SF-based Samsara provides a platform connecting IoT devices to its Cloud, for operations such as tracking fleets of vehicles and other equipment. (Its ticker, IOT, alludes to the "Internet of Things" -- connecting a network of objects with sensors, processing ability, software, and other technologies that exchange data over the internet or another communications...
Delek US Holdings, Inc. is a sprawling downstream energy company composed of three segments: Refining, Logistics, Retail. It owns 4 refineries located in TX, AK, LA as well as 3 biodiesel facilities in AK, TX, MS. Its Logistics department gathers, transports, and stores crude and refined oil/products for themselves as well as third parties on hundreds of miles of...
US Silica Holdings Inc had a good Q3, as one of the top companies making revenue in a supportive role in the energy sector. Specifically, they supply sand that's used in hydraulic fracturing of oil and gas wells via its extensive network and can deliver on last-mile logistics (directly to the well site). Subsidiaries like EP Minerals also makes diatomaceous earth,...
Luminar Technologies, Inc. makes sensor technologies and software for vehicles and is distributed internationally. Laser imaging, detection, ranging sensors, perception and autonomy software are becoming the norm in newer cars. LAZR stock has also made a few headlines this week as a couple of institutions have started or added to their positions, and most analysts...
Young Singaporean company Maxeon Solar Technologies makes solar panels and components for an international market that is facing a deepening energy crisis. Maxeon is found everywhere from Sunpower-branded products, developing projects, system integrators, residential and small-scale commercial customers. Trying out Elliott Wave Theory combined with a very...
Canadian e-commerce platform Shopify Inc (SHOP) offers 1.7 million online retailers in 175 countries (as of 2021) a range of services including payment, marketing, shipping and customer engagement. After online shopping boomed during the pandemic, it crashed ~80%, laid off 10% of its workers, and acquired Deliverr (product shipping) and Dovetail (influencer...
Natural gas producer and hydrocarbon exploration company Antero Resources has a market cap of $11.3B. Its stock followed the surge in energy prices this and last year, then corrected in June-July. With global shortages and an increased demand for natural gas (vs. oil), there's opportunity in energy long-term... but short-term uncertainty in this market. Trading...
The Biden administration approved the first $900 million (of $5 billion) in spending for EV charging infrastructure, sending stocks like QS, BLNK, FSR and CHPT soaring with the announcement and then neutralizing today. The 50 and 100 EMA's crossed, which some might say is a buy signal, but the RSI tops are sloping slightly down -- uncertain if it will trend down...
Interactive fitness company Peloton was a hit during the pandemic, with its luxury touchscreen bikes, treadmills, and live, on-demand classes that were only available by subscription. Then, it took a hit by the end of last year. I used a bullish options strategy earlier in the month (9/2/22), hedging to counter downside volatility. This week there was a...
UK-based luxury e-tailer Farfetch last made headlines at the end of August when it announced plans of major stake acquisition in Yoox Net-a-Porter YNAP. Advancing ambitions to create one leading major platform for high-end brands and sending both stocks soaring, the deal is expected to close by the end of 2023. A few days ago, Morgan Stanley increased the price...
ZM has been on a steep downward trend since stay at home began to lift last year. Now its nearing the IPO stock price with 10x the revenue. We all know it can go lower but perhaps at these prices your considering a position based on its new lines of business and cash stock pile that is ripe for acquisitions. So let's look at a play that can provide a buffer down...
With energy prices continuing their rise due to global shortages and war, XLE has climbed over 50% YTD. The potential upside to all-time highs, along with the intact trend since March of 2020 are enticing. It might be harder to take on a position after a 100% YoY increase and not feel like its FOMO. So, I look for options to enter with a bullish outlook but...
Have you seen the outlook for BTC? • Rising Wedge with Bearish sentiment • Fractal with Bullish prediction • Bullish on the 2-hour chart • Bearish on the 8-hour chart It can be profitable or devastating to make directional trades. Come what may, we can use options on BITO to capture upside with a downside cushion to quell concerns of volatility. There is a...
M Consumer spending is the chief concern for retailers, but the market is mixed. Home Depot (HD) and Walmart (WMT) are continuing to post gains while Target (TGT) slides due to inventory surplus on clothing and high-ticket items. Macy’s hasn’t missed a beat since the 2020 lows, recovering more than 30% of its previous share price. We don’t know where the price...