In a Bear Market, Invest in Sectors That Aren’t Going Away

While the economy is going through one of its periodic pullbacks, smart investors are preparing for the next move higher. That can come from investing in quality companies that lead their industry. Or it can come from investing in growth companies that are now trading at valuations that no longer reflect any growth. Most investors will fare well starting to buy names that offer a mix of the two. One top trend is the rise of data, and storing that data on ...
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Insider Trading Report: Home Depot (HD)

Becker Seidman, a director at Home Depot (HD), recently bought 1,500 shares. The buy represents an initial stake for the director, and came to a total cost of just under $432,000. This represents the first insider buy at the company since December 2020. Otherwise, insiders have been regular sellers of shares, although those sales have almost exclusively come from company executives. Overall, insiders own just under 0.1 percent of shares. Shares of the home improvement chain have dropped 9 percent in the ...
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Unusual Options Activity: Electronic Arts (EA)

Shares of video game developer Electronic Arts (EA) have been somewhat rangebound in the past year. However, one trader is betting on a move higher in the coming months. That’s based on the September $150 calls. With 113 days until expiration, 5,049 contracts traded hands compared to a prior open interest of 387, for a 13-fold rise in volume on the shares. The buyer of the calls paid $5.73 to get into the trade. Shares last went for about $137, so ...
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Bear Markets Create Great Opportunities to Buy Growth on Sale

Growth stocks were priced for perfection at the end of last year. Now, with stocks in bear market territory, a lot of the froth has come out of many high-growth names. Some of the expected growth has stalled out along with the economy. But for traders looking for long-term opportunities to outperform the market, buying top growth names on sale now could deliver great returns 1-2 years out. That’s especially true for companies announcing new growth initiatives now. One such company is ...
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Insider Trading Report: KBR Inc (KBR)

Mark Sopp, an EVP and CFO at KBR Inc (KBR), recently picked up 2,150 shares. The buy increased his holdings by just under 2 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just under $101,000. This marks the second buy from this CFO in the past six months. Over the past three years, company insiders have been more likely to be sellers than buyers. Overall, company insiders own about 1 percent of shares. The engineering company has seen shares rise about ...
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Unusual Options Activity: Starbucks (SBUX)

Shares of coffeehouse chain Starbucks (SBUX) have lost more than one-third of their value in the past year. One trader sees the potential for a rally in shares in the second half of the year. That’s based on the December $85 calls. With 205 days until expiration, 46,245 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 485, for a 95-fold surge in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $3.06 to get into the trade. Shares recently traded ...
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Pick Up Companies Increasing Market Share Now

When the economy contracts, consumers shift their spending habits. This can result in a number of companies losing market share – while a few gain. That can be seen across a number of industries. Based on the earnings data so far, one prospective place for strong returns going forward could come from discount retailers. These companies have been hit like other stocks right now, but going forward could see strong sales and rising market share. One prospective play here is retailer Ross ...
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Insider Trading Report: Camping World Holdings (CWH)

Kent Schickli, a director at Camping World Holdings (CWH), recently added 10,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 15 percent, and came to a total purchase price of $284,000. This marks the first insider buy of the year. Over the past three years, insider buying has been mixed, with large amounts of insider buying in 2019 and 2020, and less insider activity overall in the past year. Overall, insiders at the company own 4.1 percent of shares. Shares of the recreational ...
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