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Mon, Aug 31st, 2026

Mark Hake

Mon, Aug 31st, 2026

Mark R. Hake, CFA

Mark R. Hake, CFA

Mark R. Hake, CFA, is a financial analyst and entrepreneur. He has been a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) for over 36 years and has worked for long-short hedge funds picking stocks, as well as pension and investment firms (investment departments). He owned his own investment management and investment research firms focused on value stocks, both in the U.S. and overseas. In addition, he worked in the Pentagon for the Secretary of Defense during the Reagan Administration, analyzing high-tech industries worldwide. He has an MBA from George Washington University, a Master’s Degree in Public and International Affairs from the University of Pittsburgh, and a Bachelor’s Degree from Ohio University. Mark focuses on U.S. and international value and income stocks, as well as options strategies for Barchart.

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Unusual Volume in Edwards Lifesciences Put Options Shows Investors Bullish on EW Stock

An unusually high volume of out-of-the-money (OTM) put options in Edwards Lifesciences (EW) shows investors are bullish on EW stock over the next three months. Moreover, EW is below analysts' price targets....

EW : 90.93 (+0.80%)
Netflix Puts Worth Shorting Here for High One-Month Yields

Netflix stock has risen after dipping post-earnings. Moreover, even if NFLX takes a breather or trades in a range, it may be worth shorting out-of-the-money puts to set a lower buy-in price.

NFLX : 81.38 (-0.42%)
Despite Impressive Results, Nvidia Stock May Be Stuck in a Range - What's the Best Play?

Nvidia had impressive revenue and earnings, but its free cash flow (FCF) margins were lower than in Q1. NVDA may be stuck, despite higher price targets. Shorting puts might be the best play here.

NVDA : 217.92 (+0.17%)
HP, Inc. Delivers Strong Earnings, Revenue and FCF - Short-Put Plays Still Have High Yields

HP, Inc. delivered strong fiscal Q3 earnings, revenue, free cash flow (FCF), and higher FCF margins. That augurs well for HPQ stock, although unit sales were down and growth may depend on price hikes.

HPQ : 30.28 (-0.79%)
HP, Inc. Results Today - Huge, Unusual Options Activity in Long-Dated HPQ Puts

HP, Inc. will announce its fiscal Q3 results after the market close today. Investors are piling into long-dated, deep out-of-the-money HPQ put options. The short-put yield is high, but is HPQ stock set...

HPQ : 30.28 (-0.79%)
Massive Options in Tesla Shows Investors Placing Huge Bets on TSLA Stock

A Barchart report today shows Tesla (TSLA) institutional investors have bought long-dated put options (over 1-year expiry). The in-the-money put trades could be both bearish and bullish TSLA bets.

TSLA : 365.80 (+4.89%)
Covered Call Yields with ConocoPhillips Are Attractive as COP Stock Is Near a Peak

ConocoPhillips stock (COP) is just off a three-month peak. That makes selling COP covered calls with a one-month expiry attractive to shareholders. The $140 call expiring Sept. 25 yields 1.75%.

CLU26 : 87.83s (+2.33%)
COP : 131.73 (+1.06%)
Huge, Unusual Put and Call Option Volume in Intel - Investors Bullish as INTC Drops

A Barchart report shows unusually large volume in out-of-the-money puts and calls in Intel Corp (INTC). It may indicate that investors are still bullish on INTC despite the stock's recent weakness.

INTC : 89.46 (-0.01%)
Palo Alto Networks Could Be Worth Over $433 - 21% More - as Analysts Hike Their Revenue Forecasts

Palo Alto Networks is set to release its fiscal Q4 earnings on Sept. 1. Since my last article, when I set a $402 price target, analysts have raised their revenue forecasts. The new PANW PT is $433, 21%...

PANW : 380.05 (+2.28%)
Nvidia Stock Is Treading Water Ahead of Earnings This Week - What's the Best NVDA Play?

Nvidia will release earnings on Wednesday, Aug. 26, after the market closes. NVDA stock has been treading water ahead of earnings, but expect volatility. Some investors may want to short puts after the...

NVDA : 217.92 (+0.17%)

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