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Electronic Arts $EA is in big trouble. Its BF5 is a wannabe version of Fortnite. And consumers are not buying it. The weak ER affirms the business is deteriorating. The following day, news that Apex Legends grew faster than Fortnite on launch sent the stock up 16%. The registration is of course high: it's free to play. EA earnings nothing from free registrations. Short EA stock or buy Puts if the stock continues its rally.

Typical of markets with its short-term memory,  Apple's  ( AAPL ) devastating weak iPhone sales warning gave way to a market snapping back. The S&P 500 rose 2.6% on the week.  The weekly total gains is effectively a year's worth of returns. Never mind the trade war, which will likely end with punitive tariffs still in place, or the government shut down.  DIY Members   will now build a trading plan as these companies report earnings. So far, banks are lifting markets, led by Goldman's (GS) strong results and Bank of America (BAC) reporting good numbers. Again. Netflix  ( NFLX ) subscription numbers will drive cash flow next. Only if 100% of the subs stay. Otherwise, that $2B+ FCF increase forecast won't happen. The stock is up 27% in just one month. NFLX reports results on Thursday, January 17 after market close. Apple Should Settle with Qualcomm Previously,  Qualcomm's  ( QCOM ) NXPI deal played out with trading gains for ...