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Toast Plans To lay Off 10% of its Workforce, As Growth SlowsToast, ( NYSE:TOST ) maker of restaurant management software, stated on Thursday it will lay off 550 employees, about 10% of its workforce. The company also reported fourth-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street’s expectations. Several Tech companies have instituted layoffs in 2024. On Wednesday Cisco ( NASDAQ:CSCO ) said it would eliminate 4,000 jobs as sales declined and clients became even more cautious about spending. Toast’s ( NYSE:TOST ) shares were initially up as much as 16%.88 after hours but then gave back much of the gains. According to the recently published report, the company's earnings per share were a loss of 7 cents per share, which is better than the expected loss of 11 cents per share. The revenue for the quarter was $1.04 billion, which exceeded expectations of $1.02 billion. Toast ( NYSE:TOST ), as per the statement released by the company, saw an increase of nearly 35% in revenue as compared to the previous year. Its net loss of $36 million in the current quarter is an improvement from the $99 million loss in the same quarter last year. The company has allocated $250 million for share buybacks. The pandemic led many restaurants to adopt Toast’s mobile ordering and payment tools, which helped double the company’s revenue. Shares debuted on the New York Stock Exchange in 2021, amid that uptick. Demand has sublimed since then, down from 37% in the third quarter and about 45% in the second quarter. Toast ( NYSE:TOST ) faces increasing competition from the likes of Block, Fiserv, and Shift4, Bank of America analysts wrote in a December note as they reduced their rating on the stock from buy to neutral. Toast’s ( NYSE:TOST ) new layoffs should result in $45 million to $55 million in charges, mostly in the first quarter, and $100 million in annualized savings. Those cuts come weeks after Aman Narang, Toast’s co-founder and COO, replaced Chris Comparato as CEO. Under Comparato’s leadership last summer, Toast ( NYSE:TOST ) began to charged a fee of 99 cents for each online order that totaled more than $10. Consumers and restaurant owners objected, prompting urging the company to eliminate the surcharge.
NYSE:TOSTLong
by DEXWireNews
ROKU runs to Earnings ROKU on the 15- minute chart with an overlaid volume profile and anchored VWAP bands demonstrates a high volume area breakout on Tuesday last week having passed through the entire high volume area bottom to top the previous 24 hours. On those days it had a burst of volume. The volume is constant and consistent. Earnings are in two days. More volume spiking has been seen in the last trading session. I see this as an excellent long trade setup as a swing trade for the rest of the week into next if the earnings are better than they were last November
NASDAQ:ROKULong
by AwesomeAvani
SHOP solid growth and strength into earningsOn the 4H chart SHOP has been trending up since last fall when it fell through the high volume area and then rebounded crossing through it and rebounding. Earnings have been solid beats for over a year. Volume is persistent and steady while the relative strength rising from a bounce down to the 50 level to begin this month. This is a solid earnings play but also could be a long term investment but not until there is another dip or minor correction to set up for a low risk entry. Last earnings gave SHOP about $10-12 in a quick price pop. I am looking for something in the range of $6-8 higher as a conservative target
NYSE:SHOPLong
by AwesomeAvani
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CHEF rises in price and volume for earnings LONGChef's Warehouse reports in two days. This is a slow grind it out type of stock. In the past week volume spiking is seen on the indicator with the blue bars pointing out aberrancies in volume otherwise called spikes. On the volume profile, CHEF fell down and out of the high volume area of the profile for much of February but on Thursday the 8th re-entered it and pass through it and breaking above it all in the same day. This is a rather explosive reversal pattern. Price has maintain itself above the area in the past two trading session. The past week saw more than a 6% rise for CHEF. This trade is best suited for investors, patient swing traders or those trading options. This is not an intraday stock trade.
NASDAQ:CHEFLong
by AwesomeAvani
PSN Engineering Consultants /Design LONGParsons reports in 2 days. This multinational engineering firm thrives on infrastructure projects like highways and bridges, airport runways and other engineering issues such as cybersecurity walware attacks, election interference, DOS wars, dams, irrigation projects, 100-year storm assessments and FEMA related work. I am very familiar with this multinational firm that someday will be consulting on the rebuilt of Ukraine and the Gaza Strip. It is a stable company with a bright and prosperous future. The chart shows investors reacting to the impending earnings report and taking positions. Volatility was extreme last Thursday one week before earnings. I will be adding to my long position in PSN. This is a slow and steady wins the race type of stock best suited to long term investors or traders with options strategies.
NYSE:PSNLong
by AwesomeAvani
HUBS - running since the big earnings beat in NovemberHUBS on the 3 0 minute chart has been trending up since the last earnings. It is above the high volume area of the volume profile. Basically it is so trong it is not attracting any short sellers. Waves of new buyers buy from the float or from those who are collecting their profits and making room for others. I got a share as a test with the dip the first week of January and another today. I see this as intermediate term swing trade. If earnings is a huge beat again, I will get a third share when I see a dip or fade and then another before the next earnings. Options can be played for those with large risk capital on the sidelines. Seemingly, although HUBS does not get headlines a great gain is a reasonable potential.
NYSE:HUBSLong
by AwesomeAvani
Doge bullish journey to the Moon + the watch link!Following the announcement of the launch of Doge to the Moon, the bulls have dominated the market and the supply ranges have been greatly reduced, and the price of Doge as well as the price of Bitcoin are getting higher, and it is expected that this trend will continue until the landing of Doge on the Moon's surface. Dogecoin is supposed to launch to the Moon from the launchpad in next several hours, by SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket. To watch the launch live, click on the following link: www.youtube.com or this: www.youtube.com
COINBASE:DOGEUSDLong
by GeraldMann
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Shopify Q4 revenue tops Street estimatesShopify ( NYSE:SHOP ), the Canadian e-commerce giant, recently reported its fourth-quarter earnings, causing a stir in the market. While the company surpassed expectations in terms of earnings and revenue, its guidance for the upcoming quarter fell short, triggering a significant dip in its stock price. Let's delve deeper into what these results mean for investors and Shopify's future trajectory. Strong Q4 Performance: Shopify's ( NYSE:SHOP ) fourth-quarter results showcased impressive performance, with earnings per share reaching 34 cents adjusted, surpassing analysts' expectations by 3 cents. Revenue also exceeded forecasts, totaling $2.14 billion, fueled by a remarkable increase in gross merchandise volume (GMV) to $75.1 billion, a 23% rise from the previous year. This robust performance was primarily attributed to the surge in products sold on its platform, highlighting Shopify's continued relevance and dominance in the e-commerce landscape. Guidance Woes: Despite the stellar fourth-quarter results, investors were disheartened by Shopify's ( NYSE:SHOP ) conservative guidance for the first quarter. The company's projection of a "low-twenties percentage rate" revenue growth, coupled with a free cash flow margin expected to be in the high single digits, fell short of market expectations. Notably, Shopify's forecasted adjusted operating income of $178 million starkly contrasts with consensus estimates of $382 million, painting a picture of cautious optimism amidst market uncertainties. Market Response: The market response to Shopify's ( NYSE:SHOP ) guidance was swift and unforgiving. The company's shares tumbled approximately 10% in early trading following the earnings release, reflecting investor concerns over the gap between projected and anticipated performance metrics. Analysts from Wedbush emphasized Shopify's subdued outlook, highlighting the disparity between projected operating income and consensus estimates. This sentiment was echoed by the broader market, with many investors adopting a wait-and-see approach amidst lingering uncertainty. Future Prospects: Despite the short-term market turbulence, Shopify ( NYSE:SHOP ) remains well-positioned to capitalize on the burgeoning e-commerce landscape. The company's relentless focus on innovation and expanding its product offerings underscores its long-term growth potential. Additionally, Shopify's strategic divestiture of its logistics business signifies a commitment to streamlining operations and maximizing shareholder value. As the global economy continues to recover from the impacts of the pandemic, Shopify's ( NYSE:SHOP ) resilient business model and unwavering commitment to customer-centricity are poised to drive sustainable growth in the years to come. Conclusion: Shopify's fourth-quarter earnings report elicited mixed reactions from investors, with strong performance overshadowed by conservative guidance for the upcoming quarter. While short-term market fluctuations may unsettle some stakeholders, Shopify's robust fundamentals and strategic initiatives signal a promising future ahead. As the e-commerce landscape evolves, Shopify ( NYSE:SHOP ) remains a stalwart player, poised to capitalize on emerging opportunities and deliver long-term value to shareholders.
NYSE:SHOP
by DEXWireNews
PLCE crash and flush on pre-emptive warning from executives LONGPLCE as shown on the 30 minute time frame had a "waterfall" event when a bad news catalyst hit the wires. Executives announced earnings issues one month out from the report due about March 14th. Maybe is real and may not. The are no filings available to show any insider sell- off unlike what is going on at General Dynamics at its all-time high. Could those executives push traders to bail on the stock, force it to crater and then buy even more at the bottom or have friends and family help them if they are well informed ? Who knows ? Does the CEO of TSLA have a plan to help share prices drop so when his new compensation plan is set up he gets even more shares and price rises to make his unrealized losses magically disappear. Is there manipulation in the market ? Is this a case of it ? Anyway enough said. PLCE is in early reversal and recovery. It has crossed the moving averages on the chart and there is a massive volume of buyers scooping from the bottom in the closing Friday afternoon. I was one of them. My shares and options are few. ( compared with the CEO/COO/CFO guys at Children's Place.- they typically buy 100,000 shares at a pop - after all they have the confidence of already knowing what is going on inside) I typically want to see 2-3X relative volume to put on a big position. This is 4X. Seems the risk is low compared with a 60% upside back to price levels before the news. Price has already recovered partially. My stock trade is 5% above break even after less than a day and now has a 3% trail stop so I don't need to pay attention to it. The call options targeting $19 for March 16th are up 16% in the first day. I will sell to close a day or two before earnings to hedge my suppositions. If earnings are as bad as these executives say. The call options will plummet. My alternative is to keep the call options running but hedge them with a single put option below ITM for a strike OTM expiring the same day setting up a strangle to take much of the risk way. In that case, the call options would still fall with a bad earnings miss but the put option will provide insurance buffering the loss. It remains to be seen how this plays out and I will check for SEC filings at intervals. For now, I will chase the relative volume because it is higher than the typical for similar scenarios. Best of luck to any traders who take this trade.
NASDAQ:PLCELong
by AwesomeAvani
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Waste Management WM uptrending since prior earningsWM is impending earnings in the next trading day. It is a demonstration that there is money to be made in the efficient collection of garbage and recyclables On the daily chart, since the earnings beat, it has trended up through a high volume area breakout and a breakout across series of VWAP lines and bands anchored in the intermediate past. The volumes have been consistent. The RSI indicator shows both the lower and higher time frame lines above the 50 level since those earnings. I see this as an add to one of my investment portfolios as it is a relatively slow mover with dividends. On traders with long duration swing trades will pay attention to it. An options call trade in the lead up into earnings will mature on February 16th This is a blue chip stock; it does not get headlines it just works hard month in and month out. In my opinion, nothing is wrong with that.
NYSE:WMLong
by AwesomeAvani
Lattice Semiconductor: Navigating Through Cyclical HeadwindsLattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: NASDAQ:LSCC ) continues to thrive despite near-term cyclical industry headwinds. The company's recently reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 results not only showcase impressive financial performance but also underscore its strategic vision and unwavering commitment to innovation. Lattice Semiconductor ( NASDAQ:LSCC ) reported fourth-quarter revenue of $170.6 million, marking a resilient performance in the face of industry challenges. Despite a slight year-over-year decrease in quarterly revenue, the company achieved a remarkable 12% increase in full-year revenue, reaching $737.2 million. Such consistent growth reflects Lattice's strong market positioning and customer momentum. One of the standout aspects of Lattice Semiconductor's ( NASDAQ:LSCC ) performance is its impressive margin expansion. The company reported a GAAP gross margin of 69.8% for the full year 2023, representing a 130 basis points expansion compared to the previous year. Similarly, its non-GAAP gross margin expanded to 70.4%, reflecting operational efficiency and effective cost management strategies. Such robust margin expansion speaks volumes about Lattice's ability to optimize its operations and drive profitability even in challenging market conditions. Moreover, Lattice Semiconductor's ( NASDAQ:LSCC ) focus on shareholder value creation is evident through its expanded share repurchase program. With authorization to repurchase up to an additional $250 million of its outstanding common stock through the end of December 2024, the company reaffirms its commitment to delivering long-term value to its shareholders. The consistent repurchase of shares over thirteen consecutive quarters underscores management's confidence in the company's future prospects and financial strength. Innovation lies at the heart of Lattice Semiconductor's ( NASDAQ:LSCC ) success story. The company's inaugural Developers Conference attracted over 5,000 registrations and featured keynote addresses from industry giants such as BMW, Meta, and NVIDIA. Furthermore, its collaboration with NVIDIA resulted in the introduction of a new reference design platform aimed at accelerating the development of high-performance edge AI applications. Such partnerships and product innovations underscore Lattice's ability to stay at the forefront of technological advancements and cater to evolving market demands. Looking ahead, Lattice Semiconductor ( NASDAQ:LSCC ) remains optimistic about its future prospects despite the prevailing industry uncertainties. The company expects first-quarter revenue to range between $130 million and $150 million, demonstrating confidence in its ability to navigate through short-term challenges. Additionally, with a projected gross margin percentage of 69% plus or minus 1% on a non-GAAP basis, Lattice continues to prioritize operational efficiency and profitability. In conclusion, Lattice Semiconductor's ( NASDAQ:LSCC ) fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 results highlight its resilience, innovation, and commitment to driving long-term shareholder value. Despite facing cyclical industry headwinds, the company's robust financial performance, margin expansion, and strategic initiatives position it well for sustained growth and success in the dynamic semiconductor market. As Lattice Semiconductor ( NASDAQ:LSCC ) continues to push the boundaries of innovation and expand its market presence, investors can remain confident in its ability to deliver value in the years to come.
NASDAQ:LSCCLong
by DEXWireNews
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Groupon is pushing into earnings LONGGRPN on the 15 minute chart here with a volume profile overlaid hada high volume area breakout from mid December to mid January but then retraced and broke down. It consolidated for one week about the POC line gained some accumulation and then moved back up again. It broke above the high volume area on January 25th then retested it with a light touch on Feb 5th getting support in the rejection. The relative volume has picked up consistent with Wychoff theory ( this is not a fakeout). I see this as an excellent long trade through the upcomng earnings. The dual time frame RSI indicator can be useful to gauge strength minute by minute and so pinpoint entries and exits.
NASDAQ:GRPNLong
by AwesomeAvani
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HE - get it long before the sparks flyHE is obviously an underdog given what happened in Maui and the aftermath of the disaster. It has that baggage and the ankle weights of litigation public perceptions, electical power infrastructure and all the rest. Seemingly it is weathering the storm. The 15 minute chart shows a ranging price action really going no where until last Friday when volatility struck from a surge of volume. Price jumped out of the high volume area and volume has persisted and so the high volume area widened. The fast RSI in green moved in quick momentum as compared with the slower RSI in red. This is a golden cross of the lines showing a surge of strength. I will take this long. The earnings announce BMO. The make the past possible trade it must be done in the premarket and without a stop loss since my broker does not offer them in the premarket. An options trade will be after earnings depending on what is reported. This is a risky trade so the position will be small relative to buying power.
NYSE:HELong
by AwesomeAvani
INBS pumped on earnings crush= Watching for LONG maybeINBS crush earnings and went parabolic on an earnings beat. Basically, revenues fell but with belt-tightening and good CEO actions it bled less cash than expected. The tourniquet is working. The post-earnings pump was followed by a flush to the mid-Fib 0.5 support. Trader's got their reward and called it a weekend before lunch. The chop index fell into the consolidation zone and the MACD turned bearish. See the 5 minute chart image inserted to the left. The RSI lines are about 50 maybe with a crossdown impending. I have this on watch for a reversal up. Much will depend on general market strength on Monday. Biotechnology is projected as a hot sector now. This stock was among the hottest of the day. Hoping for a bullish continuation knowing that a trend down is likewise possible.
NASDAQ:INBS
by AwesomeAvani
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ZBH a medical device company falls on earnings beat LONGZBH is a big global medical device company. It is old school. Aluminum titanium polymers, plates screws wires. Hollywood stars are familiar as it makes the devices for leg lengthening surgery. ( shortening is easy, lengthening not so much) I am familiar because in the past I have served as a consultant for this company. It business is mainly orthopedic elective surgery in supporting orthopedic surgeons serving their patients spine straightening to braces for after a neck fracture. Not a surprise but a lot of surgeries were put off during Covid. So much that the catching up is still ongoing. This is part of the reason why healthcare and the medical technology sectors are expected to be among the hottest of 2024. So much for fundamentals, the technical analysis support for a long trade is commented on the chart. On it you can see the trend since the last earnings. ZBH reported Thursday, January 7th. with an earnings beat and a dip in preparation for a possible rip. The lunch hour of Thursday's session would be the next best time while another time is when you find another dip after you have read this. Want to trade and hedge your trade? Just take a trade in SYK and let them have a race. Cut the underperformer and use the proceeds to get more of the other. It's a very simple plan. Want a broad trade in medical technology? Take a look at XBI or leveraged LABU.
NYSE:ZBHLong
by AwesomeAvani
Risk for Correction as Earnings Season EndsChecking the Monthly DPO chart of NASDAQ:NDX , it is important to be prepared for the risk of a correction soon after earnings season ends OR as the final week or so of reports come in. Often, the weakest reports are toward the end as there are aging technologies among these. Corrections are necessary for a long-term uptrend to sustain. Notice that there is more room to move up to the previous cycle peak of 2021. This new cycle peak can go higher as corporations continue to increase their revenues and earnings this year. Also note that the extreme angle of ascent of the trend in 1998-2000 is far more severe than what has formed so far in this new bull market.
NASDAQ:NDX
by MarthaStokesCMT-TechniTrader