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Mon, Feb 16th, 2026

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Mon, Feb 16th, 2026
Option Volatility And Earnings Report For February 16 - 20

Earnings season is starting to slow down now, which may come as a welcome relief for some. However, we do still have some important companies due to report with Walmart, Alibaba, Newmont Mining, Medtronic,...

BABA : 155.73 (-1.89%)
MSTR : 133.88 (+8.85%)
DKNG : 21.76 (-13.51%)
CVX : 183.74 (+0.73%)
AI : 10.78 (+3.85%)
DASH : 160.34 (-0.50%)
OXY : 46.07 (+1.28%)
NCLH : 21.49 (-7.57%)
NEM : 125.80 (+6.50%)
UPS : 119.24 (+0.99%)
MDT : 99.49 (-1.38%)
WMT : 133.89 (+0.19%)
Analysts are Lovin' McDonald's With Higher Price Targets and Estimates - Is MCD Stock a Buy Here?

Analysts have been raising their price targets for McDonald's stock after its recent stellar earnings report. MCD stock is up 9% in the last month. One conservative play is to sell short put options with...

MCD : 327.58 (-1.36%)
The Most Overlooked Risk in Options Trading: Capital Drift

Most options traders track volatility and probabilities. Few track capital drift — the quiet portfolio risk that compounds over time.

2 Stocks With Strong Technical Structure for Income-Oriented Traders

Two stocks across Technology and Consumer Discretionary are showing constructive technical setups with defined support and improving momentum. These structures create favorable conditions for disciplined...

The Saturday Spread: Maximizing First-Order Analytics to Help Even the Odds

While options trading can be complex, you can turn to Barchart Premier and access a wide range of tools to help narrow the probability space.

SHOP : 112.70 (+1.84%)
FISV : 59.36 (+0.92%)
CIFR : 16.42 (+1.99%)
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Intuit Options Activity Signals Potential Bullish Reversal

Intuit’s options volume on Thursday was the highest in 24 months. As a result, its unusual options activity was also on fire with two in the top five. The action points to a potential bottom. Aggressive...

INTU : 399.40 (+0.36%)
Cisco Systems Reports Lower Free Cash Flow - But, Is CSCO Stock a Buy Here?

Cisco Systems reported positive free cash flow (FCF) in the latest quarter, albeit lower than last year. Nevertheless, its FCF margin is still strong, and management provided higher guidance. Analysts'...

CSCO : 76.85 (+2.47%)
How Investors Can Build a Better Stock Portfolio With This Cash-Generating Options Strategy

Rick Orford explains how this defined-risk income strategy can help investors acquire quality stocks at a discount.

Exxon Mobil’s Options Heat Up—31 Unusually Active Contracts Signal Key Trading Setups

Not only did Exxon Mobil have the fourth-highest Vol/OI ratio from yesterday’s unusual options activity, but it also had 31 of the top 100. There are many bets at play here. Here are three possible strategies...

XOM : 148.45 (-0.99%)
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