
This Corporate Spinoff Strategy Could Unlock Faster Growth
Companies have many ways to see faster growth. One way is to invest more into researching new products and services to offer. For some companies that have multiple departments and divisions already, a corporate spinoff may be ideal. That could include the direct sale of a division to another company. It could also mean that a company voluntarily splits itself up into two or more companies. That way, investors can view a company as a standalone business, not as just one ...
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Insider Activity Report: Caterpillar (CAT)
Gerald Johnson, a director at Caterpillar (CAT), recently bought 100 shares. The buy increased his stake by 3%, or $36,557. This marks the first insider buy of the year. Last year, a handful of other company directors made small buys in the 100-350 share range. However, they have been far outpaced by significant insider sales, including the company CFO and CHRO, who have each sold millions of dollars worth of shares at a time. Overall, Caterpillar insiders own 0.2% of shares. The ...
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Unusual Options Activity: Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT)
Hotel operator Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT) is up over 30% in the past year, far outpacing the overall stock market. One trader sees shares trending even higher into the summer. That’s based on the June $250 calls. With 131 days until expiration, 28,550 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 186, for a massive 153-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $30.50 to make the bullish bet. Hilton shares recently traded for about $270, ...
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The Cloud Spending Slowdown Won’t Last as AI Speeds Up
This earnings season, many companies with large exposure to cloud storage have reported weaker revenues. That’s been a big driver for a selloff, even if overall earnings have generally been bullish. That’s creating a short-term opportunity to buy a drop in these companies. After all, data needs only continue to rise. And companies that provide cloud services have more jumps in demand coming as AI programs continue to roll out. For instance, Google (GOOG) saw its largest one-day market cap decline ever ...
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Insider Activity Report: Interactive Brokers (IBKR)
Jill Bright, a director at Interactive Brokers (IBKR), recently bought 135 shares. The buy increased her stake by 6%, and came to a total cost of $29,634. This is the first insider buy at the brokerage in over two years. Otherwise, company insiders have been periodic sellers of shares. The company’s Vice Chairman of the Board has been a regular and consistent seller, as well as the CFO and CIO. Overall, IBKR insiders own 2.7% of shares. The brokerage firm has soared ...
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Unusual Options Activity: Mondelez International (MDLZ)
Packaged food giant Mondelez International (MDLZ) is down 23% over the past year. One trader sees the downtrend continuing in the first half of 2025. That’s based on the June $47.50 puts. With 133 days until expiration, 2,150 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 120, for an 18-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the puts paid $0.75 to make the bearish bet. Mondelez shares recently traded around $56.60, after setting a new 52-week low ...
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Earnings Matter, But Other Factors Can Create Buying Opportunities
Over time, a stock will continue to rise thanks to growing earnings. That tends to be the stickiest metric for investors when it comes to rewarding a stock. However, over the course of a quarter, other factors may be at play. Consequently, that can mean that a company is capable of growing its earnings, but can also be susceptible to market fears along the way over other concerns. For instance, digital payments company PayPal (PYPL) just beat on earnings and revenues. But markets ...
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Insider Activity Report: Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP)
Jab Bevco, a major holder of Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), recently bought 3,619,600 shares. The purchase increased the fund’s position by 2%, and came to a total cost of $120,677,464. This marks the first insider activity since early 2024, when the company’s chief R&D officer and two company directors were buyers of shares, with the directors picking up nearly $5 million. Otherwise, insiders have been slight sellers of shares, notably a few division presidents. Overall, Keurig Dr Pepper insiders own 17.1% ...
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