Category Archives: Individual Stock Chartology

Is Morgan Stanley (MS) Back in Action?

Morgan Stanley reported better than expected earnings yesterday and after testing a low of 27.59, rallied all day to above 29. The technical setup looks bullish and it is already up 2.5% this morning. Although it is a little hard … Continue reading

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Managing two of our winners (BAC and GE) as we head into earnings (tomorrow morning)

Hello Everybody, First of all… wish you all a Happy New Year! I had to go through a surgery (at the beginning of the new year) on my hand to fix lacerated index finger extensor tendon. Hence I could not … Continue reading

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Oracle (ORCL) Calendar to take Advantage of Elevated Implied Volatility

Oracle reported earnings today after the market close. The December options expire tomorrow had tremendously high implied volatility (IV) before the close today. I was bullish on ORCL shares, but wanted to put on a trade that would take advantage … Continue reading

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Making Time-Decay (Theta) your Friend: A Trade on WFMI

On Nov 30, I discussed in the article entitled “Volatility Squeeze in Whole Foods Market Inc. (WFMI)” why I had expected the shares of WFMI to go higher. It has done exactly that since then, trading now at 49.50. Although … Continue reading

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Are You Game with the General Electric (GE) CEO?

Less than two hours ago, General Electric (GE) announced that it has raised its dividend to 14 cents a share, an increase of 17% from the 12 percent it had been offering. GE CEO Jeff Immelt said “We are able … Continue reading

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Are BAC Shares Finally Ready to Reverse the Strong Downtrend?

Even since reaching a 52-week high of 19.86 back in April of 2010, Bank of America (BAC) shares have severely underperformed the broader market, falling by more than 30% in 8 months. The 50-day moving average has been a strong … Continue reading

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Are the Burritos still Sizzling Hot? (Chipotle Mexican Grill; CMG)

I have been a big fan of Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) for a long time. I have consistently liked this name from the 140-level. The fundamentals for this company are really strong, there is tremendous growth opportunity, and the long-term … Continue reading

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Riding with Ford (F)

Ford (F) has seen a great support in the 16-area over the past few days and bounced nicely off of the 20-day moving average yesterday. From the fundamental point of view, it is in a great position, led by its … Continue reading

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Volatility Squeeze in Whole Foods Market Inc. (WFMI)

Whole Foods Market Inc. (WFMI) reported better-than-expected earnings on Nov 03, 2010, and raised its full-year guidance. The stock gapped up almost 10% next morning and then rallied to an intra-day high of 48.02 (which is also WFMI’s 52-week high). Since then, the … Continue reading

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