April 24, 2025

Corn Market Experiences Declines Amid Ethanol Production Reports The corn market is grappling with declines from Wednesday’s trading, with contracts down by 2 to 4 cents at midday. The front month CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price has decreased by 2 ¾ cents, now standing at $4.46 3/4. Recent weekly EIA data indicated a rise in ethanol production, which increased by 21,000 barrels per day for the week ending April 18, reaching 1.033 billion barrels per day. However, ethanol stocks experienced a reduction of 1.333 million barrels, bringing the total to 25.481 million barrels. Additionally, ethanol exports fell by 62,000 … Read more

April 24, 2025

“Secure a 17.1% Annual Return: Commit to Investing in NovaGold Resources at $4 with Options Strategy”

Ron Finklestien

Investing in NovaGold Resources: The Appeal of Selling Puts Investors eyeing NovaGold Resources Inc. (Symbol: NG) may hesitate at the current market price of $4.59 per share. One alternative strategy worth considering is selling put options. Among the various options available, the December put at the $4 strike stands out, currently offering a bid of 45 cents. By selling this option, investors can capture a premium that translates into an 11.2% return based on the $4 commitment, or an annualized rate of 17.1%—what Stock Options Channel refers to as YieldBoost. However, selling a put means an investor does not gain … Read more

April 24, 2025

Mosaic Company Reports $410,000 in Recent Lobbying Expenditures

Ron Finklestien

Mosaic Company Discloses $410,000 Lobbying Expenditures for Q1 2025 The Mosaic Company has reported $410,000 in lobbying expenditures for the first quarter of 2025, as detailed in a new Lobbying Disclosure Act filing. This spending included lobbying efforts on a range of critical issues. Lobbying Focus Areas The topics Mosaic lobbied on encompassed: Critical minerals issues S1014/H.R. 2030: Maintaining Cooperative Permitting Act of 2025 Tariffs and port fees Phosphogypsum reuse MOS Hedge Fund Activity In recent activities, 272 institutional investors have added shares of Mosaic (MOS) to their portfolios, while 342 investors reduced their positions during the most recent quarter. … Read more

April 24, 2025

Anticipating Newmont’s Stock Movements: Key Factors for Upcoming Earnings

Ron Finklestien

Newmont’s Earnings Report Projected for April 2025, Key Metrics Revealed Newmont (NYSE:NEM) plans to report its earnings on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, after the market closes. Analysts estimate revenues to reach approximately $4.6 billion, with earnings projected at about $2.86 per share. In Q4 2024, Newmont’s gold production increased by 9.2% year-over-year, totaling 1.90 million ounces. This rise, combined with higher gold prices, is expected to lead to improved earnings in Q1 2025. The company’s current market capitalization stands at $62 billion. Over the past twelve months, Newmont generated $19 billion in revenue, achieving operational profitability with $5.9 billion in … Read more

April 24, 2025

Maximizing Cognex Yield to 15.3% Through Strategic Options Trading

Ron Finklestien

Exploring Covered Calls for Income Enhancement with Cognex Corp Shareholders of Cognex Corp (Symbol: CGNX) looking to enhance their income may consider selling the November covered call at the $30 strike price. This would allow investors to collect a premium based on the $2.05 bid, which translates to an additional annualized return of 14.1% against the current stock price. In this scenario, the total annualized rate of return could reach 15.3% if the stock is not called away. However, any upside beyond $30 would be forfeited if the stock rises and is called away, requiring CGNX shares to climb 19.5% … Read more

April 24, 2025

Predictions for Merck Stock Performance Ahead of Earnings Release

Ron Finklestien

Merck’s Upcoming Earnings Report: Analyzing Historical Stock Reactions Merck (NYSE:MRK) is set to publish its earnings report on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Historical trends indicate that the stock may react negatively after the announcement. In the past five years, MRK has shown a negative one-day return following earnings reports 65% of the time, with a median decline of -2.4% and a maximum drop of -9.8%. Understanding Market Reactions The market’s actual response will largely depend on how Merck’s results align with consensus estimates and investor expectations. Traders may benefit from understanding these historical trends. Two strategies can be employed: first, … Read more



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