The major stock market averages have been climbing back toward their 52-week highs. For the S&P 500, for instance, we’re only about 1 percent below the January highs around the 1050 area. Depending on how the S&P (and Dow Industrials) act in the near term it should set the tone of the market for the next several months. Read More
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Investors have gotten over Transocean’s (RIG) last earnings report, with the stock having erased its recent losses. With oil above $80 a barrel and the US economy holding out the promise of further growth, the stock is likely to keep working its way higher. Our in-the-money Transocean… Read More
The bifurcated economy continues to plod along. The manufacturing segment is doing fairly well thanks in large part to strong export demand, which has risen for seven consecutive months. The service sector, however, continues to struggle. Persistently low interest rates have done little to spur bank lending. Demand for loans… Read More
Turning to our positions, foul weather across much of the US will likely distort the retail sales picture. For Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) the consensus is looking for a 6 percent contraction in same-store sales as the company won’t have the benefit of holiday gift card… Read More
After managing strong gains last week the action in stocks this week promised to be relatively quiet. Yesterday was true to form, kicking things off with one of the second-slowest trading days of the year so far—and one of the lightest non-holiday related days in quite some time. Today it’s… Read More
The disappointing consumer confidence reading as well as some high-profile earnings misses in the retail sector are putting pressure on Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF). We rate the Abercrombie & Fitch May 31 put option (ANF1022Q31, ANF+QE) a buy for new clients at its current price. On the long side of… Read More
The European Union’s plans for aiding the ailing Greek economy continue to dominate the financial headlines this week. Last Thursday, EU member states pledged to come to Greece’s rescue—should they ask for it—without offering solid details on an aid package. That news settled equity markets while simultaneously hurting rather than helping the euro. Read More
Today, we added a new recommendation by buying the Transocean (RIG) August 75 call option, which presents attractive value at this point. Please note the symbol for this option: RIGN21H75. Among our open positions, Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) reported better than expected adjusted earnings with its… Read More
Buy to open the Transocean (RIG) August 75 call option (RIGN21H75). Set a limit to pay no more than $13.00 per contract. Read More
We’re watching the problems in the European Union unfold and can only speculate how far the contagion can spread. The credit market is increasingly betting on turmoil in the E.U. Read More