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Ron Finklestien

Navigating Market Calm: Upcoming Catalysts and the Role of NDX® and XND® Index Options

What Me, Worry? Last weekend, I visited one of Chicago’s countless summer neighborhood street festivals. This one was in the Andersonville area, which retains ...

Lumentum Options Experience Significant Spike in Implied Volatility

Investors in Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE) should monitor the options market, particularly the July 18, 2025 $115.00 Put, which has shown significant implied volatility ...

Costco’s E-Commerce Growth: An Unexpected Driving Force?

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) reported a 15.7% increase in e-commerce comparable sales in Q3 fiscal 2025, significantly outpacing its overall sales growth of 8%. ...

Assessing the Viability of Pan American Silver’s 2025 Production Goals

“`html Pan American Silver (PAAS) reported silver production of 5 million ounces for Q1 2025, aligning with projections of 4.75 – 5 million ounces ...

Analyzing the Impact of Market Pressures on Howmet’s Transportation Sector: Are Risks Accounted For?

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (HWM) reported a 14% year-over-year decline in revenues from the commercial transportation market in Q1 2025, primarily due to reduced commercial ...

Stocks Steady as Market Anticipates Limited Iranian Retaliation

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) rose 0.14% today, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) increased by 0.05%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) ...

Comparing Intel and NVIDIA: Which AI Chip Stock Offers the Best Investment Opportunity?

Intel Corporation (INTC) and NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) are focused on advancing semiconductor technologies, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI). Intel is transitioning from a PC-centric ...

Exploring Market Expansion and Operational Efficiency as Catalysts for NRG’s Growth

“`html NRG Energy Inc is expanding its power generation and retail electricity services, particularly in Texas and the Northeast. The acquisition of LS Power ...

Kroger Reports Strong Q1 Earnings with 15% Year-over-Year Growth in E-commerce Sales

The Kroger Co. (KR) reported first-quarter fiscal 2025 results on Friday, with total sales of $45.118 billion, a decline from $45.269 billion in the ...

Is There Still Time to Invest in Lam Research After a 25% YTD Surge?

Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) has seen a significant year-to-date stock price increase of 25.3%, outperforming the Zacks Electronics – Semiconductors industry, which recorded a ...