iRobot Corporation (IRBT ) reported earnings that were better than the consensus but in line with whisper numbers. The big move of iRobot today is the result of a big short squeeze. Investors holding iRobot may consider taking advantage of the short squeeze and selling into the strength.
First Solar ( FSLR) has attempted to counteract drop in the stock by releasing earnings early. However, First Solar earnings are less than expected. First Solar stock has bounced because some had expected earnings to be worse. Investors holding First Solar long may use bounces to lighten
The stocks in this story include First Solar (FSLR). President Obama in his speeches has repeatedly conjured up the vision of thousands of jobs created in the solar industry. Obama has been focused on providing subsidies to solar power in a manner that does not seem to work
First Solar (FSLR) stock is down $13.00 on a report that its CEO has resigned. The Chairman of First Solar will take over as interim CEO. The resignation at First Solar appears to be related to customer’s demanding heavy discounts on First Solar products. Demand for
We have just closed a very profitable trade on crude oil in the ZYX Short Sell Change Alert. The trade involved a spread between United States Oil Fund LP (USO) and United States Brent Oil Fund (BNO). Following are two relivant posts from the Real Time Feed of
With the passing of Steve Jobs, investors in Apple (AAPL) need an early warning signal to know if Apple stock will go to $1,000 or $100 in the future. This article is the second in a series titled ‘œThe Future of Apple,’ designed to help investors gain appropriate insights and
This article includes Apple (AAPL) and OmniVision (OVTI). Recently, there has been a lot of controversy and confusion regarding cameras in Apple (AAPL) products. After the introduction of Apple’s iPhone 4S, the controversy reached a frenzied pace. iPhone 4S has an advanced camera like no other phone. Not a day
eBay (EBAY) shares have fallen on weaker than expected guidance. It appears Amazon (AMZN) is doing a better job in the marketplace. Guidance from eBay was below whisper numbers. It appears that Amazon is providing stiff competition to eBay in Europe, especially in Germany. It is
Polycom (PLCM) shares have plunged on weaker than expected guidance. It appears Cisco (CSCO) is doing a better job in the marketplace. Guidance from Polycom is about 10% below consensus expectations and about 15% below whisper numbers. It appears that Cisco and Huawei, a Chinese company
The following post on Whiting Petroleum Corporation (WLL ) was published on ZYX Buy Change Alert on October 17th. Since then Whiting Petroleum has traded as high as $46.00. Whiting Petroleum is similar to the energy company BEXP that is being acquired. Based on the purchase price of