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One name that reports today after the close Shuffle Master, $SHFL.

Shuffle Master, $SHFL

Shuffle Master, $SHFL, has been consolidating in a symmetrical triangle since June. It has a Relative Strength Index (RSI) that is bullish, with a Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator that is positive. Both support an upside move, as do the rising Simple Moving Averages (SMA) on the 50 and 200 day timeframe. The target on the breakout above the triangle is to 19.50. Resistance is found at 15.60 and 16.25 followed by 16.75 and 18.33. There is support lower at 15.10 and 14.30 followed by 13.45, 13.10 and 12.35. Short interest could help it higher but is only about 6%. The reaction to the last 6 earnings reports has been a move of about 9.1% on average or $1.40 making for an expected range of 14.10 to 16.90. The at-the money Straddles suggest a roughly $1.50 move by Expiry with Implied Volatility at 55% above the historical at 36% and the October at 40%. Options activity is light but favors Calls, which are being bought.

Trade Idea 1: Buy the September 16/17/18 Call Butterfly for $0.25.

Trade Idea 2: Buy the September 16/17 Call Spreads for $0.35.

Trade Idea 3: Buy the September 16 Call for $0.50.

I will be playing the butterfly in small fashion.

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