Stocks in Play - July 22nd 2025

Stocks in Play: Stocks in Play: Drones, MEDP, KSS

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July 22, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes

Stocks in Play - July 22nd 2025

Stocks in Play: Drones, MEDP, KSS

Welcome to today's Stocks in Play report. Below are the key stocks to watch, along with brief x-ray and analysis.

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DPRO/UAVS : Both have positive catalysts today. DPRO announced the sale of Commander 3XL Unmanned AV system to a defense contractor. UAVS received Blue UAS Clearance status from the DoD. Both are solid catalysts. DPRO is somewhat secondary as their catalyst a few days ago was of a similar nature. UAVS is a stronger catalyst in my opinion. Regardless, Drone stocks were fading yesterday so today will be a test for the theme and these names individually. I like both today, but for the sake of disclosure I should say I am already in DPRO from Day 1. UAVS stopped me out yesterday.

X-Ray UAVS: Industry Group: Computer Hardware, Market Cap: 27.02M, Float: 13.08M Short Interest 9.13%, Days to Cover: 0.20, Exchange: AMEX

X-Ray DPRO: Industry Group: Aerospace & Defense, Market Cap: 32.58M, Float: 5.35M Short Interest 17.42%, Days to Cover: 0.35, Exchange: NASDAQ

MEDP: Huge move after hours, Low float and high short interest. Strong Beat on Revs, Beat on EPS ($3.10 vs est. $3.00). Revs growing 14% YoY. Significant raise of Full Year guidance on EPS and Revs. Large company buybacks during the year. Strong management commentary. This stock is capable of big moves but this seems somewhat excessive. Personally I am looking at it for a a quick test/undercut of $420 area for an entry. I think if that occurs it would give good RR. Neglected.

X-Ray MEDP: Industry Group: Diagnostics & Research, Market Cap: 8.88B, Float: 23.17M Short Interest 14.09%, Days to Cover: 7.60, Exchange: NASDAQ

KSS: Watching this for a squeeze only. OPEN has been insane the last few days. Has 2021 GME vibes. Usually when one goes they all go. This screams squeeze. Very speculative and I’ve taken a position pre market.

X-Ray KSS: Industry Group: Department Stores, Market Cap: 1.17B, Float: 107.51M Short Interest 49.31%, Days to Cover: 5.98, Exchange: NYSE

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Market Awareness

Feels like we’re in the tail end of the market move, but then again it’s felt like that for a while. Cautious today. Still holding a lot of risk and expecting Small/Micro Caps and Short Squeeze candidates to have a silly day. If this occurs then trade them but should be preparing for the rug to be pulled soon. The absolute trash is usually the last to go.

VIX Perky this morning, monitoring that closely today.

Sources & Services I Use in my Trading:

PS: There are many ways to trade stocks in play. It does not have to be the one that keeps going straight up and sometimes it doesn’t even have to be day one of the catalyst. Everyone must find a setup, timeframe and method that works for them. This list is supposed to educate on the criteria I use and the methods in which I find Stocks in Play. Yours may differ and that is completely okay.

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