NXP Semiconductor found itself left at the alter this summer when Qualcomm could not secure Chinese approval for its proposed acquisition. The flushing out of the stock provides investors with an excellent entry point, especially before its September investor meeting. Read More

Lowe's is trading down with the market. It did not follow Home Depot lower yesterday, perhaps due to value players buying the stock. With a one week 44% gain, I suggest booking profits. Read More

Central Garden and Pet has been under pressure as brokers shopped the secondary. It finally priced that deal at a significant discount to market prices. The puts are up almost 60% in one week, so I suggest booking the gain. Read More

Home Depot headline beat is not as terrific as it seems. Sales are slowing throughout the quarter and the second half has a difficult comp. Sell these puts as the stock wilts. Read More

Slowing new home builds should dampen already weakened sales to the home improvement stores and their suppliers. Home Depot's earning's report on August 14 may be the impetus for a drop in these stocks. Read More

These puts are up nicely in the past six weeks. After a sharp drop on worries about soybean tariffs from China, the group bounced when the administration announced a potential farm aid bill. The Titan puts expire mid-September so I suggest booking the 30% gain. Read More