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Two deals dominated early headlines. ABBV is closing in on an ~$11 billion acquisition of biotech APGE. Options markets flagged this Friday — APGE carries 18.1% short interest, making a squeeze likely at deal close.…
Options markets lit up Monday as a wave of deal news and upcoming earnings stacked catalysts across several sectors. APGE grabbed attention after reports of an ABBV buyout approach worth nearly $11 billion. Apogee…
Tomorrow kicks off a busy week for earnings. FDX reports Q4 results after the bell on Tuesday. The logistics giant faces scrutiny over demand trends and cost cuts. Also Tuesday, CCL drops Q2 cruise numbers. Consumer…
Global Payments attracted fresh analyst attention today with a new recommendation added to coverage. The consensus target sits at $93.38. Short interest runs at 7.5% of free float — modest for a payments name, but…
Applied Materials insiders filed a wave of sales last week. CEO Gary Dickerson sold over $33M in shares across two days on June 15–16. The company's CTO, Independent Chairman, and a Senior Vice President also sold.…
Short sellers are making bold moves this week. SHAZ (SharonAI Holdings) saw the biggest jump. Its SI % of FF exploded from 12.8% to 54.5% in just seven days. That's a +41.7 percentage point surge. Availability sits at…
The corporate calendar is packed this week. FDX and CCL both report today. MU takes centre stage Tuesday after the close. Micron's result will set the tone for the entire semiconductor space. Bears are not positioned…
Three marquee names dominate the corporate calendar from June 23–26. All eyes turn to chips, logistics, and cruise ships. FDX kicks off tomorrow, Monday June 23, reporting Q4 2026 after the close. The $78B logistics…
Wall Street moved price targets in multiple directions Monday. Three names stand out for different reasons. TTWO (Take-Two Interactive) saw its consensus target edge up to $279.45. Analysts remain overwhelmingly…
Applied Materials executives filed more than $80 million in stock sales last week. CEO Gary Dickerson alone sold over $35 million worth of shares across multiple transactions between June 15–16, at prices around…
Short sellers are making bold bets on AI-linked and distressed names. The data through June 18 reveals some sharp moves. SharonAI Holdings (SHAZ) posted the most dramatic weekly jump. Short interest leapt from 12.8% to…
This week carries serious economic weight. FedEx and Carnival Corporation both report today. FedEx is a global trade barometer. Carnival gives a direct read on consumer spending health. Tuesday's main event is Micron…
FedEx and Carnival Corporation both report today, Monday June 23. FedEx drops Q4 2026 results after the close. Carnival releases Q2 numbers this morning at 9:30am ET. Both names carry broad economic weight — FedEx as a…
Analysts turned cautious on several major names this week. Two notable target price cuts stand out. ACN saw its consensus target slashed to $197.65 from $208.16. That is a drop of over $10. Accenture carries a $78.6…
Insider activity surged this past week. The story splits cleanly between heavy selling at the top and one bold buyer swimming against the tide. SMMT Chairman and CEO Robert Duggan filed on June 12 that he purchased…
Options markets are signalling anxiety ahead of a packed earnings calendar. Several names tied to this week's reporting slate are showing unusual positioning patterns. WOLF stands out as the most extreme case. Short…
AI name SHAZ (SharonAI Holdings) drew the sharpest short interest spike of the week. Bears pushed SI from 12.8% to 54.5% of free float in seven days. Borrow availability collapsed to just 5.3%. WOLF (Wolfspeed) remains…
FedEx and Micron Technology headline a packed earnings calendar this week, with both reporting on Monday June 23 and Tuesday June 24 respectively. Carnival Corporation kicks things off today, reporting Q2 2026 results…
Analyst target prices moved in opposite directions on Saturday. Downgrades hit retail and IT services. Gaming stocks caught a tailwind. Take-Two Interactive attracted an upward target price revision. The consensus…
Seven insiders at AMAT filed sales totalling over $107 million in the past month. CEO Gary Dickerson alone sold roughly $39 million worth of shares across several trades filed on June 17. The company's CTO and division…
