Another day, another multi-year. high for the markets. This morning we have ADP numbers, where they beat expectations. 4Q GDP was -.10%, the first time it was negative since the recession. Futures are selling off on the news but I think once again, this is just another opportunity to buy calls.
AMZN reported earnings after hours that missed REV and EPS expectations as well as an outlook that was below estimates, but margins improved better then expected and the stock is up $20+ pre-market. After the bell we have FB, which i think will smash estimates, and should help push LNKD to a new all-time high tomorrow.
SODA was the play yesterday, and it did faded at the open, but closed flat. CNBC had the SODA president on Fast Money to explain the Superbowl fiasco. He was able to hint at a strong Q and squash concerns over CBS not approving it’s commercial. The stock is up nearly $2 pm, and think it can hit all-time highs in the next few sessions.
Below are some of the analysts changes. Amazon had a boatload of upgrades so didnt post them below. Most are price targets of 330 or so.
(PCLN)
priceline.com initiated with a Buy at Ascendiant Capital
Target $870.
Salesforce.com price target raised to $200 from $180 at Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer increased its price target on Salesforce.com as the firm believes that the company's customers have begun using its products as a data integration solution. The firm expects this trend to accelerate as large companies utilize the cloud to a greater extent and it maintains an Outperform rating on the shares
(ICE)
IntercontinentalExchange upgraded to Buy from Neutral at ISI Group
(ADSK)
Autodesk upgraded to Outperform from Neutral at Wedbush
Wedbush upgraded Autodesk due to improving macroeconomic conditions and continued improvement in U.S. architectural activity. Price target raised to $45 from $34. theflyonthewall.com
Fossil downgraded to Sell from Hold at Brean Capital
Brean Capital lowered Fossil estimates below the Street given concerns that China is slowing and Europe's domestic markets remain under pressure. Price target is $85.
I will be holding my core positions of SAM, LNKD, SHLD, CMG, BPT, TZOO, and SODA.
I may look to get two positions for tomorrow earnings and here are the strikes:
Stock Ticker | Call/Put | Strike | Expiration | Closing Price | Entry Price |
WHR | CALL | $125.00 | FEB | 0.31 | 0.30 |
DNKN | CALL | $40.00 | FEB | 0.25 | 0.25 |
Both stocks are up over the past few months. DNKN has seem many upgrades, but does have a high PE ratio and is near all-time highs. The numbers look pretty easy so think they will beat and stock will near $40. WHR has been on a tear and Sandy should help #’s and complete a blow quarter. Don’t fight the trend and I think WHR breaks into irrational area around $115-120. These are both risky plays as the stocks can be considered priced for perfection already, meaning misses will result in the calls opening at $0.
I will post the trades but please dont follow me blindly!
I will be holding most of my positions but may lock in some LNKD calls if they go green today.
Lets have a great day today!
Also:
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- Jimmybob