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☆ This rangebound precious metal is about to break out and see strong gains, says Carter Worth
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Carter Braxton Worth | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

For investors looking to get long silver, the ETF to use is the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) . Silver charts Chart 1 Chart 2 Chart 3 Chart 4 -Carter Braxton Worth For actionable recommendations via email and live nightly videos become a member at worthcharting.com DISCLOSURES: None. THIS CONTENT IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSITUTE FINANCIAL, INVESTMENT, TAX OR LEGAL ADVICE OR A RECOMMENDATION TO BUY ANY SECURITY OR OTHER FINANCIAL ASSET. THE CONTENT IS GENERAL IN NATURE AND DOES NOT REFLECT ANY INDIVIDUAL'S UNIQUE PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES. BEFORE MAKING ANY FINANCIAL DECISIONS, YOU SHOULD STRONGLY CONSIDER SEEKING ADVICE FROM YOUR OWN FINANCIAL OR INVESTMENT ADVISOR.

Persons: it's, SLV, Carter Braxton Worth Organizations: CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL

☆ Investors may be too bullish on chip stocks. This options strategy can hedge against a pullback
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Jeff Kilburg | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

That bullish consensus makes this former CBOT pit trader take pause, and I believe now is the time to hedge some semiconductor exposure. I want to use put options in the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) to mitigate downside risk. That came in the wake of better-than-expected results from contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor , which counts NVDA as one of its biggest customers. Lastly, I want to consider the technicals setup, as when emotion gets injected into the marketplace, technical typically take over. BEFORE MAKING ANY FINANCIAL DECISIONS, YOU SHOULD STRONGLY CONSIDER SEEKING ADVICE FROM YOUR OWN FINANCIAL OR INVESTMENT ADVISOR.

Persons: Jensen Huang, ASML, SMH, Kilburg Organizations: VanEck Semiconductor, Nvidia, Taiwan Semiconductor, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL Locations: Chicago

☆ Visa is undervalued considering its consistent growth, says Mike Khouw. How to trade it
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Michael Khouw | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

As a global leader in digital payments, Visa has 4.2 billion credit and payment cards in circulation across more than 200 countries. Through its advanced transaction processing network, VisaNet, the company facilitates payment authorization, clearing, and settlement, and it is one of the most remarkable and consistent growth stories around — along with fellow payment processing company Mastercard. The following chart illustrates its remarkably consistent growth since the pandemic plunge (which naturally suspended considerable economic activity). While a 30 P/E is higher than the market's, the S & P trades closer to 26 times earnings; Visa should trade at a premium. The ability for consumer spending growth to continue apace is limited, so presumably, topline growth will slow somewhat.

Organizations: Visa, Mastercard, DOJ, Nvidia, United Health, Southwest Airlines, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL

☆ The breakout in cruise line stocks may be just getting started, according to the charts
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( David Keller | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

While charts like Carnival Corp. (CCL) have once again become overbought, the strength of the recent breakout suggests they may just be getting started. The longer a resistance level is tested, the more meaningful it becomes when the price finally breaks above this price ceiling. As long as CCL remains above this breakout level, the uptrend phase appears to be in good shape. Note the daily RSI which has pushed above the crucial 70 level on the recent breakout. The recent breakout for cruise lines like Carnival Corp. suggests that the uptrend phase may just be beginning.

Persons: Alan Shaw, Alexander Elder, David Keller Organizations: Carnival Corp, RSI, CMT, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL

☆ A lower-risk trade using options on an AI-derivative play that's breaking out
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Tony Zhang | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

As industries increasingly rely on real-time AI models, AKAM's infrastructure offers both speed and security by processing data closer to users. Combined with the company's attractive valuation, it offers substantial upside potential, with the chart showing growing investor interest in its AI-driven opportunities. Trading at only 15 times forward earnings, it's a significant discount relative to its industry average of nearly 28. AI models distributed on AKAM's extensive edge computing network provide significant upside potential, especially as demand for low-latency AI solutions increases across various industries. BEFORE MAKING ANY FINANCIAL DECISIONS, YOU SHOULD STRONGLY CONSIDER SEEKING ADVICE FROM YOUR OWN FINANCIAL OR INVESTMENT ADVISOR.

Organizations: CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL Locations: OptionsPlay

☆ Breanna Stewart: Police investigate ‘homophobic death threats’ sent to WNBA star’s wife
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —The New York Police Department (NYPD) is investigating “homophobic death threats” sent to New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart’s wife, Marta Xargay, via email after Game 1 of this year’s WNBA Finals. Stewart told ESPN’s NBA Today on Tuesday that the message was sent to Xargay, a former WNBA player, and that she and her wife had made the Liberty and league aware of the situation. “Sometimes, people are taking things a little bit too far and too out of context and Marta had gotten homophobic death threats,” Stewart told NBA Today’s Malika Andrews. Marta Xargay and Breanna Stewart attend "A Celebration of Olympic Basketball" presented by NBC Universal and NBA at Team USA House on August 5 in Paris, France. “My girlfriend has been getting death threats, followed, called all type of sh*t,” Smith posted to X, formerly known as Twitter.

Persons: ”, Breanna, Marta Xargay, Stewart, ” Stewart, Marta, NBA Today’s Malika Andrews, “, Breanna Stewart, Julien M, Alyssa Thomas, I’ve, “ I’ve, ” Thomas, DiJonai Carrington, Caitlin Clark, Clark, Carrington, NaLyssa Smith, ” Smith, Thomas Organizations: CNN, The New York Police Department, New York Liberty, ESPN’s, WNBA, Liberty, NYPD, York, Minnesota Lynx, NBA, NBC Universal, Team USA House, WNBA . Connecticut Sun, Indiana Fever, Twitter Locations: Paris, France, Indiana

☆ What the charts say about whether the S&P 500 can continue higher into year-end
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Frank Cappelleri | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The S & P 500 continues to make new highs, and volatility continues to decline. First, the S & P 500 has logged just two absolute 1% moves since Sept. 19, which is nearly a month's worth of trading. In fact, 114 S & P 500 stocks made new 52-week highs on Tuesday, which was the first time we've had over 100 since 7/16/24. With the day's opening and close both being higher and lower than the prior session's, this created a bearish engulfing pattern. The bottom line is that the S & P 500 and dozens of its holdings have built up substantial cushions by strongly coming back from the August lows.

Persons: we've Organizations: CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL

☆ There's more upside ahead for this AI derivative play, according to the charts
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Todd Gordon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The AI trade is powering ahead as the markets are seeing a rotation back into the semiconductor, hardware and software companies that are driving the revolution. One industrial company on my radar — that I don't yet have a position in — is Vertiv (VRT) . The company provides liquid cooling systems for data centers powering AI. I know it's a wide zone, but consider the percentage gain this stock has experienced in the past 2 years. BEFORE MAKING ANY FINANCIAL DECISIONS, YOU SHOULD STRONGLY CONSIDER SEEKING ADVICE FROM YOUR OWN FINANCIAL OR INVESTMENT ADVISOR.

Persons: Todd Gordon, Gordon Organizations: Edge, Inside Edge, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL Locations: —

☆ Rally in Chinese stocks is showing some exhaustion. How to trade it from here with options
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Nishant Pant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

However, stocks don't usually climb in a straight line, and many of these names are showing signs of exhaustion after a significant rally. This time, I'm introducing a new indicator for my trade setup: the MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence). In the case of BABA, the blue line (the MACD line) is crossing below the yellow line (the signal line). The trade To capitalize on a pullback in BABA, I'm using a trade structure called a "bear put spread." For example, if BABA is trading at $102, I would buy a $103 put (higher strike) and sell a $101 put (lower strike) to complete the trade setup.

Persons: I'm, it's, BABA, Nishant Pant Organizations: PDD Holdings, Baidu, Futu Holdings, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL Locations: BABA

☆ Katie Stockton says it's too early to buy the dip in Boeing, stick with aerospace winners
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Katie Stockton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

—Katie Stockton with Will Tamplin Access research from Fairlead Strategies for free here . THIS CONTENT IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSITUTE FINANCIAL, INVESTMENT, TAX OR LEGAL ADVICE OR A RECOMMENDATION TO BUY ANY SECURITY OR OTHER FINANCIAL ASSET. Fairlead Strategies Disclaimer: This communication has been prepared by Fairlead Strategies LLC ("Fairlead Strategies") for informational purposes only. Securities, investment products, other financial products or strategies discussed herein may not be suitable for all investors. The recipient of this information must make its own independent decisions regarding any securities, investment products or other financial products mentioned herein.

Persons: Lockheed Martin, Katie Stockton Organizations: Boeing, Aerospace, Defense, U.S . Aerospace, Defense ETF, ITA, GE Aerospace, Lockheed, RTX Corp, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, Fairlead, CNBC Pro, Securities Locations: U.S, uptrends

☆ An options trade on a Boeing supplier that could get dragged down by its customer's woes
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Michael Khouw | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Howmet also produces parts used in gas turbines (power generation) and precision castings, fasteners, and other components for automotive applications. Over the past few years, Howmet has grown revenues, net income, and free cash flow considerably faster than the economy's overall growth. About 5.7% of Howmet's revenue comes from Boeing , which is greater than 4.6% of its revenues from Airbus. However, some of the company's revenues are derived indirectly from jet engine manufacturers General Electric, 12% of revenues, and Rolls-Royce, which represents 5.34%. Over the past five years, Howmet shares have appreciated by 370%, outperforming the S & P by more than 260% and the industrials index by about 280%.

Persons: Howmet Organizations: Howmet Aerospace, Aerospace, Boeing, Airbus, Electric, Royce, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL

☆ Where you should look for a job if you can't break into consulting, according to a Harvard career advisor
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

A Harvard career advisor says there are other ways to jump-start your career beyond consulting. Related storiesThat's where dedicated early-career programs come in. AdvertisementNg said those are the exact kinds of perks that new grads can get at companies with early-career programs. Ng has compiled a list of more than 1,000 companies that have early-career programs. As for the tech companies with dedicated early-career programs, his list includes companies such as Nvidia, PayPal, Snap, Dropbox, Zoom, and Workday.

Persons: —, Gorick Ng, they're, Ng, he's, Z, Young, gunning, Grainger, He's, Goldman Sachs, Piper Sandler, it's, there's Organizations: Harvard, Service, Harvard University, Consulting, GE, Fifth Third Bank, Aon, CNBC, NBC Universal, Nvidia, PayPal, UBS, Deutsche Bank

☆ IBM shares are the most stretched in 20 years so it may be time to sell, says Carter Worth
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Carter Braxton Worth | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

IBM is up twice as much as the market the past 12 months (and, per chance, twice as much as the S & P 500 Technology Sector and the NASDAQ 100 Index). And those engaged in the business of short selling, IBM is judged to be a good candidate. THIS CONTENT IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSITUTE FINANCIAL, INVESTMENT, TAX OR LEGAL ADVICE OR A RECOMMENDATION TO BUY ANY SECURITY OR OTHER FINANCIAL ASSET. THE CONTENT IS GENERAL IN NATURE AND DOES NOT REFLECT ANY INDIVIDUAL'S UNIQUE PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES. BEFORE MAKING ANY FINANCIAL DECISIONS, YOU SHOULD STRONGLY CONSIDER SEEKING ADVICE FROM YOUR OWN FINANCIAL OR INVESTMENT ADVISOR.

Persons: Carter Braxton Worth Organizations: Business Machines, IBM, Technology, NASDAQ, –, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL

☆ How to trade falling Tesla shares from here with lower risk using options
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Jeff Kilburg | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The movement in the patience-to-impatience investor pendulum for Elon Musk (and Tesla) has fully swung to impatience. I believe this initial negative reaction (down nearly 10%) is presenting a discount in Tesla (TSLA) shares and I want to use options to create short-term income while I wait for a short-term bounce. Tesla plans to introduce full self-driving (FSD) capabilities in California and Texas as early as Q1 2025, pending regulatory approvals. The trade Tesla is a stock that has become more intensely emotional as Musk is in the news daily. I want to capture the emotion in today's tape by utilizing a Risk Reversal options strategy which takes the premium I am collecting from the put option I am selling to finance and buy the call option.

Persons: Tesla's, Elon Musk, Tesla Organizations: Optimus, The, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL Locations: California, Texas

☆ Using options to generate income from a boring stock
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Michael Khouw | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Options traders like to say that there are strategies that can profit if a stock rises, falls, or goes nowhere at all. Crown Holdings (CCK) , which reports earnings next week, may have the set-up we're looking for. Demand for sustainable and recyclable packaging drives growth in the beverage can market, a significant segment for Crown Holdings. In the street's view, Crown Holdings is a reasonable business at a reasonable valuation (19 price-earnings ratio). This involves purchasing the lower implied volatility, longer-dated options, and selling nearer-dated options to capitalize on accelerated decay ("theta").

Organizations: Crown Holdings, Ball Corporation, YTD, Holdings, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL

☆ Charts indicating Alphabet may be bottoming here even with government break-up overhang
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( David Keller | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Let's dig into what this pattern represents, and what key price level investors should be watching for in the days to come. This week's sell-off could result in the formation of the right shoulder, completing the set-up of this bullish price pattern. Further price support could emerge at the 61.8% retracement level using the March to September rally as a framework for the analysis. Note how this neckline lines up almost perfectly with the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level using the framework described above. Other Magnificent 7 stocks Interestingly enough, Alphabet is not the only Magnificent 7 name testing its 200-day moving average this week.

Persons: GOOGL, David Keller Organizations: Inc, Microsoft Corp, CMT, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL

☆ This software ETF is breaking out from a multi-year range, according to the charts
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Frank Cappelleri | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Of the 175 key ETFs that we track, just one made a new all-time high on Tuesday – the iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV) . IGV, thus, was the first major technology ETF to hit new highs after a very turbulent past few months. Before Tuesday, IGV's last all-time high happened way back in November 21 (nearly three years ago), when the ETF hit an intra-day high of $89.76. For some context, while the SPDR Technology ETF (XLK) hit a low on the same day in November 202222, its snapback unfolded much more quickly. XLK hit a new all-time high way back in July 2023 and has kept going.

Persons: IGV's, XLK, IGV, it's, Frank Cappelleri Organizations: Software Sector, Technology, RSI, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL

☆ There may be a trade opportunity in this e-commerce stock. How to play it with options
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Tony Zhang | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

With a surprisingly strong labor market, consumer spending has remained resilient and e-commerce stocks like Shopify (SHOP) present attractive opportunities. This price action indicates strength and suggests that the stock has found a strong base from which it can continue higher. With the stock now trading above its breakout level and positive momentum continuing to build, the chart supports further upside. The trade: To express a bullish outlook on Shopify, I'm suggesting selling the Nov 22, $82/74 Put Vertical @ $3.10 Credit. This structure entails: Selling the Nov 22 $82 Put @ $5.85 Buying the Nov 22 $74 Put @ $2.75 View this link in OptionsPlay with updated pricing.

Persons: Shopify, Shopify's Organizations: Forward, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL

☆ Chip stocks look poised to make another run, especially Broadcom, according to the charts
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Todd Gordon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The charts indicate it may be time to look at chip stocks once again. However, the major semi names like Nvidia (NVDA) , Broadcom (AVGO) and AMD (AMD) have not actually fallen significantly in this rotation. Before we get into the specifics of Broadcom, let's take a look at the rotation out of semis starting in early August. Broadcom's chart Broadcom is a key holding in both my dividend and growth portfolios at Inside Edge Capital. BEFORE MAKING ANY FINANCIAL DECISIONS, YOU SHOULD STRONGLY CONSIDER SEEKING ADVICE FROM YOUR OWN FINANCIAL OR INVESTMENT ADVISOR.

Persons: swoon, we're, I've, you've, Todd Gordon, Gordon, AVGO Organizations: Semiconductor, Nvidia, Broadcom, AMD, CNBC Pro, let's, I've, Edge, Inside Edge, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL

☆ This restaurant stock could be in for more tough times. How to trade it
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Nishant Pant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

I am going to explore an interesting trade set-up using three exponential moving averages to identify a restaurant stock that will continue to trend downward. Looking at the one-year daily chart of Olive Garden-parent Darden Restaurants (DRI) , you'll notice the stock has faced resistance around the $175 level and is currently in a downtrend. I've highlighted several instances over the past year where the 10-day EMA crossed either above or below the 21-day EMA. The trade Building on this analysis, I'm considering a bearish strategy on DRI, using a trade structure known as a bear put spread. Adding 10 contracts to this trade risks $2500 to make $2500 and provides a robust ROI for the capital risked.

Persons: Nishant Pant Organizations: Darden, EMA, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL

☆ Charts indicate a near-term rally in energy stocks will continue. How to play it
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Katie Stockton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

—Katie Stockton with Will Tamplin Access research from Fairlead Strategies for free here . Fairlead Strategies Disclaimer: This communication has been prepared by Fairlead Strategies LLC ("Fairlead Strategies") for informational purposes only. Securities, investment products, other financial products or strategies discussed herein may not be suitable for all investors. The recipient of this information must make its own independent decisions regarding any securities, investment products or other financial products mentioned herein. This material is not to be reproduced or redistributed absent the written consent of Fairlead Strategies.

Persons: XOM, Katie Stockton Organizations: XLE, Exxon Mobil, bbl, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, Fairlead, CNBC Pro, Securities

☆ How to hedge the overall market with several critical events just around the corner
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Michael Khouw | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

The upcoming month is a crucial time for the stock market, with a series of events that will make an impact. A quick peek at the history of S & P earnings reveals a couple of things. Note that the chart below depicts S & P earnings on a logarithmic scale —S & P earnings have grown by more than ninefold since January 1991. Over the past two years, S & P earnings have grown from ~$196 "per share" to about $204, an increase of 4%, but the S & P 500 Index has risen by more than 60% over the same period. Why not purchase a downside SPDR S & P 500 ETF Trust put spread if these cause a pullback?

Persons: Low, we'll Organizations: U.S, Trust, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL Locations: U.S

☆ It's time to sell utility stocks, which are overbought and expensive, according to Carter Worth
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Carter Braxton Worth | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

From time to time in markets, a single area or theme in the market gets "so embraced", "so believed in", "so relied on" that the theme in question becomes "overbought"... "expensive"... "full". Such is the case with the S & P 500 Utilities sector, by our work. The chart below of the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU) since the 2009 Financial Crisis low, tells the tale. At present, XLU is as "overbought" and "expensive" as at any time since the 2009 low. -Carter Braxton Worth For actionable recommendations via email and live nightly videos become a member at worthcharting.com .

Persons: Carter Braxton Worth Organizations: Utilities, —, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL

☆ How to trade the jump in oil and energy stocks using options
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Jeff Kilburg | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Crude oil is nearly $10 higher since October officially kicked off. I want to use the 2024 lagging Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) as way to express my short-term bullish view on the price of oil. XLE YTD mountain Energy Select Sector SPDR, YTD Oil markets are measuring the possibility of an imminent air strike by Israel on Iran's crude and energy facilities. However, I believe that would not be the main driver to push crude higher short-term, in would be the fearful reaction of this war spreading outside the Middle East region. BEFORE MAKING ANY FINANCIAL DECISIONS, YOU SHOULD STRONGLY CONSIDER SEEKING ADVICE FROM YOUR OWN FINANCIAL OR INVESTMENT ADVISOR.

Organizations: Traders, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL Locations: Israel, East, XLE

☆ This one-time food stock is struggling now. How to trade it from here with options
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Michael Khouw | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Conagra Brands' stock fell sharply this week after the packaged-food company reported quarterly earnings that fell well short of analysts' expectations. We'll discuss how to play it with options if this company is caught in a longer-term decline. For the fiscal first quarter ending August 25, Conagra posted an adjusted eps of 53 cents a share, missing estimates. However, the most significant institutional options trades weren't betting on considerable upside. CAG YTD mountain Conagra, YTD Conagra traded eight times the average daily options volume, with puts outpacing calls.

Persons: Conagra, YTD Conagra, Seinfeld, we'll, T Rowe Price Organizations: Brands, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL

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