SCP-7333 in temporary containment following initial recovery in Billings, Montana.

Item #: SCP-7333
Object Class: Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-7333 is to be contained in a standard humanoid containment cell fitted with a large terrarium and multi-screen live feed of current stock market coverage. Typical amenities are to be provided, including cleaning services and provision of food per a designated dietary regimen. To aid with communication, SCP-7333 must at all times have access to a mobile device possessing a physical keyboard.1 Spare devices and chargers are to be stored in the room as necessary.
A team of dedicated Foundation stock traders is to be assigned to SCP-7333's containment cell, and kept on rotation watch to observe when it enters periods of lucidity. The team is to be provided with a probationary budget, to be used for investments based on SCP-7333's insights. All transactions are to be thoroughly documented, and reviewed on a weekly basis. The budget is subject to change based on monthly outcomes.
Access to SCP-7333 for interview purposes may be requested by any research personnel Level-2 or higher possessing requisite credentials in biological sciences. Any individuals seeking to submit such a request are to note that the stock trader team schedule is to be given priority for access to SCP-7333.
Description: SCP-7333 appears to be a male Western fence lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis), possessing sapience in limited and irregular periods of lucidity. SCP-7333 is capable of communication in written American English through the use of various typing devices, but will only respond to conversation when verbally addressed by name.2 While SCP-7333 does not appear to age, it sheds its skin more frequently than non-anomalous lizards typical of the same apparent species. Shed skin from SCP-7333 carries no immediately discernable anomalous properties.
Based on information gathered from interviews, SCP-7333 purportedly fashions itself as “a deity for a modern time” (see Partial Interview Logs). It is noted that despite its claims, SCP-7333 has yet to exhibit any indication of greater capabilities beyond its communicative and predictive anomalies.
When provided with appropriate resources, SCP-7333 has demonstrated the ability to provide profitable investments recommendations, particularly with regards to the trading of stocks. As of the SCP-7333 team's most recent portfolio review, it is believed that the frequency of SCP-7333's periods of lucidity inversely correlates with the total profit amassed by the beneficiary of SCP-7333's advice. Due to this, discussion is underway to determine an altered containment schedule to allow SCP-7333 ample recovery time in between consultations.
SCP-7333 was initially discovered following investigation of animal control complaints from a series of houses within a suburban neighborhood. All such reports alleged that “lizards were breaking into houses to watch TV”, with a disproportionately large focus on households that frequently consumed news-related media. A team of Foundation containment specialists was dispatched to multiple houses under the guise of carrying out an electricians' survey; the team first encountered SCP-7333 in a nursery bedroom typing “HELLO” repeatedly on a children's “Speak & Spell” electronic hand-held toy, followed by “I AM BUSINESS LIZARD”. Following application of amnestics to the neighborhood occupants, the team secured SCP-7333 and transported it to the nearest Foundation facility.
Addendum-7333-1: Partial Interview Logs: over the course of SCP-7333's containment history, it was observed that its lucid periods initially occurred for approximately four hours every four days. As of the most recent update to the SCP-7333 file, the entity averages four hours of lucidity every sixteen days. Interview logs of note corresponding to sessions purely for personal information gathering purposes are transcribed below. (Note, SCP-7333's mobile device keyboard typing is displayed without corrections for grammar or mechanics. All questions were voiced aloud by interviewers situated in the containment cell.)

Excerpt from Interview-7333-3:
Interviewer: Dr. R. Mercer
Interviewee: SCP-7333Dr. Mercer: Business Lizard, today I would like to learn a little more about you, if that's alright.Dr. Mercer: Stocks Lizard, some time ago you told us you reimagined yourself to suit more modern times.Dr. Mercer: Business Lizard, please tell me more.Dr. Mercer: Commerce Lizard, I am sorry to hear that.Dr. Mercer: Stocks Lizard, I hope you know that you are always welcome here.Dr. Mercer: Business Lizard, do you remember much of who you were before civilization sped out of control?Dr. Mercer: Commerce Lizard, do you know of any other lizards like yourself, who may have retained their powers?Dr. Mercer: Stocks Lizard, does that bother you?Dr. Mercer: Commerce Lizard, would you like us to attempt seeking out any of your kin who may still be findable?

Excerpt from Interview-7333-8: (most recent interview to date)
Interviewer: Dr. R. Mercer
Interviewee: SCP-7333
[extraneous discussion removed]Dr. Mercer: Business Lizard, that is kind of you. Commerce Lizard, what is the secret?Dr. Mercer: Stocks Lizard, that is rather incredible to believe.Dr. Mercer: Business Lizard, you say this despite not sharing in the profit from the advice you give, and only maintaining your consciousness some of the time?Dr. Mercer: Commerce Lizard, do you not wish to return to what you once were at the height of your strength?Dr. Mercer: Business Lizard, what did you hope to be?[brief pause]
Dr. Mercer: Business Lizard, I am glad to hear that. Is there anything else we can do for you?
[SCP-7333 does not respond.]
Dr. Mercer: Stocks Lizard, is there anything else we can do for you?[SCP-7333 is observed to turn several times in a quick circle on top of its typing device. It then jumps from the interview table and lands on Dr. Mercer's leg. Dr. Mercer observed returning SCP-7333 to its terrarium.]
Endnote: Request for more fresh fruit, primarily strawberries, to be added to 7333's dietary regimen. – R. Mercer
Note from Lab Director M.K.: Granted. He deserves a break.

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Footnotes
1. Currently, SCP-7333 has had the most success using modified Blackberry products.
2. Names currently confirmed to trigger responses in SCP-7333 are Business Lizard, Commerce Lizard, and Stocks Lizard.