Subscribers to Schaeffer's Weekend Trader Series service recently doubled their money on our Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ:DLTR) February 87.50 call recommendation. Here's a closer look at what had DLTR stock on our bullish radar, and how the options trade we recommended on Sunday, Oct. 15, unfolded.Despite getting downgraded on Friday, Oct. 13, Dollar Tree stock closed the session up at $91.50, after...Read More
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is set to wrap up an eighth straight monthly win, which would mark its longest monthly win streak in more than 20 years. The index today climbed north of the 24,000 level for the first time ever, and is on pace to end the week with a healthy gain of more than 2.5%. However, while the Nasdaq Composite (IXIC) is in rally mode today, the tech-rich index suffere...Read More
Stocks are trading higher this afternoon, as anticipation continues to build ahead of a tax vote taking place in the Senate today. Among the names making big moves are medical device stock BioTelemetry, Inc. (NASDAQ:BEAT), clothing retailer Tilly's, Inc. (NYSE:TLYS), and bookstore chain Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKE). Here's a quick look at what's moving shares of BEAT, TLYS, and BKS.BEAT is Mak...Read More
Call options are hot on Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) today, as the FAANG stock bounces back from yesterday's tech sector selloff. At last check, roughly 54,000 calls were on the tape, or 1.4 times what's typically seen at this point in the day, with FB shares up 0.9% to trade at $176.64. And if past is precedent, the equity could take an even bigger bounce into the new year.Most of today's action so f...Read More
The U.S. stock market is booming today, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) pushing through the 24,000 level for the first time ever to hit record highs. The S&P 500 Index (SPX) also touched an all-time best -- set for its longest monthly winning streak in a decade -- while the Nasdaq Composite (IXIC) is attempting to recover from yesterday's huge tech selloff. Buzz is building ahead of a...Read More
E-commerce platform Square Inc (NYSE:SQ) has had an exceptional year, most recently generating buzz for its ventures into bitcoin, which only added to the shares' impressive performance in 2017. However, following Wednesday's sector-wide selloff in tech stocks, the shares pulled back to a trendline that has had historically bullish implications. Below, we will take a look at this potential buy...Read More
Analysts are weighing in gold stock Barrick Gold Corp (NYSE:ABX), software developer Workday Inc (NASDAQ:WDAY), and burrito chain Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG). Here's a quick roundup of today's bearish brokerage notes on shares of ABX, WDAY, and CMG.Barrick Gold Stock Downgraded to "Sell" at CitigroupBarrick Gold stock is down 3.2% to trade at $13.59 -- fresh off a new annual low of $1...Read More
U.S. stocks are trading higher this morning, thanks to rebounding tech stocks and anticipation over a possible tax reform vote hitting the Senate floor this afternoon. Three stocks making notable moves today are big-time retailer Sears Holdings Corp (NASDAQ:SHLD), supermarket chain Kroger Co (NYSE:KR), and networking concern Juniper Networks, Inc. (NYSE:JNPR). Here's a closer look at what's movi...Read More
Analysts are weighing in on e-commerce titan Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), social media stock Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR), and streaming content provider Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX). Here's what's moving shares of AMAZN, TWTR, and NFLX. AMZN Stock Bounces Back After Bull NoteAmazon stock is again receiving bullish analyst attention, as this morning Deutsche Bank raised its price target to $1,425 fro...Read More
Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) futures are higher this morning, after the index enjoyed another record-setting session yesterday. Now, the blue-chip index could take aim at the lofty 24,000 benchmark, and secure an eighth straight monthly win. S&P 500 Index (SPX) futures are also signaling a positive session, with the index set to extend its longest monthly winning streak since the financia...Read More
About a year ago, metallurgical coal embarked on a long journey of great volatility and disruption. It emerged as the best performing commodity in 2016 after several years of declining prices. Prices have dropped and spiked several times since then and the volatility continued in 2017 with a cyclone disrupting the market and eventually also affecting the way the commodity is priced. Although therm...Read More
The past year, soaring metallurgical coal prices have greatly affected the costs involved in producing pig iron, a form of crude iron which is the product of the blast furnace. Metal Bulletin Research's Global Steel Cost Service details how coking coal and coke costs usually averaged around 35% of total pig iron production expenditure in 2014 and 2015 while iron ore stood for the majority of costs...Read More
About a year ago, metallurgical coal embarked on a long journey of great volatility and disruption. It emerged as the best performing commodity in 2016 after several years of declining prices. Prices have dropped and spiked several times since then and the volatility continued in 2017 with a cyclone disrupting the market and eventually also affecting the way the commodity is priced. Although therm...Read More
The past year, soaring metallurgical coal prices have greatly affected the costs involved in producing pig iron, a form of crude iron which is the product of the blast furnace. Metal Bulletin Research's Global Steel Cost Service details how coking coal and coke costs usually averaged around 35% of total pig iron production expenditure in 2014 and 2015 while iron ore stood for the majority of costs...Read More
About a year ago, metallurgical coal embarked on a long journey of great volatility and disruption. It emerged as the best performing commodity in 2016 after several years of declining prices. Prices have dropped and spiked several times since then and the volatility continued in 2017 with a cyclone disrupting the market and eventually also affecting the way the commodity is priced. Although therm...Read More
The past year, soaring metallurgical coal prices have greatly affected the costs involved in producing pig iron, a form of crude iron which is the product of the blast furnace. Metal Bulletin Research's Global Steel Cost Service details how coking coal and coke costs usually averaged around 35% of total pig iron production expenditure in 2014 and 2015 while iron ore stood for the majority of costs...Read More
"Every one is entitled to their opinions even if it defies logic..."by Bill Holter via JS MinesetSo many have contacted me recently regarding Andy Hoffman's sudden flip flop on silver that I feel it necessary to comment publicly. To be clear, this is not a "hit piece" on Andy, rather using logic and common sense I hope it is some comfort for those worried. I believe what and "how" Andy has act...Read More
Let’s talk about power. The way I see it, there are basically two types of power, political and economic. You can wield power through the government, or through your giant bank account.In the crony world of corporate-political America, the lines are blurry. These days most people gain their political or economic power by mixing the two. But you can still tease apart whether someone’s p...Read More
About a year ago, metallurgical coal embarked on a long journey of great volatility and disruption. It emerged as the best performing commodity in 2016 after several years of declining prices. Prices have dropped and spiked several times since then and the volatility continued in 2017 with a cyclone disrupting the market and eventually also affecting the way the commodity is priced. Although therm...Read More
The past year, soaring metallurgical coal prices have greatly affected the costs involved in producing pig iron, a form of crude iron which is the product of the blast furnace. Metal Bulletin Research's Global Steel Cost Service details how coking coal and coke costs usually averaged around 35% of total pig iron production expenditure in 2014 and 2015 while iron ore stood for the majority of costs...Read More