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Trader NoteSQM

Goldman Raises SQM Target as Shorts Build and Options Calm

SQM heads into the final stretch before its August earnings with a striking divergence: shorts have quietly rebuilt positions over the past month while the lending market remains one of the most relaxed in the…

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Trader NoteSCHW

Schwab Earnings Six Days Out — Street Lifting Targets

SCHW enters its July 21 earnings report with the Street in upgrade mode, short sellers quietly rebuilding positions, and options traders sitting in an unusually neutral posture — a setup that looks less charged than it…

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Trader NoteSIFY

SIFY Earnings Loom as Borrow Costs Quietly Climb

Sify Technologies heads into its July 17 earnings event with a borrow market that has been tightening for weeks — a subtle shift that adds a layer of friction to any new short positioning ahead of the print. The most…

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Trader NoteHTO

HTO Shorts Build Into Earnings With Bulls Raising Targets

H2O America (HTO) heads into its July 27 earnings report with short sellers adding exposure and analysts pulling their targets higher — a genuine tug-of-war that makes the next two weeks worth watching. Short interest…

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Trader NoteRHI

RHI Shorts Retreat, But Bears Aren't Gone Yet

Robert Half heads into its July 24 earnings report with short sellers pulling back sharply — yet the ORTEX short score remains elevated, and Goldman Sachs just reaffirmed its Sell rating with the stock already trading…

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Trader NoteRS

RS Heads Into Earnings With Options Bulls in Charge

Reliance, Inc. enters its July 22 earnings date with the stock up 2.4% on the week and options traders more bullish than they have been in months — a notably different setup from the cautious, hedged positioning that…

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Trader NoteO

Realty Income Shorts Build as Analysts Hold the Line

Realty Income heads into August earnings with shorts quietly rebuilding and options traders turning more bullish than they have been in weeks — a split signal worth watching. Short interest is the week's clearest…

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Trader NoteRYN

Shorts Build as Truist Cuts RYN Ahead of August Earnings

Rayonier heads into its August 5 earnings date with short sellers adding pressure and the Street quietly lowering its sights. The most notable development this week is the pace of short building. Short interest has…

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Trader NoteTROW

TROW Shorts Build Ahead of July 30 Earnings

T. Rowe Price Group heads into its July 30 earnings print with short sellers adding positions at the fastest weekly pace in months — yet the broader lending picture tells a more nuanced story. Short interest is the…

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Trader NotePAA

PAA Gains Analyst Backing as Shorts Retreat

Plains All American Pipeline heads into the week of August earnings with a cleaner short-side picture, a freshly upgraded analyst view, and call-heavy options positioning that stands apart from the cautious tone…

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Trader NotePNR

Analysts Cut Hard as Pentair Heads Into Earnings

PNR heads into its July 21 earnings report under fresh analyst pressure, with the Street slashing targets and options traders turning notably bullish — a divergence that sets up a tense week ahead. The analyst action…

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Trader NotePKG

PKG Eyes Earnings with Bulls Lifting Targets

Packaging Corporation of America heads into its July 22 earnings release with analysts turning more constructive even as the stock has slipped back, creating a gap between improving Street sentiment and near-term price…

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