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Will Retailers Enjoy a Happy Holiday Shopping Season?

Will Retailers Enjoy a Happy Holiday Shopping Season?

Traditional retailers are jumping as money shifts from megacap growth stocks to forgotten corners of the market. Companies like Williams-Sonoma (WSM), Dillard's (DDS) and Deckers Outdoor (DECK) have outperformed the broader S&P 500 by a wide margin in the last...

After Months of Weakness, Are Megacaps Ready for a Comeback?

After Months of Weakness, Are Megacaps Ready for a Comeback?

Megacap growth stocks have lagged for a few months, but some investors may see potential for the tide to turn. The Nasdaq-100 led the market in the first half of 2024, powered by AI stocks like Nvidia (NVDA). It stalled in July as money shifted into sectors like real...

Options Alert: Has Nio Recharged its Batteries?

Options Alert: Has Nio Recharged its Batteries?

Nio has been sputtering for years, but some options traders seem to think the Chinese electric-car maker has recharged its batteries. TradeStation data shows call volume surging in the stock this month. Most of the increase came after the company reported record...

Chart of the Day: Amazon.com May Be Overbought

Chart of the Day: Amazon.com May Be Overbought

Amazon.com has rebounded from a drop, but some traders may think the e-commerce giant will give back some of its recent gains. The first pattern on today’s chart is the $181.87 level. It was the low immediately before earnings came out and represented the approximate...

Options Alert: Bears Could Be Shopping at Troubled Retailer

Options Alert: Bears Could Be Shopping at Troubled Retailer

Kohl's has been under pressure for years, and one big trader may see further downside into next month. Check out this unusual options activity in the retailer: Roughly 15,000 23-August 20 puts were sold for $0.44. A matching number of September 19 puts were bought for...

Options Alert: Call Volume Spikes as Apparel Stock Attempts a Turnaround

Options Alert: Call Volume Spikes as Apparel Stock Attempts a Turnaround

Options activity is surging as beaten-down VF jumps and traders unwind bearish positions. The owner of brands like Vans and The North Face rallied 7 percent yesterday after earnings and revenue beat expectations. It was the company's second big surge in the last two...

Could This Week’s Events Get Walmart Moving Again?

Could This Week’s Events Get Walmart Moving Again?

Walmart has been stuck in a tight range, and some events this week could trigger a move. The retail giant broke out to new record highs on February 20 before settling into a range between about $58.50 and $61. Prices have recently moved above the convergence of the...

Chart of the Day: Royal Caribbean May Be Attempting a Breakout

Chart of the Day: Royal Caribbean May Be Attempting a Breakout

Royal Caribbean Cruises has spent more than two months consolidating, but it may be getting ready to move again. The first pattern on today’s chart is the trendline along the closes of December 28 and January 31. RCL ended yesterday above it, which could make some...

Chart of the Day: Lululemon Could Be Running

Chart of the Day: Lululemon Could Be Running

Lululemon spent more than half of 2023 in a range, but now it could be starting to run. The first pattern on today’s chart is the bullish gap after LULU was added to the S&P 500 last month. The stock pulled back in late October, made a higher low and proceeded to...