SchaeffersResearch.com Market Observations

The market rallied on the back of stronger-than-expected economic data

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:13:00 GMT

This morning, the Labor Department reported that initial claims for unemployment insurance fell to 425,000 last week...(Read More)

With black-gold prices on the downswing, is it time to buy into this airline stock?

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:31:00 GMT

The airline sector has attracted plenty of speculative attention lately, and US Airways Group, Inc...(Read More)

A bearish candidate sees a surge in optimistic bets

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:15:00 GMT

This week's edition of Options Spotlight takes a look at Cree, Inc. (CREE) - a company that specialized in making blue, green, and near-ultraviolet light-emitting diodes (LEDs), which are made from silicon carbide and gallium nitride...(Read More)

Put trading spikes on financial concern

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:07:00 GMT

The shares of MBIA Inc. (MBI: sentiment, chart, options) are on the move this afternoon, skyrocketing more than 30% in trading on news that it will reinsure a %24184-billion portfolio of U.S. public finance bonds insured by Financial Guaranty Insurance Co...(Read More)

Examining technical and sentiment indicators for Monsanto Company (MON)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:04:00 GMT

St. Louis, Missouri-based Monsanto Company (MON: sentiment, chart, options) develops genetically modified plants...(Read More)

Evergreen Solar (ESLR) sees spike in call option volume

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:42:00 GMT

The once mighty shares of Evergreen Solar (ESLR: sentiment, chart, options) have been brought low this year...(Read More)

Bullish option activity dominates on the Detroit darling

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Calling All BullsLooking over data from the International Securities Exchange (ISE) and the Chicago Board of Options Exchange (CBOE), I was surprised to see that Ford Motor (F: sentiment, chart, options) was subject to rather heavy call activity yesterday...(Read More)

Is bearish sentiment finally reaching a climactic peak toward this battered stock?

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:45:00 GMT

E*Trade Financial Corporation (ETFC: sentiment, chart, options) has a knack for finding dubious ways in which to distinguish itself...(Read More)

Bearish option speculators hone in on True Religion Apparel (TRLG)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:15:00 GMT

SchaeffersResearch.com PollTRLG sells jeans for %24300 or more. What special powers would your denim pants need to possess for you to fork out this dough? Ability to do taxes Sing me to sleep Make me run like a cheetah Other Nothing Blue-jeans behemoth True Religion Apparel (TRLG: sentiment, chart, options) has been the target of bearish option traders lately...(Read More)

The Dow jumps more than 150 points on strong GDP growth

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:42:00 GMT

Following the upward revision to gross domestic product (GDP) a descent in jobless claims, and the overnight drop in securities which was attributed to climbing oil prices, U.S. stocks swelled into positive territory.Economic NewsIn a report this morning, the Labor Department said that initial claims for unemployment insurance dropped to 425,000 last week, marking a decline of 10,000 and matching economists' forecasts...(Read More)

Can TiVo Inc. (TIVO) parlay its earnings jump into a run at technical resistance?

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:50:00 GMT

TiVo Inc. investors are reveling in the company's solid quarterly earnings report this morning...(Read More)

The shares of Jo-Ann Stores (JAS) rally more than 10 percent in an attempt to assail new highs

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:45:00 GMT

Right out of the gate this morning, the shares of craft company Jo-Ann Stores (JAS: sentiment, chart, options) skyrocketed more than 10% higher...(Read More)

Bullish bets build on brokerage firm

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:22:00 GMT

It's been a rough road for Lehman Brothers Holdings (LEH: sentiment, chart, options) ...(Read More)

A rundown of the morning's major news

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:08:00 GMT

Today's headlines include a securities redemption from Bank of America (BAC), a cross-licensing agreement for Microsoft (MSFT), an executive decision from Starbucks (SBUX), and earnings from Tiffany & Co...(Read More)

Coldwater Creek (CWTR), TiVo (TIVO), and Sears Holdings (SHLD) report earnings

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:09:00 GMT

U.S. stock futures are moderately lower ahead of the open, indicative of a potentially negative start to the regular session of trading...(Read More)

Rising crude could not derail the 3 major indices

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:11:00 GMT

The morning started with the Commerce Department's report that orders for U.S.-produced durable goods increased by 1.3%, matching June's increase...(Read More)

Dissecting online retailers Amazon (AMZN), eBay (EBAY), Netflix (NFLX) and Overstock.com (OSTK)

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:50:00 GMT

With gas prices on the rise and consumers worried about the economy, many Americans are finding ways to cut costs...(Read More)

Despite a long-term downtrend, few traders are capitalizing on this stock's slump

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:17:00 GMT

In this week's column, I decided to mix up the Gems formula a bit. While I usually seek out stocks that combine strong technical performance with a relative lack of love from the Street, I decided instead to seek out a security with lagging price action...(Read More)

Examining technical and sentiment indicators for Fording Canadian Coal Trust (FDG)

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:51:00 GMT

The Fording Canadian Coal Trust (FDG: sentiment, chart, options) is an open-ended mutual fund trust...(Read More)

Is Mirant (MIR) the target of call option selling, or a position closeout?

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:37:00 GMT

It would seem that my theme for today revolves the utilities sector. Earlier today in Schaeffer's Tool Box, I highlighted American Electric Power (AEP) as a potential bearish stock selection...(Read More)

Shares of the investment bank seem to have hit bottom, but bears are betting on more downside

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:34:00 GMT

Wachovia Corporation (WB: sentiment, chart, options) shares have skidded steadily lower in 2008, thanks to the same well-known fundamental challenges that have plagued its sector peers -- primarily, massive write-downs stemming from investments based on subprime debt...(Read More)

Bullish option traders converge on financial firm Washington Mutual (WM)

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:55:00 GMT

Optimistic option traders have set their sights on Washington Mutual (WM: sentiment, chart, options) lately, with the stock showing up on yesterday's Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) Top 25 Single-Day Call Volume list...(Read More)

A spike in crude prices is not enough to send investors scurrying, as economic data prove hopeful

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:55:00 GMT

A stronger-than-expected durable goods report sent an optimistic tone over the market...(Read More)

Bearish option speculators hone in on Energy Conversion Devices (ENER)

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:15:00 GMT

Bearish option speculators have turned their attention to Michigan-based Energy Conversion Devices (ENER: sentiment, chart, options) lately...(Read More)

Investors remain bullish on American Electric Power (AEP) despite poor price action

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

With energy prices near record highs, you would think that a company such as American Electric Power (AEP), which specializes in generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, would be a safe bet in the current market environment...(Read More)

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