Looking at options trading activity among components of the S&P 500 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Bank of America Corp (Symbol: BAC), where a total volume of 250,420 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approxi
Among the underlying components of the S&P 500 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Globe Life Inc (Symbol: GL), where a total of 5,717 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 571,700 underlying shares. That amounts to about 69% of GL's
Among the underlying components of the S&P 500 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in United Rentals Inc (Symbol: URI), where a total of 2,484 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 248,400 underlying shares. That amounts to about 45.3% o
Among the underlying components of the S&P 500 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Goldman Sachs Group Inc (Symbol: GS), where a total of 68,540 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 6.9 million underlying shares. That amounts to abou
May ICE NY cocoa (CCK24 ) this morning is up +210 (+2.52%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK24 ) is up +213 (+3.07%). Cocoa prices this morning soared to new all-time highs as global supply concerns persist. Global cocoa grinders are paying up in the cash market to secure...
May arabica coffee (KCK24 ) this morning is up +2.00 (+1.10%), and ICE robusta coffee (RMK24 ) is up +36 (+1.09%). Coffee prices this morning climbed to 1-1/2 week highs and are moderately higher on forecasts for limited rain in Brazil's coffee-growing regions over the next week. Recent rain in...
May WTI crude oil (CLK24 ) today is down -0.57 (-0.70%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK24 ) closed down -1.70 (-0.63%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moderately lower as a stronger dollar weighs on energy prices. Also, technical selling is weighing on crude as prices neared overbought levels after...
Ralph Lauren Corporation RL seems an attractive investment option now, thanks to its digital endeavors and other robust strategies. The company’s “Next Great Chapter” plan appears encouraging. Management is focused on enhancing di
Shares of Euronet Worldwide, Inc. EEFT have gained 33.7% in the past six months compared with the industry’s 20.6% growth. The Finance sector and the S&P 500 composite index rose 19.2% and 20.4%, respectively, in the same time
C.H. Robinson CHRW is currently grappling with a host of intricate challenges, a scenario that we believe has significantly diminished its attractiveness as an investment opportunity.
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (Symbol: ITW) has been named a Top Socially Responsible Dividend Stock by Dividend Channel, signifying a stock with above-average ''DividendRank'' statistics including a strong 2.1% yield, as well as being recognized by prominent asset managers as being
Futures are being lifted by the market seeing the Fed’s updated economic projections still calling for three rate cuts this year as well as Micron’s (MU) beat and raise earnings report last night.
June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM24) are trending up +0.66% this morning as investors cheered forecast-beating quarterly results and guidance from Micron as well as the Fed’s unchanged projection for three rate cuts this year while also awaiting U.S. business activity data and earnings reports from Nike and FedEx.
Adherex Technologies Inc. (FENC) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.10 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.02. This compares to loss of $0.26 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring ite
Zoom Video Communications, Inc. ZM recently launched its Compliance Manager solution that helps organizations meet regulatory requirements and manage risks related to their communications on ZM’s platform.This new offering include
Rockwell Medical (RMTI) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.02 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.08 per share. This compares to loss of $0.20 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for no
Almost a year after First Citizens BancShares, Inc. FCNCA acquired the failed Silicon Valley Bank (“SVB”), the company is set to buy latter’s subsidiary, SVB Global Services India LLP.This was disclosed by SVB in a filing with the
With the Federal Reserve still signaling 75-basis points cut in interest rates and projecting strong U.S economic growth this year, it seems to be the right time to enter the market. However, it is not easy for individual investor