China Solars May Become Cute Things Again

26Oct1:25 pmEST

A Sloppy Yet Ultra Clean Chart

Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. has been one of the more compelling growth plays in the hot semiconductor this year. Despite the sharp price rapidly advancing for much of 2017, the firm's market still never really held above $1 billion. Despite the growth potential, today's 20% gap down after earnings drives home the risks associated with holding...

26Oct10:20 amEST

Sounds Like a Bird

The headlines off Twitter's earnings report this morning are mostly focusing on the idea that the long-time social media laggard could finally turn a profit sometime soon. If Twitter were a young athlete, we would say that TWTR had tons of raw, but undeveloped talent. In other words, TWTR has all the potential in the world to be a dominant...

25Oct3:48 pmEST

Stock Market Recap 10/25/17 {Video}

The following video is a brief, condensed version of the Stock Market Recap which I present each evening to members of Market Chess Subscription Services. In the longer version, I offer tons of actionable trade ideas, educational content, and in-depth objective analysis across all markets If you enjoy my videos and blog posts, then please...

25Oct3:44 pmEST

Keep an Eye on This

Like most macro theses, the case for higher rates has taken its sweet old time to develop. And, frankly, if we are headed in that direction then we are beholden to the market, who will take us there when she is good and ready. It is also worth noting that there are a few ways to interpret higher rates, be it justified with strong economic...

25Oct1:30 pmEST

Feels Old School Out There

The CBOE Volatility Index (popularly known as the "VIX") is finally popping today alongside the selloff in equities. Indeed, it has been quite some time since we have seen a VIX move which did not immediately get smacked down. Thus, it will be interesting to see if the move higher in the "Fear Index," as the VIX is often referred to, will...

25Oct10:47 amEST

Thing Went South in a Hurry

Chipotle is understandable at the forefront of this morning's earnings movers, as CMG failed miserably in its attempt to turn a once-dominant brand around. By all technical accounts, this earnings move down may very well usher in a fresh leg lower as Chipotle experiences the "other side of the mountain" after a spectacular bull run from...

24Oct3:37 pmEST

Stock Market Recap 10/24/17 {Video}

The following video is a brief, condensed version of the Stock Market Recap which I present each evening to members of Market Chess Subscription Services. In the longer version, I offer tons of actionable trade ideas, educational content, and in-depth objective analysis across all markets If you enjoy my videos and blog posts, then please...

24Oct3:35 pmEST

Let's Hope Chipotle Doesn't Mess with Texas

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. is among the most visible firms reporting earrings tonight after the bell. As you know, CMG's stock has been pummeled for quarters on end amid a maturing brand, disgusting sanitary issues, and its controversial new queso (see video, below). Nonetheless, the stock has ceased making fresh lows in recent months,...

24Oct1:36 pmEST

Eastman? What Kind of Stupid Name is That?

Considering the Dow is higher by more than 200 points as I write this, the price action in many individual names is fairly subdued today. I see HMNY completely gave up a massive opening gap in what is proving to be one of the most volatile non-biotechs/non-China names I can remember. On the bright side, however, we have some stealth bull...

24Oct10:41 amEST

China Solars May Become Cute Things Again

It has been quite a while since Chinese solar stocks staged sustained bull runs--Years, in fact. Nonetheless, the solar sector at-large has mostly been on the comeback trail since mid-June. And with the domestic First Solar's earnings approaching on Thursday, we have an excellent litmus test at our disposal. In the meantime, the likes of Ja...