NewsWatch: Tesla stock options are priced for an unusually big post-earnings move—but the odds are stacked against bettors

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Tesla Inc. stock options are implying a one-day post-earnings move that is more than 60% greater than the historical average, but the odds are currently stacked against investors willing to bet on such unusual volatility. See full story.

Snap stock drops in late trading as losses grow, but sales and users continue to increase

Snap Inc.’s losses widened in the second quarter as Snapchat’s parent company dealt with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, sending shares lower in after-hours trading Tuesday afternoon. See full story.

This might be ‘the worst time in history’ to pile into these stocks, but investors keep doing it anyway

The two most reliable patterns in investing, according to Servo Wealth Management CEO Eric Nelson, are stocks outperforming bonds and low-priced value beating higher-priced growth. Stocks have held up their end of the bargain vs. bonds, but value has been a loser lately. See full story.

Democratic lawmakers signal concern about coronavirus vaccine pricing, speed of development

Lawmakers peppered pharmaceutical executives with questions about how COVID-19 vaccines will be manufactured, priced and distributed, the day after promising early-stage clinical data was released for two coronavirus vaccine candidates. See full story.

Coca-Cola plans to cut ‘zombie brands’ from its portfolio

Coca-Cola is cutting brands that aren’t at the core of its business, with Odwalla already coming to an end. See full story.

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Residential real estate turns out to be a solid portfolio diversifier, writes Mark Hulbert. See full story.