5/18 – 3 p.m. New York time

I entered four new positions today: BABA, CSCO, WMT and LB.

I exited four positions: JACK, SINA, URBN and TGT.

5/17 – 1:25 a.m. New York time

I have updated the analyses of all exits listed below with results.

5/17 – 12;45 p.m. New York time

I have exited TGT for a profit.

5/17 – 10:40 a.m. New York time

The order to exit JACK has been filled.

5/17 – 10:30 a..m. New York time

My three prospective trades for today continue to meet my standards for trading, and I shall analyze them later today. They are BABA, CSCO, LB and WMT.

I exited two positions this morning — URBN for a profit and SINA for a loss — and have an order in to exit JACK that has yet to be filled. The analyses of all exited positions will be updated with results later today.

5/16 – 8:45 p.m. New York time

My list of earnings plays under consideration for trades on Wednesday: BABA, CSCO, LB and WMT.

By Tim Bovee, Portland, Oregon, May 16-17, 2017