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CF Industries: CF

Industrial farming, as it is, depends heavily on fertilizer. The primary pure-play competitors in the fertilizer space who reside in the US are CF Industries (CF), Mosaic (MOS), Intrepid Industries (IPI), and Nutrient (NUT). This article is for paid members…
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Chevron: CVX

Unlike the average investor, we like the oil & gas sector of the economy. As much as we would like to see a transition to more efficient energy sources, that is just not happening. All we have to do is…
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What Ails UnitedHealth? (updated)

The Fortune 500 is an annual list compiled by Fortune magazine. It ranks the top 500 U.S. companies by total revenue and is typically released around this time each year. The list includes both publicly traded and privately held companies.…
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Selling Volatility: SVXY

Selling volatility is a yield strategy. Volatility traders buy vol when it is cheap and sell it when it is expensive. Options market makers buy and sell options against stock as they provide liquidity to the market. That removes 80%…
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Panning for yield.

Most investors, particularly when they first start investing, are primarily concerned with capital appreciation. Parents saving for a child’s college education will only withdraw from those savings once their son or daughter begins attending. Saving for a down payment on…
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Discover Financial Services: DFS

Credit card products are the most profitable products in the financial services industry. I am also the most volatile. When the economy is chugging along, defaults are low and profits are high. When the economy goes into recession, defaults and…
October 6, 2024
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S&P is looking a bit pricey here…

Equity market valuation metrics are financial ratios and indicators used to assess the value of a company's stock relative to its earnings, assets, sales, or other key financial measures. These…

October 5, 2024
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Serius XM Holding: SIRI

There is only one way to describe Serius XM Holdings Stock, "It is so Bad its Good." This article is for paid members - please login or subscribe for access.

October 5, 2024
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Stock Prices Defy Gravity: Updated

The major stock market averages are either holding up or making all-time highs, depending on the index. We find this astounding, given the turmoil we see in the world. This…

October 3, 2024
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Conagra Reports a Disappointing Quarter

Conagra Brands' stock fell sharply yesterday after the packaged-food company reported quarterly earnings that fell short of analysts' expectations. This article is for paid members - please login or subscribe…

October 2, 2024
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Open Mike

In this week's episode of Open Mike, Mike discusses Conagra Brands, ETF Options Strategies, Apple, and Autozone. This article is for registered members - please login or click here to subscribe or…

October 2, 2024
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Wynn Resorts: WYNN

Another way of playing the Chinese stimulus programs is to find US companies with significant exposure to the Chinese markets. Wynn Resports fits that description. This article is for paid…

October 1, 2024
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Open Mike

In this Monday's episode of Open Mike, Mike discusses Nike, Lululemon, Put/Call Ratio, PayPal, TLT, and tax loss selling. This article is for registered members - please login or click…

October 1, 2024
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Berskhire Hathaway: BRK.B

We recently suggested traders sell a put spread on Berkshire Hathaway "B" shares. The world has changed, and traders should close that trade at a small gain. This article is…

September 30, 2024
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Tesla: TSLA

Telsa stock has been trading sideways for some time now. The reason for this is relatively straightforward. The enthusiasm for electric cars is cooling. This article is for paid members…

September 29, 2024
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Athleisure companies need to be nimble and flexible.

Nike and Lululemon are two of the most well-known athleisure stocks. Both meaningfully outperformed the S&P from year-end 2019 through the pandemic plunge to year-end 2021, and both have seen…

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