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Wed, Apr 2nd, 2025
Investors Bullish on Rocket Companies' Long-Dated Call Options - Covered Call Action Likely

Unusual trading activity today in long-dated call options in Rocket Companies is likely initiated by covered call sellers. They are likely taking advantage of the recent uptick in RKT stock after its acquisition...

RKT : 13.86 (+10.00%)
3 Bear Put Spread Trade Ideas For This Wednesday

With the market looking a bit volatile here, it could be a good idea to add some bearish trades to your options portfolio.

AAPL : 223.89 (+0.31%)
BAC : 41.85 (+0.87%)
AMZN : 196.01 (+2.00%)
Constellation Brands Could Hike its Dividend Next Week - STZ Stock Looks Very Cheap

Constellation Brands, the maker of Corona and Modelo beers, will likely hike its dividend on April 10 when it announces fiscal year-end earnings. STZ stock looks cheap, based on its average yield over...

STZ : 182.73 (-1.13%)
A Potential Run on Toilet Paper Shines Spotlight on Procter & Gamble (PG)

The Trump administration’s tough talk is poised to spark an unintended consequence, making an otherwise boring PG stock an enticing opportunity.

PG : 169.50 (-0.62%)
M : 13.19 (+2.49%)
Creating a 40% “Dividend” on PLTR Stock Using Options

Palantir Technologies (PLTR) stock has long been a favorite of option traders but one bad thing about PLTR stock is that it doesn't pay a dividend.

PLTR : 87.45 (+3.27%)
Block (XYZ) Just Flashed the Death Cross: Why This Could Be a Bullish Opportunity

While XYZ stock may have printed an ominous-sounding technical pattern, there’s a chance for speculators to take advantage of the phenomenon.

XYZ : 57.86 (+4.42%)
BP Plc Is Attracting Value Buyers with its 5.69% Dividend Yield and 10x P/E

BP Plc, the oil and gas company, has an attractive 5.69% dividend yield and a low 10x price/earnings multiple. That is attracting value buyers, including short-sellers of out-of-the-money put options.

BP : 33.81 (unch)
This Stock Is Up Almost 15% YTD and Yields 4.1% With a 15x Forward P/E - Value Investors Love It

Chevron Corp stock is up 14.7% YTD and still looks cheap with a 4.1% dividend yield and a forward price-to-earnings multiple below 15x. Value buyers love this, and many are shorting out-of-the-money puts...

CVX : 166.47 (-1.21%)
The USDA Crop report and grains

We analyze the potential support and resistance levels for 5 grain categories

ZOK25 : 366-0s (+3.10%)
ZMK25 : 287.2s (-1.74%)
ZCK25 : 457-6s (-0.87%)
ZLK25 : 48.50s (+2.23%)
ZWK25 : 539-2s (-0.23%)
ZSK25 : 1029-4s (-0.46%)
How to Trade These 3 Stocks That Just Flashed the ‘Death Cross’

While the technical pattern sounds incredibly ominous, the slowing of momentum could represent an opportunity to trade with the current.

WHR : 90.78 (-0.42%)
CNK : 24.79 (+1.02%)
HBI : 5.95 (+3.84%)

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AT&T Inc (T)

Summary AT&T (T) shows strong technical indicators with 100% buy signals, a 62.91% gain in the last year, and is above key moving averages. Fundamental factors include a market cap of $203 billion, a P/E of 12.47, and a dividend yield of 3.93%, with mixed revenue and earnings growth projections....
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