Catalyst watch: Google talks AI, Nordstrom drama and Canada Goose event

Welcome to Seeking Alpha's Catalyst Watch - a breakdown of some of next week's actionable events that stand out. Check out Saturday morning's regular Stocks to Watch article for a full list of events planned for the week or the Seeking Alpha earnings calendar for companies due to report. Monday - February 6 Volatility watch - Carvana ( CVNA ) and Beyond Meat ( BYND ) are positioned once again for a volatile week with short interest at a very high level. Silvergate Capital ( SI ) and Esports Entertainment ( GMBL ) are on the list of stocks with the highest implied volatility based on options trading. Nordstrom ( JWN ) is expected to be a battleground stock with short interest at a high level and Ryan Cohen reported to have taken an activist stake. All week - Data reports expected to come in include new Nielsen numbers on food/beverage/household products, the EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook, and asset under management numbers from brokers. All day - Notable companies due to report include Activision Blizzard ( ATVI ), Tyson Foods ( TSN ), Take-Two Interactive ( TTWO ). Options trading implies a double-digit swing up or down when Chegg ( CHGG ) reports. The ATVI report is of high interest with the Microsoft ( MSFT ) buyout pending. 4:30 p.m. Take-Two Interactive Software ( TTWO ) will hold its earnings conference call. Analysts think shares could see a jolt based upon the results for Performance of Marvel Midnight Suns and the company's overall mobile game portfolio guidance.