SchaeffersResearch.com Market Observations

Several analysts weighed in on AMLN

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:45:00 GMT

After the close last night, Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AMLN - 17.61) took its turn in the earnings spotlight, unveiling a fourth-quarter loss of %24461.5 million, or %243.15 per share, down from a year-ago loss of %2419.2 million, or 13 cents per share...(Read More)

KO's fourth-quarter results beat the Street's predictions

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:20:00 GMT

U.S. stock futures are pointed south for a second straight day, as Wall Street continues to feel anxieties about Greek debt and a possible bankruptcy for the euro-zone nation...(Read More)

Does selling in European banks represent an opportunity for short-term traders and active investors?

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:05:00 GMT

With traders beginning to take profits in high-flying financials from Bank of America (BAC) to Wells Fargo (WFC), should we expect a similar sell-the-news reaction after UBS (UBS) reports quarterly earnings on Tuesday?Like most banks, UBS has been moving strongly higher in recent days and weeks...(Read More)

The COMP maintained its newfound perch north of 2,900

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:25:00 GMT

The bulls took a bit of a breather today, as widespread profit-taking and concerns about Greek debt weighed on Wall Street...(Read More)

Bearish bettors wager on a pullback for MIPS in the near term

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:15:00 GMT

MIPS Technologies, Inc. (MIPS - 6.18) saw a rush of put activity on Friday, with more than 6,800 contracts crossing the tape -- 36 times the stock's average daily put volume...(Read More)

SOHU's current-quarter outlook falls short of forecasts

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT

Sohu.com, Inc. (SOHU - 53.53) stepped into the earnings spotlight very early this morning...(Read More)

LAZ's adjusted per-share profit couldn't top expectations

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:15:00 GMT

With corporate earnings season well under way, Lazard Ltd. (LAZ - 27.50) took its turn in the earnings confessional this morning...(Read More)

ANR will reduce its overall production to 4 million tons per year

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:30:00 GMT

After the market closed on Friday, Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. (ANR - 23.19) announced plans to idle four mines in Kentucky and West Virginia, citing softer demand from its electric utility customers...(Read More)

HUM confessed to weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:20:00 GMT

The major market indexes are poised to kick off the week in the red, chipping away at Friday's solid gains...(Read More)

After bonds have traded sideways for months, does Friday's selling mean the Great Bond Breakdown is here?

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:15:00 GMT

Next to betting against Apple (AAPL), the argument that bond prices were headed significantly lower has been a difficult one to wage over the past several weeks and months...(Read More)

Recent options activity suggests that some hedged players are going short

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:50:00 GMT

It was a triumphant week for stocks, as traders cheered a significant upside surprise in January's nonfarm payrolls report...(Read More)

Tha COMP toppled the 2,900 level for the first time in over 11 years

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:22:00 GMT

Following yesterday's mixed trading, U.S. stocks surged out of the gate this morning and never looked back...(Read More)

Checking out the contrarian prospects for BBBY, PIR, and WSM

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:30:00 GMT

Recent economic data suggests that the jobs market is on a positive trajectory, as evidenced by sizable payroll expansion and a distinct downtrend in the unemployment rate...(Read More)

GILD tagged a three-year high in today's session

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:45:00 GMT

Options players have turned up the volume on Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD - 54.24) post-earnings , with calls and puts flying off the shelves...(Read More)

Wells Fargo cut EW to 'market perform'

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:45:00 GMT

Adding to this week's deluge of corporate earnings, Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (EW - 71.43) last night revealed its fourth-quarter report...(Read More)

CTCT jumps 20% in today's session on better-then-expected results

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:45:00 GMT

Shares of Constant Contact, Inc. (CTCT - 31.37) are soaring in today's session, after the online marketing maven took its turn in the earnings booth last night...(Read More)

Several analysts swarmed N after earnings

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:45:00 GMT

NetSuite, Inc. (N - 47.19) took its turn in the earnings spotlight last night, and posted a fourth-quarter loss of %247.6 million, or 11 cents per share, down from a year-ago loss of %246.4 million, or 10 cents per share...(Read More)

However, EL drops on a weaker-than-expected outlook

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:45:00 GMT

Wrapping up a week chock-full of earnings releases, The Estee Lauder Companies Inc...(Read More)

Utilize this spread strategy to benefit from sluggish price action in a stock

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:30:00 GMT

Welcome back to SchaeffersResearch.com. In this episode of Inside Options, we'll turn the page in the options playbook and examine the short straddle...(Read More)

APKT reported weaker-than-forecast fourth-quarter earnings

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:30:00 GMT

U.S. stocks are on track to end the week on a positive note, with futures on all three major market indexes pointed north of breakeven...(Read More)

Following profit-taking from recent rallies in energy stocks, conditions could be right for short-term trades

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:12:00 GMT

Compared to financials and technology, energy stocks have underperformed over the past few months...(Read More)

The DJIA inched 0.09% lower, while the SPX and COMP edged higher

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:25:00 GMT

U.S. stocks were unable to continue Wednesday's rally, and spent most of the session struggling to stay above breakeven...(Read More)

MA's profit falls on a lofty charge, but adjusted results are stronger than forecast

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:30:00 GMT

Option activity is heavy on credit concern MasterCard Incorporated (MA - 379.01) in today's session, following the company's early morning turn in the earnings booth...(Read More)

CNQR lifted its guidance for 2012

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:30:00 GMT

Concur Technologies, Inc. (CNQR - 59.71) saw its fiscal first-quarter loss narrow to %24900,000, or 2 cents per share, from a loss of %243.7 million, or 7 cents per share, in the year-ago period...(Read More)

JDSU receives bullish price-target hikes, as well as a bearish downgrade

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:30:00 GMT

JDS Uniphase Corporation (JDSU - 12.19) took its turn in the earnings confessional after last night's bell...(Read More)