I exited MSFT for a profit.

I have an order in to exit QCOM at my target price and shall update the Outcomes post if I get a fill.

By Tim Bovee, Portland, Oregon, Feb. 3, 2017

 

I have no plans to enter any  new positions today.

I have exited MSFT for a profit and shall update the analysis with results later today.

By Tim Bovee, Portland, Oregon, Feb. 3, 2017

 

I have no prospective new positions on my desk for Friday.

By Tim Bovee, Portland, Oregon, Feb. 2, 2017

 

I have entered a position on V timed to coincide with an earnings announcement.

I have placed an order to exit MSFT at my target price and shall update the Outcomes if it is filled.

By Tim Bovee, Portland, Oregon, Feb. 2, 2017

 

Visa Inc. (V)

Update 2/27/2017: V stair-stepped higher after earnings were published, alternating rises with retracements in a classic movement in the direction of the primary trend.

Shares rose by 7.75 over 25 days, or a +113% annual rate. The options position produced a 40.5% loss on debit for a -592% annual rate.

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V publishes earnings on Thursday after the closing bell.

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I shall analyze V as an earnings play.

I am also attempting to exit MSFT at my target price.

By Tim Bovee, Portland, Oregon, Feb. 2, 2017

I have two prospective earnings plays for Thursday: V and AMZN.

I shall do a full analysis of V and most likely enter a position.

I am rejecting AMZN without full analysis; the stock is priced north of $800 per share, and that would force me to commit a greater portion of my funds to a single trade than I prefer. Better a smaller commitment to increase diversification.

Hey, Jeff Bezos! Time for a stock split?

By Tim Bovee, Portland, Oregon, Feb. 1, 2017

I have entered a position on FB timed to coincide with an earnings announcement.

I am attempting to exit my position in MSFT but have not yet gotten a fill. If the order should be filled, then I shall post an update to the Outcomes post.

By Tim Bovee, Portland, Oregon, Feb. 1, 2017

Facebook Inc. (FB)

Update 2/7/2017: FB reached its target price and I exited for a profit. 

Shares declined b7 0.6% over six das, or a -36% annual rate. The options position produced a 33.3% yield on debit for a +2,028% annual rate.

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FB publishes earnings on Wednesday after the closing bell.

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I shall analyze FB today as a potential earnings play.

By Tim Bovee, Portland, Oregon, Feb. 1, 2017