Stocks in Play - 9th February 2026

Today in Focus: STM, PLBY

Sources & Services I Use in my Trading:

• Finviz - Scanning, Short Interest, Float, Fundamentals

• Benzinga Pro - News + Squawk

• Tradingview - Charting & Scanning

• BiopharmaIQ - FDA Calendars & Upcoming Biotech Catalysts

• Koyfin - Fundamental Data

• Tradersync - Trade Journal

Situational Awareness

Market Condition: Below all major Moving Averages. Bounce Friday. DIA and RSP at All Time Highs. Potential for fade or at least shakeout.

Commentary: Cautiously Bullish this week. However I will be monitoring for a fade and watching for VIX spike. Last weeks positions should continue to work well if the selling is over. There isn’t need to pile in on a ton of new setups. A+ only. Be very selective and manage size, exposure.

Upcoming Earnings:
After Hours: ON, PFLT, ICHR, PAL
Before Open: CVS, INCY, ENTG, WMB, PHG, VSTS, LEE, JMIA

Trade Updates:

Current Positions: MAXN, VG, INNV, ROIV, INTC, MPC, GLW

In Play

STM:  Multi-Year, Multi-Billion $ Commercial Partnership with Amazon

Key Metrics: Industry Group: Semiconductors, Market Cap: 28.07B, Float: 888.77M, Short Interest: 1.50%, Days to Cover: 2.08, Sales Y/Y TTM: -10.75%, EPS Y/Y TTM: -89.16%, Earnings: Jan 29 BMO, Exchange: NASDAQ

Catalyst: STMicroelectronics announced a multi-year, multi-billion USD commercial engagement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to supply advanced semiconductor technologies for AWS cloud and AI data center infrastructure. AWS receives warrants for up to 24.8M ST shares at $28.38 exercise price, vesting in tranches tied to actual purchase payments over the agreement term.

Chart tends to gap a lot however is neglected and has a reasonable base. AI Infra Suppliers have been strong. Float very high and slower mover but potential for a sustained run.

"This strategic engagement establishes ST as an important supplier to AWS and validates the strength of our innovation, proprietary technology portfolio, and proven manufacturing-at-scale capabilities."

"ST will supply specialized capabilities across high-bandwidth connectivity, including high-performance mixed-signal processing, advanced microcontrollers for intelligent infrastructure management, as well as analog and power ICs that deliver the energy efficiency required for hyperscale data center operations."

PLBY:  Joint Venture Sale of China Business/Turnaround

Key Metrics: Industry Group: Leisure, Market Cap: 203.55M, Float: 50.46M, Short Interest: 2.75%, Days to Cover: 1.81, Sales Y/Y TTM: 60.60%, EPS Y/Y TTM: 66.17%, Earnings: Nov 12 AMC, Exchange: NASDAQ

Catalyst: Playboy has entered into definitive agreements to sell 50% of its China business to United Trademark Group (UTG) for $122 million in total cash consideration. The deal structure includes $45 million payable over two years for UTG's 50% stake acquisition, $67 million in guaranteed minimum distribution payments over eight years, and $10 million in brand support payments over three years. UTG has already paid a $9 million deposit, with initial closing expected by March 31, 2026.

Turnaround Catalyst with large debt reduction. Good Weekly chart above $2.

Delayed Reaction/Continuation Watchlist:

Monitoring:

• WULF

• ENPH

• LLY

Delayed Reaction Watchlist (TradingView Link)

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_{Note: This is my methodology for identifying stocks in play. There are many valid approaches to trading catalysts—find the setups, timeframes, and risk parameters that align with your strategy.}