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Monster Beverage: Breakout and Pullback

Monster Beverage: Breakout and Pullback

Monster Beverage broke out to a new all-time high in May, and now it’s pulled back. The first pattern on today’s chart is the March 2024 high of $61.23. The maker of energy drinks hesitated at that level in early May but pulled back to hold it last week. Has old...

Options Alert: Bullish Activity in Food Giant?

Options Alert: Bullish Activity in Food Giant?

Most stocks have been falling, but options traders could be looking for a rally in Kraft Heinz. This unusual activity was detected yesterday in the owner of brands like Oscar Meyer and Jell-O: 13,000 March 33 calls were purchased for $0.68. 13,000 March 31 puts were...

Options Alert: Traders Eye Downside in Potato Giant

Options Alert: Traders Eye Downside in Potato Giant

Lamb Weston has been falling for years, and at least one big trader may see further downside. This large transaction was detected yesterday in the food company: 16,440 March 55 puts traded for $2.12 against open interest of 20,967 contracts. 16,440 April 50 puts...

Options Alert: Calls Surge as Coca-Cola Rallies

Options Alert: Calls Surge as Coca-Cola Rallies

Options activity surged in Coca-Cola yesterday as strong results triggered the biggest rally in years. More than 206,000 calls traded in the beverage giant on Tuesday, according to TradeStation Data. It was the highest total since June 2021, with transactions focused...

Chart of the Day: Kroger Pulls Back

Chart of the Day: Kroger Pulls Back

Kroger jumped to a new record high one month ago, and now dip buyers may eye its recent pullback. The first pattern on today’s chart is the April high of $58.34. The grocery chain tested $0.01 below it last week before stabilizing. Has old resistance become ... For...

Will Retailers Enjoy a Happy Holiday Shopping Season?

Will Retailers Enjoy a Happy Holiday Shopping Season?

Traditional retailers are jumping as money shifts from megacap growth stocks to forgotten corners of the market. Companies like Williams-Sonoma (WSM), Dillard's (DDS) and Deckers Outdoor (DECK) have outperformed the broader S&P 500 by a wide margin in the last...

After Months of Weakness, Are Megacaps Ready for a Comeback?

After Months of Weakness, Are Megacaps Ready for a Comeback?

Megacap growth stocks have lagged for a few months, but some investors may see potential for the tide to turn. The Nasdaq-100 led the market in the first half of 2024, powered by AI stocks like Nvidia (NVDA). It stalled in July as money shifted into sectors like real...