This post was just published on ZYX Global Multi Asset Allocation Alert. The purpose of this post is to help subscribers understand the recommendation on SPHB. The reason behind its selection is not its beta but its composition. According to our models, in the fourth quarter of 2013 and the first
(The Weekly Digest reproduces the morning capsules made available every morning before the market open in the Real Time Feeds to the paying subscribers.) MIXED EARNINGS, GOLD STRENGTHENS July 19, 2013 Yesterday after the market close there was an earnings wreck from three important companies, namely MSFT, GOOG, and CYH.
Yesterday after the close, Google GOOG (GOOG) reported earnings of $9.56 per share, excluding items, compared to consensus of $10.78. Revenues came at $14.11 billion compared to the consensus forecast of $14.40 billion. Operating margins came at 28% compared to 33% for the same quarter in 2012. As I listened to Google’s
This post was just published on ZYX Buy Change Alert. Consider exiting 25% of NOK position right here around $4.02. This is based on review of MSFT’s earnings. NOK has tied its future to MSFT Windows phone operating system. There is still a strong possibility of NOK being acquired. This is simply a tactical call to reduce the position size
This post was just published on ZYX Buy Change Alert. THC is long with an average price of $20.40. Currently, 15% of the full core position size is being held. Profits have been taken as high as $46.87. Due to bad earnings from competitor CYH this evening, the buy zone on the long-term THC trade
This post was just published on ZYX Buy Change Alert. There was a nice gain on THC the same day it was bought. This evening a competitor of THC, CYH, is reporting lousy earnings and revenues. In sympathy THC is likely to be hit hard tomorrow. At this point investors
This post was just published on ZYX Buy Change Alert. Consider exiting FB right here in the after market around $26. The stock closed at $26.18. The reason is that CPC reported by Google in its earnings report has gone more than expectations. This may have a negative effect on FB.
This post was just published on ZYX Buy Change Alert. NOK earnings were below consensus expectations. Our thesis for holding NOK is not earnings in the short-term but a longer term play on either NOK being bought out by Microsoft or Windows phone catching more traction. If the current trends continue,
These posts were just published on ZYX Short Change Alert. STJ reported earnings that are slightly better than expectations. Our short thesis has to do with the quality of the products and its resulting negative effects on the company’s reputation. Our thesis remains intact. However, in this bull market it is
This post was just published on ZYX Short Change Alert. The present ZAGG position is short from $13.85. Profits have previously been taken as low as $6.70. Over a long period of time, significant profits have been booked by trading this position. 50% of the full core position size is being