Mark R. Hake, CFA, is a financial analyst and entrepreneur. He has been a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) for 32 years and has owned his own investment management and investment research firms focused on value stocks, both in the U.S. and overseas
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CrowdStrike Holdings is a favorite of stock analysts. They are continuing to raise their price targets. After all, it's expected to generate large amounts of free cash flow. Shorting OTM puts is a good...
Constellation Brands reported mediocre results for its fiscal Q2 but reaffirmed its free cash flow target for the year. This makes STZ look cheap to investors, and short put and call plays work here.
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Caesars Entertainment call options volume activity spiked today as CZR stock rose on weak news (casinos can use AI to set room rates). Call options buyers believe CZR stock will increase over the next...
The Walt Disney Company made positive free cash flow last quarter. That has helped analysts raise their targets. As a result, DIS stock is off of its lows and one way to play this is to short out-of-the-money...
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Dell Technologies stock remains below analysts' price targets. This is despite lower free cash flow and FCF margins last quarter. As a result, DELL stock has been treading water, making it attractive as...
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Micron Technology delivered strong revenue, cash flow, and business outlook in its latest fiscal quarter and year-end. This came from heavy AI-related spending by its clients. As a result, MU stock looks...
Costco Wholesale delivered mixed results yesterday, albeit with strong free cash flow and margins. Analysts' revenue forecasts could lead to a 20% higher target price for COST stock over the next year....
Large unusual options volume today in Kohl's Corp puts and calls topped the list in Barchart's Report. These options trades highlight the underlying value of KSS stock, especially if a recession will occur...
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Palantir Technologies stock has been climbing lately, but today it's off its peak price. Analysts have also been raising their price targets, but PLTR stock is higher. One way to play this is to sell short...
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Netflix stock is peaking ahead of earnings next month. What should investors do? High options premiums could lead to high volatility. Shorting out-of-the-money calls is attractive for existing shareholders....
