SchaeffersResearch.com Market Observations

A bearish candidate sees a surge in optimistic bets

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:25:00 GMT

Searching for a new opportunity? This week's edition of Options Spotlight takes a look at Monster Worldwide - a struggling technical performer that has garnered the attention of the bulls...(Read More)

A rundown of the morning's major news

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:20:00 GMT

Today's headlines include earnings from Gymboree (GYMB), Hot Topic (HOTT), JDS Uniphase (JDSU), and Limited Brands (LTD)...(Read More)

U.S. stock futures sink on another round of slashed earnings estimates for the financial sector

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:08:00 GMT

U.S. stock futures are headed lower this morning, indicative of a potentially negative start to the regular session of trading...(Read More)

A well-received earnings report from Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) trumped today's financial concerns

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:21:00 GMT

Following a remarkably bleak start to the week, blue chips found reason to rally today...(Read More)

Examining technical and sentiment indicators for Nokia (NOK)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:38:00 GMT

Nokia (NOK: sentiment, chart, options) is the world's largest cellular phone maker...(Read More)

Another new all-time low could embolden the Bare Escentuals Inc (BARE) bears

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:15:00 GMT

Continuing my series utilizing the filters on SchaeffersResearch.com, I'm checking out some struggling stocks with heavy short interest - coupled with excessive optimism on the Street - as these bearish bets can often place additional selling pressure on already-downtrending equities...(Read More)

Put volume spikes on Wells Fargo (WFC), as bearish investors anticipate a plunge

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:40:00 GMT

It's no secret that the financial sector has seen better days. The laundry list of problems includes the credit crisis, subprime lending, Alt-A lending, CDOs, and auction-rate securities, just to name a few...(Read More)

Despite an 80-percent gain in 2008, the stock is still an underdog on Wall Street

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:58:00 GMT

When PharMerica Corporation (PMC) turned up on my filter results this week, I couldn't help but wonder how I hadn't noticed the shares before...(Read More)

U.S. stocks see moderate gains on better-than-estimated tech stocks earnings

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:47:00 GMT

Hewlett Packard's (HPQ) better-than-expected earnings report spurred a rally in technology stocks this morning, bolstering the failing financial stocks and helping the market stay in positive territory...(Read More)

Put volume is picking up on these high-flying shares, but you may want to buy on the dip

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:10:00 GMT

The shares of Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc. (FSYS: sentiment, chart, options) have rocketed to a gain of 317% this year, easily besting the performance of the slipping broad market...(Read More)

Shares of Open Text (OTEX) tick higher, approaching potential resistance

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:50:00 GMT

Canada-based software maker Open Text (OTEX: sentiment, chart, options) has been a starlet on the Street this morning, with Raymond James increasing its price target on the firm to %2442 from %2440...(Read More)

Vodafone Group (VOD) discovers that the iPhone's coattails aren't what they used to be

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:40:00 GMT

The telecommunications sector has taken quite a beating during the past year, with the Telecom HOLDRS Trust (TTH: sentiment, chart, options) dropping more than 24% since January...(Read More)

Examining the technical and sentiment backdrop toward a shipping concern ahead of earnings

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:13:00 GMT

According to Hoover's, DryShips Inc. (DRYS: sentiment, chart, options) has a fleet of about 40 dry bulk carriers, which carry commodities such as coal, iron ore, and grain, as well as bauxite, fertilizers, and steel products...(Read More)

Novatel Wireless (NVTL) hits a new multi-year low as the stock breaches long-term support

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:45:00 GMT

Communications company Novatel Wireless (NVTL: sentiment, chart, options) has been bombarded by the brokerage bunch this morning...(Read More)

A technical and sentiment look at Estee Lauder's (EL) strong price action and investor sentiment

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:50:00 GMT

Shares of skin-care, fragrance, and makeup specialist Estee Lauder (EL: sentiment, chart, options) are on a tear once again...(Read More)

A rundown of the morning's major news

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:03:00 GMT

Today's headlines include closures from Goodyear Tire & Rubber (GT), a rejected buyout by Heelys (HLYS), lowered ratings for Kimberly-Clark (KMB), and an updated forecast from VeriFone (PAY)...(Read More)

Hewlett-Packard (HPQ), Suntech Power (STP), and Analog Devices (ADI) report earnings

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:55:00 GMT

U.S. stock futures are higher this morning, indicative of a potentially positive start to the regular session trading...(Read More)

Crude and gold rally on poor economic news, all 3 indices drop

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:16:00 GMT

Following yesterday's triple-digit slump, the morning got off to a rough start with inflation concerns hogging the spotlight - again...(Read More)

Bullish sentiment prevails among option players, despite the stock's recent slump

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:21:00 GMT

Following their late-March debut on the Street, shares of Visa Inc. (V: sentiment, chart, options) rallied for well over a month...(Read More)

Burger King (BKC), Jack in the Box (JBX), McDonald's (MCD), Wendy's (WEN), and YUM! Brands (YUM)

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:00:00 GMT

With gas prices on the rise and consumers worried about the economy, many Americans are tightening their wallets...(Read More)

Call volume spikes on Taser International (TASR) following Chief Strategy Officer appointment

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:40:00 GMT

Here's today's question: What does online office software have in common with handheld energy weapons? While that question will certainly have me puzzled well into tomorrow's trading session, Taser International (TASR: sentiment, chart, options) investors are cheering the announcement of Jas Dhillon as the company's new Chief Strategy Officer and General Manager of TASER Virtual Systems Division...(Read More)

Examining technical and sentiment indicators for Exxon Mobil (XOM)

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:31:00 GMT

Blue-chip oil mogul Exxon Mobil (XOM: sentiment, chart, options) has had a rough few months, but the Street is sticking behind the king of oil...(Read More)

Examining the technical and sentiment backdrop for Transocean (RIG)

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:17:00 GMT

While rummaging around in the oil patch, you may find that the black bubbly is not the only source of slippage...(Read More)

Examining a wholesale retailer ahead of its earnings report

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:44:00 GMT

BJ's Wholesale Club (BJ: sentiment, chart, options) is the nation's number-3 membership warehouse club (behind leaders Costco Wholsale [COST] and SAM'S CLUB) and number-1 in New England, with more than 8.5 million members and about 180 locations in some 16 states, mostly in the Northeast...(Read More)

Weak economic news combined with credit crisis concerns fuels fears on the Street

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:00:00 GMT

U.S. stocks are down on less-than-stellar economic news. Weak housing data, continued credit crisis concerns, rising wholesale prices, and earnings reports pointing to a lack of consumer spending gave investors little about which to cheer...(Read More)

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