Options Trade of the Day

As a rule of thumb, investors generally want to see positive sentiment in the options market prior to a company's earnings disclosure, which explains why some traders may be hesitant on Chewy Inc (NYSE:CHWY). An online retailer of pet food and products, Chewy has attracted unwanted attention ahead...

Although artificial intelligence specialist SoundHound AI Inc (NASDAQ:SOUN) represents one of the more innovative entities in the broader digitalization movement, it's also fair to point out that its equity suffers from wild valuation swings. For example, SOUN stock has nearly doubled in value over...

Years after the initial surge in travel demand following the COVID-19 crisis, fundamental realities have weighed down Marathon Petroleum Corp (NYSE:MPC). In the past 52 weeks, MPC stock is down around 8%, reflecting the myriad financial challenges that consumers face today. Still, it's possible...

It's no secret that real estate brokerage and mortgage origination service provider Redfin Corp (NASDAQ:RDFN) is struggling. Although its year-to-date performance is impressive, RDFN stock is down 66% in the trailing five years. The equity is also a fraction of its February 2021 peak — a victim of...

On the surface, outside circumstances don't appear favorable for pharmaceutical giant Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (NYSE:BMY), which finds itself caught in a political wake. Earlier this week, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at lowering prescription drug prices, posing significant...

Although financial services giant Visa Inc (NYSE:V) technically represents one of the strongest names in the market on a year-to-date basis, V stock hasn't made progress since the end of February. Due to uncertainties surrounding the consumer economy, the equity is stuck in a holding pattern....

Cineplex operator Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CNK) presently operates under the framework of two sets of facts. Both facts can be true at the same time. Still, at a certain point, one narrative will likely become truer than the other, making CNK stock one of the most fascinating (albeit risky)...

On paper, pet food products specialist Freshpet Inc (NASDAQ:FRPT) should be struggling for traction — and on a wider scale, it certainly is. Since the beginning of the year, FRPT stock is down about 45%, a staggering loss. Further, mixed results from the company's first-quarter earnings report didn...

As a fast-food icon, McDonald's Corp (NYSE:MCD) is structurally built for resisting recessionary conditions, offering nourishing meals and beverages conveniently and at relatively low prices. But even the Golden Arches couldn't overcome the unique pressures of the current economic paradigm....

A leading provider of cloud networking solutions, Arista Networks Inc (NYSE:ANET) commands strong relevance. Thanks to its focus on high-speed Ethernet switches and routers designed for data centers, cloud computing environments and enterprise networks, Arista forms the backbone of modern cloud...

While Wall Street analysts' assessment of a publicly traded enterprise shouldn't be considered the absolute truth, their collective voices and influence certainly force investors to pause for thought. That's the present situation travel technology firm Expedia Group Inc (NASDAQ:EXPE) finds itself...

Wall Street suffered a reality check during the midweek session, with reports coming in that the U.S. economy contracted for the first time in three years during the beginning of 2025. This period coincided with a surge of imports arriving ahead of President Donald Trump's tariffs, which landed...

Rivals generally don't provide aid to each other, although in an indirect way, cruise ship operator Carnival Corp (NYSE:CCL) may be on the cusp of receiving residual benefits from its key competitor. Just recently, Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE:RCL) posted its first-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings...

Cloudflare Inc (NYSE:NET), despite its pivotal role in powering the internet’s backbone, hasn’t escaped this year’s market turmoil, with its stock feeling the weight of broader economic uncertainty. From its February highs, the NET stock plunged almost 50% to its April 9 low,...

Traders willing to roll the dice on a high-stakes gamble may have a compelling opportunity on their hands with casino and resorts giant Caesars Entertainment Inc (NASDAQ:CZR). With its first quarter of 2025 earnings report scheduled for release on Tuesday after the closing bell, momentum is...