SchaeffersResearch.com Market Observations

Rising oil, poor economic news, and a dwindling dollar can't keep the Dow and S&P 500 lower

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:16:00 GMT

Yesterday's rally quickly gave way to an early triple-digit loss, as Citigroup and Goldman Sachs took their respective whoopin' sticks to the financial sector...(Read More)

Regardless of its status as an underperformer, Guess Inc (GES) still has its fans on the Street

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:50:00 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)

Bearish bets are thick on this underperforming equity, but can GRMN prove them wrong?

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:31:00 GMT

Garmin Ltd. (GRMN: sentiment, chart, options) shares have taken a so-bad-it's-impressive nosedive of 62% year-to-date...(Read More)

A potential bullish candidate as pessimism lingers

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:59:00 GMT

News of a contract boost has failed to rally the shares of Force Protection Inc...(Read More)

Put volume soars on Dendreon (DNDN), as bearish investors anticipate a plunge

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:25:00 GMT

Pharmaceutical concern Dendreon (DNDN: sentiment, chart, options) has been in the headlines quite a bit lately...(Read More)

Examining technical and sentiment indicators for Frontline Ltd. (FRO)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:15:00 GMT

I covered oil-tanker company Frontline Ltd. (FRO: sentiment, chart, options) a few weeks ago...(Read More)

Activision Blizzard (ATVI), Electronic Arts (ERTS), and Take-Two Interactive Software ahead of the holiday season

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:00:00 GMT

It's been a pretty good summer for video game fanatics, with franchises such as Grand Theft Auto, Rock Band, Guitar Hero, and Metal Gear Solid dominating what has historically been a slow period for the industry...(Read More)

U.S. stocks extend the first weekly loss in a month on concerns over financial firms, increased crude oil prices

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:05:00 GMT

The Conference Board reported that July's leading economic indicators' drop of 0.7% points to "slow growth the rest of the year, and possibly an economy grinding to a halt." Labor economist Ken Goldstein said, "If there's a second-half recovery, it will be the second half of 2009." The less-than-stellar results elevate further economic weakening in the near future...(Read More)

Call buyers hone in on China Sunergy Co Ltd (CSUN) ahead of earnings

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:30:00 GMT

SchaeffersResearch.com PollSpeaking of sun, where would you like to spend your Labor Day weekend? Cape Cod The Hamptons Jekyll Island New Orleans Catalina Island Myrtle Beach Other Solar star China Sunergy Co Ltd (CSUN: sentiment, chart, options) has been the target of optimistic option traders lately, with the stock boasting the highest single-day call/put ratio on the International Securities Exchange (ISE) yesterday...(Read More)

The coal sector's keeping pace with rising commodity prices, but all trends are not created equal

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:05:00 GMT

Coal producer Massey Energy Company (MEE: sentiment, chart, options) is flying high on the charts, with the stock boasting a year-to-date gain of more than 80%...(Read More)

Examining the technical and sentiment backdrop for a brokerage concern

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:15:00 GMT

The shares of Morgan Stanley (MS: sentiment, chart, options) are suffering through a rough session as the company has been hit from several bits of negative news this morning...(Read More)

Shares of software sultan Synopsys (SNPS) breach long-term support to hit a new low

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:52:00 GMT

Shares of software firm Synopsys (SNPS: sentiment, chart, options) fell to a new low today, after the stock was hit with a double-dose of bearish brokerage action...(Read More)

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

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)

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