Stock Market Discussion -- started 03/06/2018 -- updated daily !!!

**guitarjosh** · 07-13-18, 03:13 PM

Originally posted by guitarjosh

This week's stocks:

ABMD

ADBE

ALGN

AMED

ATHM

CRM

FTNT

ISRG

LULU

MED

MTN

NFLX

NOW

NSSC

TCMD

TTD

TTGT

TWTR

WWE

S&P500 this week: +1.5%

The above stocks: +1.066

**homie1975** · 07-13-18, 03:26 PM

Originally posted by guitarjosh

S&P500 this week: +1.5%

The above stocks: +1.066

still solid, Josh, keep up the great work

**KVB** · 07-13-18, 03:27 PM

Here are sectors by performance.

We can break these up and see the individual segments of the sectors and then the individual stocks in each subsection...

This is sorted by the year to date performance column.

Name	% Chg (Open)	% Change	5-Day Close Perf (%)	20-Day Close Perf (%)	1-Mo Close Perf (%)	6-Mo Close Perf (%)	YTD Close Perf (%)
Information Technology	+0.03	+0.15	+2.02	-0.39	+0.26	+9.04	+31.97
Consumer Discretionary	+0.23	+0.46	+1.45	-1.39	-0.79	+7.04	+30.51
Energy	+0.52	+0.48	+0.55	+1.05	+0.60	+0.80	+30.34
Health Care	+0.37	+0.21	+1.52	+2.82	+3.30	+5.68	+20.70
Materials	+0.35	+0.21	-0.34	-3.30	-3.62	-7.02	+12.79
Industrials	+0.64	+0.70	+1.77	-2.43	-2.54	-5.18	+12.50
Financials	-0.25	-0.35	+0.41	-2.68	-3.40	-9.99	+6.91
Utilities	-0.07	-0.02	-1.28	+4.42	+5.20	+1.53	+3.81
Real Estate	-0.31	-0.14	-0.64	+2.13	+2.70	+2.81	+3.62
Consumer Staples	+0.44	+0.51	+0.51	+3.00	+2.74	-5.37	+1.97
Telecommunication Services	-0.13	-0.45	-0.55	+0.91	+1.24	-6.93	-3.58

**homie1975** · 07-13-18, 03:54 PM

Great Stuff, KVB !!!

**guitarjosh** · 07-15-18, 08:48 PM

This week's stocks:

ABMD*

ADBE*

ALGN*

AMED*

CPRT

CRM*

FTNT*

IDXX

ILMN

INGN

ISRG*

KEM

LULU*

MA

MED*

MTN*

NFLX*

NOW*

NSSC*

PANW

TCMD*

TRU

TTD*

TTGT*

TWTR*

VEEV

WWE*

*= held over from last week

**homie1975** · 07-15-18, 10:20 PM

TY Josh good luck !!!

**chico2663** · 07-16-18, 12:22 PM

What do guys think of snapchat? Wondering if i wasted money. Getting ready to get out of ete and looking for something to get into

**homie1975** · 07-16-18, 12:51 PM

Originally posted by chico2663

What do guys think of snapchat? Wondering if i wasted money. Getting ready to get out of ete and looking for something to get into

I have it in my watchlist but i just think fewer and fewer kids are using it. i think they're using facebook again and instagram

**KVB** · 07-16-18, 12:55 PM

I don't know, my 13 year old daughter says everyone uses snap.

Facebook is for everyone else, the kids want their own, and right now I think snap is it.

I was asking her specifically for investing purposes. She heard about the change they made that sent everyone in uproar, nationwide.

That means there was an everyone to get into an uproar and that the everyone cares enough about snapchat itself to have an uproar.

Snap is a company to keep an eye on, they have some influence and little sign they are falling out of favor, yet.

**KVB** · 07-16-18, 12:58 PM

Top 20 Decliners today so far with last trade over 5 and avg 5 day volume greater than 250,000.

Symbol	Last Trade	Change	% Change	High	Low	Volume
ADS	219.89	-23.61	-9.70	236.20	219.85	946,835
TSLA	307.75	-11.12	-3.49	315.16	306.25	5,897,466
GWW	301.93	-8.55	-2.75	311.00	301.37	461,504
OILU	48.23	-6.84	-12.41	52.26	48.04	283,244
ISRG	517.66	-6.68	-1.27	524.33	512.42	436,336
RH	136.83	-6.36	-4.44	143.20	136.68	942,677
BKNG	2,025.48	-5.96	-0.29	2,033.90	2,017.34	220,512
CMG	451.36	-5.85	-1.28	458.22	450.09	262,617
TRCO	32.99	-5.57	-14.45	38.46	31.61	8,144,796
ODFL	142.75	-5.54	-3.74	149.87	140.41	555,698
LABU	105.79	-5.41	-4.87	111.43	105.13	606,730
BLK	501.81	-5.28	-1.04	506.45	497.78	711,199
REGN	362.60	-5.04	-1.37	368.56	359.76	366,839
CRSP	60.87	-4.83	-7.36	66.16	59.00	1,643,538
GOOGL	1,199.59	-4.83	-0.40	1,208.71	1,196.00	872,501
NSC	154.87	-4.59	-2.88	160.31	154.00	1,317,794
UWT	32.95	-4.57	-12.18	35.64	32.78	3,676,959
MEOH	67.88	-4.52	-6.25	71.70	67.80	532,994
ICPT	92.68	-4.42	-4.55	97.00	92.03	373,501
ILMN	302.94	-4.05	-1.32	314.96	302.00	387,822

**KVB** · 07-16-18, 01:00 PM

I might pick up TWTR myself, the 42 price was a good entry.

Hoping it sneaks back, but 44 may be the new point.

**homie1975** · 07-16-18, 01:54 PM

awesome chart KVB thank you!!!

**homie1975** · 07-16-18, 01:55 PM

Originally posted by KVB

I don't know, my 13 year old daughter says everyone uses snap.

Facebook is for everyone else, the kids want their own, and right now I think snap is it.

I was asking her specifically for investing purposes. She heard about the change they made that sent everyone in uproar, nationwide.

That means there was an everyone to get into an uproar and that the everyone cares enough about snapchat itself to have an uproar.

Snap is a company to keep an eye on, they have some influence and little sign they are falling out of favor, yet.

okay i missed on my guess, i do vaguely recall a change being made that set off kylie jenner i think to say she won't use the app anymore

**KVB** · 07-16-18, 02:42 PM

Originally posted by homie1975

okay i missed on my guess, i do vaguely recall a change being made that set off kylie jenner i think to say she won't use the app anymore

You may be right, it's a fickle audience.

I'm no authority or expert, but it seems like they are still rolling along. Instagram is the competitor and Facebook, who owns them, is huge. They can cross pollinate.

But for some reason, the kids hanging with Snapchat.

Still watching it.

I'll post more screens at the close.

**homie1975** · 07-16-18, 03:13 PM

NFLX getting crushed after subscriber miss !!

**KVB** · 07-16-18, 03:15 PM

Down 14% after hours so far.

**homie1975** · 07-16-18, 06:36 PM

This was a big mIss by NFLX. tomorrow could get pretty ugly

**HockeyRocks** · 07-16-18, 07:14 PM

Ck out SQ, Square. Its had a fantastic run so far this year. Earnings are 8-1....Do the research...Some say 85-100 by years end..

**KVB** · 07-16-18, 07:28 PM

Sectors didn't move all that much today so I skipped the screen but here's same Top 20 decliners but this accounts for after hours trading as well...

Symbol	Last Trade	Change	% Change	High	Low	Volume
NFLX	343.89	-51.91	-13.12	403.36	342.00	22,959,984
ADS	218.97	-24.53	-10.07	236.20	218.40	1,639,286
GOOGL	1,183.06	-21.36	-1.77	1,208.71	1,193.40	114
GOOG	1,173.22	-15.60	-1.31	1,191.00	1,169.00	1,055,662
AMZN	1,800.60	-12.43	-0.69	1,841.95	1,791.00	5,466,195
TSLA	307.20	-11.67	-3.66	318.87	306.25	7,818,655
ISRG	514.00	-10.34	-1.97	524.33	512.42	100
BKNG	2,022.69	-8.75	-0.43	2,033.90	2,015.26	411,209
GWW	302.90	-7.58	-2.44	311.00	300.97	934,998
SPOT	179.99	-7.22	-3.86	187.62	177.00	1,141,647
CMG	450.01	-7.20	-1.57	458.22	448.95	531,921
ALGN	357.00	-6.45	-1.77	366.32	355.00	400,601
TRCO	32.16	-6.40	-16.60	38.46	31.61	13,132,204
RH	137.05	-6.14	-4.29	143.20	136.01	197
ADBE	252.50	-6.08	-2.35	259.04	252.01	2,165,057
OILU	49.07	-6.00	-10.90	52.26	48.04	356,787
CRSP	59.90	-5.80	-8.83	66.16	58.67	2,832,146
LABU	105.79	-5.41	-4.87	111.43	103.00	882,643
ODFL	142.95	-5.34	-3.60	149.87	140.41	1,029,573
ILMN	301.99	-5.00	-1.63	314.96	301.16	694,989

**d2bets** · 07-16-18, 07:47 PM

Originally posted by KVB

Sectors didn't move all that much today so I skipped the screen but here's same Top 20 decliners but this accounts for after hours trading as well...

Symbol	Last Trade	Change	% Change	High	Low	Volume
NFLX	343.89	-51.91	-13.12	403.36	342.00	22,959,984
ADS	218.97	-24.53	-10.07	236.20	218.40	1,639,286
GOOGL	1,183.06	-21.36	-1.77	1,208.71	1,193.40	114
GOOG	1,173.22	-15.60	-1.31	1,191.00	1,169.00	1,055,662
AMZN	1,800.60	-12.43	-0.69	1,841.95	1,791.00	5,466,195
TSLA	307.20	-11.67	-3.66	318.87	306.25	7,818,655
ISRG	514.00	-10.34	-1.97	524.33	512.42	100
BKNG	2,022.69	-8.75	-0.43	2,033.90	2,015.26	411,209
GWW	302.90	-7.58	-2.44	311.00	300.97	934,998
SPOT	179.99	-7.22	-3.86	187.62	177.00	1,141,647
CMG	450.01	-7.20	-1.57	458.22	448.95	531,921
ALGN	357.00	-6.45	-1.77	366.32	355.00	400,601
TRCO	32.16	-6.40	-16.60	38.46	31.61	13,132,204
RH	137.05	-6.14	-4.29	143.20	136.01	197
ADBE	252.50	-6.08	-2.35	259.04	252.01	2,165,057
OILU	49.07	-6.00	-10.90	52.26	48.04	356,787
CRSP	59.90	-5.80	-8.83	66.16	58.67	2,832,146
LABU	105.79	-5.41	-4.87	111.43	103.00	882,643
ODFL	142.95	-5.34	-3.60	149.87	140.41	1,029,573
ILMN	301.99	-5.00	-1.63	314.96	301.16	694,989

Jesus. Tomorrow could be brutal.

**RoyBacon** · 07-16-18, 07:52 PM

Originally posted by d2bets

Jesus. Tomorrow could be brutal.

Futures are unchanged to slightly higher.

Just a few misses in there. Some big up moves offsetting the misses.

**homie1975** · 07-16-18, 09:24 PM

KVB this is Great Stuff, Brother. thank you so much.

**chico2663** · 07-16-18, 10:03 PM

Originally posted by KVB

Markets running a bit.

Chico not sure if you still have HIMX but obviously there were some broad semiconductor issues. Let's see how they play out but I think we end up on the good end of the stick, at one point.

Heading out for more vacation will contribute more when I'm back.

Roy, post your election straddle here for others to ponder.

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https://seekingalpha.com/article/4187626-himax-dead-cat-bounce

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**RoyBacon** · 07-16-18, 10:35 PM

I'll post that straddle when I put it on and list the best prices, strikes and expiration dates.

Probably going to be in late August or early Sept.

**homie1975** · 07-16-18, 11:28 PM

Originally posted by RoyBacon

I'll post that straddle when I put it on and list the best prices, strikes and expiration dates.

Probably going to be in late August or early Sept.

This will be a must-read

**KVB** · 07-17-18, 02:22 AM

Originally posted by chico2663

https://seekingalpha.com/article/418...ead-cat-bounce

Fantastic article Chico, thank you. I just got above water after averaging down, and thinking about whether or not I want to keep the play, I may have better use for the cash. On the other hand, I have plenty of room to mess with some options.

Thanks again as I am still considering my short term play here, maybe I can squeeze a little more out of it.

**KVB** · 07-17-18, 02:26 AM

Originally posted by homie1975

KVB this is Great Stuff, Brother. thank you so much.

These decliners are easy to get out and I'm here much of the day. I figured about midday, and then following those after hour trades as well.

I'll try to get a little more creative some screens.

**RoyBacon** · 07-17-18, 09:30 AM

Today and tomorrow will be tell-tale days. A month ago we were selling off fast dropping the SPY down into the 266 range. On Friday-Monday we saw 281 and are now just off that at 278.

We have hit this ceiling a couple of times and backed off. 286 is the all time high.

Straddle guys get ready. One thing we know, it's not going to stay at the 278 level for long.

**KVB** · 07-17-18, 11:20 AM

Top 20 Decliners with last trade over 5 and 5 day avg of 250,000...

Symbol	Last Trade	Change	% Change	High	Low	Volume	Prev Close	Description
NFLX	382.04	-18.44	-4.60	382.71	344.00	35,989,933	400.48	NETFLIX INC
UNH	250.23	-6.75	-2.63	252.52	246.27	3,922,571	256.98	UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC
OMC	72.09	-6.00	-7.68	74.24	71.26	4,801,905	78.09	OMNICOM GROUP
HUM	310.67	-5.01	-1.59	313.89	307.85	380,572	315.68	HUMANA INC
SNA	159.01	-4.86	-2.97	162.59	156.06	787,973	163.87	SNAP-ON INC
SERV	57.55	-4.29	-6.94	60.00	57.46	1,174,524	61.84	SERVICEMASTER GLOBAL HLDG
PSA	222.14	-3.40	-1.51	226.46	222.00	446,281	225.54	PUBLIC STORAGE
GS	228.29	-3.16	-1.36	233.23	226.87	4,907,004	231.44	GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC
SMG	81.12	-2.48	-2.96	83.30	80.13	363,586	83.59	SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO
CI	170.04	-2.31	-1.34	172.02	167.83	843,149	172.35	CIGNA CORP
LH	184.22	-2.22	-1.19	186.24	183.15	247,611	186.44	LABORATORY CP OF AMER HLD
ESS	234.01	-2.13	-0.90	236.67	233.96	67,543	236.14	ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST
GNRC	50.31	-2.07	-3.95	50.91	49.64	477,213	52.38	GENERAC HOLDINGS INC
ANTM	246.31	-1.97	-0.79	246.41	242.00	791,695	248.28	ANTHEM INC
CBRL	147.76	-1.96	-1.31	150.75	147.61	148,335	149.72	CRACKER BARREL OLD CTRY S
CHTR	302.39	-1.80	-0.59	304.77	300.40	222,512	304.19	CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS IN
UGAZ	52.73	-1.73	-3.18	54.41	52.50	1,255,916	54.46
GWPH	146.34	-1.68	-1.13	147.00	145.02	209,467	148.01	GW PHARMACEUTICALS PLC
CLB	115.12	-1.63	-1.40	116.07	114.60	298,603	116.75	CORE LABORATORIES NV
EXR	95.12	-1.59	-1.64	96.75	95.10	389,486	96.71	EXTRA SPACE STORAGE INC

**homie1975** · 07-17-18, 11:36 AM

KVB
I just took a look at OMC and SERV thanks to your report, but i decided to hold off right now. OMC a highly volatile stock, and SERV may go down a bit more so I'm going to track it. Thanks!!

**KVB** · 07-17-18, 11:46 AM

These are what the screener calls strong stocks with a 20% retracement from their 52 week high...

Symbol	Last Trade	High	High 20 Day	High 52 Wk
EGAN	13.30	13.45	19.05	19.05
NEWA	21.37	24.05	24.98	28.20
CGC	26.80	27.35	36.54	36.55

Not saying they are buys, or that they'll rebound, there could be a reason they are off, but it's still a couple of stocks to check out.

**KVB** · 07-17-18, 01:08 PM

Chico I made a short term move on HIMX in an effort to chip away at my cost basis...

Originally posted by KVB

Sold 10 Calls to Open HIMX 7/27/18 8.00 @ .17.

This generated, after fees, $158.39 for the account.

A dividend date is coming on 7/19 and I expect a little pressure following the date. The account holds 1000 shares of HIMX at an average cost of 8.05 per share....

**KVB** · 07-17-18, 02:36 PM

MSFT seems to be quietly rocking right now, hitting highs.

They are expected to announce earnings at the close on Thursday.

Any thoughts on trading into those earnings or are we going to see a small pullback? It seems like any excuse to come of the high could come out.

**homie1975** · 07-17-18, 03:13 PM

Originally posted by KVB

MSFT seems to be quietly rocking right now, hitting highs.

They are expected to announce earnings at the close on Thursday.

Any thoughts on trading into those earnings or are we going to see a small pullback? It seems like any excuse to come of the high could come out.

guidance killing some stocks, look at UNH today. very scary trading into the earnings at this time, just my opinion. i defer to you - what is your hunch here?

**KVB** · 07-17-18, 08:18 PM

Originally posted by homie1975

guidance killing some stocks, look at UNH today. very scary trading into the earnings at this time, just my opinion. i defer to you - what is your hunch here?

I have shares at 98.65 so I'm up a bit with a little wiggle room for a pullback. I'm just not sure so I'm sitting where I am, no options, no shorts.

Here are the top 20 decliners with last trades over 5 and avg 5 day volume over 250,000, including the after hours trading today.

Symbol	Last Trade	Change	% Change	Prev Close	Description
NFLX	381.91	-18.57	-4.64	400.48	NETFLIX INC
OMC	70.69	-7.40	-9.48	78.09	OMNICOM GROUP
UNH	250.81	-6.17	-2.40	256.98	UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC
PSA	219.72	-5.82	-2.58	225.54	PUBLIC STORAGE
TREE	231.15	-5.07	-2.15	236.22	LENDINGTREE INC
SERV	56.96	-4.88	-7.89	61.84	SERVICEMASTER GLOBAL HLDG
HUM	311.00	-4.68	-1.48	315.68	HUMANA INC
SNA	159.57	-4.30	-2.62	163.87	SNAP-ON INC
ESS	232.74	-3.40	-1.44	236.14	ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST
HCSG	40.00	-2.72	-6.37	42.72	HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP
WHR	150.76	-2.68	-1.75	153.44	WHIRLPOOL CORP
SAFM	99.50	-2.42	-2.37	101.92	SANDERSON FARMS INC
CBRL	147.31	-2.41	-1.61	149.72	CRACKER BARREL OLD CTRY S
SAH	17.75	-2.39	-11.87	20.14	SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC -CL
ULTA	253.11	-2.39	-0.94	255.50	ULTA BEAUTY INC
TRHC	65.43	-2.38	-3.51	67.81	TABULA RASA HEALTHCARE IN
SEP	33.07	-2.37	-6.69	35.44	SPECTRA ENERGY PARTNERS L
SMG	81.31	-2.28	-2.73	83.59	SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO
ANTM	246.03	-2.25	-0.91	248.28	ANTHEM INC
EOLS	22.90	-2.23	-8.87	25.13	EVOLUS INC