Kohl's (KSS) Tops Q2 EPS by 58c, Revenues Miss

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Kohl's (KSS) IV increases into quarter release and outlook

August 17, 2020 10:20 AM EDT

Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) August call option implied volatility is at 135, September is at 83; compared to its 52-week range 29 to 159 into the expected release of quarter results before the bell on August 18. Call put ratio 1.9 calls to 1 put.

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Equities edge higher, bonds stable after Chinese stocks rally

August 16, 2020 8:41 PM EDT

By David Randall

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Global equities markets edged higher and perceived safe havens such as U.S. Treasuries gained on Monday as investors weighed further financial stimulus in China against tightening economic restrictions in Italy after a resurgence of coronavirus cases among young people.

Chinese blue chips led the way with gains of 2.35% as the country's central bank provided more medium-term loans to the financial system. Beijing also granted a patent for a CanSino Biologics COVID-19 vaccine candidate, Ad5-nCOV.

Coronavirus cases in Italy have doubled over the past two weeks,... More

Stock futures point to modest Wall Street gains ahead of big retail earnings week

August 16, 2020 8:00 PM EDT

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures indicate Wall Street will make moderate gains on Monday as retail earnings queue up and with housing data in the offing.

Second-quarter earnings season is mostly over, with major retailers yet to post results. Walmart Inc (NYSE:... More