MORNING UPDATE: PriceWatch Alerts for DIS and More... for 2015-11-17 |
| PriceWatch Alerts for DIS, CELG, PBR, SHAK, EXEL ,FEYE, JD, FSLR, EXAS, WFM, AMBA, AMZN, WLL, BBRY, and LULU. Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) has been identified by InvestorsObserver analysts as being well-positioned for a new covered call today. Buying the stock for $115.92 while selling the February $115.00 call will produce a new covered call with a break-even point around $109.92. At that price, this position has a target return of 4.6 %. This trade will have roughly 5.2 % downside protection, while still aiming for a 4.6 % return in 94 days. It will lock in that return as long as Walt Disney is above $115.00 on 2/19/2016. For comparison purposes only, this DIS covered call aims for an annualized return rate of 17.9 %. Celgene (NASDAQ: CELG) has been selected by InvestorsObserver analysts as a stock that is an ideal candidate for a new covered call today. Buying the stock for $110.14 while simultaneously selling the December $110.00 call will result in a new position with a target return of 4.5 %. Based on recent prices, this position will cost about $105.24, which is also the trade?s breakeven point. At that level, this covered call has 4.4 % downside protection, while still providing a 4.5 % return in 31 days as long as CELG is above $110.00 on 12/18/2015. For comparison purposes only, this Celgene covered call aims for an annualized return rate of 53.2 %. Petroleo Brasileiro (NYSE: PBR) has been selected by InvestorsObserver analysts as a stock that is an ideal candidate for a new covered call today. Buying the stock for $4.97 while simultaneously selling the April $4.50 call will result in a new position with a target return of 13.4 %. Based on recent prices, this position will cost about $3.97, which is also the trade?s breakeven point. At that level, this covered call has 20.1 % downside protection, while still providing a 13.4 % return in 150 days as long as PBR is above $4.50 on 4/15/2016. For comparison purposes only, this Petroleo Brasileiro covered call aims for an annualized return rate of 32.5 %. Shake Shack (NYSE: SHAK) has been chosen by InvestorsObserver analysts as a candidate for a new covered call today. Selling the December $42.50 call while at the same time buying SHAK stock for $41.82 will produce a new covered call with a target return of 9.8 %. Based on recent data, this trade will cost about $38.72, which is also the covered call?s breakeven point. At that price, this covered call has 7.4 % downside protection, while seeking an assigned return of 9.8 % return in 31 days. If SHAK is higher than $42.50 on 12/18/2015, we are assured that simple return. For comparison purposes only, that equates to an annualized return rate of 114.9 %. Exelixis (NASDAQ: EXEL) has been selected by InvestorsObserver analysts as a stock that is a strong candidate for a new covered call today. Selling the May $5.00 call while simultaneously buying EXEL stock for $5.41 will result in a new position with a break-even point around $4.31. At that price, this position has a target return of 16.0 %. This trade has 20.3 % downside protection, while still providing a 16.0 % return in 180 days as long as EXEL is above $5.00 on 5/15/2016. For comparison purposes only, this Exelixis covered call targets an annualized return rate of 32.4 %. FireEye (NASDAQ: FEYE) has been identified by InvestorsObserver analysts as being well-positioned for a new covered call today. Buying the stock for $22.47 while selling the December $22.00 call will produce a new covered call with a break-even point around $20.87. At that price, this position has a target return of 5.4 %. This trade will have roughly 7.1 % downside protection, while still aiming for a 5.4 % return in 31 days. It will lock in that return as long as FireEye is above $22.00 on 12/18/2015. For comparison purposes only, this FEYE covered call aims for an annualized return rate of 63.7 %. Jd.Com (NASDAQ: JD) has been selected by InvestorsObserver analysts as a stock that is an ideal candidate for a new covered call today. Buying the stock for $28.84 while simultaneously selling the December $28.00 call will result in a new position with a target return of 5.3 %. Based on recent prices, this position will cost about $26.59, which is also the trade?s breakeven point. At that level, this covered call has 7.8 % downside protection, while still providing a 5.3 % return in 31 days as long as JD is above $28.00 on 12/18/2015. For comparison purposes only, this Jd.Com covered call aims for an annualized return rate of 62.4 %. First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) has been selected by InvestorsObserver analysts as a stock that is an ideal candidate for a new covered call today. Buying the stock for $53.94 while simultaneously selling the December $52.50 call will result in a new position with a target return of 5.0 %. Based on recent prices, this position will cost about $49.99, which is also the trade?s breakeven point. At that level, this covered call has 7.3 % downside protection, while still providing a 5.0 % return in 31 days as long as FSLR is above $52.50 on 12/18/2015. For comparison purposes only, this First Solar covered call aims for an annualized return rate of 59.1 %. Exact Sciences (NASDAQ: EXAS) has been chosen by InvestorsObserver analysts as a candidate for a new covered call today. Selling the December $9.00 call while at the same time buying EXAS stock for $9.46 will produce a new covered call with a target return of 6.4 %. Based on recent data, this trade will cost about $8.46, which is also the covered call?s breakeven point. At that price, this covered call has 10.6 % downside protection, while seeking an assigned return of 6.4 % return in 31 days. If EXAS is higher than $9.00 on 12/18/2015, we are assured that simple return. For comparison purposes only, that equates to an annualized return rate of 75.1 %. Whole Foods (NASDAQ: WFM) has been selected by InvestorsObserver analysts as a stock that is a strong candidate for a new covered call today. Selling the January $29.00 call while simultaneously buying WFM stock for $29.90 will result in a new position with a break-even point around $27.81. At that price, this position has a target return of 4.3 %. This trade has 7.0 % downside protection, while still providing a 4.3 % return in 59 days as long as WFM is above $29.00 on 1/15/2016. For comparison purposes only, this Whole Foods covered call targets an annualized return rate of 26.4 %. Ambarella (NASDAQ: AMBA) has been identified by InvestorsObserver analysts as being well-positioned for a new covered call today. Buying the stock for $50.50 while selling the January $50.00 call will produce a new covered call with a break-even point around $44.80. At that price, this position has a target return of 11.6 %. This trade will have roughly 11.3 % downside protection, while still aiming for a 11.6 % return in 59 days. It will lock in that return as long as Ambarella is above $50.00 on 1/15/2016. For comparison purposes only, this AMBA covered call aims for an annualized return rate of 71.8 %. Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has been selected by InvestorsObserver analysts as a stock that is an ideal candidate for a new covered call today. Buying the stock for $647.65 while simultaneously selling the January $645.00 call will result in a new position with a target return of 4.8 %. Based on recent prices, this position will cost about $615.35, which is also the trade?s breakeven point. At that level, this covered call has 5.0 % downside protection, while still providing a 4.8 % return in 59 days as long as AMZN is above $645.00 on 1/15/2016. For comparison purposes only, this Amazon covered call aims for an annualized return rate of 29.8 %. Whiting Petroleum (NYSE: WLL) has been chosen by InvestorsObserver analysts as a candidate for a new covered call today. Selling the January $17.50 call while at the same time buying WLL stock for $17.63 will produce a new covered call with a target return of 14.5 %. Based on recent data, this trade will cost about $15.28, which is also the covered call?s breakeven point. At that price, this covered call has 13.3 % downside protection, while seeking an assigned return of 14.5 % return in 59 days. If WLL is higher than $17.50 on 1/15/2016, we are assured that simple return. For comparison purposes only, that equates to an annualized return rate of 89.8 %. Blackberry (NASDAQ: BBRY) has been chosen by InvestorsObserver analysts as a candidate for a new covered call today. Selling the February $7.00 call while at the same time buying BBRY stock for $7.50 will produce a new covered call with a target return of 9.2 %. Based on recent data, this trade will cost about $6.41, which is also the covered call?s breakeven point. At that price, this covered call has 14.5 % downside protection, while seeking an assigned return of 9.2 % return in 94 days. If BBRY is higher than $7.00 on 2/19/2016, we are assured that simple return. For comparison purposes only, that equates to an annualized return rate of 35.7 %. Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ: LULU) has been selected by InvestorsObserver analysts as a stock that is a strong candidate for a new covered call today. Selling the January $42.50 call while simultaneously buying LULU stock for $44.84 will result in a new position with a break-even point around $39.49. At that price, this position has a target return of 7.6 %. This trade has 11.9 % downside protection, while still providing a 7.6 % return in 59 days as long as LULU is above $42.50 on 1/15/2016. For comparison purposes only, this Lululemon Athletica covered call targets an annualized return rate of 47.1 %. Are you looking for a more conservative strategy that solves the pitfalls that come with covered calls investing? Check out our RadioActive Home Study Kit (http://www.poweropt.com/psDetails.asp?pid=25)! Learn how to limit your risks in any trade and keep your upside open ? 'Cut your losers short and let your winners run'. These limited risk techniques have saved investors thousands of dollars during unexpected market downturns and Black Swan events. 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STOCKS ON THE MOVE Forward Air (FWRD) and Plum Creek (PCL) were upgraded by analysts this morning while Clovis Oncology (CLVS), Osiris Therapeutics (OSIR) and Urban Outfitters (URBN) were downgraded by analysts this morning. JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (JKS), Fogo de Chao, Inc. (FOGO), and The Home Depot, Inc.(HD) are early risers, while Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. (DKS), Virtu Financial, Inc. (VIRT) and Urban Outfitters Inc. (URBN) are down. INTERNATIONAL MARKETS Asian stocks were mixed Tuesday as rising oil prices lifted energy stocks there. The Shanghai Composite fell 0.73%, and the Nikkei rose 1.04%. In Europe, stocks are higher today and seem headed toward the region?s best session in six weeks. The FTSE is up 1.67%, while the DAX is up 1.81%. FUTURES & CURRENCIES Energy futures are down this morning. The price for West Texas Intermediate crude oil is down $0.47 to $41.27 per barrel, while natural gas is down $0.07 to $2.48. Metals prices are lower. Gold is down $5.10 to $1,078.50 per ounce and silver is down $0.02 to $14.19 an ounce. The Dollar is up versus the Euro and the Yen. PUT/CALL RATIO Yesterday, 726,547 call contracts traded on the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) compared to 514,674 put contracts. The single-session put/call was 0.71 while the 20-day moving average is now at 0.7. TODAY'S ECONOMIC CALENDAR Consumer Price Index Oct. 8:30 Core-CPI Oct. 8:30 Industrial Production Oct. 9:15 Capacity Utilization Oct. 9:15 NAHB Housing Market Index Nov. 10:00 EARNINGS EXPECTED TODAY: CLWY STV DKS HD JASO JACK LZB LITB SOL TJX VIPS WMT |
