Traders Betting Big on Bearish Dollar Ahead of Fed Announcement With PowerShares DB US Dollar Bullish ETF (UUP)

18 March, 2015

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PowerShares DB US Dollar Bullish ETF (UUP) is a fund that follows the price and yield performance of the Deutsche Bank Long US Dollar Futures Index. The index is made strictly of long futures contracts, which attempt to replicate being long the US Dollar against six of the world’s major currencies; the Euro, British Pound, […]

Give Me a Two-Handle and a Side of Pain

17 March, 2015

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Our favorite Saturday mornings begin with a double Bacon, Egg & Cheese on a roll, complete with a side of hot sauce and strong coffee. Whatever our weekend warrior plans, or regardless how late we stayed out, the combination inevitably provides the right balance of both comfort and sustenance. Federal Reserve officials too, wrestle with […]

Adobe Systems Incorporated (ADBE) Looking Bullish Into Earnings

17 March, 2015

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Adobe Systems Incorporated (ADBE) is a software company that offers a range of products used by professionals in a number of industries. The company’s stock is currently trading around $79.20 in a 52 week range of $57.15-$80.30. The stock has been very strong this year with shares rallying 9% year to date. ADBE is expected […]

Embracing Whiplash

13 March, 2015

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The first two weeks of March have given us a rather nasty bout of whiplash. We check futures before bed and theyʼre down. We wake up at 5 and theyʼre up. By the open… We find some comfort in an extra shot of espresso, but the lack of trend is taking its toll on our […]

A Blowout Winner Hits OptionHacker in ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (ACAD)

10 March, 2015

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ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (ACAD) is a bio-pharmaceutical company that was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. The company specializes in developing drugs aimed towards treating neurological and central nervous system disorders, including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and schizophrenia. ACADIA had some disappointing Q4 numbers and reported losses of $28.4 million compared with a $12 […]

Is Orderflow in Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN) Signaling Bullish Earnings?

9 March, 2015

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Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN) is a retailer that offers a variety of apparel and lifestyle products from number of different brands. The company operates over 500 stores in the U.S., Europe, and Canada. The company’s stock is currently trading around $39.07 in a 52 week range of $27.89-$40.67. The stock has been very strong this […]

Bullish Sentiment in Finisar Corp. (FNSR) After Earnings

6 March, 2015

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Finisar Corp. (FNSR) is a California based telecom and network communications device and service provider that operates both domestically and with a significant international presence. At the time of this post (12:10PM CST), FNSR is currently trading at 22.11 up 8.76% on the day. The stock is higher on positive forward guidance that exceeded expectations […]

A Massive Winner in Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU) Hits OptionHacker

5 March, 2015

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Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU) is a consumer athletic apparel and accessory manufacturer based in Vancouver, British Columbia. At the time of this post (11:45AM CST), LULU is currently trading at 65.40, down 0.18% on the day. The stock is currently well within the upper portion of its 52 week trading range of 36.26-68.99, and remains […]

A Big Winner in Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) Weekly Options Hits the Tape

4 March, 2015

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Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) is a California based information technology and advertising service provider most well known for its eponymous search engine services. At the time of this post, YHOO is currently trading at 44.17, up 3.71% on the day after earlier rumors of a potential buyout from Alibaba Group hit the street. After today’s move […]

Another Massively Profitable Trade Hits the Tape in SanDisk Corp. (SNDK)

4 March, 2015

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SanDisk Corp. (SNDK) is a California based data storage solutions and digital storage media manufacturer. At the time of this post , SNDK is currently trading at 82.80, up 4.68% on the day following yesterday’s news release regarding new product innovations for large data storage. Even with today’s move higher, SNDK is still trading firmly […]