Top 10 Stocks to Watch: September 2025

Market Update: S&P 500 E-Mini Futures up 9.56% year-to-date 

The end of July and the beginning of August saw a slight pullback which stopped near the first level we marked last month at $6,239.50. Price action then reversed course and climbed to new all-time highs at $6,508.75. 

Price then pulled back again to $6,362.75, followed by another climb to new all-time highs, which is where price sits now. 

Price action remains bullish, continuing to post higher lows and higher highs. We have now rallied 1,691.00 points since April’s low. That said, price action since July 28th has taken a more sideways stance, losing some of the velocity we saw in mid-June through mid-July. 

If sellers make a push lower in September, they will have to get through the $6,362.75 and $6,239.50 price levels. If that can be done, look for sellers to target the $6,109.00 level. 

A note on earnings trades 

To capture the bulk of the volatility of earnings announcements, earnings trades are often executed either the day before or on the day of the earnings announcement. However, earnings trades can also be placed days or weeks before an earnings event, which could lead to early profit taking.  

Alternatively, placing a trade shortly after an earnings announcement can be a strategic choice to circumvent the binary nature of the event. Evaluate each trade in a way that allows you to execute the position that matches your strategy.   

If you're considering a trade going into an earnings event, one approach is to initiate the position in the monthly options contract that follows the earnings event. This strategy offers flexibility. Should you need to defend your position – perhaps due to unexpected market movements – you have the choice to 'roll' it out to the subsequent monthly options. Rolling out the position in this way allows you to extend its duration and potentially collect more premium, providing a buffer against market volatility. 

Top 10 stocks to watch in April 2024 

1. Zscaler, Inc. (ZS) – September 2, After the close
2. Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) – September 3, Before the open
3. Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) – September 4, After the close
4. Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU) – September 4, After the close
5. DocuSign, Inc. (DOCU) – September 4, After the close
6. Adobe Inc. (ADBE) – September 11, After the close
7. Oracle Corporation (ORCL) – September 15, After the close
8. FedEx Corporation (FDX) – September 18, After the close
9. Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) – September 24, After the close
10. Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) – September 29, Before the open

1. Zscaler, Inc. (ZS) – Provides cloud-based cybersecurity solutions for secure internet access. ZS is currently up 53.23% year-to-date. Its current IVR is 54.9, with September IVx at 61.7, October IVx at 41.9, and its liquidity is rated 2 out of 4 on the tastytrade platform.
2. Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) – Operates discount variety stores selling items at low fixed prices. DLTR is currently up 48.82% year-to-date. Its current IVR is 20.7, with September IVx at 46, October IVx at 40.1, and its liquidity is rated 2 out of 4 on the tastytrade platform.
3. Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) – Designs and supplies semiconductors and infrastructure software solutions. AVGO is currently up 30.9% year-to-date. Its current IVR is 23.3, with September IVx at 51, October IVx at 45.6, and its liquidity is rated 4 out of 4 on the tastytrade platform.
4. Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU) – Sells athletic apparel and accessories through retail and online channels. LULU is currently down 45.18% year-to-date. Its current IVR is 23.2, with September IVx at 73.9, October IVx at 58.3, and its liquidity is rated 4 out of 4 on the tastytrade platform.
5. DocuSign, Inc. (DOCU) – Offers electronic signature and digital agreement management services. DOCU is currently down 15.1% year-to-date. Its current IVR is 71.7, with September IVx at 71.3, October IVx at 53, and its liquidity is rated 2 out of 4 on the tastytrade platform.
6. Adobe Inc. (ADBE) – Develops software for creative content, digital media, and document management. ADBE is currently down 21.26% year-to-date. Its current IVR is 94.2, with September IVx at 55, October IVx at 44.1, and its liquidity is rated 2 out of 4 on the tastytrade platform.
7. Oracle Corporation (ORCL) – Provides enterprise software, cloud computing, and database solutions. ORCL is currently up 42.48% year-to-date. Its current IVR is 61.6, with September IVx at 58.5, October IVx at 50.7, and its liquidity is rated 3 out of 4 on the tastytrade platform.
8. FedEx Corporation (FDX) – Delivers logistics, transportation, and courier services worldwide. FDX is currently down 18.58% year-to-date. Its current IVR is 56, with September IVx at 46.7, October IVx at 38.2, and its liquidity is rated 2 out of 4 on the tastytrade platform.
9. Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) – Manufactures memory and storage products including DRAM and NAND. MU is currently up 43.54% year-to-date. Its current IVR is 30.4, with September IVx at 46.4, October IVx at 52.5, and its liquidity is rated 4 out of 4 on the tastytrade platform.
10. Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) – Operates cruise lines offering leisure travel services globally. CCL is currently up 29.39% year-to-date. Its current IVR is 28, with September IVx at 37.4, October IVx at 44.3, and its liquidity is rated 4 out of 4 on the tastytrade platform.

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