From a technical perspective, FINL is currently trading below both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, which is bearish.

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During that sharp move lower, shares of FINL have consistently made lower highs and lower lows, which is bearish technical price action.

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Finish Line (FINL): We believe FINL had a tough start to the holiday season due to technical issues with its redesigned website.

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Other competitors in the financial sector include: Hartford Finl Svcs (HIG), HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc. (HCC), and American Financial Group (AFG).

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My first earnings short-squeeze play is specialty retail player Finish Line (FINL), which is set to report results on Thursday before the market open.

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Finish Line (FINL) : Based in Indianapolis, Finish Line is a mall-based retailer that sells athletic and casual footwear, as well as apparel and accessories.

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