Filed under: Analyst Reports, Intel (INTC), Options, Technical Analysis

Analysts at JPMorgan Securities are recommending that investors initiate long put spreads on Intel Corp. (INTC), according to Doris Frankel of Reuters. The brokerage firm suggests the bearish options trade for shareholders who are looking to hedge their bets on INTC, due to concerns about contracting gross margins.

Specifically, with INTC trading just shy of , JPMorgan recommends buying the January 2011 19-strike put and selling the January 16 put. Currently, the January 19 put is asked at .63, while the January 16 put is bid at .13. At these prices, the long put spread could be initiated for a net debit of .50 per pair of contracts.

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Should You Play an Intel Put Spread? originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Filed under: Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades, Kellogg Co (K)

Don’t you hate it when a stock you own is downgraded by an analyst? Well, maybe you shouldn’t hate it, because if it is a stock you’re confident in, you can use the potential sell-off after the negative report as a buying opportunity. I guess it’s more of an emotional thing.

Although I don’t own Kellogg Company (K), I was amused by its inclusion in the bad section of today’s Analyst Calls piece. UBS brought its rating on the equity down to neutral from buy. It also lowered the price target.

Continue reading Kellogg Downgraded: Should Shareholders Care?

Kellogg Downgraded: Should Shareholders Care? originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Mon, 04 Oct 2010 16:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Filed under: News Corp’B’ (NWS), Film

Last weekend’s box-office race went to News Corp. (NWS). The media conglomerate released the sequel to Wall Street. The project, entitled Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, stars Michael Douglas and Shia LaBeouf. When you think of the iconic equity the original possesses, and combine it with the current financial zeitgeist (maybe I should have written current negative financial zeitgeist, considering the state we’re in), you might have expected a huge hit.

I did. And I was wrong. Sure, according to Box Office Mojo, the second Wall Street captured the top spot. But take a look at the actual domestic gross for the three-day debut: million. Does that sound like a blockbuster? Even in the more sedate September period, I had higher hopes for a more exciting debut.

Continue reading News Corp.’s “Wall Street” Sequel: Should It Have Done Better?

News Corp.’s “Wall Street” Sequel: Should It Have Done Better? originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Wed, 29 Sep 2010 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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On Tuesday, the Federal Reserve released the FOMC statement on interest rates and the outlook for the economy. The statement sent a clear message to the markets that the Fed was prepared to adopt a more accommodative monetary stance if the outlook for the economy continued to deteriorate. Essentially, Ben Bernanke and his merry gang of banksters said that they will print as much money as needed in order to backstop the economic “recovery.” The Fed is willing to go “all in” with regard to the debasement of the U.S. Dollar. That is clear.

Investors should do the same. If the financial bubble blowers at the Central Bank want to trash the dollar beyond repair and risk hyperinflation, then investors should stand at the ready to meet them step for step. The outlook right now is fairly straightforward in the near-term. Buy gold. Consider the SPDR Gold Trust ETF (GLD) or the Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS).

Continue reading The Fed Is Going All In: And So Should You (FXY, FXF, GLD)

The Fed Is Going All In: And So Should You (FXY, FXF, GLD) originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Filed under: Analyst Reports, Xerox Corp (XRX), Options, Technical Analysis

Humble copier company Xerox (XRX) is suddenly the toast of Wall Street. In addition to a bullish Barron’s feature earlier this week, the stock garnered a rush of attention from optimistic options players Thursday. Although the security has yet to establish a firm foothold in double-digit territory, it seems that hopes are running pretty high for Xerox.

On Thursday, call volume on XRX surged to 28 times the norm, with roughly 103,000 contracts crossing the tape. Most of the volume was focused on the January 2011 series of options, as one trader closed out a block of 35,000 January 7.50 calls and exchanged them for 35,000 contracts of the January 9 call. By rolling these calls up to a higher strike, the speculator is indicating that he expects additional upside from XRX during the intermediate term.

Continue reading Should You Buy the Bullish Hype on Xerox?

Should You Buy the Bullish Hype on Xerox? originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Filed under: Earnings Reports, Electronic Arts (ERTS), Activision Inc (ATVI), Take-Two Interactive (TTWO)

Take-Two Interactive (TTWO), a video-game publisher that competes with Activision Blizzard (ATVI) and Electronic Arts (ERTS), saw a huge increase in its share price during Thursday’s after-hours session. Can you believe the stock was bid to a quote of .04 — a 13% gain?

I myself was impressed. Whenever a psychological level is reached (in this case, above per share), your mind takes notice. It may not be logical, of course, but that’s how it is.

Continue reading Should You Take a Position in Take-Two?

Should You Take a Position in Take-Two? originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Filed under: Television, General Electric (GE), Walt Disney (DIS), News Corp’B’ (NWS)

Distribution of content fascinates me. So does compensation for the talent that generates the content. In my mind, talent is extremely overcompensated via pricey salaries and overgenerous profit-participation schemes. The demands of talent constitute a friction working against the goal of increasing shareholder value in the media industry. Time and time again, we see evidence of the thesis.

These were my thoughts as I checked out Steve Levitan’s comments on streaming practices at ABC.com and Hulu that were made in an interview at The Hollywood Reporter. Levitan is one of the creators of the excellent Modern Family series. That really is a quality show, and I’m glad ABC possesses it in its programming portfolio. I’m a shareholder of Disney (DIS), as you might have guessed.

Continue reading Steve Levitan and Hulu: Media Shareholders Should Pay Attention

Steve Levitan and Hulu: Media Shareholders Should Pay Attention originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Sat, 28 Aug 2010 11:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Filed under: Intel (INTC), Technology

Let’s be honest: it’s getting hard to remain bullish on Intel Corporation (INTC). I’ve been pretty positive on the company so far this year. But we all know how Wall Street can play havoc with the emotions. No matter whether you’re a long-term investor or a short-term trader, price action can shake you up.

The chip maker’s recent price action has been terrible. Even worse, the fundamentals have to be questioned as well. According to this source, third-quarter guidance took a hit.

Continue reading Intel: Should You Be A Bull or A Bear on the Stock?

Intel: Should You Be A Bull or A Bear on the Stock? originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Filed under: Earnings Reports, Industry, 3M Corporation (MMM)

We all know that 3M (MMM) is a solid company. But that doesn’t mean it can’t be taken down at times. Take a look at the one-year chart. After a nice run-up, it faced trouble when recent volatility hit the markets. After reaching in May, it fell all the way down to a price of around in June.

The stock has rebounded since. It closed above this past Friday. An impressive gain for those who purchased during the pullback. But how does the equity look now?

Continue reading Should Investors Remain with 3M?

Should Investors Remain with 3M? originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Filed under: Bad News, Competitive Strategy, Sirius Satellite Radio (SIRI)

When XM Radio and Sirius radio decided to merge a few years ago, it was most likely the only survival strategy left for long-term viability of both companies. Satellite radio subscriptions were not growing at a pace needed for consistent growth, and having a unified front to partner with automakers for satellite radio in new cars was becoming all-important. Fast forward to 2010, and smartphones are taking over from standard cellphones. Herein lies a huge problem for Sirius moving forward: competing with internet radio that’s personalized and on-demand.

If you own an iPhone or Google-powered Android phone, the amount of customized radio-type listening services is almost limitless. For iPhone and Android, the ever-popular Pandora becomes your own radio station with only the artists you like. Download the Stitcher app for Android or iPhone and you have popular radio programs (Fox Radio, CNN, more) and podcasts available at any time. Even though Sirius has apps for its satellite radio service on popular smartphone platforms, will customers pay for it with so many other options only a download away?

Continue reading Should Sirius XM Radio Be Worried About Internet Radio On Smartphones?

Should Sirius XM Radio Be Worried About Internet Radio On Smartphones? originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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