March 13, 2025

Yum! Brands Shows Strong Financial Performance Amid Market Challenges Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM), based in Louisville, Kentucky, develops, operates, and franchises a variety of quick-service restaurants. With a market cap of $43.1 billion, the company employs master franchise and store-level franchise programs to expand its operations. Its flagship brands—KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell—are recognized leaders in chicken, pizza, and Mexican-style cuisine globally. As a large-cap stock, YUM is classified within the group of companies valued at over $10 billion. This designation highlights its extensive global presence, which includes over 57,000 restaurants across more than 155 countries. The company benefits … Read more

March 13, 2025

December 2027 Options Launched for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Trading

Ron Finklestien

New AMD Options May Offer Investors Unique Strategies by 2027 Today, investors in Advanced Micro Devices Inc (Symbol: AMD) saw the introduction of new options for December 2027 expiration. With 1009 days until expiration, these newly trading contracts may present selling opportunities for puts or calls, allowing sellers to secure higher premiums compared to those with closer expirations. At Stock Options Channel, our YieldBoost formula has analyzed AMD’s options chain to identify a notable put and call contract. The put contract at the $95.00 strike price currently bids at $19.90. If an investor sold this put contract, they would commit … Read more

March 13, 2025

“Significant Crossing of 200-Day Moving Average for IHI”

Ron Finklestien

iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF Drops Below 200-Day Moving Average On Thursday, trading saw shares of the iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF (Symbol: IHI) fall below their 200-day moving average of $59.03, reaching a low of $58.65 per share. Currently, the ETF is down approximately 0.4% for the day. The chart below illustrates the one-year performance of IHI shares in relation to its 200-day moving average: Observing the chart, IHI’s 52-week range shows a low of $53.7201 and a high of $65.18, while the last trade closed at $59.14. Click here to find out which 9 other ETFs recently crossed … Read more

March 13, 2025

“Thursday’s Kickoff: Corn Prices Surge”

Ron Finklestien

Corn Market Sees Mixed Trading Amid Export Sales Expectations The corn market is currently trading with gains of 1 to 4 cents on Thursday morning. This comes after the previous day’s trading, where corn contracts experienced losses between 6 to 10 cents at the close, particularly in the front months. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price fell by 9 cents to $4.22 1/4. Export Sales and Market Dynamics As traders await the Export Sales report, expectations for old crop corn bookings range from 0.75 to 1.4 million metric tons (MMT) for the week ending March 6. New crop sales … Read more

March 13, 2025

“TSLA Options for May 2nd Now Available for Trading”

Ron Finklestien

New Tesla Options Provide Strategic Investing Opportunities Investors in Tesla Inc (Symbol: TSLA) gained access to new options today, expiring on May 2nd. At Stock Options Channel, we examined the TSLA options chain and pinpointed a noteworthy put and call contract. Put Contract Analysis The put contract at the $235.00 strike price currently has a bid of $23.90. If an investor opts to sell-to-open that put contract, they will agree to purchase the Stock at $235.00 while simultaneously collecting the premium. This action sets the cost basis for the shares at $211.10, before broker commissions. Therefore, for investors already considering … Read more

March 13, 2025

Navigating Market Uncertainty: The Motley Fool’s Comprehensive Guide to Volatility

Ron Finklestien

Understanding Market Volatility in Today’s Investment Landscape Download as a PDF: Start Your Mornings Smarter! Wake up with Breakfast news in your inbox every market day. Sign Up For Free » Get our 5-step checklist: Foreword: The Price of Investing By Morgan Housel The stock market represents a powerful opportunity for wealth generation. For instance, an investment in the S&P 500 made in 1925 has appreciated to $1,285 today, adjusted for inflation. Historically, the idea that everyday Americans could tap into the market was unimaginable. In 1929, only 5% of U.S. households owned stocks, compared to over 60% today. Many … Read more



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