MORNING UPDATE: PriceWatch Alerts for AAPL and More... for 2015-08-11 |
| PriceWatch Alerts for AAPL, HPQ, TWTR, SDRL, MYL ,AMZN, SPLK, TASR, CVX, ARIA, GWPH, BTU, PANW, SSYS, and JCI. Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has been identified by InvestorsObserver analysts as being well-positioned for a new covered call today. Buying the stock for $119.17 while selling the December $115.00 call will produce a new covered call with a break-even point around $109.22. At that price, this position has a target return of 5.3 %. This trade will have roughly 8.3 % downside protection, while still aiming for a 5.3 % return in 129 days. It will lock in that return as long as Apple is above $115.00 on 12/18/2015. For comparison purposes only, this AAPL covered call aims for an annualized return rate of 15.0 %. Hewlett Packard (NYSE: HPQ) has been selected by InvestorsObserver analysts as a stock that is an ideal candidate for a new covered call today. Buying the stock for $30.24 while simultaneously selling the October $30.00 call will result in a new position with a target return of 4.6 %. Based on recent prices, this position will cost about $28.68, which is also the trade?s breakeven point. At that level, this covered call has 5.2 % downside protection, while still providing a 4.6 % return in 66 days as long as HPQ is above $30.00 on 10/16/2015. For comparison purposes only, this Hewlett Packard covered call aims for an annualized return rate of 25.4 %. Twitter (NYSE: TWTR) has been chosen by InvestorsObserver analysts as a candidate for a new covered call today. Selling the September $29.00 call while at the same time buying TWTR stock for $29.50 will produce a new covered call with a target return of 7.8 %. Based on recent data, this trade will cost about $26.91, which is also the covered call?s breakeven point. At that price, this covered call has 8.8 % downside protection, while seeking an assigned return of 7.8 % return in 38 days. If TWTR is higher than $29.00 on 9/18/2015, we are assured that simple return. For comparison purposes only, that equates to an annualized return rate of 74.5 %. Seadrill (NYSE: SDRL) has been chosen by InvestorsObserver analysts as a candidate for a new covered call today. Selling the September $8.00 call while at the same time buying SDRL stock for $8.56 will produce a new covered call with a target return of 8.7 %. Based on recent data, this trade will cost about $7.36, which is also the covered call?s breakeven point. At that price, this covered call has 14.0 % downside protection, while seeking an assigned return of 8.7 % return in 38 days. If SDRL is higher than $8.00 on 9/18/2015, we are assured that simple return. For comparison purposes only, that equates to an annualized return rate of 83.5 %. Mylan Laboratories (NASDAQ: MYL) has been selected by InvestorsObserver analysts as a stock that is a strong candidate for a new covered call today. Selling the September $57.50 call while simultaneously buying MYL stock for $57.53 will result in a new position with a break-even point around $55.28. At that price, this position has a target return of 4.0 %. This trade has 3.9 % downside protection, while still providing a 4.0 % return in 38 days as long as MYL is above $57.50 on 9/18/2015. For comparison purposes only, this Mylan Laboratories covered call targets an annualized return rate of 38.5 %. Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has been identified by InvestorsObserver analysts as being well-positioned for a new covered call today. Buying the stock for $524.00 while selling the October $520.00 call will produce a new covered call with a break-even point around $499.20. At that price, this position has a target return of 4.2 %. This trade will have roughly 4.7 % downside protection, while still aiming for a 4.2 % return in 66 days. It will lock in that return as long as Amazon is above $520.00 on 10/16/2015. For comparison purposes only, this AMZN covered call aims for an annualized return rate of 23.0 %. Splunk (NASDAQ: SPLK) has been selected by InvestorsObserver analysts as a stock that is an ideal candidate for a new covered call today. Buying the stock for $69.49 while simultaneously selling the January $67.50 call will result in a new position with a target return of 5.3 %. Based on recent prices, this position will cost about $64.09, 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 157 days as long as SPLK is above $67.50 on 1/15/2016. For comparison purposes only, this Splunk covered call aims for an annualized return rate of 12.4 %. Taser International (NASDAQ: TASR) has been chosen by InvestorsObserver analysts as a candidate for a new covered call today. Selling the January $24.00 call while at the same time buying TASR stock for $24.64 will produce a new covered call with a target return of 5.1 %. Based on recent data, this trade will cost about $22.84, which is also the covered call?s breakeven point. At that price, this covered call has 7.3 % downside protection, while seeking an assigned return of 5.1 % return in 157 days. If TASR is higher than $24.00 on 1/15/2016, we are assured that simple return. For comparison purposes only, that equates to an annualized return rate of 11.8 %. Chevron (NYSE: CVX) has been chosen by InvestorsObserver analysts as a candidate for a new covered call today. Selling the September $85.00 call while at the same time buying CVX stock for $85.89 will produce a new covered call with a target return of 4.4 %. Based on recent data, this trade will cost about $81.44, which is also the covered call?s breakeven point. At that price, this covered call has 5.2 % downside protection, while seeking an assigned return of 4.4 % return in 38 days. If CVX is higher than $85.00 on 9/18/2015, we are assured that simple return. For comparison purposes only, that equates to an annualized return rate of 42.0 %. Ariad Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: ARIA) has been selected by InvestorsObserver analysts as a stock that is a strong candidate for a new covered call today. Selling the January $7.00 call while simultaneously buying ARIA stock for $7.64 will result in a new position with a break-even point around $6.29. At that price, this position has a target return of 11.3 %. This trade has 17.7 % downside protection, while still providing a 11.3 % return in 157 days as long as ARIA is above $7.00 on 1/15/2016. For comparison purposes only, this Ariad Pharmaceuticals covered call targets an annualized return rate of 26.2 %. GW Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: GWPH) has been identified by InvestorsObserver analysts as being well-positioned for a new covered call today. Buying the stock for $107.34 while selling the September $105.00 call will produce a new covered call with a break-even point around $99.74. At that price, this position has a target return of 5.3 %. This trade will have roughly 7.1 % downside protection, while still aiming for a 5.3 % return in 38 days. It will lock in that return as long as GW Pharmaceuticals is above $105.00 on 9/18/2015. For comparison purposes only, this GWPH covered call aims for an annualized return rate of 50.6 %. Peabody Energy (NYSE: BTU) has been selected by InvestorsObserver analysts as a stock that is an ideal candidate for a new covered call today. Buying the stock for $1.17 while simultaneously selling the January $0.50 call will result in a new position with a target return of 6.4 %. Based on recent prices, this position will cost about $0.47, which is also the trade?s breakeven point. At that level, this covered call has 59.8 % downside protection, while still providing a 6.4 % return in 157 days as long as BTU is above $0.50 on 1/15/2016. For comparison purposes only, this Peabody Energy covered call aims for an annualized return rate of 14.8 %. Peabody Energy (NYSE: BTU) has been selected by InvestorsObserver analysts as a stock that is an ideal candidate for a new covered call today. Buying the stock for $1.17 while simultaneously selling the January $0.50 call will result in a new position with a target return of 6.4 %. Based on recent prices, this position will cost about $0.47, which is also the trade?s breakeven point. At that level, this covered call has 59.8 % downside protection, while still providing a 6.4 % return in 157 days as long as BTU is above $0.50 on 1/15/2016. For comparison purposes only, this Peabody Energy covered call aims for an annualized return rate of 14.8 %. Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) has been chosen by InvestorsObserver analysts as a candidate for a new covered call today. Selling the September $30.00 call while at the same time buying SSYS stock for $31.96 will produce a new covered call with a target return of 5.8 %. Based on recent data, this trade will cost about $28.36, which is also the covered call?s breakeven point. At that price, this covered call has 11.3 % downside protection, while seeking an assigned return of 5.8 % return in 38 days. If SSYS is higher than $30.00 on 9/18/2015, we are assured that simple return. For comparison purposes only, that equates to an annualized return rate of 55.5 %. Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) has been selected by InvestorsObserver analysts as a stock that is a strong candidate for a new covered call today. Selling the January $47.00 call while simultaneously buying JCI stock for $47.33 will result in a new position with a break-even point around $44.58. At that price, this position has a target return of 5.4 %. This trade has 5.8 % downside protection, while still providing a 5.4 % return in 157 days as long as JCI is above $47.00 on 1/15/2016. For comparison purposes only, this Johnson Controls covered call targets an annualized return rate of 12.6 %. 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'. 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STOCKS ON THE MOVE Google A (GOOGL), Orbital ATK (OA), Magellan Midstream (MMP) and Adobe Systems (ADBE) were upgraded by analysts this morning, while Southcross Energy Partners (SXE), CrossAmerica Partners (CAPL), Hi-Crush Partners (HCLP), Viavi (VIAV) and Parkway Prop (PKY) were downgraded. Terex Corporation (TEX), Shake Shack Inc.(SHAK) and Google Inc. (GOOG) are early risers, while Organovo Holdings, Inc. (ONVO), Vipshop Holdings Limited (VIPS) and Tata Motors Limited (TTM) are down. INTERNATIONAL MARKETS Asian markets fell Tuesday after China?s central bank devalued the yuan. The Shanghai Composite was down 0.01%, while the Hang Seng was down 0.42%. In Europe, markets are mixed today as investors there react to China?s currency devaluation. The FTSE is down 0.69% and the French CAC is up 0.56%. FUTURES & CURRENCIES Energy futures are down this morning. The price for West Texas Intermediate crude oil is down $0.98 to $43.98 per barrel, while natural gas is down $0.02 to $2.81. Metals prices are rising. Gold is up $4.80 to $1,108.90 per ounce and platinum is up $1.60 at $991.40 an ounce. The Dollar is down versus the Euro and up against the Yen. PUT/CALL RATIO Yesterday, 706,076 call contracts traded on the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) compared to 463,493 put contracts. The single-session put/call was 0.66 while the 20-day moving average is now at 0.69. TODAY'S ECONOMIC CALENDAR 08:30 AM Q2 Productivity - Prel 08:30 AM Q2 Unit Labor Costs - Prel 10:00 AM Jun Wholesale Inventories EARNINGS EXPECTED TODAY: AG AOSL ARES BLUE CREE CSC DARA ESTE EVDY FOGO FOSL GTIM HIIQ IGT INGN JASO JKHY MUGN OTIC PRTS RRGB SOHO SYMC TPUB TW VRS VSLR |
