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Insider Activity Report: SoFi Technologies (SOFI)

Eric Schuppenhauer, an EVP at
SoFi Technologies (SOFI), recently bought 30,600 shares. The buy increased his stake by 197%, and came to a total price of $500,001. This marks the first insider buy at the company since June, when the company CEO bought 30,715 shares for about $199,110. Otherwise, company insiders have been regular sellers of shares, including a major holder who sold off nearly $499 million in shares earlier this month. Overall, SoFi insiders own 3.2% of shares. The online lending platform ...
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Unusual Options Activity: Under Armour (UAA)

Athletic apparel manufacturer
Under Armour (UAA) is down 12% over the past year, far underperforming the market’s strong rally. One trader sees shares continuing to underperform through the end of 2026. That’s based on the December 18 2026 $10 puts. With 729 days until expiration, 4,889 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 161, for a 30-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the puts paid $2.68 to make the bearish bet. Under Armour shares recently traded for ...
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Shifting Market Index Holdings Can Create Buying Opportunities

When investors talk about the stock market, they’re usually referencing an index such as the S&P 500. Every index is made up of a mix of different stocks, and carry different weightings. Over time, markets tend to rise because weaker companies in the index are replaced with stronger companies. Such rebalancings occur periodically, and investors who buy shares of companies going into a bigger index can often get in ahead of billions of dollars flowing into a stock. The Nasdaq 100 ...
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Insider Activity Report: Healthcare Realty Trust (HR)

Peter Lyle, a director at
Healthcare Realty Trust (HR), recently bought 10,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 40%, and came to a total cost of $172,100. Other directors have been active buyers this year, including a buy of over 11,000 shares last month from another director, who paid just over $200,000.The last insider sale occurred from a company EVP who sold off 4,100 shares just over a year ago. Overall, Healthcare Realty insiders own 0.6% of shares. The medical outpatient property ...
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17203

Unusual Options Activity: Reddit (RDDT)

Social media site
Reddit (RDDT) has been on a tear, with shares soaring 275% over the past year. One trader sees further upside over the next two years. That’s based on the January 2027 $270 calls. With 758 days until expiration, 10,002 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 163, for a 61-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $48.20 to make the bullish bet. Reddit shares recently traded for about $178. Shares would need ...
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17194

The AI Chip Story Isn’t Over Yet

While investors have started looking beyond the chipmakers to play the AI boom, it’s clear that chips are still central to that theme. The world’s greatest AI software can’t run if there isn’t the infrastructure for it, including energy and data centers to the hardware, including processing chips. It’s likely that many chipmakers will continue to benefit in 2025, and for now, the market will continue to reward the top industry players. For instance, chipmaker
Broadcom (AVGO) soared nearly 25% last week and ...
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17195

Insider Activity Report: Norfolk Southern (NSC)

Mark George, President and CEO of
Norfolk Southern (NSC), recently bought 200 shares. The buy increased his stake by 1%, and came to a total cost of $49,967. One day later, a company director picked up 350 shares, increasing his position by 4%, at a cost of $87,280. This follows a similar pattern, including two director pickups back in October, as well as buys in May, June, July and August. There have been just two insider sales over the past year. Overall, Read More About This
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Unusual Options Activity: Centene Corporation (CNC)

Healthcare plan provider
Centene Corporation (CNC) has been trending lower over the past year, with shares down over 20%. One trader sees a further decline into the start of 2025. That’s based on the February 2025 $55 puts. With 65 days until expiration, 7,325 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 151, for a 49-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the puts paid $1.80 to make the bearish bet. Centene shares recently traded for about $59.50, so ...
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