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Short week and little overall market volume caused me to take the double. I think it needs a breather so I'll be looking at pre market to see if scalping puts is the way to start off with it tomorrow and then get back in to some calls...cause let's face it...there's lots of room to recover them post earnings losses.
Form 13-Fs out today
SOLD 2 LNKD Feb 19 '16 $105 Calls @ $2.50 from $1.25
$SPX trading above SMA(20)...but just barely
BTO 2 LNKD Feb 19 '16 $105 Call @ $1.20
Is that trading strategy or your schedule? LOL
Puts on WYNN...
So there are mixed views about it on another board that seems to be bullish on WYNN now that apparently it has significantly broken a downtrend...plus
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Another way pistachios can kill...
Fri Feb 12 09:58:55 2016 Buy 10 NFLX Feb 12 '16 $89.50 Call Executed @ $0.18
Fri Feb 12 11:22:28 2016 Sell 10 NFLX Feb 12 '16 $89.50 Call Executed @ $0.46
Then all hell broke loose and they rocketed to $0.80 but I'm happy with the hour and change I held them what I got out of them...
I should have joined you and bought puts afterwards!
Disney: 'Stock Price Declines Excessive' -- Barron's Blog
Feb 12, 2016 12:31:00 (ET)
By Ben Levisohn
Hilliard Lyons analyst Jeffrey Thomison contends that the recent declines in Walt Disney's ( DIS) stock--its tumbled 14% so far this year--are "excessive." He explains why:
Fiscal 2016 got off to a good start, with 1Q results well ahead of street expectations. Total revenues rose nearly 14% to $15.244 billion, well ahead of our estimate and street consensus. All major segments posted revenue gains, and all but the two Media Networks businesses reported sharp operating income gains. The Cable Networks business--the largest part of Media Networks--generated a 5% drop in operating income due to several factors, one being subscriber pressures at ESPN. Studio Entertainment had robust gains in revenues and operating income due mainly to the success of blockbuster film Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Parks & Resorts and Consumer Products/Interactive Entertainment also had stellar quarters, in our view. Overall operating income rose 20% and operating margin improved 152 basis points. Diluted EPS excluding nonrecurring items were $1.63 compared to $1.27 a year ago. This exceeded our estimate of $1.43 and street consensus of $1.45.
Despite the good results, investors seem to be fretting about the Media Networks segment and ESPN subscriber levels. We have written in several recent reports on DIS about industry trends in the cable business and how some channels, including ESPN, are seeing drops in subscriber count. This puts pressure on revenue growth and margins at the network. We expect this trends to continue in the next few quarters, but eventually subside as ESPN is one of the most watched and most popular cable channels in the world.
We are maintaining our LT Buy rating but lowering our two-year price target by $10 per share to $120. Our target is based on our revised earnings projections and the business outlook, including what we consider conservative assumptions for ESPN contributions. Our price target represents a future valuation above the current level but still below an historical average.
Thomison's two year price target on Walt Disney shares is $120.
Shares of Walt Disney have dipped 0.1% to $90.23 at 12:25 p.m. today.
More at Barron's Stocks to Watch blog, http://blogs.barrons.com/stockstowatchtoday/
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
February 12, 2016 12:31 ET (17:31 GMT)
Copyright (c) 2016 Dow Jones & Company, Inc.
Well THIS sucks!
I'm sure you noticed the past two days gave us plenty of chances to get out of them with a profit as well...I took my investment back selling 1 call yesterday and 3 today...now I'm riding free hoping for a decent profit.
Honestly don't know what to think about TSLA and what it's doing here...have free calls after selling some today to get my initial investment back as well as puts...but what's going on here is pure whacky!
This market is a casino.
I was just telling my friend the same thing when he asked me my opinion on TSLA today...VEGAS!
Then explain TSLA...lol
yup...now let's see what the options market for that one looks like tomorrow...I guess CMG jaded me.
Tesla shares seesaw in after-hours trading ahead of Q4 results
Feb 10, 2016 16:02:00 (ET)
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Hopefully with weeklys expiring and Yellin talking this little downturn will reverse starting next week. When the market crashed in August it hit $90 before rebounding...we're below that flash crash price now.
I'm very DISappointed with DIS
I've got TSLA...sold 3 of the 10 calls to get my initial investment back...now riding free
Still got the puts too
TSLA Feb 12 '16 $200 Call
0.42 +0.14 (+50.00%)
Bid (Size)
0.38 (109)
Ask (Size)
0.55 (16)
Volume
357
Open Interest
3,087
How can the market be so blind to this?
I just meant I've had that "tool" up for a while. It obviously is live and changes everyday. I also edited my post to tell you that was taken at about 9:55am...the top LNKD put option I believe ended up being up by 240,000% that day.
It's not a trading tool by any means...more like a daily stat
SolarCity shares plunge more than 20% after results
4:32 PM ET 2/9/16 | MarketWatch
SolarCity Corp. (SCTY) shares tanked 25% late Tuesday as the residential solar installer reported a narrower-than-expected per-share loss but fell short of its 2015 installation goals and predicted a slower-than-expected first quarter. SolarCity swung to an adjusted loss of $232 million in the fourth quarter, or $2.37 a share, compared with an adjusted per-share loss $1.47 in the year-ago period. Revenue reached $115 million in the quarter, up from $72 million a year ago. Analysts polled by FactSet had expected the company to report an adjusted loss of $2.58 a share on sales of $104.5 million in the quarter. The company ended the year installing 870 megawatts of solar power, whereas it had expected to install at least 878 MW for the year as it missed commercial installation goals. It called for 180 MW of solar power installed in the current quarter, a "higher-than-usual" seasonal slowdown due to its decision to close down Nevada operations and a renewed focus on longer lead-time commercial projects, the company said in a statement. SolarCity and other residential solar installers pulled out of Nevada as utility regulators there imposed new rules that made solar less attractive in the state. The stock ended the regular trading session down 5.7%.
-Claudia Assis; 415-439-6400; AskNewswires@dowjones.com
> Dow Jones Newswires
February 09, 2016 16:32 ET (21:32 GMT)
Copyright (c) 2016 Dow Jones & Company, Inc.
SCTY
SolarCity shares plunge more than 20% after results
4:32 PM ET 2/9/16 | MarketWatch
SolarCity Corp. (SCTY) shares tanked 25% late Tuesday as the residential solar installer reported a narrower-than-expected per-share loss but fell short of its 2015 installation goals and predicted a slower-than-expected first quarter. SolarCity swung to an adjusted loss of $232 million in the fourth quarter, or $2.37 a share, compared with an adjusted per-share loss $1.47 in the year-ago period. Revenue reached $115 million in the quarter, up from $72 million a year ago. Analysts polled by FactSet had expected the company to report an adjusted loss of $2.58 a share on sales of $104.5 million in the quarter. The company ended the year installing 870 megawatts of solar power, whereas it had expected to install at least 878 MW for the year as it missed commercial installation goals. It called for 180 MW of solar power installed in the current quarter, a "higher-than-usual" seasonal slowdown due to its decision to close down Nevada operations and a renewed focus on longer lead-time commercial projects, the company said in a statement. SolarCity and other residential solar installers pulled out of Nevada as utility regulators there imposed new rules that made solar less attractive in the state. The stock ended the regular trading session down 5.7%.
-Claudia Assis; 415-439-6400; AskNewswires@dowjones.com
> Dow Jones Newswires
February 09, 2016 16:32 ET (21:32 GMT)
Copyright (c) 2016 Dow Jones & Company, Inc.
I just finished posting on the DIS board how the put holders are praying for it.
No reason for it to...crazy market or not DIS Whooped that A$$
We'll see if the redness in AH sustains itself in regular hours tomorrow. Right now them put holders are praying for it LOL
$DIS - Walt Disney beats by $0.17, beats on revs
4:25 PM ET 2/9/16 | Briefing.com
Reports Q1 (Dec) earnings of $1.63 per share, excluding non-recurring items, $0.17 better than the Capital IQ Consensus of $1.46; revenues rose 13.8% year/year to $15.24 bln vs the $14.8 bln Capital IQ Consensus. Global success of Star Wars: The Force Awakens drove record quarterly operating income at both Studio Entertainment and Consumer Products & Interactive MediaMedia Networks revenues for the quarter increased 8% to $6.3 billion, reflecting higher advertising and affiliate revenues, and segment operating income decreased 6% to $1.4 billion. Advertising revenue growth was due to an increase in units sold and higher rates, partially offset by lower ratings. Affiliate revenue growth was due to contractual rate increases, partially offset by a decline in subscribers and unfavorable foreign currency translation impacts. Cable Networks revenues for the quarter increased 9% to $4.5 billion and operating income decreased 5% to $1.2 billion due to a decrease at ESPN and lower equity income from A&E, partially offset by growth at the domestic Disney Channels. The decrease at ESPN was due to higher programming costs, partially offset by an increase in advertising and affiliate revenues. Results for the quarter were negatively impacted by the timing of our fiscal quarter end relative to when College Football Playoff (CFP) bowl games were played. Broadcasting revenues for the quarter increased 7% to $1.8 billion and operating income decreased 7% to $223 million due to higher programming costs and an increase in equity losses from Hulu, partially offset by advertising and affiliate revenue growth and higher program sales. Parks and Resorts revenues for the quarter increased 9% to $4.3 billion and segment operating income increased 22% to $981 million. Operating income growth for the quarter was due to an increase at our domestic operations, partially offset by a decrease at our international operations. Studio Entertainment revenues for the quarter increased 46% to $2.7 billion and segment operating income increased 86% to $1.0 billion. Higher operating income was due to an increase in theatrical distribution results, a higher revenue share with the Consumer Products & Interactive Media segment, growth in TV/SVOD distribution and increased home entertainment results. Consumer Products & Interactive Media revenues for the quarter increased 8% to $1.9 billion and segment operating income increased 23% to $860 million. Higher operating income was due to growth at our Merchandise Licensing business and, to a lesser extent, at our Publishing and Games businesses, partially offset by a decrease at our Retail business and the impact of foreign currency translation due to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar against major currencies.
Walt Disney beats by $0.17, beats on revs
4:25 PM ET 2/9/16 | Briefing.com
Reports Q1 (Dec) earnings of $1.63 per share, excluding non-recurring items, $0.17 better than the Capital IQ Consensus of $1.46; revenues rose 13.8% year/year to $15.24 bln vs the $14.8 bln Capital IQ Consensus. Global success of Star Wars: The Force Awakens drove record quarterly operating income at both Studio Entertainment and Consumer Products & Interactive MediaMedia Networks revenues for the quarter increased 8% to $6.3 billion, reflecting higher advertising and affiliate revenues, and segment operating income decreased 6% to $1.4 billion. Advertising revenue growth was due to an increase in units sold and higher rates, partially offset by lower ratings. Affiliate revenue growth was due to contractual rate increases, partially offset by a decline in subscribers and unfavorable foreign currency translation impacts. Cable Networks revenues for the quarter increased 9% to $4.5 billion and operating income decreased 5% to $1.2 billion due to a decrease at ESPN and lower equity income from A&E, partially offset by growth at the domestic Disney Channels. The decrease at ESPN was due to higher programming costs, partially offset by an increase in advertising and affiliate revenues. Results for the quarter were negatively impacted by the timing of our fiscal quarter end relative to when College Football Playoff (CFP) bowl games were played. Broadcasting revenues for the quarter increased 7% to $1.8 billion and operating income decreased 7% to $223 million due to higher programming costs and an increase in equity losses from Hulu, partially offset by advertising and affiliate revenue growth and higher program sales. Parks and Resorts revenues for the quarter increased 9% to $4.3 billion and segment operating income increased 22% to $981 million. Operating income growth for the quarter was due to an increase at our domestic operations, partially offset by a decrease at our international operations. Studio Entertainment revenues for the quarter increased 46% to $2.7 billion and segment operating income increased 86% to $1.0 billion. Higher operating income was due to an increase in theatrical distribution results, a higher revenue share with the Consumer Products & Interactive Media segment, growth in TV/SVOD distribution and increased home entertainment results. Consumer Products & Interactive Media revenues for the quarter increased 8% to $1.9 billion and segment operating income increased 23% to $860 million. Higher operating income was due to growth at our Merchandise Licensing business and, to a lesser extent, at our Publishing and Games businesses, partially offset by a decrease at our Retail business and the impact of foreign currency translation due to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar against major currencies.
What are your TD strikes and are you trading in the TSX exchange?
Yesterday's buys...
In 10 TSLA Feb 12 $200 calls @ $0.28
In 10 TSLA Feb 12 $60 puts @ $0.11
In 3 DIS Feb 12 $90 calls @ $2.90
In 10 DIS Feb 12 $97.50 calls @ $0.70
In 10 DIS Feb 19 $100 calls @ $0.60
In 10 DIS Feb 19 $110 calls @ $0.05
In 5 MU Feb 12 $11 calls @ $0.20
Yesterday's buys...
In 10 TSLA Feb 12 $200 calls @ $0.28
In 10 TSLA Feb 12 $60 puts @ $0.11
In 3 DIS Feb 12 $90 calls @ $2.90
In 10 DIS Feb 12 $97.50 calls @ $0.70
In 10 DIS Feb 19 $100 calls @ $0.60
In 10 DIS Feb 19 $110 calls @ $0.05
In 5 MU Feb 12 $11 calls @ $0.20
SWHC looking good on the charts
I've got too many strikes on that one lol
$97.50, 100, 110, 120, 130 all the way to April