The Nasdaq is looking to log its fourth-straight winning session
Wall Street is looking to extend a winning streak, as investors prepare for the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate decision. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) is up more than 120 points midday and, alongside the S&P 500 Index (SPX), is pacing for its third-straight daily win. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite (IXIC) is on track for its fourth consecutive gain.
Continue reading for more on today's market, including:
- Chipmaker issues weaker-than-expected sales forecast.
- Online dating stock tumbles on lack of attraction.
- Plus, BHC's pre-earnings call interest; a new tank carrier company; and behind EL's fall.
Bausch Health Companies Inc (NYSE:BHC) is gaining popularity amongst bullish options traders, as the company prepares to report third-quarter results before the market's open tomorrow. So far, 5,559 calls have exchanged hands, double the volume typically seen at this point. The January 19, 2024 9 call and weekly 11/3 7.50-strike call are the top two most popular respective contracts, with new positions opening at both. BHC is up 6.5% at $7.26, now boasting a nearly 12% year-to-date gain.
Patriot Transportation Holding Inc (NASDAQ:PATI) is surging today, last seen up 104.2% at $15.68, after United Petroleum Transports agreed to acquire all the outstanding shares of the company for $16.26 per share in cash -- a roughly $65.9 million value. The combination of the companies will means Patriot Transportation is going private, but the transaction gives the new entity a chance to become a top five bulk tank carrier. Year to date, PATI is now 122.8% higher.
Estee Lauder Companies Inc (NYSE:EL) is taking a huge step backwards today, trading near six-year lows after the beauty-products company issued a disappointing full-year forecast. Brushing off an unexpected fiscal first-quarter profit, EL was last seen down 20.3% at $102.69. The stock was already struggling on the charts, with rejection from its 30-day moving average popping up multiple times over the last four months, and it's now down nearly 60% in 2023.
