as one might imagine, this company has been a vehicle for traders trying to ride whatever volatility is available at any given time.

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Will Apple Squeeze OmniVision Out of the iPhone Business?

Posted Apr 4th 2011 1:00PM by Brent Archer (RSS feed)
Filed under: Major Movement, Bad News, Apple Inc (AAPL), Sony Corp ADR (SNE), iPhone, Options, Technical Analysis

OVTI logoOmniVision (OVTI - option chain) stock is trading sharply lower today after Sony (SNE) CEO Howard Stringer said late Friday that his company is supplying camera components to Apple (AAPL). This could pose a threat to OVTI's AAPL business, as OVTI had been the main supplier of image sensors for the iPhone. 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 OVTI.

This morning, OVTI opened at $34.06. So far today the stock has hit a high of $34.10 and a low of $32.20. As of 12:15, OVTI is trading at $33.15, down $3.04 (-8.4%). The chart for OVTI looks neutral and S&P gives OVTI a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold ranking.

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Cisco: A Buy or Sell?

Posted Apr 4th 2011 9:00AM by Steven Mallas (RSS feed)
Filed under: Cisco Systems (CSCO), Technical Analysis, Technology

Cisco Systems (CSCO) seems out of favor with the market these days. On Friday, the shares closed at $17.04. The 52-week low for the stock is $16.97, while the 52-week high is $27.74. With the company near its low point, should traders be looking at the stock?

According to TheFly, Pacific Crest believes the valuation on the shares is attractive. And at first glance, one might be inclined to agree with such a sentiment. In fact, considering the relatively tight 52-week range, I could easily imagine the stock rising after making what could theoretically turn out to be a bottom.

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Wynn Lifted by Surging Macau Revenue

Posted Apr 1st 2011 12:40PM by Brent Archer (RSS feed)
Filed under: Major Movement, Good news, China, Options, Technical Analysis

WYNN logoWynn Resorts (WYNN - option chain) shares are rising today on news that casino revenue in the Chinese province of Macau rose 48% to $2.5 billion in March, according to government statistics. WYNN owns one of the six casinos operating on the island. 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 WYNN.

WYNN opened this morning at $130.00. So far today the stock has hit a low of $129.71 and a high of $135.59. As of 11:50, WYNN is trading at $135.29 up $8.13 (6.4%). The chart for WYNN looks bullish and S&P gives WYNN a positive 4 STARS (out of 5) buy ranking.

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United Technologies Near 52-Week High: Time to Buy?

Posted Mar 31st 2011 3:00PM by Steven Mallas (RSS feed)
Filed under: Technical Analysis, United Technologies (UTX)

United Technologies (UTX), an aerospace concern that is a member of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, is near its 52-week high. At the time of this writing, shares were exchanging hands for $84.84. The peak for the year is $85.46. Is the stock set to go even higher?

The 52-week low is $62.88, so those who were brave enough to buy at that point have been amply rewarded. Of course, you've also got to be brave to buy after a run-up.

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Las Vegas Sands Drops on Securities Investigation in Hong Kong

Posted Mar 31st 2011 2:00PM by Brent Archer (RSS feed)
Filed under: Major Movement, Bad News, China, Options, Technical Analysis, Las Vegas Sands (LVS)

LVS logoLas Vegas Sands (LVS - option chain) stock is trading lower today after the company said its Hong Kong unit is under investigation by Chinese government officials for allegedly violating securities regulations. LVS did not comment further on the investigation, only saying it was asked to produce certain documents for regulators. 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 LVS.

This morning, LVS opened at $41.45. So far today the stock has hit a high of $41.93 and a low of $40.70. As of 12:55, LVS is trading at $41.75, down $1.72 (-4.0%). The chart for LVS looks bullish and S&P gives LVS a positive 4 STARS (out of 5) buy ranking.

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PPG Industries Soars On Strong Q1 Forecast

Posted Mar 30th 2011 1:40PM by Brent Archer (RSS feed)
Filed under: Major Movement, Forecasts, Good news, Options, Technical Analysis

PPG logoPPG Industries (PPG - option chain) shares are rising today after the company forecast Q1 earnings of $1.30 to $1.35 per share, well above analysts' forecasts of $1.12 per share. 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 PPG.

PPG opened this morning at $94.44. So far today the stock has hit a low of $93.70 and a high of $95.97. As of 12:10, PPG is trading at $95.09 up $4.50 (5.0%). The chart for PPG looks bullish and S&P gives PPG a positive 5 STARS (out of 5) strong buy ranking.

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Home Depot Announces $1 Billion Stock Buyback

Posted Mar 29th 2011 1:30PM by Brent Archer (RSS feed)
Filed under: Forecasts, Good news, Home Depot (HD), Options, Technical Analysis

HD logoHome Depot (HD - option chain) shares are rising today after the company announced a $1 billion stock buyback program last night. HD also reiterated its fiscal-2011 sales growth forecast of 2.5% ($69.70 billion) and projected profit of $2.20 per share. Analysts are expecting a profit of $2.30 per share and revenue of $69.78 billion. 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 HD.

HD opened this morning at $37.37. So far today the stock has hit a low of $37.15 and a high of $37.81. As of 12:00, HD is trading at $37.52 up 0.87 (2.4%). The chart for HD looks bearish and S&P gives HD a negative 2 STARS (out of 5) sell ranking.

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Goodyear Drops After Preferred Stock Offering

Posted Mar 28th 2011 1:30PM by Brent Archer (RSS feed)
Filed under: Major Movement, Bad News, Options, Technical Analysis, Goodyear Tire and Rubber (GT)

GT logoGoodyear (GT - option chain) stock is trading lower today after the company announced a $435 million offering of preferred stock. The common stock is moving sharply lower this morning because it will be devalued when these preferred shares convert to common stock in 2014. 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 GT.

This morning, GT opened at $14.99. So far today the stock has hit a high of $15.20 and a low of $14.65. As of 12:25, GT is trading at $14.69, down $0.76 (-4.9%). The chart for GT looks neutral and S&P gives GT a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold ranking.

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Thoughts on IMAX

Posted Mar 25th 2011 5:30PM by Steven Mallas (RSS feed)
Filed under: Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades, Walt Disney (DIS), Technical Analysis

What a day for IMAX (IMAX), huh? Actually, make that a couple days. At the time of this writing, shares of the 3D-theater entity were up 5.7% to $31.70. Volume was very significant (and there still were over two hours to go until the end of the trading day). On Thursday, the stock closed with an incredible gain. What's going on?

Well, I'm assuming a deal in China, as mentioned over at TheFly, helped to catalyze the bullish reaction by the market. In addition, our Analyst Calls piece highlights an upgrade that was sent the company's way. Are you ready to get on the IMAX bandwagon?

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Accenture's Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates

Posted Mar 25th 2011 1:30PM by Brent Archer (RSS feed)
Filed under: Major Movement, Earnings Reports, Options, Technical Analysis

ACN logoAccenture (ACN - option chain) shares are rising after the company reported Q2 2011 earnings Thursday night, posting a profit of $503.1 million, or 75 cents per share, on revenue of $6.49 billion. Analysts had forecast a profit of 71 cents per share on revenue of $5.73 billion. 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 ACN.

ACN opened Friday morning at $56.47. In morning trading, the stock hit a low of $54.40 and a new 52-week high of $56.78. As of 12:25, ACN was trading at $54.91 up 2.95 (5.7%). The chart for ACN looks bullish and S&P gives ACN a positive 4 STARS (out of 5) buy ranking.

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Teva Pharmaceuticals Enters Partnership with Procter & Gamble

Posted Mar 24th 2011 2:00PM by Brent Archer (RSS feed)
Filed under: Deals, Procter and Gamble (PG), Options, Technical Analysis, Teva Pharm Indus ADR (TEVA)

TEVA logoTeva Pharmaceuticals (TEVA - option chain) shares are rising after the company announced it has signed an agreement with Proctor & Gamble (PG) to create a partnership that will combine both companies' over-the-counter medicine divisions. 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 TEVA.

TEVA opened Thursday morning at $50.13. In morning trading, the stock hit a low of $49.86 and a high of $50.59. As of 12:20, TEVA was trading at $50.58 up $1.46 (3.0%). The chart for TEVA looks bullish and S&P gives TEVA a positive 4 stars (out of 5) buy ranking.

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Best Buy Singled Out for a Ratio Call Spread Ahead of Earnings

Posted Mar 23rd 2011 7:20PM by Elizabeth Harrow (RSS feed)
Filed under: Earnings Reports, Best Buy (BBY), Options, Technical Analysis

Best Buy (BBY) logoBest Buy (BBY) is scheduled to unveil its fourth-quarter results Thursday morning, with analysts anticipating a profit of $1.85 per share -- little changed from the big box retailer's year-ago earnings of $1.82 per share. Best Buy has been hot-and-cold on the earnings front; during the past four quarters, the company has topped consensus bottom-line estimates twice, and fallen short on two other occasions.

Ahead of the quarterly report, one options player built a bullishly biased spread on BBY. Right after the opening bell Wednesday morning, the trader purchased 358 April 32 calls, and simultaneously sold 716 April 35 calls. In other words, two April 35 calls were sold for every one purchased April 32 call. This strategy is known as a ratio call spread, and it's typically used by traders who are bullish on the underlying equity -- but with a very specific upside target in mind.

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