Social Media Outlook for Monday May 14 (AVP, NFLX, YHOO, A)

In recent years, traders and investors have increasingly turned to social media to discuss their investments. Now, interested parties can get a scientific look at what is being discussed on a weekly, monthly, and even hourly basis.

Provided by Social Market Analytics, here is the social media outlook for Monday, May 14.

Most Bullish

Avon Products AVP is trading up about 5% after the company said yesterday that it would respond to a letter sent by Coty within a week. Coty has been aiming to merge with Avon.

Netflix NFLX is trading about flat. On Friday, it was reported that one of the company's directors had bought 200k shares.

Most Bearish

Yahoo! YHOO announced that its CEO Scott Thompson was leaving the company. Third Point's Dan Loeb had pushed for Thompson's resignation. Yet, Thompson resigned citing a battle with cancer.

Agilent Tech A is currently trading down near 2%. The company is set to report earnings later today.

Most Discussed

JPMorgan JPM was hit last week after the bank reported that it had a $2 billion loss in its trading department. Shares tumbled on Friday and continue to trade lower today.

Yahoo! YHOO

Apple AAPL frequently sits atop this list. Shares are currently trading near $563.

Chesapeake Energy CHK is trading up nearly 8%. The company had a call this morning to discuss its future plans. Activist hedge fund manager Carl Icahn is also said to be increasing his stake in the company.

Sprint Nextel S is trading nearly flat. Chatter on the company may have been motivated by the CEO's comments on the iPhone.

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