figure it's about time i post something, but no charts. both names have been noted on the blog in the past. fwiw: i've sold augie puts on both (i have some expiring tomorrow so it was time to put new ones on), Ecyt 6's and Xco 5's. note both have earnings ~ 2 weeks from now (I'm anticipating both meet/exceed expectations). both appear to be consolidating chartwise, 'nicely' at current levels (give or take ~ $0.25) the standstill rate of return is rather attractive in my eyes. lastly, both have decent balance sheets/ cash position butno earnings to speak of. due dilegence on your part is required before you take a position. reminder, i'm a chicken at heart, thus i prefer selling shorter dated puts to taking a long position (in most instances). good trading.