SchaeffersResearch.com Market Observations

The major market indexes already boast impressive gains for September

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:20:00 GMT

Stocks explored the black for a fourth straight session today, as the government's highly anticipated employment figures were received with a collective sigh of relief...(Read More)

Options trader bets on a low-volatility rally for this Internet search giant

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:15:00 GMT

Shares of Google Inc. (GOOG) have joined in the broad-market rally today, vaulting nearly 2% higher, despite a lack of related headline news...(Read More)

Option players seem largely unperturbed

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Mariner Energy (ME) exploded into the headlines on Thursday, as a fire was reported on one of its oil platforms in the Gulf of Mexico...(Read More)

FLEX, MU, and XRX all received rare price-target reductions ahead of the bell

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:45:00 GMT

Electronics manufacturer Flextronics International Ltd. (FLEX), semiconductor sultan Micron Technology, Inc...(Read More)

Is sentiment starting to shift in the options arena?

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:00:00 GMT

On Thursday Dell Inc. (DELL) finally walked away from the poker table, leaving sector rival Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ)to savor its victorious %2433-per-share takeover bid for 3PAR Inc...(Read More)

Wall Street maintains positive momentum, but bulls' fire sapped by mixed data

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:50:00 GMT

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) stampeded out of the gate this morning, as bullish investors rushed to buy in the wake of stronger-than-expected August nonfarm payrolls...(Read More)

Short-term options players bet SOL can surmount the round-number 10 level

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:40:00 GMT

The shares of China-based solar concern ReneSola Ltd. (SOL) powered into the black on Thursday, extending a quest for new highs that kicked off early this week...(Read More)

Call trading rises on stock ahead of earnings

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:00:00 GMT

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. (KKD) announced after the close on Thursday that it logged a fiscal second-quarter profit -- its third in a row -- on higher sales and margins, as same-store sales increased for the seventh straight quarter...(Read More)

Sentiment shows signs of shifting toward the gold miner

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:15:00 GMT

Gold miner Goldcorp Inc. (GG) announced this morning that it has agreed to acquire all of Andean Resources Ltd...(Read More)

Apache attracts fresh bearish bets

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:25:00 GMT

Today's column examines a rise in put trading on Apache Corp. (APA) following the oil-rig fire in the Gulf on Thursday, and a jump in call trading on both Ciena Corp...(Read More)

Anxiety forces U.S. stock futures in a tight trading range

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:55:00 GMT

Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) are trading flat with fair value this morning, as Wall Street holds its breath ahead of this morning's August nonfarm payrolls and unemployment rate...(Read More)

Another oil-rig mishap in the Gulf of Mexico fueled crude futures higher

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:18:00 GMT

Stocks spent most of the session just north of breakeven today, as the Street's initial reaction to relatively upbeat retail and economic reports was somewhat muted ahead of tomorrow's highly anticipated nonfarm payrolls report...(Read More)

Homebuilders rebound from oversold levels; can they sustain the rally?

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:28:00 GMT

The housing sector received a rare piece of positive economic data this morning, as July's pending home sales rose 5.2%, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR)...(Read More)

Analysts say Macau revenue could remain 'soft' through September

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:45:00 GMT

Call traders have converged on Wynn Resorts, Limited (WYNN) today, with intraday volume already surpassing the stock's expected single-session call activity...(Read More)

Option players have adopted a bearish stance on K lately

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:55:00 GMT

Welcome to Sector Style, a weekly series for all you savvy speculators who wish to stay on top of the latest trends in the trading world...(Read More)

JWN, JCP, and COST blew past expectations

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:00:00 GMT

August retail data was released this morning, with many retailers hoping that back-to-school shoppers would boost their sales...(Read More)

CBOE was the center of a price-target cut at BMO Capital

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:20:00 GMT

Medical device maker Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX), options exchange issue CBOE Holdings, Inc...(Read More)

Wall Street cheers economic data, but refuses to take a stand ahead of employment report

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:53:00 GMT

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is clinging to support in the 10,250 region and its 50-day moving average, as the blue-chip barometer dips into negative territory heading into the latter half of the session...(Read More)

Retailer sees rise in monthly sales figures

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:25:00 GMT

American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) joined the ranks of its retailing peers this morning by announcing that its August sales rose 3% to %24312 million, while same-store sales increased 1%...(Read More)

Options players bet against a rally in Pier 1 Imports

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:10:00 GMT

Pier 1 Imports Inc. (PIR) presented the Street with some positive news this morning when it released its quarterly same-store sales results...(Read More)

Verizon sees jump in optimism

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:10:00 GMT

Today's column includes a look at a rise in call trading on Arena Pharmaceuticals (ARNA), eBay (EBAY), and Verizon Communications (VZ)...(Read More)

Wall Street trades cautiously higher ahead of economic data

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:54:00 GMT

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) soared 255 points on Wednesday, logging its best day since July 7 as hopes for a global economic recovery rose...(Read More)

So far, September isn't living up to its reputation as a dreary month for stocks

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:16:00 GMT

It was an unusually bloody August for the stock market, but traders seemed determined to make up for lost ground today...(Read More)

Options trader bets on volatility for this online retailer, but hedges his bets

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:25:00 GMT

Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) is reportedly working on a new subscription service that would allow customers to stream TV shows over the Internet directly to their TVs...(Read More)

Everything you ever wanted to know about the traders at Schaeffer's Investment Research

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:45:00 GMT

Here at Schaeffer's, we're lucky to have a talented group of traders who provide us with a wealth of insight into what's happening on the Street...(Read More)