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Special Reports
Weekly Options Volatility Analysis Ahead of Earnings -- URBN & ANF seeing high relative volatility
Since the options market acts as a good gauge of expected future stock movement, this Special Report highlights select stocks of interest that are expected to show increased volatility around their earnings releases. While it is not a big surprise that stocks are expected to experience greater volatility around their earnings releases, this report is intended to give an idea of how the expected volatility in these names rank...

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  • Midday market summary: Market rebounds on reinvigorated rate-cut hopes
    Market Summaries | Updated: 21-Nov-25 13:01 ET
    The S&P 500 (+1.3%), Nasdaq Composite (+1.1%), and DJIA (+1.4%) sit near session highs as a boost to December rate cut odds and some buy-the-dip interest from yesterday's lows have culminated in a broad-based advance. Equity futures pointed to a...

    Consumer sentiment still feeling the squeeze of high prices
    Economic Data Reviews | Updated: 21-Nov-25 10:16 ET
    The final University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment reading for November increased to 51.0 (Briefing.com consensus: 50.3) from the preliminary reading of 50.3 and the final reading of 53.6 for October. In the same period a year ago, the index stood...

    Weekly Ex-Dividend Calendar For Optionable Stocks
    Special Reports | Updated: 21-Nov-25 09:14 ET
    The following list details optionable stocks with ex-dividend dates for next week. These ex-dividend dates are important to traders because the price of a stock will fall in proportion to the amount of the dividend on this date. It is the record...

    A shift in trading tone as Williams ignites shift in rate-cut expectations
    Page One | Updated: 21-Nov-25 09:00 ET
    Briefing.com Summary:*New York Fed President Williams sees room for rate cut in December; Boston Fed President Collins not so much.*Bitcoin is off its lows but still under selling pressure.*The pre-market trading tone is positive, but can it last?...

    Indices point to a higher open after yesterday’s sharp decline
    The Technical Take | Updated: 21-Nov-25 08:45 ET
    Technical Snapshot Key Takeaways The S&P, Nasdaq, Dow, and Russell all surged lower on Thursday, closing the session near their lows after reversing from their initial overhead resistance ranges. As the indices moved lower, they broke...

    Morning Briefing - New York Fed President John Williams' dovish rate commentary providing a lift
    Market Summaries | Updated: 21-Nov-25 08:07 ET
    Equity futures point to a higher open after yesterday's action saw the major averages close lower due to a sharp intraday reversal from early gains. NVIDIA (NVDA 178.76, -1.88, -1.0%) posted a blowout earnings report that sent stocks higher, but the...

    Technical Scans for Friday, November 21
    TA Page Scans | Updated: 21-Nov-25 07:24 ET
    U.S. equity futures are leaning lower again overnight, with the market still digesting Thursday’s violent AI unwind. The Nasdaq is leading the downside, off roughly 43bps, while the S&P and Russell 2000 sit in negative territory. The Dow is the lone...

    Gap and Ross Store gap higher on earnings
    After Hours Report | Updated: 20-Nov-25 17:31 ET
    The stock market had a tumultuous day as equities faced a sharp intraday reversal, which wiped out the early gains that followed NVIDIA's (NVDA 180.64, -5.88, -3.15%) stellar earnings report. Investors eagerly anticipated results from the world's...

    Pre-Earnings Options Analysis -- No Notable Activity
    Special Reports | Updated: 20-Nov-25 10:42 ET
    There is elevated option volume in several of the companies reporting tonight after the close and tomorrow before the open. Although the activity can't be considered a "crystal ball" for the numbers, it can indicate the tone from an options market...

    Technical Scans for Thursday, November 20
    TA Page Scans | Updated: 20-Nov-25 07:45 ET
    U.S. equity futures are ripping higher overnight after NVDA delivered another blockbuster quarter that—for now—forces the bears to holster their “AI bubble” speeches. The S&P is up 67 points (1.01%), Nasdaq +331 points (1.33%), Dow +201 points...

    Sanmina (SANM) added to VALUE rankings; morphing into a full-stack systems player for the AI era
    Stock Ideas | Updated: 19-Nov-25 15:57 ET
    Sanmina (SANM) is a new addition to Briefing.com's VALUE rankings this week. Sanmina is a provider of Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS). Basically, that means Sanmina and other EMS providers make electronic components/semiconductors on a...

    Pre-Earnings Options Analysis -- No Notable Activity
    Special Reports | Updated: 19-Nov-25 10:26 ET
    There is elevated option volume in several of the companies reporting tonight after the close and tomorrow before the open. Although the activity can't be considered a "crystal ball" for the numbers, it can indicate the tone from an options market...

    Technical Scans for Wednesday, November 19
    TA Page Scans | Updated: 19-Nov-25 07:23 ET
    U.S. equity futures are pointing higher this morning as the recent tech and AI selloff finally shows signs of stabilizing ahead of tonight’s Nvidia earnings. S&P 500 futures are up about 0.34% (S&P +22), Dow futures +0.08% (+39), Nasdaq futures...

    Pre-Earnings Options Analysis -- No Notable Activity
    Special Reports | Updated: 18-Nov-25 10:27 ET
    There is elevated option volume in several of the companies reporting tonight after the close and tomorrow before the open. Although the activity can't be considered a "crystal ball" for the numbers, it can indicate the tone from an options market...

    Technical Scans for Tuesday, November 18
    TA Page Scans | Updated: 18-Nov-25 07:21 ET
    U.S. equity futures remain under pressure this morning, extending a multi-session slide that has knocked the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow to their lowest levels in a month while the Russell 2000 sits at its weakest since August. Futures have bounced...

    Rigel Pharma (RIGL) added to GROWX rankings; becoming a more balanced growth story
    Emerging Growth Stocks | Updated: 17-Nov-25 15:46 ET
    Rigel Pharma (RIGL) is a new member of our GROWX rankings this week. Rigel is a commercial stage biotech company focused on hematologic disorders and cancer. On November 4, the stock gapped higher on strong Q3 results. While total revenue...

    Leaders for the Week November 17, 2025
    Liquid Momentum | Updated: 17-Nov-25 10:53 ET
    Liquid Momentum is Briefing.com's proprietary Focus List for up to 50 of the most liquid, high Relative Strength stocks in the market that are ideal for Day and Swing trading high-quality names. It is generated from a proprietary algorithm that...

    Winter Swings
    Swing Trader | Updated: 17-Nov-25 09:00 ET
    Technical Snapshot Swing Trader Notes Two entry points are typically provided to accommodate for different trading styles and risk tolerances. All entry signals will be canceled once opposing support or resistance areas are hit. Alternate entries...

    Technical Scans for Monday, November 17
    TA Page Scans | Updated: 17-Nov-25 07:40 ET
    U.S. equity futures came out swinging to start the week, with the complex opening near 6,764 on the S&P, pushing toward 6,795, and then giving back those gains to trade roughly flat into the U.S. open. The early strength reflected dip-buying in tech...

    Weekly Wrap
    After Hours Report | Updated: 14-Nov-25 17:23 ET
    The stock market finished the week with mixed performance as investors navigated uneven sector leadership, mega-cap rotation, and Fed commentary that tempered December rate-cut expectations. The DJIA (+0.3% WTD) and S&P 500 (+0.1% WTD) ended...

    Mixed market performance amid hawkish fed signals
    Week in Perspective | Updated: 14-Nov-25 17:21 ET
    The stock market finished the week with mixed performance as investors navigated uneven sector leadership, mega-cap rotation, and Fed commentary that tempered December rate-cut expectations. The DJIA (+0.3% WTD) and S&P 500 (+0.1% WTD) ended...

    California Resources (CRC) added to YIELD rankings; traditional E&P plus carbon mgmt
    Stock Ideas | Updated: 14-Nov-25 15:52 ET
    California Resources (CRC) is a new addition to our YIELD Leaders rankings this week. CRC is the largest oil and natural gas exploration and production company in California, with significant operations in key California basins such as the San...

    IXJ - A play for risk management, diversification, and low beta
    ETF Notes | Updated: 14-Nov-25 12:18 ET
    Briefing.com Summary:*IXJ offers low-beta, large-cap healthcare exposure with meaningful global diversification.*The healthcare sector's counter-cyclical traits make IXJ attractive when economic or market conditions worsen.*IXJ has a concentration...

    Phinia (PHIN) added to VALUE rankings; in turnaround mode, branching into aerospace
    Stock Ideas | Updated: 12-Nov-25 16:00 ET
    Phinia (PHIN) is a new addition to Briefing.com's VALUE rankings this week. Phinia is a supplier of fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket parts, serving commercial vehicles, industrial applications, off-highway machinery, marine, and...

    Treasury market will be judge and jury on IEEPA ruling
    The Bond Column | Updated: 12-Nov-25 13:21 ET
    Briefing.com Summary:*The SCOTUS ruling on IEEPA tariffs could reshape the deficit outlook, potentially requiring refunds and affecting interest rates.*Lower interest rates could ease fiscal strain, but sustained borrowing needs make that outcome...

    Tariffs, deficits, and the Supreme Court test
    The Big Picture | Updated: 12-Nov-25 13:16 ET
    Briefing.com Summary:*The SCOTUS ruling on IEEPA tariffs could reshape the deficit outlook, potentially requiring refunds and affecting interest rates.*Lower interest rates could ease fiscal strain, but sustained borrowing needs make that outcome...

    Leaders for the Week November 10, 2025
    Liquid Momentum | Updated: 10-Nov-25 10:57 ET
    Liquid Momentum is Briefing.com's proprietary Focus List for up to 50 of the most liquid, high Relative Strength stocks in the market that are ideal for Day and Swing trading high-quality names. It is generated from a proprietary algorithm that...

    Southwest Airlines (LUV) added to YIELD rankings; buybacks up considerably
    Stock Ideas | Updated: 07-Nov-25 15:57 ET
    Southwest Airlines (LUV) is a new addition to our YIELD Leaders rankings this week. There are some big changes in the works for Southwest. After boasting about being the last remaining airline for free bags, the company has changed course to...

    Interface (TILE) added to VALUE rankings; supplier of commercial flooring
    Stock Ideas | Updated: 05-Nov-25 15:29 ET
    Interface (TILE) is a new addition to Briefing.com's VALUE rankings this week. Interface is a supplier of commercial flooring (modular carpet tiles, luxury vinyl tile, rubber floors). Last week, it surprised investors with a nice EPS beat for Q3 and...

    The Interest Rate Outlook
    Rate Brief | Updated: 05-Nov-25 00:00 ET
    U.S. Treasuries saw limited movement in October even though the month included another rate cut from the FOMC. Longer tenors recorded modest gains with the long bond showing some relative strength while the front end essentially held little changed....

    Leaders for the Week November 3, 2025
    Liquid Momentum | Updated: 03-Nov-25 11:00 ET
    Liquid Momentum is Briefing.com's proprietary Focus List for up to 50 of the most liquid, high Relative Strength stocks in the market that are ideal for Day and Swing trading high-quality names. It is generated from a proprietary algorithm that...

    Uptrend intact, but momentum starting to slow
    Swing Trader | Updated: 03-Nov-25 09:01 ET
    Technical Snapshot Swing Trader Notes Two entry points are typically provided to accommodate for different trading styles and risk tolerances. All entry signals will be canceled once opposing support or resistance areas are hit. Alternate entries...

    UPS (UPS) added to YIELD rankings; cutting costs aggressively, nice dividend
    Stock Ideas | Updated: 31-Oct-25 15:57 ET
    UPS (UPS) is a new addition to our YIELD Leaders rankings this week. UPS has been in turnaround mode and it is making progress. UPS announced this week that it had cut approximately 48,000 jobs YTD as part of its restructuring initiative. UPS also...

    Powell tries to slow stock market's roll
    Fed Brief | Updated: 29-Oct-25 17:09 ET
    Without the benefit of having heard directly from Fed Chair Powell (his press conference began at 2:30 p.m. ET), we could say that there was little surprise in the FOMC policy decisions at the October meeting when they were released at 2:00 p.m....

    Commercial Metals (CMC) added to VALUE rankings; seeing resilient construction activity
    Stock Ideas | Updated: 29-Oct-25 15:56 ET
    Commercial Metals (CMC) is a new addition to Briefing.com's VALUE rankings this week. CMC is a steel producer, but it's different from the better known names like Nucor, Steel Dynamics etc. The main difference is that those other steel companies are...

    Navan's high profile IPO set to takeoff, backed by top VCs and rising AI adoption in business travel
    The Next Big Thing | Updated: 27-Oct-25 11:24 ET
    Briefing.com Summary: *Navan (NAVN) is preparing one of the year's highest-profile tech IPOs, offering 36.9 mln shares at $24-$26 each, targeting a valuation of up to $6.5 bln. *The all-in-one business travel and spend management platform plans to...

    Leaders for the Week October 27, 2025
    Liquid Momentum | Updated: 27-Oct-25 10:55 ET
    Liquid Momentum is Briefing.com's proprietary Focus List for up to 50 of the most liquid, high Relative Strength stocks in the market that are ideal for Day and Swing trading high-quality names. It is generated from a proprietary algorithm that...

    Royalty Pharma (RPRX) recently added to YIELD rankings; focuses on royalty payments
    Stock Ideas | Updated: 24-Oct-25 14:13 ET
    Royalty Pharma (RPRX) joined our YIELD Leaders rankings on October 10. Royalty Pharma is the largest buyer of biopharmaceutical royalties and a funder of innovation across the biopharmaceutical industry, collaborating with academic institutions,...

    WEX added to VALUE rankings; customer wins boosting its business
    Stock Ideas | Updated: 22-Oct-25 15:56 ET
    WEX (WEX) is a new addition to Briefing.com's VALUE rankings this week. WEX operates a global commerce platform that provides payment processing and information management services. Its Mobility platform is primarily used by commercial and...

    Leaders for the Week October 20, 2025
    Liquid Momentum | Updated: 20-Oct-25 11:04 ET
    Liquid Momentum is Briefing.com's proprietary Focus List for up to 50 of the most liquid, high Relative Strength stocks in the market that are ideal for Day and Swing trading high-quality names. It is generated from a proprietary algorithm that...

    Swinging into the final quarter
    Swing Trader | Updated: 20-Oct-25 09:00 ET
    Technical Snapshot Swing Trader Notes Two entry points are typically provided to accommodate for different trading styles and risk tolerances. All entry signals will be canceled once opposing support or resistance areas are hit. Alternate entries...

    Fresh swing setups developing across key sectors
    Swing Trader | Updated: 06-Oct-25 09:01 ET
    Technical Snapshot Swing Trader Notes Two entry points are typically provided to accommodate for different trading styles and risk tolerances. All entry signals will be canceled once opposing support or resistance areas are hit. Alternate entries...

    Buyer Beware!
    Market View | Updated: 25-Sep-25 08:00 ET
    Briefing.com Summary:*Valuations near 25-year extremes make it clear that investment risk is higher and return potential lower.*The stock market could face some fourth quarter upset if current rate cut assumptions are challenged.*Earnings estimates...

    New swing opportunities as indices hover near all-time highs
    Swing Trader | Updated: 22-Sep-25 09:00 ET
    Technical Snapshot Swing Trader Notes Two entry points are typically provided to accommodate for different trading styles and risk tolerances. All entry signals will be canceled once opposing support or resistance areas are hit. Alternate entries...

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