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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...

Options Alert: Has Nio Recharged its Batteries?

Options Alert: Has Nio Recharged its Batteries?

Nio has been sputtering for years, but some options traders seem to think the Chinese electric-car maker has recharged its batteries. TradeStation data shows call volume surging in the stock this month. Most of the increase came after the company reported record...

Options Alert: Bears Could Be Active in Social Media Stock

Options Alert: Bears Could Be Active in Social Media Stock

Snap plunged on weak results last month, and some options traders may be targeting further downside. Check out this unusual activity from yesterday in the social-media stock: More than 29,000 November 6 puts traded, mostly for $0.17. About 16,000 December 8 puts...

Gasoline Futures Go on Sale as China Sputters and Saudis Cut Prices

Gasoline Futures Go on Sale as China Sputters and Saudis Cut Prices

Energy costs are falling on signs of weaker demand and increased supply. Several negative headlines appeared before and after the Labor Day weekend. First, Chinese manufacturing activity slowed more than expected to its worst level in six months. Then Reuters reported...

Chart of the Day: Amazon.com May Be Overbought

Chart of the Day: Amazon.com May Be Overbought

Amazon.com has rebounded from a drop, but some traders may think the e-commerce giant will give back some of its recent gains. The first pattern on today’s chart is the $181.87 level. It was the low immediately before earnings came out and represented the approximate...

Options Alert: Bears Could Be Shopping at Troubled Retailer

Options Alert: Bears Could Be Shopping at Troubled Retailer

Kohl's has been under pressure for years, and one big trader may see further downside into next month. Check out this unusual options activity in the retailer: Roughly 15,000 23-August 20 puts were sold for $0.44. A matching number of September 19 puts were bought for...

Options Alert: Call Volume Spikes as Apparel Stock Attempts a Turnaround

Options Alert: Call Volume Spikes as Apparel Stock Attempts a Turnaround

Options activity is surging as beaten-down VF jumps and traders unwind bearish positions. The owner of brands like Vans and The North Face rallied 7 percent yesterday after earnings and revenue beat expectations. It was the company's second big surge in the last two...

Oil Could Be Teetering Before OPEC+ Meeting Next Week

Oil Could Be Teetering Before OPEC+ Meeting Next Week

Crude oil has been sputtering, and OPEC+ isn't expected to provide much relief next week. Ministers from the energy cartel, led by Saudi Arabia and Russia, are scheduled to meet on Thursday, August 1. Reuters reported on July 18 that they will probably let oil...

Big Technology Companies Report Earnings Soon

Big Technology Companies Report Earnings Soon

Second quarter earnings season has begun. Financials have already reported, and attention will soon turn to major technology companies like Microsoft and Apple. This article will cover some key dates and recent news on these stocks....