Unusual Options Activity: Apple (AAPL)

Shares of consumer tech giant Apple (AAPL) have been in a range near all-time highs over the past few months. One trader sees shares moving higher in the coming weeks. That’s based on the May 13th $180 calls. With 36 days left until expiration, 16,046 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 330, for a 49-fold jump in volume on the contract. The buyer of the calls paid $3.90 to get into the trade. The stock recently traded near ...
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Investors Give Good Managers Excessive Control – But It’s Usually Worth It

There are plenty investment sayings about how company management can make or break a firm’s stock returns. And in today’s world, where retail investors own a minuscule number of shares and institutions tend to trade in and out of shares, company management tends to drive control. In many cases, letting the full-time employees devoted to the company run the show is a good thing. In other cases, such as where control is closely held by a family, the results can sometimes ...
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Insider Trading Report: HP Inc (HPQ)

Bruce Broussard, a director at HP Inc (HPQ), recently added 6,810 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 131 percent, and came to a total price of just under $250,000. This marks the first insider buy at the company going back to June 2020. Other company insiders, including C-suite executives and directors, have otherwise been regular sellers of shares in the past few years. Insiders own just under 0.2 percent of outstanding shares. The imaging and printing technology company has seen its ...
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Unusual Options Activity: Tenet Healthcare Corporation (THC)

Shares of healthcare services company Tenet Healthcare Corporation (THC) have been steadily rising over the past year. One trader sees the possibility for further gains in the next few weeks. That’s based on the May $85 calls. With 44 days until expiration, 2,550 contracts traded compared to an open interest of 100, for a 25-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $4.10 to enter the position. The stock recently traded near $82.50, so shares would need ...
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One Company Shows Compelling International Growth with Low Geopolitical Risks

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to a sharp pullback among international investments. Yet some companies are able to buck the trend and still grow right now. The top contender for such growth could be in social media plays. With many looking to bypass official news (often controlled on some level by governments), such companies could provide one of the few pockets of international growth in the next few months. One such play is Twitter (TWTR). The social media company has ...
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Insider Trading Report: American Outdoor Brands (AOUT)

Andrew Fulmer, CFO & Treasurer of American Outdoor Brands (AOUT), recently picked up 3,700 shares. The buy increased his holdings by just over 7.6 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just over $50,000. This marks the second buy from company insiders in the past few weeks, following a 3,671 share buy from a company director, for a price of just under $50,000. Overall, company insiders have been regular and steady buyers, amounts ranging from 1,000 to 10,000 shares. Overall, ...
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Unusual Options Activity: Teladoc Health (TDOC)

Shares of remote healthcare consultation company Teladoc Health (TDOC) have been in a steady downtrend over the past year. One trader sees that trend reversing with a rally in the coming weeks. That’s based on the May $75 calls. With 45 days until expiration, 2,657 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 106, for a 25-fold increase in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $7.00 to get into the position. With shares just under $74, they ...
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Long-Term Trends Bode Well for This Market Growth Niche

A number of high-growth opportunities exist today. Many look attractive for the long-term, but short-term tailwinds are preventing the market from moving the value meaningfully higher right now. That’s especially true for any growth story that’s dependent on a resolution to supply chain issues, which appear to still be a source of frustration for short-term investors in hot growth areas. That’s especially true for anything related to the automotive sector, as numerous factories have seen shutdowns. One company hurting in the short ...
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