>>> US Gapping down

Gapping down
In reaction to disappointing earnings/guidance
: LUV -5.5%, SHW -5.2%, INTC -3.3%, VMI -3.1%, KMI -2.8%, DNKN-2.5%, UNP -2.3%, MLNX -2.2%, DISH -1.9%, AXP -1.3%, AXP -1.3%, DHI -1.2%, ADPT -0.8%, DOV -0.8%

M&A news: CTO -2% (concludes review of strategic alternatives, did not receive any expressions of interest; also reported earnings)

Select Airline related names showing weakness after weak earnings by peers: RYAAY -2.6%, UAL -2%, DAL -1.8%,JBLU -1.5%, HA -1.1%

Other news:
  • OPTT -14.4% (following another day of huge gains -- up more than 70% yesterday)
  • BKEP -10.4% (commences 3 mln unit offering of common units representing limited partner interests of the Partnership
  • OPGN -8.1% (pulling back following strength yesterday attributed to M&A speculation
  • BDC -7.2% (prices 4.5 mln depositary shares at $100.00 per share)
  • UBA -5.4% (commences 2.75 mln common stock offering)
  • CTO -2% (Consolidated-Tomoka Land announces Board has 'not received any expressions of interest in acquiring the Company that contained an indication of value that would provide a meaningful premium for shareholders')
  • TSLA -1.8% (Elon Musk unveils 'Master Plan pt2', says major component can't be done well with Tesla and SolarCity (SCTY) as different companies)
  • SPU -1.8% ( SkyPeople International Holdings discloses 57.5% active stake, confirms stock purchase agreement announced 7/18 )
  • LPI -1.3% (Laredo Petroleum expects to report a loss on derivatives of ~$68.5 million, including ~$45.0 million net cash received on settlements of matured derivatives, net of deferred premiums paid)
  • HAWK -0.9% (intends to offer $425 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2022 through a private placement; to enter into an amended and restated credit agreement for a $700 mln credit facility)
Analyst comments: GHL -1.9% (downgraded to Underperform from Neutral at Credit Suisse)