Crude Oil Prices Continue to Slip as Investors Look For a Bottom

8 September, 2014

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Crude oil opened down 1.7% on Monday as investors were rattled by more negative news from the Ukrainian front.  Although an apparent ceasefire was reached, fighting near two flashpoint cities in East Ukraine broke out less than 48 hours after the agreement.   The fighting has forced Western nations to threaten additional sanctions against Moscow.   Investors […]

Trader Takes a HUGE Bullish Bet in EBAY, With Just Hours Left Until Expiration

5 September, 2014

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eBay Inc., is a global technology company. The Company enables commerce through three reportable segments: Marketplaces, Payments, and GSI. The Company by providing online platforms, tools and services to help individuals and small, medium and merchants around the globe engage in online and mobile commerce and payments, the Company can facilitate transactions.  EBAY is currently trading […]

BULLISH Call Activity in (FL) As Stock Flirts With 52-Week High

3 September, 2014

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  Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE:FL), together with its subsidiaries, operates as a retailer of athletic footwear and apparel. The company operates in two segments, Athletic Stores and Direct-to-Customers. FL is currently trading around $57.25 in a 52-week range of $31.91-$57.90. The company’s stock has been outperforming the market this year with shares increasing 38.13% year-to-date. Options […]

OptionHacker Picks Up (ASML): Stock Surges Higher 4 Days Later

2 September, 2014

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On Wednesday, August 26th, OptionHacker alerted our traders about unusual option activity in ASML, a Netherlands-based semiconductor holdings company. On Tuesday, 8/26 and Friday 8/29, anonymous trader bought over 4000 Oct14 105 Calls at $0.85. Currently, those calls are trading at $1.75 bid $1.90, having reached over $2 this morning. Last week, analysts at Stifel Nicolaus […]

Tesla (TSLA) Upgraded To Buy, Price Target Set At $400

2 September, 2014

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Tesla (TSLA) has been upgraded by Stifel Nicolaus from a “Hold” to a “Buy” rating earlier this morning. James Albertine, analyst for the firm, set an aggressive price target at $400/share. According to Albertine, ”TSLA appears to have carved out a defensible niche in the global market for luxury electric vehicles, and based on our recent […]

Take-Two Interactive Potential Takeover for Activision

29 August, 2014

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According to The Information, a technology and business news provider, there has been speculation that Take-Two Interactive (TTWO) may be considering a movie based on their Grand Theft Auto game, a franchise which has experienced wild success in the last decade.  It has also been reported Activision may be in the process of forming an […]

Alibaba: How the IPO Will Affect YHOO Share Price

29 August, 2014

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Alibaba Group Holding Ltd’s [IPO-BABA.N], China’s biggest e-commerce operator, is scheduled to go public sometime in early September. The company accounts for over 80% of all online retail in China–a staggering market share that has investors excited.  Alibaba issued stock-based compensation worth $59 a share, which indicates a market value of $138 billion based on […]

AAPL To Release Wearable Device Alongside iPhone 6

28 August, 2014

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On September 9th, Apple Inc. (AAPL) is scheduled to announce a wearable device alongside the highly anticipated iPhone 6 debut. If we look to the past, we can expect Apple to release 2 versions of the phone, with the premium model rumored to have a possible price tag of $650 – $800. Bigger screen, bigger battery […]

Large Call Buyers in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS)

25 August, 2014

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The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS), is a global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-net-worth individuals. GS is currently trading around $178.25 in a 52 week range of $151.33 – 181.13. The […]

Trade take HUGE Bullish Bet in BURL

21 August, 2014

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Burlington Stores, Inc. operates as a retailer of branded apparel products in the United States. The company provides fashion-focused merchandise, such as women’s ready-to-wear apparel, menswear, youth apparel, baby products, footwear, accessories, home goods, and coats. BURL is currently trading around $34.25 in a 52 week range of $21.54-$35.00. The company’s stock has been outperforming […]