Day Trading Roundup: 2013

Monday, June 24, 2013

06/24/13 Comprehensive Real-Time News Feed for Day Trading.

Early release of economic data to high-speed traders upsets some _{2013-06-24, 08:38 pm}
High-speed trading firms get a two-second head start when Thomson Reuters, a financial information provider, releases the University of Michigan's consumer confidence report.
Abe Spurs Day Traders as Japan Stock Swings Hit 2-Year High _{2013-06-24, 06:52 pm}
... buy and sell almost $100 million in stocks each day, using leverage to increase the size of their bets. Day trading helps explain why Japanese individuals now account for more than 40 percent of the nation's equity volume, or about as much as the ...
How Income Investors Should React to Recent Market Volatility _{2013-06-24, 05:54 pm}
Treasury yields may rise a little more, hurting bond investors. But shareholders need not worry that the current unpleasantness is a leading to a repeat of 2008's disaster.
U.S. Stocks Follow China Lower; Dow Swallows 140-Point Loss _{2013-06-24, 03:20 pm}
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down nearly 250 points at its intraday nadir, but pared its deficit to 140 points by the closing bell.
Options with increasing implied volatility: Len Dole THRX Mpel PBR _{2013-06-24, 02:42 pm}
... it has partnered with after major products have been approved. GSK already has a 27% stake in Theravance. In mid-day trading, shares of Theravance are up 9%, or $3.01, to $37.13. Theravance moves up in early trading, levels to watch The shares are ...
Alcoa Inc's (AA) Options Pits Sees Influx of Bears _{2013-06-24, 02:09 pm}
Alcoa Inc bottomed at a new multi-year low of $7.70 earlier today, and was last seen hovering just north of the mark at $7.75 .
Weekly Bulls Bet Aggressively On Groupon Inc _{2013-06-24, 01:47 pm}
Groupon Inc has managed to avoid the broad-market downturn today, bucking the trend by adding 1.4% to trade at $8.02 .
Cree, Inc. (CREE) Traders Eye Additional Upside Ahead _{2013-06-24, 01:44 pm}
Although Cree, Inc. is following in the bearish footsteps of the broader market, the stock has found support atop the $58 mark.
Option Bears Take a Shine to Barrick Gold Corporation _{2013-06-24, 01:18 pm}
Gold stocks are following the malleable metal into the red, and Barrick Gold Corporation is no exception.
Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) Bulls Brush Off China Concerns _{2013-06-24, 01:07 pm}
Shares of Las Vegas Sands Corp. have taken a beating today -- shedding about 4.6% -- as some downbeat news out of China has investors concerned about its impact on Macau-based casinos.
The Week Ahead: Sprint Nextel Corporation (S), Cisco Systems, Inc.... _{2013-06-24, 11:55 am}
S stockholders will have much to celebrate at the communications company's special shareholders meeting being held on Tuesday, June 25, in Overland Park, Kan., considering the stock has advanced a whopping 108% year-over-year to its current perch of $6.84 .
Lennar Corp. Receives Neutral Rating from Sterne Agee _{2013-06-24, 01:20 pm}
... "Hold" and an average target price of $43.28. Shares of Lennar Corp. ( NYSE: LEN ) traded down 3.70% during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $33.945. Lennar Corp. has a one year low of $25.79 and a one year high of $44.40. The stock's 50-day ...
Arch Coal Inc (ACI) Drop Inspires Gutsy Option Play _{2013-06-24, 12:40 pm}
Option players are taking advantage of today's pullback in Arch Coal Inc to place speculative bets on the foundering name.
Analyst Update: First Solar, Inc. _{2013-06-24, 12:25 pm}
U.S. stocks are wallowing in red ink, with Wall Street taking its cues from China .
Monday morning markets: Nightmare on Wall Street _{2013-06-24, 12:16 pm}
WASHINGTON , June 24, 2013 - Last week was a horrendous week in both the stock and bond markets, as all the averages and most bonds were mercilessly pummeled beyond recognition.
Put Players Pounce on J.C. Penney Company, Inc. _{2013-06-24, 11:55 am}
J.C. Penney Company, Inc. is following the broader market path lower today, shedding about 5.2% to trade at $15.08 .
Insulet Corp. Given a $37.00 Price Target by Canaccord Genuity Analysts _{2013-06-24, 11:19 am}
... and raised our price target accordingly." Shares of Insulet Corp. ( NASDAQ: PODD ) traded up 0.45% during mid-day trading on Monday, hitting $30.9801. Insulet Corp. has a 52 week low of $16.95 and a 52 week high of $26.87. The stock's 50-day moving ...
Midday Market Stats: Dow Jones Industrial Average Tumbles on Overseas Concerns _{2013-06-24, 10:49 am}
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down 224 points, or 1.5%, to 14,575.54 , as it feels the weight of some negative news out of Asia .
Traders Bet On an American International Group Inc (AIG) Rebound _{2013-06-24, 10:11 am}
Despite being down with the rest of the market to trade at $41.69 this morning, American International Group Inc has been a technical titan.
Herbalife Ltd. (HLF) Challenges Don't Deter Call Buyers _{2013-06-24, 09:48 am}
The shares of Herbalife Ltd. are down 4.9% at $43.21 , thanks to broad-market headwinds and reports the company is losing its top distributor .

Saturday, April 20, 2013

April Foolishness 2011: ZippyTrade2000 vs. "Timeline and Temperament"

On April 1, 2011, we asked, "What if there were a way for you to become richer than your wildest dreams in just SECONDS, without even having to lift more than a finger!" With that statement, we flipped our entire investing philosophy on its head, and for one day, we championed a buy-to- sell approach.

http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/04/20/april-foolishness-2011-zippytrade2000-vs-timeline.aspx

Friday, April 19, 2013

April 19 2013 Market Summary

... about future bailouts and their conditions. The S&P 500's SPDR (NYSE: SPY ) ETF fell 2.64% this week by mid-day trading on Friday, making it the second best performing U.S. index this week. Currently, the index trades at the lower end of its ...

http://www.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/cotd/041913/april-19-2013-market-summary-spy-dia-qqq-iwm.aspx?partner=rss_headlines

Research In Motion Ltd (NASDAQ:BBRY) Pessimists Pick Up Put Options

The shares of Research In Motion Ltd are up 2.1% at $13.78, erasing an early deficit.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/marketcenters/optionscenter/content/research+in+motion+ltd+nasdaqbbry+pessimists+pick+up+put+options/default.aspx?ID=115715&c=obsfeed

Bulls Abandon Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) at Just the Wrong Time

Bulls may have given up on Tesla Motors Inc a little too soon. With the stock up nearly 6% today to hit a new all-time high of $49.88, there remains growing evidence that bullish options speculators have been heading for the exits.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/marketcenters/optionscenter/content/bulls+abandon+tesla+motors+inc+tsla+at+just+the+wrong+time/default.aspx?ID=115713&c=obsfeed

Analyst Update: Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG), Vertex...

A mixed bag of earnings has translated into a wishy-washy session for the major market indexes thus far.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/commentary/content/blogs/analyst+update+chipotle+mexican+grill+inc+cmg+vertex+pharmaceuticals+incorporated+vrtx+and+royal+gold+inc+rgld/trading_floor_blog.aspx?single=true&blogid=115710&c=tfbfeed

Active Runners on Mid-Day:

Roche Holding AG stock is at $61.10, up 0.03 percent from its previous close of $61.08. The stock opened the session at $60.95 and touched its highest price point at $61.25. Roche Holding stock's lowest price point for the session stood at $60.70. The stock is currently above its 20 days SMA of $61.05 and its 50 days SMA of $61.01, thus showing ... (more)

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/active-runners-on-mid-day-otcrhhby-pinknsrgy-240323.htm

Stocks in the News:

AMR Corporation stock is at $3.88, up 0.52 percent from its previous close of $3.86. The stock shows neutral trend as it made the down move with trading volume of 782k shares, in contrast to the average daily trading volume of 12.623 million shares.

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/stocks-in-the-news-otcaamrq-otccerp-240324.htm

Tech Stock Trading Actively: Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd

... services and design services. Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. (NYSE: TSM ) traded down 1.04% during mid-day trading on Monday, hitting $17.06. Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. has a one year low of $12.14 and a one year high of $19.25. The ...

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/tsm/sbwire-240341.htm

Penny Stocks Volume Watch On:

Octagon 88 Resources Inc. is trading in the range of $6.21 and $9.20 in its current trading session.

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/penny-stocks-volume-watch-on-otcqb-octx-otcqb-fnma-240294.htm

Put Sellers Converge on Coach, Inc. (COH) Ahead of Earnings

Put players are swarming Coach, Inc. today, as the company prepares to report fiscal third-quarter earnings ahead of Tuesday's open.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/marketcenters/optionscenter/content/put+sellers+converge+on+coach+inc+coh+ahead+of+earnings/default.aspx?ID=115712&c=obsfeed

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Traders Eye an Earnings Win

Option traders in today's session are forecasting an earnings win for Caterpillar Inc.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/marketcenters/optionscenter/content/caterpillar+inc+cat+traders+eye+an+earnings+win/default.aspx?ID=115711&c=obsfeed

Option Bulls Bombard DISH Network Corp

The shares of DISH Network Corp are up 1.43% at $38.99, after earlier touching a fresh five-year high of $39.43. Against this backdrop, bullish bets are flying off the shelves in the options pits, with traders nabbing DISH calls at a rapid-fire rate.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/marketcenters/optionscenter/content/option+bulls+bombard+dish+network+corp+dish/default.aspx?ID=115709&c=obsfeed

Short-Term Call Players Circle Around Amazon.com, Inc.

Amazon.com, Inc. shed roughly 3% on Thursday, but that didn't stop option players from scooping up calls at an accelerated clip.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/marketcenters/optionscenter/content/short-term+call+players+circle+around+amazoncom+inc+amzn/default.aspx?ID=115707&c=obsfeed

Prominent MoversIn Today's Trading Session:

Harbor Island Development Corp is trading in the range of $0.03 and $0.04 during its latest trading session.

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/prominent-moversin-todays-trading-session-otchidc-otctegy-240307.htm

Option Idea of the Week: Red Hat, Inc.

Red Hat, Inc. hasn't been much to write home about from a technical perspective, given the stock's year-to-date loss of around 7%, as well as its year-over-year decline of more than 18%. What's more, the shares have underperformed the broader S&P 500 Index by nearly 9 percentage points during the past 40 sessions.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/marketcenters/optionscenter/content/option+idea+of+the+week+red+hat+inc+rht/default.aspx?ID=115706&c=obsfeed

Option Bull Calls for a SPDR Gold Trust ETF (GLD) Rebound

One speculative player is betting on gold prices to rebound over the long haul, judging by a massive call spread on the SPDR Gold Trust that crossed the tape on Thursday.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/marketcenters/optionscenter/content/option+bull+calls+for+a+spdr+gold+trust+etf+gld+rebound/default.aspx?ID=115705&c=obsfeed

Goldcorp Inc. (USA) (GG) Option Traders Anticipate More Struggles

Commodity concern Goldcorp Inc. took a breather from its quest for new lows on Thursday, notching modest gains in tandem with gold .

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/marketcenters/optionscenter/content/goldcorp+inc+usa+gg+option+traders+anticipate+more+struggles/default.aspx?ID=115704&c=obsfeed

Buzz Stocks: Google Inc (GOOG), Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated,...

U.S. stocks are hoping to end the week on a positive note, as futures are sitting modestly higher ahead of the open. Meanwhile, as earnings continue to hit the newswires, here are some stocks in the news to watch today:

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/commentary/content/blogs/buzz+stocks+google+inc+goog+vertex+pharmaceuticals+incorporated+dell+inc+and+general+electric+ge/trading_floor_blog.aspx?single=true&blogid=115700&c=tfbfeed

Pre-Market Trading Commentary on High Volume Penny Stocks:

Overseas Shipholding Group Inc. traded at $ 3.65 in the last session, which is -0.60 . The stock has a Range of 3.23 - 4.25. The stock has a 52 week low and high of 0.42 - 12.07 respectively.

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/pre-market-trading-commentary-on-high-volume-penny-stocks-pinkosgiq-otccerp-239960.htm

Dow Jones Industrial Average Looks to Snap Two-Day Losing Streak

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is poised to follow global markets into the green this morning, with futures pointed modestly higher.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/commentary/content/ezines/dow+jones+industrial+average+looks+to+snap+two-day+losing+streak/openingview.aspx?id=115699&c=obsfeed&category=Opening View

More Breaking News on the Volatility Front

The CBOE publishes something called the VVIX . It takes the CBOE Market Volatility Index methodology and applies it options on the VIX itself.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/commentary/content/blogs/more+breaking+news+on+the+volatility+front/trading_floor_blog.aspx?single=true&blogid=115698&c=tfbfeed

Penny Stocks in the News:

Octagon 88 Resources, Inc. announced that it has engaged CEC North Star Energy Ltd of Calgary, Alberta to license and operate a summer drilling program for the first of two drill targets on leases owned in the Red Earth area of north central Alberta Canada.

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/penny-stocks-in-the-news-otcoctx-otchidc-239955.htm

Analysis News on Most Active Penny Stocks:

Reuters reported that American Airlines parent AMR Corp. , which plans to merge with US Airways Group Inc.

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/analysis-news-on-most-active-penny-stocks-otcaamrq-otcfnma-239956.htm

Daily Trend Analysis Report On:

Roche Holding AG and Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced, earlier this month, that they have formed an alliance to develop treatments for Huntington's disease based on Isis' antisense oligonucleotide technology.

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/daily-trend-analysis-report-on-otcrhhby-pinknsrgy-239959.htm

Analysis On Most Active Penny Stocks:

Reuters reported that American Airlines parent AMR Corp. , which plans to merge with US Airways Group Inc.

http://www.accesswire.com/viewarticle.aspx?id=403366

Pre-Market Trading Commentary On High Volume Penny Stocks: (OTC Pink: ...

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Brinker International PT Raised to $47.00 at Barclays Capital

... an overweight rating on that stock. Shares of Brinker International (NYSE: EAT) traded down 0.60% during mid-day trading on Tuesday, hitting $38.01. Brinker International has a 52 week low of $27.58 and a 52 week high of $39.43. The stock's 50-day ...

http://www.dailypolitical.com/finance/stock-market/brinker-international-pt-raised-to-47-00-at-barclays-capital-eat.htm

Gold Tests $1400 Holds During New York Trading

... buyers coming in to support the price and nervous shorts covering into any weakness. Gold spent the rest of the day trading around the $1390 level. This helped Brent Crude to regain its footing after yesterday's rout. This dip below $100 per barrel ...

http://www.livecharts.co.uk/livewire/2013/04/gold-tests-1400-holds-during-new-york-trading/

Chipotle Mexican Grill Given New $371.00 Price Target at Barclays Capital

... an overweight rating on that stock. Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) traded down 3.41% during mid-day trading on Tuesday, hitting $328.36. Chipotle Mexican Grill has a one year low of $233.82 and a one year high of $439.42. The stock's ...

http://www.dailypolitical.com/finance/stock-market/chipotle-mexican-grill-given-new-371-00-price-target-at-barclays-capital-cmg.htm

Key Technology Upgraded by Zacks to Neutral

... have a $42.00 price target on that stock. Shares of Key Technology (NASDAQ: KTEC) traded down 0.78% during mid-day trading on Tuesday, hitting $12.65. Key Technology has a 52 week low of $7.51 and a 52 week high of $13.51. The stock's 50-day moving ...

http://www.dailypolitical.com/finance/stock-market/key-technology-upgraded-by-zacks-to-neutral-ktec.htm

Jobless Claims, Earnings Keep the Downtrend Alive

"We are now getting to the heart of earnings season, and technology stocks once again lagged the market as various earnings failed to impress market participants," observed Schaeffer's Senior Equity Analyst Joe Bell.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/commentary/content/ezines/jobless+claims+earnings+keep+the+downtrend+alive/marketrecap.aspx?id=115696&c=obsfeed&category=Market Recap

Sirius XM Radio Inc (SIRI) Bulls Throw in the Towel

The shares of Sirius XM Radio Inc have been on a road to nowhere in recent months, and options players have started to notice.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/marketcenters/optionscenter/content/sirius+xm+radio+inc+siri+bulls+throw+in+the+towel/default.aspx?ID=115694&c=obsfeed

Yamana Gold Inc. (USA) (AUY) Option Buyers See New Lows Ahead

The shares of Yamana Gold Inc. are defying broad-market headwinds this afternoon, rebounding in tandem with gold futures.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/marketcenters/optionscenter/content/yamana+gold+inc+usa+auy+option+buyers+see+new+lows+ahead/default.aspx?ID=115693&c=obsfeed

Put Players Descend Upon Facebook Inc (FB) in Droves

Facebook Inc is seeing a rare spike in put volume today, as approximately 119,000 of these contracts have changed hands so far -- more than doubling the security's anticipated intraday volume.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/marketcenters/optionscenter/content/put+players+descend+upon+facebook+inc+fb+in+droves/default.aspx?ID=115692&c=obsfeed

ExxonMobil's Rex Tillerson: 'Unbiased' Regulation Will Help Sustain North American Energy Boom

When he showed up today at the Hyatt Regency hotel to address a luncheon meeting of the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth , ExxonMobil chairman and CEO Rex Tillerson had a lot to smile about.

http://frontburner.dmagazine.com/2013/04/18/exxonmobils-rex-tillerson-unbiased-regulation-will-help-sustain-north-american-energy-boom/

McDonald's PT Raised to $114.00 at Barclays Capital

... of Buy and an average target price of $103.19. Shares of McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) traded down 0.61% during mid-day trading on Tuesday, hitting $101.91. McDonald's has a 52 week low of $83.31 and a 52 week high of $103.70. The stock's 50-day moving ...

http://www.dailypolitical.com/finance/stock-market/mcdonalds-pt-raised-to-114-00-at-barclays-capital-mcd.htm

Investors, it pays to get social with your enemies

Investors should base their decisions on a variety of ideas, even if they conflict.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/inside-the-market/investors-it-pays-to-get-social-with-your-enemies/article11379998/?cmpid=rss1

Penny Stocks Volume Watch Alert On:

Harbor Island Development Corp is trading in the range of $0.0364 and $0.043 during its latest trading session.

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/penny-stocks-volume-watch-alert-on-otchidc-otcaamrq-239786.htm

Penny Stocks Gainers in Today's Trading Session:

Massive Dynamics Inc. stock is at $0.31, up 3.40 percent from its previous close of $0.30. The stock is up on the news of the company reaching definitive agreement for acquiring Imaging Technology.

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/penny-stocks-gainers-in-todays-trading-session-otcmssd-otcoctx-239764.htm

Active NYSE Stocks Analysis Review:

Supervalu Inc. stock is at $5.11, up 0.79 percent from its previous close of $5.07. Its latest trading volume has been recorded at 1.787 million shares, in comparison to its average daily trading volume of 6.801 million shares.

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/active-nyse-stocks-analysis-review-nysesvu-nysenmr-239775.htm

General Electric (GE) Put Activity Accelerates Ahead of Earnings

Ahead of tomorrow morning's turn in the earnings confessional, General Electric Company put options have grown increasingly popular, hinting at escalating skepticism.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/marketcenters/optionscenter/content/general+electric+ge+put+activity+accelerates+ahead+of+earnings/default.aspx?ID=115688&c=obsfeed

Pandora Media Inc (P) Gains a Bearish Following in the Options Pits

Pandora Media Inc is trending lower today, after analysts at Lazard initiated coverage of the stock with a lukewarm "neutral" rating.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/marketcenters/optionscenter/content/pandora+media+inc+p+gains+a+bearish+following+in+the+options+pits/default.aspx?ID=115687&c=obsfeed

Are EMC Corporation Bulls Setting Themselves Up for Disappointment?

Despite EMC Corporation's recent bout of negative price action, option players have preferred calls over puts of late.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/marketcenters/optionscenter/content/are+emc+corporation+bulls+setting+themselves+up+for+disappointment/default.aspx?ID=115686&c=obsfeed

Trend Analysis Report on Active Penny Stocks:

Creative Edge Nutrition Inc. is trading in the range of $0.0073 and $0.0099 in its current trading session.

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/trend-analysis-report-on-active-penny-stocks-pinkfitxd-otctegy-239751.htm

Penny Stocks Gainers In Today's Trading Session:

Trend Analysis Report On Active Penny Stocks:

Creative Edge Nutrition Inc. is trading in the range of $0.0073 and $0.0099 in its current trading session.

http://www.accesswire.com/viewarticle.aspx?id=403352

Analyst Upgrades: American Express Company, Best Buy Co., Inc., and SanDisk Corporation

Jefferies lifted its price target to $62 from $58, while RBC, Guggenheim, and Bernstein also upwardly revised their price targets.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/commentary/content/blogs/analyst+upgrades+american+express+company+best+buy+co+inc+and+sandisk+corporation/trading_floor_blog.aspx?single=true&blogid=115681&c=tfbfeed

Buzz Stocks: Nokia Corporation (ADR) (NOK), Sprint Nextel Corporation ...

The market volatility continues, as stocks appear ready to bounce higher today, following another triple-digit loss for the Dow in Wednesday's trading.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/commentary/content/blogs/buzz+stocks+nokia+corporation+adr+nok+sprint+nextel+corporation+s+intel+corporation+intc+and+linkedin+corp+lnkd/trading_floor_blog.aspx?single=true&blogid=115680&c=tfbfeed

Dow Jones Industrial Average Looks North; Jobless Claims, Earnings in Focus

Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average are up this morning, as a week of whipsaw price action continues.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/commentary/content/ezines/dow+jones+industrial+average+looks+north+jobless+claims+earnings+in+focus/openingview.aspx?id=115679&c=obsfeed&category=Opening View

Is Gold Volatility Sending the VIX Higher?

If you're of the belief that volatility ripples across asset classes, then you really have to pause and take serious note of this lift in volatility in gold.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/commentary/content/blogs/is+gold+volatility+sending+the+vix+higher/trading_floor_blog.aspx?single=true&blogid=115678&c=tfbfeed

Google Inc (GOOG) Option Traders Brace For an Earnings Miss

Options traders are upping their bearish exposure ahead of earnings from Google Inc , which is slated to unveil its quarterly results after the closing bell today.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/marketcenters/optionscenter/content/google+inc+goog+option+traders+brace+for+an+earnings+miss/default.aspx?ID=115684&c=obsfeed

Put Players Pile On as Cirrus Logic, Inc. (CRUS) Sinks

Cirrus Logic, Inc. was heavily targeted by put players on Wednesday, amid the stock's nearly 16% tumble.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/marketcenters/optionscenter/content/put+players+pile+on+as+cirrus+logic+inc+crus+sinks/default.aspx?ID=115683&c=obsfeed

Cell Therapeutics: Addicted to Reverse Stock Splits

... shares. Cell Therapeutics went public in 1996 at $10 per share, which equates to a reverse split-adjusted, first-day trading price of $12,000 per share. Today, a Cell Therapeutics' stock trades for $1.08. James Bianco, Cell Therapeutics' Chairman ...

http://www.thestreet.com/story/11899120/1/cell-therapeutics-addicted-to-reverse-stock-splits.html?cm_ven=RSSFeed&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+tsc%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Flatest-stories+%28TheStreet.com+Latest+Headlines%29

The Numbers Nerds Beating The Market With 80 Years Of Data

If you called the four managers running the American Beacon Bridgeway Large Cap Value fund data geeks, it wouldn't be taken as an insult.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/abrambrown/2013/04/18/the-numbers-nerds-beating-the-market-with-80-years-of-data/

Stocks Sparking Investors Interest:

Lot78, Inc. announced the appointment of Mr. Clive Darby to the Advisory Board. Clive Darby, founder of RAKE, http://www.rakestyle.com has been in the fashion and retail industry for over 29 years.

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/stocks-sparking-investors-interest-otclote-nasdaqecty-239341.htm

Update on Selected Picks :

Cereplast, Inc. announced preliminary revenue for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013.

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/update-on-selected-picks-otccerp-otcgoff-239346.htm

Penny Stocks News On:

Harbor Island Development Corp. through its wholly owned subsidiary BrandSeed Media Services LLC., a multi-channel direct marketing service provider, announced that the Company signed an exclusive print marketing agreement with American Enhancement Products, Inc.

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/penny-stocks-news-on-otchidc-pinknsrgy-239327.htm

PetroBakken Energy Ltd. and Roche Holding Ltd. Report:

PetroBakken Energy Ltd. had its "sector perform" rating reaffirmed by research analysts at CIBC in a report released on Monday.

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/petrobakken-energy-ltd-and-roche-holding-ltd-report-pinkpbkef-otcrhhby-239329.htm

Stocks Sparking Investors Interest:

Clive Darby, founder of RAKE, www.rakestyle.com has been in the fashion and retail industry for over 29 years.

http://www.accesswire.com/viewarticle.aspx?id=403334

Petro Bakken Energy Ltd. And Roche Holding Ltd. Reports: (OTC Pink:...

PetroBakken Energy Ltd. had its "sector perform" rating reaffirmed by research analysts at CIBC in a report released on Monday.

http://www.accesswire.com/viewarticle.aspx?id=403333

Penny Stock News On:

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Relief Rally Short-Lived as Stocks and Commodities Drop Again

"Although there were some whispers about potential downgrades over in Europe, today was largely driven by earnings," summarized Schaeffer's Senior Equity Analyst Joe Bell.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/commentary/content/ezines/relief+rally+short-lived+as+stocks+and+commodities+drop+again/marketrecap.aspx?id=115677&c=obsfeed&category=Market Recap

Your Investments: Is gold's plunge a good thing?

The price of gold can be a potentially good indicator as to the state of the economy, and this plunge may turn out to be good news.

http://www.jpost.com/Business/Commentary/Article.aspx?id=310147&R=R9

Most Active Options: Hewlett-Packard Company, Netflix (NFLX), and Vale

Of the 20 equities seeing the heaviest options volume in recent sessions, three names of notable interest this afternoon are Hewlett-Packard Company , Netflix, Inc.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/marketcenters/optionscenter/content/most+active+options+hewlett-packard+company+netflix+nflx+and+vale/default.aspx?ID=115675&c=obsfeed

Option Bears Bet Against Research In Motion Ltd

Options traders are taking an increasingly bearish stance on Research In Motion Ltd , according to volume data from the major exchanges.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/marketcenters/optionscenter/content/option+bears+bet+against+research+in+motion+ltd+nasdaqbbry/default.aspx?ID=115674&c=obsfeed

The Sprint Nextel Corporation (S) Buyout? Far From a Done Deal

Options activity has ramped up in the Sprint Nextel Corporation pits ever since DISH Network Corp entered the Sprint melodrama as an unsolicited suitor.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/marketcenters/optionscenter/content/the+sprint+nextel+corporation+s+buyout+far+from+a+done+deal/default.aspx?ID=115673&c=obsfeed

Call Players Roll the Dice on Lululemon Athletica inc.

Lululemon Athletica inc. is bucking the broader market trend lower today, thanks to some upbeat analyst attention in pre-market action.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/marketcenters/optionscenter/content/call+players+roll+the+dice+on+lululemon+athletica+inc+lulu/default.aspx?ID=115672&c=obsfeed

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Option Players Think the Worst Is Yet to Come

Option bears are bombarding Apple Inc. , which is down 5.6% to trade at a new annual low of $400.71. At last check, the tech behemoth has seen around 311,000 puts cross the tape -- almost three times its average intraday volume.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/marketcenters/optionscenter/content/apple+inc+aapl+option+players+think+the+worst+is+yet+to+come/default.aspx?ID=115671&c=obsfeed

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NYSE:AMD) Option Traders Eye Earnings

Option players have been bullishly aligning themselves with Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/marketcenters/optionscenter/content/advanced+micro+devices+inc+nyseamd+option+traders+eye+earnings/default.aspx?ID=115670&c=obsfeed

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2 Penny Stocks Showing Momentum Mid-day:

Daulton Capital Corp. stock is at $0.023, up 21.69 percent from its previous close of $0.02. Its latest trading volume has been recorded at 5.631 million shares, which is substantially higher than its average daily trading volume of 121k shares.

http://www.accesswire.com/viewarticle.aspx?id=403312

Midday Market Stats: Dow Jones Industrial Average Poised to Erase All of Yesterday's Gains

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down 151 points, or 1%, to 14,606.20, dragged lower by another decline in commodities , as well as a few lackluster earnings reports from companies such as Intel Corporation .

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/commentary/content/blogs/midday+market+stats+dow+jones+industrial+average+poised+to+erase+all+of+yesterdays+gains/trading_floor_blog.aspx?single=true&blogid=115669&c=tfbfeed

Smartphone Makers On The Move:

Apple Inc. is trading in the range of $400.35 and $420.44 during its latest trading session, creating its new 52 weeks low price point.

http://technews.tmcnet.com/news/2013/04/17/7069977.htm

Volume Watch Alert on Active Stocks:

PowerShares QQQ fund is at $67.90, down 2.99 percent from its previous close of $69.99. The fund opened the session at $68.86 and touched its highest price point at $68.89. PowerShares' lowest price point for the session stood at $67.77. The fund is currently below its 20 days SMA of $67.94 and its 50 days SMA of $68.04, thus showing mildly bearish ... (more)

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/volume-watch-alert-on-active-stocks-nasdaq-qqq-nasdaq-fb-239125.htm

Mid-Day Update on Most Active Stocks For:

Life Technologies Corporation stock is at $73.62, up 0.31 percent from its previous close of $73.40. However, its today's volume of 12.188 million shares is higher than its usual trading volume of 3.053 million shares.

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/mid-day-update-on-most-active-stocks-for-nasdaq-life-nasdaq-onnn-239128.htm

5 Ways To Manage Money Like A Millionaire

... and you probably will need to shift around investments on occasion, he said. That doesn't mean spending hours a day trading obsessively or trying to beat the market. Prepare a plan with a financial advisor on how often you should rock the boat. "Be ...

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2 Penny Stocks Momentum on Mid-Day:

CNH Global Receives "Hold" Rating from Jefferies Group

... of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $45.33. Shares of CNH Global (NYSE: CNH) traded down 4.09% during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting $38.74. CNH Global has a 52 week low of $34.36 and a 52 week high of $49.99. The stock's 50-day moving ...

http://www.americanbankingnews.com/2013/04/17/cnh-global-receives-hold-rating-from-jefferies-group-cnh/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AmericanBankingNews+%28American+Banking+News%29

VIVUS, Inc. was trending higher on Tuesday, after the Food and Drug Administration granted the firm approval to sell its weight-loss drug, Qsymia, in retail pharmacies.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/marketcenters/optionscenter/content/vivus+inc+vvus+sees+a+rare+jump+in+near-term+call+volume/default.aspx?ID=115667&c=obsfeed

Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) Attracts Pre-Earnings Option Bulls

Calls were in heavy rotation on Akamai Technologies, Inc. on Tuesday, with roughly 15,000 of these bullishly oriented options changing hands -- nearly tripling AKAM's average daily volume of 5,549 calls.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/marketcenters/optionscenter/content/akamai+technologies+inc+akam+attracts+pre-earnings+option+bulls/default.aspx?ID=115666&c=obsfeed

QUALCOMM, Inc. (QCOM) Traders Turn Optimistic Ahead of Earnings

Calls had the slight edge over puts in QUALCOMM, Inc.'s option pits yesterday. Around 14,000 calls crossed the tape, compared to roughly 12,000 puts.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/marketcenters/optionscenter/content/qualcomm+inc+qcom+traders+turn+optimistic+ahead+of+earnings/default.aspx?ID=115665&c=obsfeed

McDonald's Corporation (MCD) Traders Bet On an Earnings Win

McDonald's Corporation is scheduled to unveil its quarterly report on Friday, and yesterday's option players expressed optimism ahead of the results.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/marketcenters/optionscenter/content/mcdonalds+corporation+mcd+traders+bet+on+an+earnings+win/default.aspx?ID=115664&c=obsfeed

Traders Brace for Big Moves from Barrick Gold Corporation

Option volume ramped up on Barrick Gold Corporation during Tuesday's session, with roughly 110,000 calls and 77,000 puts changing hands.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/marketcenters/optionscenter/content/traders+brace+for+big+moves+from+barrick+gold+corporation+usa+abx/default.aspx?ID=115663&c=obsfeed

Analyst Downgrades: Nokia Corporation (ADR), Caterpillar Inc., and Cirrus Logic, Inc.

Analysts are weighing in today on mobile phone maker Nokia Corporation , software concern Caterpillar Inc.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/commentary/content/blogs/analyst+downgrades+nokia+corporation+adr+caterpillar+inc+and+cirrus+logic+inc/trading_floor_blog.aspx?single=true&blogid=115662&c=tfbfeed

Stocks in Focus:

Harbor Island Development Corp. announced that the Company signed an exclusive print marketing agreement with "ChopYourCarPayment.com" that is entering the fast growing multi-billion dollar auto-refinancing market.

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/stocks-in-focus-otchidc-otcimsc-238770.htm

Goff Corporation's and Petrosonic Energy, Inc News:

Goff Corporation's wholly owned subsidiary Golden Glory Resources S.A. reports that samples and data gathered as part of the Company's additional exploration on its La Frontera Gold Project in Department of Caldas, Colombia are confirming the mineralization type on the sampled areas, and may support the potential for a deeper high grade gold ... (more)

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/goff-corporations-and-petrosonic-energy-inc-news-otcgoff-otcpson-238763.htm

Goff Corporation's and Petrosonic Energy, Inc News:

Trend Analysis Reports on High Volume Penny Stocks:

Eco-Trade Corp. , an independent oil and gas exploration company, commented on its recent market activity believing that there may be a smear campaign against the Company and a coordinated effort to short the Company's common stock.

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/trend-analysis-reports-on-high-volume-penny-stocks-otcbopt-otcekdkq-238766.htm

Green Innovations Ltd. and Freddie Mac Announcements:

Green Innovations Ltd. announced that Mr. Philip C. Rundle has accepted an appointment as its new Chief Executive Officer.

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/green-innovations-ltd-and-freddie-mac-announcements-otcgnin-otcfmcc-238765.htm

Was Monday's VIX Spike a Buy Signal?

If it seems like these one-day huge rallies in the CBOE Market Volatility Index are happening more often, it's because they truly are happening more often.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/commentary/content/blogs/was+mondays+vix+spike+a+buy+signal/trading_floor_blog.aspx?single=true&blogid=115658&c=tfbfeed

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Interactive Brokers Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Zacks

... have a $13.50 price target on the stock. Shares of Interactive Brokers (NASDAQ: IBKR) traded up 0.07% during mid-day trading on Tuesday, hitting $14.08. Interactive Brokers has a one year low of $13.01 and a one year high of $16.82. The stock's ...

http://www.americanbankingnews.com/2013/04/16/interactive-brokers-stock-rating-reaffirmed-by-zacks-ibkr/

Medical Marijuana, Inc. Is Bad For Speculators, Great For Investors

So, you want a way to capitalize on the eventual legalization of marijuana without being a producer or distributor? The best solution to your problem is investing in Medical Marijuana, Inc.

http://seekingalpha.com/article/1345821-medical-marijuana-inc-is-bad-for-speculators-great-for-investors?source=feed

Interactive Brokers Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.10

... have a $13.50 price target on the stock. Shares of Interactive Brokers (NASDAQ: IBKR) traded up 0.07% during mid-day trading on Tuesday, hitting $14.08. Interactive Brokers has a 52 week low of $13.01 and a 52 week high of $16.82. The stock's 50-day ...

http://www.americanbankingnews.com/2013/04/16/interactive-brokers-announces-quarterly-dividend-of-0-10-ibkr-2/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AmericanBankingNews+%28American+Banking+News%29

Stocks Bounce Back on Strong Domestic Data

"After yesterday's crash in the gold market and the broad-market sell-off, it was nice to see a bit of a relief rally today," said Schaeffer's Senior Equity Analyst Joe Bell.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/commentary/content/ezines/stocks+bounce+back+on+strong+domestic+data/marketrecap.aspx?id=115657&c=obsfeed&category=Market Recap

Most Active Options: GE, First Solar, Inc. (FSLR), Freeport-McMoRan

Of the 20 equities seeing the heaviest options volume in recent sessions, three names of notable interest this afternoon are General Electric Company , First Solar, Inc.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/marketcenters/optionscenter/content/most+active+options+ge+first+solar+inc+fslr+freeport-mcmoran/default.aspx?ID=115655&c=obsfeed

As Earnings Loom, Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Put Volume Swells

Verizon Communications Inc. -- which is on tap to report quarterly earnings later this week -- has been besieged by bearish bettors today, despite tagging a new decade-plus high of $51.15 earlier in the session.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/marketcenters/optionscenter/content/as+earnings+loom+verizon+communications+inc+vz+put+volume+swells/default.aspx?ID=115653&c=obsfeed

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (GMCR) Bulls Eye Annual Highs

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. was up 3.4% at last check to trade at $56.50, and the positive price action is not being lost on option players.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/marketcenters/optionscenter/content/green+mountain+coffee+roasters+inc+gmcr+bulls+eye+annual+highs/default.aspx?ID=115651&c=obsfeed

Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) Traders Forecast Big Moves to the Upside

Given Yahoo! Inc.'s steady trek higher over the past seven months, it's no surprise that option players were betting on additional upside for the outperformer on Monday.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/marketcenters/optionscenter/content/yahoo!+inc+yhoo+traders+forecast+big+moves+to+the+upside/default.aspx?ID=115650&c=obsfeed

Intel Corporation (INTC) Options Active Ahead of Earnings

In the week following its last four earnings releases, Intel Corporation has trended lower.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/marketcenters/optionscenter/content/intel+corporation+intc+options+active+ahead+of+earnings/default.aspx?ID=115648&c=obsfeed

Active NYSE Stocks on the Move:

Halcon Resources Corp stock is at $6.80, up 6 percent from its previous close. The stock opened the session at $7.08 and touched its highest price point at $7.12. Halcon Resources stock's lowest price point for the session stood at $6.66. The stock is likely to maintain its bullish trend as it made the upward movement with higher than average ... (more)

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/active-nyse-stocks-on-the-move-nyse-hk-nyse-cx-238606.htm

Big Volume Equities on the Move:

Chimera Investment Corporation stock is at $3.22, up 2.22 percent from its previous close of $3.15. Its latest trading volume has been recorded at 4.859 million shares, in comparison to its average daily trading volume of 10.886 million shares.

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/big-volume-equities-on-the-move-nyse-cim-nyse-pcs-238620.htm

Analyst Update: Google Inc

A number of companies have seen cheerful notes handed down from analysts today, including search giant Google Inc , banking behemoth JPMorgan Chase & Co.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/commentary/content/blogs/analyst+update+google+inc+goog+jpmorgan+chase+co+jpm+and+cree+inc+cree/trading_floor_blog.aspx?single=true&blogid=115652&c=tfbfeed

Volume Watch Alert on :

OBJ Enterprises Inc. stock is at $1.40, down 24.73 percent from its previous close of $1.86. The stock opened the session at $2.10 which is also its highest price point for the session.

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/volume-watch-alert-on-otcqb-obje-otcqb-bopt-238584.htm

3i Group Plc Rating Reiterated by Investec

... and a consensus target price of GBX 248.78 ($3.82). Shares of 3i Group Plc (LON: III) traded up 0.03% during mid-day trading on Monday, hitting GBX 324.90. 3i Group Plc has a 52 week low of GBX 168.20 and a 52 week high of GBX 328.00. The stock's ...

http://www.americanbankingnews.com/2013/04/16/3i-group-plc-rating-reiterated-by-investec-iii-2/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AmericanBankingNews+%28American+Banking+News%29

Overall, GLD saw roughly 415,000 puts exchanged, more than five times the norm. Most notably, put open interest at the April 140 strike swelled by a whopping 28,406 contracts over the weekend.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/marketcenters/optionscenter/content/did+spdr+gold+trust+etf+gld+option+traders+predict+the+gold+drop/default.aspx?ID=115647&c=obsfeed

Pre-Earnings Options Players Hone In on American Express Company

As American Express Company prepares to report first-quarter earnings tomorrow, call players converged on the stock yesterday.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/marketcenters/optionscenter/content/pre-earnings+options+players+hone+in+on+american+express+company+axp/default.aspx?ID=115646&c=obsfeed

Analyst Downgrades: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), and Baidu.com, Inc.

Analysts are weighing in today on tech giant Apple Inc. , software concern Microsoft Corporation and Chinese search engine Baidu.com, Inc.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/commentary/content/blogs/analyst+downgrades+apple+inc+aapl+microsoft+corporation+msft+and+baiducom+inc/trading_floor_blog.aspx?single=true&blogid=115644&c=tfbfeed

Buzz Stocks: Facebook Inc (FB), Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Apple Inc. ...

After suffering its worst one-day drop of 2013 on Monday, the U.S. market is presently poised to pare some of these losses at the open. Meanwhile, here are some stocks in the news to watch:

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/commentary/content/blogs/buzz+stocks+facebook+inc+fb+goldman+sachs+group+inc+apple+inc+aapl+and+sony+corporation+adr/trading_floor_blog.aspx?single=true&blogid=115642&c=tfbfeed

What Options Expiration Week Could Mean for Stocks

It's expiration week! Once upon a time you would make or break your month based on how your positions worked out expiration week.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/commentary/content/blogs/what+options+expiration+week+could+mean+for+stocks/trading_floor_blog.aspx?single=true&blogid=115640&c=tfbfeed

Tuesday Morning Cheat Sheet: 3 Stories Moving Markets

... while in Australia the S&P/ASX 200 declined 0.34 percent. The bad mojo made its way to Europe and by mid-day trading major markets were mired in negative territory. Germany's DAX was off 0.37 percent, London's FTSE was off 0.49 percent, while the ...

http://wallstcheatsheet.com/stocks/tuesday-morning-cheat-sheet-3-stories-moving-markets-15.html/

Daily Trend Analysis Reports On:

Barrick Gold Corporation announced that the company is suspending construction work on the Chilean side of the Pascua-Lama project while working to address environmental and other regulatory requirements to the satisfaction of Chilean authorities.

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/daily-trend-analysis-reports-on-nyse-abx-nyse-c-238196.htm

Ford Motor Co. and Rite Aid Corporation Announcements:

Ford Motor Co. is launching a new Vehicle Orientation program at dealerships nationwide this week that is designed to help bridge the gap between consumers and their cars by providing customers with access to a comprehensive online library of "video snacks," short videos that explain how to use specific vehicle features like Remote Start Systems, ... (more)

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/ford-motor-co-and-rite-aid-corporation-announcements-nyse-f-nyse-rad-238201.htm

Dow Jones Industrial Average On the Mend; Housing Starts in Focus

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is poised to bounce back from Monday's 266-point drubbing, with futures on the blue-chip barometer up nearly 85 points at last check.

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/commentary/content/ezines/dow+jones+industrial+average+on+the+mend+housing+starts+in+focus/openingview.aspx?id=115641&c=obsfeed&category=Opening View

Harbor Island Development Corp and Roche Holding AG News:

Harbor Island Development Corp. through its wholly owned subsidiary BrandSeed Media Services LLC., a multi-channel direct marketing service provider, today announced that the Company has signed a print marketing agreement with Merlin Technologies, the manufacturer of GeeWhizA , a patented incontinence device currently sold nationwide through ... (more)

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/harbor-island-development-corp-and-roche-holding-ag-news-otchidc-otcrhhby-238179.htm

Pre-Market Trading Commentary on High Volume Penny Stocks:

Medical Marijuana, Inc. announced that its portfolio company, Red Dice Holdings, LLC brand Dixie Elixirs and Edibles, has completed negotiations with The Cashmere Agency, representative for hip-hop and reggae superstar Snoop Lion.

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/pre-market-trading-commentary-on-high-volume-penny-stocks-pinkmjna-pinkogzpy-238188.htm