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The updated CDC numbers breaking down COVID deaths a little differently caused a little bit of a stir over the weekend. Debate is often healthy to effect change, and the news clearly added to the debate. The fact is that many states that have been locked down are starting to move to less restrictive phases that allow things like indoor dining. Here’s a look at eight solid names to consider buying on a continued phased reopening. New Jersey is one ...
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Chewy Inc (NYSE: CHWY) has gotten a jump on its Q2 earnings announcement coming up on September 10 after the market close. The 13% move on Tuesday is a highlight of how expectations are ramping up ahead of the news. Option traders jumped on board the move as option activity increased on Tuesday. The activity was largely skewed more bullish and is an indication that the options market is pricing in pre-earnings run or a positive move on the ...
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Live Oak Bancshares Inc (NASDAQ: LOB) is a bank holding company that has had a wild ride in 2020. The company has seen a turnaround in their earnings from its trough in Q1. They have similarly seen a turnaround in their price as well with the stock breaking out to a new 52-week high on Monday on extraordinary volume. One person that can say I told you so is the CEO and 10% owner. He’s been adding a significant ...
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Silver has been deliberating following the meteoric ascent in its share price in July. As the U.S. dollar has slowed the bleeding, silver has seen its price form a symmetrical triangle. However, since Chairman Powell’s Jackson Hole speech last Thursday, the price has started to rise again. Option traders on the iShares Silver Trust (NYSEARCA: SLV) are seeing the same things as several bullish option spreads were filled on the ETF today. Silver is an interesting commodity since it is ...
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Earnings season is winding down to a trickle of companies that are announcing. However, that doesn’t mean that there isn’t opportunity buying some of these companies before or trading them over the announcement. Frequently. the outlook for earnings and the potential for volatility are getting priced in ahead of the news. For companies announcing this week, now’s the time to analyze the potential for the move happens. Here are 8 companies with earnings reports this week and what to expect ...
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ZoomInfo Technologies Inc (NASDAQ: ZI) operates cloud-based go-to-market intelligence platform for sales and marketing teams. It began trading on the secondary market on June 4, 2020 and insiders are looking to cash out. The initial offering announcement at $37 a share for over 14 million shares has continued to swell as other insiders are selling additional shares. As the price has fallen back near the initial trade price on the secondary market, things look like the downside may not ...
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There are companies that have been seriously hurt by policies of the pandemic and there are companies that have benefited. With all of the gym closures, the transition to working out at home has lifted Peloton Interactive Inc (NASDAQ: PTON). The company has stationary bicycles but the focus in their upcoming earnings report on September 10 will be the state of their subscription services. While the stock has rallied significantly, the rally may not be over and option traders ...
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It was a great week for service companies in general. However, not all service companies are created equal in a pandemic. For example, when will travel companies return to pre-crisis levels of earnings and revenues? One area that has consistently shown an ability to weather COVID are technology companies. In fact, many have seen a surge in their business throughout. Here are five companies that broke out last week that are seeing an increase in their outlook and share price. The ...
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