Volatility Watch
Several stocks are experiencing high levels of implied volatility based on options trading activity. Notable mentions include:
- MicroCloud Hologram (HOLO) and Faraday Future Intelligent Electric (FFIE), both of which are displaying significant price swings.
- Medical Properties Trust (MPW) and Kohl’s (KSS) are entering the week with substantial short interest, indicating potential movement based on market sentiment.
- Overbought Stocks: Firefly Neuroscience (AIFF), Anteris Technologies Global (AVR), and Triumph Group (TGI) have reached high levels on the 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI), suggesting potential pullbacks.
- Oversold Stocks: Venture Global (VG), Columbus McKinnon (CMCO), and Brazil Potash (GRO) are showing signs of being oversold, which may indicate upcoming rebounds.
Earnings Watch
Major companies scheduled to release earnings reports include:
- Arista Networks (ANET)
- Medtronic (MDT)
- Baidu (BIDU)
Options trading suggests potential double-digit share price swings for Bumble (BMBL) and Iqiyi (IQ) following their earnings releases.
Investor and Industry Events
- Jacobs Solutions (J) Investor Day: A key event where company executives will provide insights into future growth strategies.
- CAGNY Conference: Presentations from major consumer goods companies including Kraft Heinz (KHC), Hershey (HSY), General Mills (GIS), and Coca-Cola (KO).
- Discover Financial (DFS) & Capital One (COF) Shareholder Vote: Investors will vote on the proposed merger between the two banking giants.
- CoinDesk Consensus Hong Kong: A three-day crypto conference marking the first expansion of the Consensus event beyond North America.
- Venture Global (VG) Quiet Period Ends: Analysts will be free to issue ratings on the stock.
Federal Reserve Commentary
- 10:20 a.m. San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly will participate in a moderated discussion at the 2025 Conference for Community Bankers hosted by the American Bankers Association.
Wednesday – February 19
Earnings Reports
Key companies reporting earnings include:
- Analog Devices (ADI)
- Toast (TOST)
- HSBC (HSBC)
Options trading implies significant price fluctuations for Carvana (CVNA) and Etsy (ETSY) following their financial results.
Industry Conferences & Investor Events
- CAGNY Conference: Presentations from PepsiCo (PEP), Altria (MO), Molson Coors (TAP), and Philip Morris International (PM).
- BrightView Holdings (BV) Investor Day
- Lam Research (LRCX) Investor Day
IPO & Market Launches
- Anbio Biotechnology (NNNN) is set to begin trading following the pricing of its initial public offering (IPO).
Major Corporate Announcements
- 12:00 p.m. Apple (AAPL) is expected to announce the launch of a new product via press release and promotional materials. Market speculation points to the introduction of a fourth-generation iPhone SE, though surprises such as a new MacBook Air or iPad Air could be revealed.
Airline & Industrial Conferences
- 7:30 a.m. JetBlue Airways Corporation (JBLU) will participate in a fireside chat at the Barclays 42nd Annual Industrial Select Conference.
- 11:35 a.m. United Airlines (UAL) will present at the Barclays Industrial Select Conference.
Federal Reserve & Economic Data
- 2:00 p.m. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will release the minutes from its latest meeting, providing crucial insights into monetary policy and economic projections.
Stay tuned for further updates as these events unfold, shaping market movements and investment strategies in the coming days.
