The Dow is in rebound mode today, up nearly 200 points thanks to strong blue-chip earnings and a just-passed tax reform bill in the House. What's more, a couple of Dow stocks could outperform in the short term, if recent history is any indicator. Below, we'll explain why Nike Inc (NYSE:NKE) and UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:UNH) stocks should be on your bullish radar right now.Nike Stock Rocks Befo...Read More

The 20 stocks listed in the table below have attracted the highest total weekly options volume during the past 10 trading days. Stocks highlighted in yellow are new entries to the list. Data is courtesy of Schaeffer's Senior Quantitative Analyst Rocky White. Two names to note are streaming content giant Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) and semiconductor stock NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA). Below we'...Read More

Stock market exposure by active money managers has plummeted in recent weeks, as evidenced by the National Association of Active Investment Managers (NAAIM) survey. Specifically, last week's NAAIM index touched 56.16 -- the lowest since May 2016 -- and has fallen by40% in the past six weeks. Against this backdrop, we decided to take a look at how the S&P 500 Index (SPX), as well as the CBOE Volati...Read More

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is exploding higher today, thanks to big earnings reactions from Wal-Mart (WMT) and Cisco Systems (CSCO). The S&P 500 Index (SPX) and Nasdaq Composite (IXIC) are sharply higher as well, as stocks bounce back from two straight down days across Wall Street. Investors arekeeping a close eye on this morning's economic data and an expected House of Representative...Read More

Brazilian stocks put in a strong run in the third quarter on an upbeat outlook for Latin America's biggest economy -- as evidenced by the nearly three-year high the iShares MSCI Brazil Capped ETF (EWZ) hit on the Oct. 5. This price action was echoed in Brazilian bank Itau Unibanco Holding SA (NYSE:ITUB), too, though more recently, the shares have pulled back to a trendline that historically offer...Read More

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) has been flying high in 2017, with the shares boasting a 50.9% year-to-date lead. This momentum is continuing today, too, with AMZNup 0.4% at $1,131.75 -- within striking distance of Monday's record peak of $1,139.90 -- and if history is any guide, the FAANG stock could be carving out new highs for the Thanksgiving holiday.According to Schaeffer's Senior Quantitative...Read More

The U.S. dollar got hammered in the first nine months of 2017, but has rebounded off its September lows, as evidenced by the price action in the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY). As such, large speculators are finally net long the greenback for the first time in 15 weeks, per recent Commitment of Traders (CoT) data, breaking the longest stretch in six years. Below, we'll take a look at how the buck and the...Read More

U.S. stocks are trading higher this morning, thanks to positive blue-chip earnings. Among the stocks making moves today are retail giant Wal-Mart Stores Inc (NYSE:WMT), electronics retailer Best Buy Co Inc (NYSE:BBY), and media content company Time Inc (NYSE:TIME). Here's a closer look at what's moving shares of WMT, BBY, and TIME.Wal-Mart Soars on Earnings BeatShares of Wal-Mart are soaring afte...Read More

Analysts are weighing in on drug stocks Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (NYSE:BMY), Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK), and Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (NYSE:VRX). Here's a quick roundup of today's bearish brokerage notes on shares of BMY, MRK, and VRX.Jefferies Lowers BMY Stock Price TargetJefferies cut its price target on Bristol-Myers Squibb stock to $68, though this still sits above the equity's Oct....Read More

Analysts are weighing in on data storage stock NetApp Inc. (NASDAQ:NTAP), home furnishings retailer RH (NYSE:RH), and music streaming service Pandora Media Inc (NYSE:P). Here's a quick roundup of today's bullish brokerage notes on shares of NTAP, RH, and P. NTAP Ready to Rally After EarningsNetApp last night posted better-than-expected fiscal second-quarter results and an impressive current-quar...Read More

Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) futures appear ready to bounce back, after the index closed yesterday's session down triple digits. A flurry of upbeat earnings reports are helping the index, withWal-Mart (WMT) and Cisco Systems (CSCO) stocks pointed higher after earnings. All eyes will be on Washington, D.C., later, as the House of Representatives is poised to vote on their tax-overhaul bill....Read More

Next week is a short one on Wall Street, with U.S. markets closed Thursday for the Thanksgiving Day holiday, and trading ending early on Friday. Nevertheless, there's plenty of action on both the economic and earnings dockets to hold traders' attention. The marquee event will be the release of the minutes from the latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting -- which could potentially hold...Read More

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down nearly 167 points at its intraday low, and while the blue-chip index managed to pare these losses, it still closed at its lowest point since Oct. 19. Sparking the risk-off session was another big drop in oil prices, as supply and demand concerns resurfaced, while a sharp decline for Caterpillar (CAT) only exacerbated the Dow's woes. This negative pr...Read More

U.S. stocks are trading lower as the nosedive in oil prices continue. Among the stocks making big movesare oil-and-gas concerns SandRidge Energy, Inc. (NYSE:SD) and Marathon Petroleum Corp (NYSE:MPC), as well as mobile payments stock Square Inc (NYSE:SQ). Here's a quick look at what's moving shares of SD, MPC, and SQ. SD Stock is Biggest NYSE Loser on Plans to Buy Bonanza CreekSandRidge Energy...Read More

The latest round of corporate earnings has put a spotlight on the retail sector, with shares of Target (TGT) today falling on the company's disappointing outlook for the holiday season. More names from this group are gearing up to release quarterly results in the days ahead, including Foot Locker (FL) and Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF). And according to data from Schaeffer's Senior Quantitative Analyst...Read More

Retailer Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) willreport third-quarter earnings after the close tomorrow. While sector peer Foot Locker (FL) hopes to buck its ugly post-earnings trend, Ross Stores would like to see a repeat of its recent earnings reactions. What's more, ROST shares tend to outperform during the week of Thanksgiving. Below, we will examine Ross Stores' earnings trends and how options...Read More

It's another risk-off session for U.S. stocks, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) dipping almost 167 points at its session low. The S&P 500 Index (SPX) and Nasdaq Composite (IXIC) are also lower at the halfway point, though the latter index has rebounded hard off its morning lows. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) -- or the stock market's "fear gauge" -- earlier peaked above 14.50, into te...Read More

It's a busy week for retail earnings, with Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE:ANF) set to release its results ahead of Friday's open. The shares have a history of making volatile post-earnings moves. Over the past eight quarters, ANF stock has averaged a one-day swing of 14.9% in the session subsequent to the report -- including a 17.1% one-day pop in August. This time around, the options market is pri...Read More

Retail stocks have been in focus lately as earnings season rolls on. The next big name up is shoe retailer Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE:FL), which will step into the earnings confessionalbefore Friday's opening bell. Given how fellow retail peers Target (TGT) and Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS) fared after earnings, Foot Locker's earnings reaction is highly anticipated. Here's a closer look at FL sto...Read More

U.S. stocks are trading lower this morning, with equities taking their lead from tumbling oil prices. Among the stocks making moves today are retailer Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT), car parts manufacturer SORL Auto Parts, Inc. (NASDAQ:SORL), and pharmaceutical concern Acorda Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:ACOR). Here's a closer look at what's moving shares of TGT, SORL, and ACOR.Target Falls on Disap...Read More