REI - Catalyst Watch: Eyes On Walmart Cisco FOMC minutes and 13F filings

2023-08-11 15:00:30 ET

Welcome to Seeking Alpha's Catalyst Watch - a breakdown of some of next week's actionable events that stand out. Check out Saturday morning's regular Stocks to Watch article for a full list of events planned for the week or the Seeking Alpha earnings calendar for companies due to report.

Monday - August 14

• Volatility watch - Short interest levels are elevated on Arhaus ( ARHS ), Root ( ROOT ), and Big Lots ( BIG ). Options volume on Tupperware Brands ( TUP ) and WeWork ( WE ) has picked up. Traders will also be watching Activision Blizzard ( ATVI ) and Microsoft ( MSFT ), with the UK's Competition and Markets Authority due to offer an opinion on if a divestiture will be required for deal approval.
• Earnings watch - Notable companies due to report include Suncor Energy ( SU ) and Rumble ( RUM ). Options trading implies a double-digit share price swing for Canoo ( GOEV ) and Super League Gaming ( SLGG ) following their reports.
• All day - The three-day EnerCom Denver energy investment conference will begin in Denver, Colorado. The schedule includes a broad group of producers; midstream and oilfield service companies; emerging energy-related technology; alternative energy and traditional oil and gas start-up ventures; as well as panels on compliance trends, carbon capture, and M&A. A partial list of participants includes Amplify Energy ( AMPY ), Baytex Energy ( BTE ), Earthstone Energy ( ESTE ), Liberty Energy ( LBRT ), Ranger Energy Services ( RNGR ), Ring Energy ( REI ), SandRidge Energy ( SD ), and VAALCO Energy ( EGY ).
• Postmarket - 13F filings from hedge funds are due to be filed by the end of the day. The disclosures give investors an idea of where some of the big bets are being placed. A strategy of selecting just 10 of the 50 consensus stocks from large hedge funds has outperformed broad market averages over the last five years.

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