Social Media Outlook for Tuesday May 8 (LPX, DTV, MAKO, FOSL)

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 Tuesday, May 8.

Most Bullish

Louisiana-Pacific LPX is trading flat after being upgraded to Buy at Deutsche Bank.

DIRECTV DTV is currently down about 2% despite posting earnings this morning that beat expectations.

Most Bearish

MAKO Surgical MAKO is down nearly 36% after the company lowered its outlook and reported disappointing earnings yesterday.

Fossil FOSL is trading down about 29% after lowering its future guidance.

Most Discussed

Apple AAPL is frequently discussed on social media. Shares are currently trading near $664.

Google GOOG is also frequently discussed, and news about the company's self-driving car technology may have further bolstered chatter. Shares are trading near $606.

Vertex Pharma VRTX shares soared significantly yesterday after the company received positive phase 2 trial data.

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters GMCR shares are currently up nearly 2%. Earlier today it was reported that the company's CEO sold 5 million shares as the result of a margin call.

Arena Pharma ARNA is trading up almost 20% after the FDA commented on the company's Diet Pill Lorcaserin.

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