Revenue at Urban should continue its double-digit growth as consumers scoop up its new apparel and accessories. Solid wage growth, booming employment and spruced up merchandise should propel the stock higher. Read More
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Analyst Articles
Is Apple's decision to eliminate unit sales disclosures a turning point for the stock? Bears often look for these markers, which can indicate a shift in fortune. Read More
Despite the market bounce, we had several stocks that hit speed bumps last week. Read on for a review of portfolio earnings including my positive bent on Carbonite and cautious view on Synchrony Financial. Read More
Sell these puts for a quick 150% plus gain. A recent Underweight rating by JP Morgan has kept the stock from rallying with the rest of the market. It's possible the puts move higher as they don't expire until January, but I like to book triple-digit profits quickly. Read More
The October decline is puzzling investors with its protracted volatility. Here's what the futures markets are telling us about investor emotions. Read More
After impressive gains in our other alcohol-related names (MGPI and TAP), the put purchase on Sam Adams is put on hold. Auto stocks get a much-needed bounce on possible Chinese tax cuts and a full week of earnings for our portfolio lies ahead. Read More
Molson Coors has dropped with the market. While I hate to take off bearish exposure right now, these puts have doubled in less than one month. Read More
Why are analysts lowering ratings on railroad operators if traffic is hitting all-time records? The clue lies in tax cuts and projected S&P 500 earnings growth. Read More
PayPal delivered on the expected goods with tremendous growth in Venmo but good news on the truckers fails to inspire buyers. Why I'm bailing on that group but still bullish on a few retailers and our chances for bearish trades. Read More
I missed the chance to sell these truckers at much higher prices earlier this fall. As fears of an economic slowdown overwhelm the market, these stocks will find it hard to catch a bounce. Despite solid numbers, the stocks continue to trade lower. Read More