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Toward the end of trading Friday, the Dow traded down 0.24 percent to 20,606.58 while the NASDAQ rose 0.14 percent to 5,825.95. The S&P also fell, dropping 0.09 percent to 2,343.87.
Leading and Lagging Sectors
Friday afternoon, the utilities sector proved to be a source of strength for the market. Leading the sector was strength from Cia Energetica de Minas Gerais CEMIG-ADR (NYSE: CIG) and Pampa Energia S.A. (ADR) (NYSE: PAM).
In trading on Friday, basic materials shares fell 0.73 percent. Meanwhile, top losers in the sector included US Concrete Inc (NASDAQ: USCR), down 8 percent, and Seabridge Gold, Inc. (USA) (NYSE: SA), down 5 percent.
Best Casino Stocks To Own Right Now: Thor Industries Inc.(THO)
Advisors’ Opinion:
- [By Dan Caplinger]
Finally, shares of Winnebago Industries dropped 6%. The maker of recreational vehicles has been under pressure ever since rival Thor Industries (NYSE:THO) reported its most recent quarterly results earlier this week, and Thor’s story led shareholders to sell off that stock. Yet although Winnebago is in the same business as Thor, some investors think that it could succeed where Thor failed, especially because the Winnebago brand name is much more valuable and has greater customer recognition that many of its competitors’ offerings. Winnebago will have its own chance to report its financial results later this month, and although many investors seem to be betting against the RV maker, others believe that Winnebago could easily make its competitive advantage against Thor and other manufacturers clear with a solid performance this quarter.
- [By Peter Graham]
A long term performance chart shows shares of Winnebago Industries recently moving past 2013 highs whilepeersDrew Industries, Inc (NYSE: DW) and Thor Industries, Inc (NYSE: THO) havealso taken off to new highs this year:
- [By WWW.MONEYSHOW.COM]
Thor Industries (THO) expects 2017 to be one of the strongest years for the RV industry since the 1970s.
The prospect of higher gasoline prices seems unlikely to derail the RV rebound, given that growth is being driven by smaller and more fuel-efficient motorized RVs and towable trailers.
Best Casino Stocks To Own Right Now: Lions Gate Entertainment Corporation(LGF)
Advisors’ Opinion:
- [By Ben Levisohn]
Starz (STRZA) has jumped 14% to$32.16 after agreeing to be purchased by Lions Gate Entertainment (LGF) in a deal that values Starz at about $4.4 billion. Lions Gate has climbed 9.4% to $22.90.
- [By Monica Gerson]
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. (USA) (NYSE: LGF) is projected to post a quarterly loss at $0.01 per share on revenue of $740.67 million.
Eaton Vance Corp (NYSE: EV) is estimated to report its quarterly earnings at $0.48 per share on revenue of $321.42 million.
- [By Ben Levisohn]
Here we think names trading in the mid-single digit multiple range such as AMC Networks (AMCX) should benefit the most as should Lions Gate Entertainment (LGF) / Starz (STRZA), Viacom (VIAB), Viacom (VIA) and Scripps Networks Interactive (SNI).
- [By Monica Gerson]
Benzinga's newsdesk monitors options activity to notice unusual patterns. These large volume (and often out of the money) trades were initially published intraday in Benzinga Professional . These trades were placed during Friday's regular session.
GrubHub Inc (NYSE: GRUB) Sep16 35.0 Calls Sweep: 1054 @ ASK $1.40: 2690 traded vs 178 OI: Earnings 7/26 $30.03 Ref
Macy's, Inc. (NYSE: M) Jul16 34.0 Calls Sweep: 1000 @ ASK $0.90: 13k traded vs 16k OI: Earnings 8/10 $33.14 Ref
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. (USA) (NYSE: LGF) Jul16 21.0 Calls Sweep: 714 @ ASK $1.30: 778 traded vs 53 OI: Earnings 8/4 $21.64 Ref
SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ: SPWR) Sep16 19.0 Calls Sweep: 1500 @ ASK $0.66: 1967 traded vs 12k OI: Earnings 7/26 $15.05 Ref
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD) Oct16 5.0 Calls Sweep: 4790 @ ASK $0.78: 9909 traded vs 4435 OI: Earnings 7/21 $5.01 Ref
Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ: SYMC) Jul16 21.0 Calls Sweep: 2000 @ ASK $0.22: 5794 traded vs 1474 OI: Earnings 8/9 $19.98 Ref
Mobileye NV (NYSE: MBLY) Fri 7/22 40.0 Calls (Wkly) Sweep: 2331 @ ASK $1.30: 2481 traded vs 36 OI: Earnings 8/4 $38.08 Ref
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Best Casino Stocks To Own Right Now: Aerohive Networks, Inc.(HIVE)
Advisors’ Opinion:
- [By Lisa Levin]
Shares of Aerohive Networks Inc (NYSE: HIVE) were down 33 percent to $3.10. Aerohive Networks reported a Q2 loss of $3.9 million on revenue of $42.3 million, and disclosed that it has extended its $10 million buyback plan.
- [By Monica Gerson]
Some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are:
Wall Street expects Citigroup Inc (NYSE: C) to report quarterly earnings at $1.16 per share on revenue of $17.34 billion before the opening bell. Citigroup shares rose 0.47 percent to $48.70 in after-hours trading.
HP Inc (NYSE: HPQ) disclosed that it would be implementing a restructuring plan that would likely result in the firing of 3,000 to 4,000 employees, annual savings of $200 million to $300 million, and a charge of $350 million to $500 million. Management also announced a 7 percent surge in the stock’s dividend and an additional $3 million share repurchase program. The company issued its outlook for fiscal 2017, guiding for EPS of $1.55 to $1.65, mostly below the Street’s consensus of $1.64. HP shares fell 1.32 percent to $14.95 in the after-hours trading session.
Analysts are expecting JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) to have earned $1.39 per share on revenue of $23.99 billion in the latest quarter. JPMorgan will release earnings before the markets open. JPMorgan shares gained 0.37 perecent to $67.99 in after-hours trading.
Aerohive Networks Inc (NYSE: HIVE) reported weak preliminary results for its third quarter. The company said it expects a net loss of $(0.06) to $(0.07) per share, versus consensus at $(0.04) per share. Revenue guidance of $40 million also fell short of expectations for almost $48 million. Aerohive shares dropped 18.29 percent to $4.60 in the after-hours trading session.Find out what's going on in today's market and bring any questions you have to Benzinga's PreMarket Prep.
