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The stock market trended down in the first half of the year. Then, starting in late June, investors enjoyed a summer rally. Given the continuing strength in the economy and high inflation numbers, it’s likely that stocks will trend down as interest rates continue to rise. However, some assets can see a move higher here. That’s specifically true with assets that moved higher in the first half of the year, then took a breather when stocks rallied. One standout asset to perform ...
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Loews Corp, a major owner of CNA Financial Corp (CNA), recently added 168,099 shares. The buy increased the investment firm’s ownership by 0.1 percent, and came to a total cost just over $6.5 million. This is the first insider activity at the company since May, when one EVP sold some shares, while a company director was a buyer. Looking further back, company insiders have been regular and small sellers of shares, while institutional buyers have been consistently adding to their stake. Overall, ...
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Shares of uranium producer Cameco (CCJ) have risen 26 percent in the past year, on renewed interest in nuclear power and rising uranium prices. One trader sees that trend continuing through the end of the year. That’s based on the December $37 calls. With 100 days until expiration, 22,667 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 101, for a 224-fold explosion higher in volume. The buyer of the calls paid $1.40 to make the trade. Shares recently traded for about ...
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Many companies are coming off of strong earnings reports from the past year. Those numbers were influenced by the prior year, where pandemic shutdowns made things look horrific. Now, with the added challenge of a slowing economy and high inflation, investors need to weed through those companies likely to lose market share amid current market conditions and those that can eke out a larger stake in their sector. As the retail space looks to condense, a few big box stores look like ...
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John Stephens, a director at Solid Power Inc (SLDP), recently picked up 30,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 42 percent, and came to a total price of $204,000. The director has been buying throughout August, with other buys totaling 60,000 shares overall at a cost of over $600,000. These buys have occurred as some major owners have been selling shares, as well as the company CEO. Even with big sales recently from the company CEO, insiders own 29.5 percent ...
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Shares of biotech play CTI BioPharma Corp (CTIC) have soared over 100 percent in the past year. One trader sees shares giving up some of those gains in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the October $6.00 put options. With 45 days until expiration, 8,012 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 109, for a 74-fold jump in volume on the trade. The buyer of the puts paid $1.03 to make the downside bet. The stock recently traded for about ...
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There’s an old saying that the Chinese character for “crisis” can also be interpreted as “opportunity.” That’s often the case in the stock market, where a big selloff can lead investors to years of profits relatively quickly when the fears fade and prices rebound. Right now, some tech stocks are getting hit hard on news that the US government is limiting chip exports to China. That can have an impact on a number of companies, but two look to be hit ...
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Ryan Lance, a director at Freeport-McMoRan (FCX), recently added 31,000 shares to his holdings. The buy increased his stake by a staggering 368 percent, and came to a total price of just over $988,000. The move comes as another director bought 3,000 shares back at the start of August. Over the past three years, insiders have generally been more active as sellers rather than buyers of the company stock. Overall, insiders own about 0.5 percent of shares. The base metal producer is ...
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