Sell Alert: Take Gains on NVIDIA Puts

By Dan AmossPosted May 25, 2022

We noted in our buy alert earlier this month that investors might sell NVDA ahead of the company’s May 25 quarterly report in anticipation of management cutting revenue guidance. But we also wouldn’t be surprised if NVIDIA’s popular CEO reignites enthusiasm for the stock. With the stock trading lower heading into earnings, let’s sell now ahead of the report for a nice gain after three weeks.

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Dan Amoss

Dan Amoss, CFA, tracks aggressive accounting and other red flags that markets miss. He’s a student of the Austrian School of economics and Daily Reckoning fan since 2000. Agora Financial relies on Dan for macro market commentary as well as profitable plays like his 2008 call to readers to buy Lehman Bros. puts, which...

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Bubble Score Alert: A Tighter Fed Policy Spells Trouble For Block

By Jim RickardsPosted March 18, 2022

Weak management, stock liquidation pressure, and subprime lending are a recipe for a stock price collapse at the best of times. When you combine that with the Fed’s mission to raise rates, which could well end in recession, it spells trouble for companies used to limitless nearly-free capital. Using the Bubble Score system, Jim and Dan recommend put options on this digital payment company as Fed tightening will impact its cash flow and put pressure on its share price.

Sell Alert: Take Profits on American Airlines Puts

By Dan AmossPosted June 3, 2022

AAL is a bit oversold this morning on concern that fuel costs have soared and will remain high. American and all its competitors are restricting seat supply, which keeps pricing high. That is a short-term tactic, not a path to prosperity for the airline industry. With the rally today, let’s take gains on this position as we near expiration in two weeks.

Bubble Score Alert: This Airline Is Not Scheduled For Liftoff In 2022

By Jim Rickards and Dan AmossPosted March 29, 2022

Oil prices will go much higher despite Fed tightening throughout the year. This is a major headwind (among several) to airlines as higher fuel costs impact their profitability. Using the Bubble Score system, Jim and Dan recommend put options on this major airline stock as inflation continues to curtail discretionary spending and recession fears will put pressure on its stock price.

Bubble Score Alert: Amazon’s Profit Squeeze Continues into Mid-2022

By Jim Rickards and Dan AmossPosted June 10, 2022

Online shopping became the rage during COVID quarantines when bricks-and-mortar competition was almost completely shut down. But multiple headwinds are now putting pressure on online retailers and their profit margins are being squeezed as a result. Using the Bubble Score system, Jim and Dan recommend put options on one of the world’s largest online retailers as these pressures will cause the drawdown in its stock price to be prolonged and severe.

Bubble Score Alert: Today’s Fed Announcement Will Maintain Pressure On This Tech Darling

By Jim RickardsPosted May 4, 2022

Discretionary spending is suffering in the face of higher inflation, monetary tightening, higher rates and possible recession. Also, supply chain problems with semiconductors are weighing heavily on hardware and software companies. Using the Bubble Score system, Jim and Dan recommend put options on this leading personal computer and gaming company as pressure from today’s Fed announcement along with a slowing economy will send its stock price downward.

Bubble Score Alert: Short the Stale Starbucks Stock Story

By Jim RickardsPosted May 18, 2022

Fed tightening along with other headwinds in the economy has put pressure on the bottom line of major retailers around the country. With a slowing economy, discretionary spending also slows which spells trouble for retailers selling non-essential items. Using the Bubble Score system, Jim and Dan recommend put options on this major coffee retailer as negative news both in the economy and continued pandemic fears in China will depress its stock price.