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We have written about NetFlix (NFLX) quite a few times over the past year, and have shared our somewhat bullish outlook. This stock has had an epic fall from grace that all other growth stories will be compared to going forward. The question to ask is if the growth story is over or are we in Chapter 3 of a novel? Time will tell as this NetFlix story is filled… Read More
How does that saying go? When it smells like shit, looks like shit, tastes like shit, and came out of an a^^hole… it probably is shit… right? Well yeah. So lets apply those adjectives to the world economy: little to no growth in developed economies, huge debt issues in europe, a slowing china economy, a U.S. fiscal cliff, along with political unrest and change in some of the emerging countries.… Read More
Did the title to this blog post get your attention? I hope it did. Fear is a powerful emotion that can cause irrational decisions by typically normal folks.
Fear is a distressing negative sensation induced by a perceived threat. It is a basic survival mechanism occurring in response to a specific stimulus, such as pain or the threat of danger.
The market in May… Read More
FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) reported some nice earnings this morning, but their Q4 outlook raised some concerns. The stock plummeted at the open to $93.53, an $11+ drop. We think sellers are over exaggerating the outlook and the stock will bounce. We spoke about it in our chat room pre-market, and looked for $100 calls as the strike with the highest reward and lowest risk. Time will… Read More
Starbux (SBUX) announced yesterday they were buying Bay Bread, a small bakery chain from San Francisco. Panera Bread Co. (PNRA) opened lower this morning on the news, as folks worried that the deal may effect Panera Bread Co.’s(PNRA) growth.
The only thing I think it will do short term, is bring attention to a stock that should be trading closer to $200 then $100.
We positioned ourselves with… Read More
It was November 30, 2011, when the world’s Central Banks united to ease strains on the global financial system. This move marked the end of a very turbulent summer and fall, where markets fell across the globe on fears of a Eurozone debt crisis.
Seven months later, we find ourselves in a similar situation. You know how the saying goes, “Those who don’t learn from history, are… Read More
On April 4th, the market hit a 4 year high as the $SPY touched $142.21. If you had told someone last October that the market would be up nearly 40% 6 months later, they would call you crazy. But that is exactly what happened from the 107.43 low on October 4th. Amongst all the negative sentiment, the market mysteriously found a bottom and rallied furiously, squeezing all the bears…… Read More
We have written about AutoZone, Inc.(AZO) many times over the past year. This is a stock that has moved consistently to the upside since hitting $84 in late 2008. The stock price has been buoyed by great earnings and a strong buyback program. Last week Advanced Auto Parts (AAP) gave some weak guidance which shook the auto parts sector. AutoZone, Inc (AZO) took it on the chin falling nearly 6%… Read More
May 22nd Watchlist
What a great day yesterday, as the market shook off an opening drop and ramped up the rest of the day. Moves like that are the kind that options traders dream for… One directional! We haven’t had that in a few weeks, and most of the calls purchased Friday or at the open, were up big. Of course AAPL was the big winner as the 565 strikes… Read More
How is it that the most hyped IPO in recent memory closed just in the green instead of up 50% on it’s first day? Was it from the constant upward pricing of the offering in the weeks prior to the IPO on the so-called pent up retail demand(THE SHEEP). Possibly, but maybe it because folks on the inside were getting a bit nervous about holding their shares longer then… Read More
