JPMorgan analyst Harlan Sur downgraded Macom Technology Solutions (MTSI) to Underweight with an unchanged price target of $21. With the stock above his price target, the analyst believes the market is already discounting "strong forward earnings power." The analyst also see the potential for margin pressures on current generation discrete Macom-based white box transceiver reference designs for 100G CWDM4 modules amid competition from Intel (INTC), Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI), and InnoLight.
Pre-earnings options volume in Intel is normal with calls leading puts 2:1. Implied volatility suggests the market is anticipating a move near 5.6%, or $1.96, after results are released. Median move over the past eight quarters is 7.8%.
Intel (INTC) is scheduled to report results of its fiscal first quarter after the market close on April 25, with a conference call scheduled for 5:00 pm ET. What to watch... To see the rest of the story go to thefly.com. See Story Here