When it comes to options trading, there is so much to keep in mind — from calls and puts (and whether they're short or long), but even that just scratches the surface. RBC Capital Markets Managing Director and Equity Derivatives Strategy Amy Wu Silverman joins Jared Blikre for Yahoo Finance's Options 101 special, helping explain the phenomenon known as theta — or options' value decay as time passes — and using Meta Platforms (META) and Uber (UBER) as examples for call and put option trades. Editor's note: This article was written by Nicholas Jacobino
Spotify (SPOT) earnings missed fourth-quarter estimates while showing promising growth in subscriber numbers and 2024 guidance. KeyBanc Capital Markets Managing Director Justin Patterson focuses on two key areas — "currency-neutral growth" and wider operating income guidance underscoring improving profitability. According to Patterson, Spotify's revenue miss could be attributed to foreign exchange headwinds. However, he noted guidance for operating income was 80 million euros above estimates, saying this reveals "profitability is getting better" over time. Patterson added that the focus should be on "podcast margin improvement" in 2024, as deal renegotiations help "flip" that business to profitability. Additionally, Patterson pointed to workforce reductions and other cost-saving efforts that will bolster free cash flow, margins, and savings as the "top line improves." For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Editor's note: This article was written by Angel Smith
UBS Group (UBS) reports quarterly losses, despite topping earnings estimates, as the Swiss investment bank plans to restart share buybacks of nearly $1 billion. Some analysts see this as a pivotal moment for UBS to optimize resources and focus more on wealth management ahead of integrating Credit Suisse into its core businesses. Yahoo Finance’s Seana Smith and Brad Smith report on this move and the possible growth trajectory for the bank. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Editor's note: This article was written by Eyek Ntekim
