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Bitcoin holding company Strategy (MSTR) is up 237% over the past year, far exceeding the overall stock market’s return. One trader sees further upside in the coming weeks as bitcoin potentially makes another run at $100,000. That’s based on the June 20 $390 calls. With 46 days until expiration, 62,889 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 1,262, for a 50-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $41.50 to make the bullish bet. Strategy ...
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Tariff fears have subsided in recent weeks. But that trend isn’t over by a long shot. Investors who expect a quick resolution will likely be disappointed by choppy markets in the weeks and even months ahead. However, tariff uncertainty creates better buying opportunities, particularly for long-term investors. That’s because low prices combined with cheap valuations and underlying fear could spring higher as fears subside and investors are willing to pay higher multiples, particularly for great companies. One company facing tariff fears now ...
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Andrew Barker, a director at Banc of California (BANC), recently bought 10,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 5%, and came to a total cost of $131,560. The buy came a few days after the President and CEO picked up 7,130 shares, paying just over $99,600 to increase his stake by 2%. Other company directors have also been buyers in recent months, but there have been some moderate insider sales for mixed results. Overall, Banc of California insiders own 0.9% ...
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Database software giant Oracle (ORCL) is up 23% over the past year, handily beating the S&P 500, even with its recent pullback. One trader sees more upside into the middle of next year. That’s based on the June 2026 $165 calls. With 412 days until expiration, 10,500 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 198, for a 56-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $14.95 to make the bullish bet. Oracle shares recently traded ...
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When it comes to the economy, layoffs are bad. When it comes to a company undergoing layoffs, the result can be a bit more mixed. A company may need to streamline to improve profitability, or simply over-hired during a boom. Or it could be in a long-term decline. Investors who can determine what a company’s layoffs mean may stand to profit. And the market’s initial reaction to layoffs can generally give a hint as to what happens next. For instance, investors Read More About This

Joseph Gebbia, a director at Tesla Motors (TSLA), recently bought 4,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by nearly 4,000%, and came to a total cost of $1,025,232. This marks the first insider buy at Tesla over the past two years. Typically, Tesla insiders are sellers of shares, including both the exercise of stock options and traditional sales. Sellers over the past year include the company CFO and several Senior Vice Presidents. Overall, Tesla insiders own 12.9% of shares. The electric vehicle ...
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Clothing manufacturer V.F. Corp (VFC) is down 7% over the past year, but have seen a bigger decline in recent weeks amid the rise of a new trade war. One trader sees shares continuing lower in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the May 23 $10 puts. With 22 days until expiration, 10,168 contracts traded compared to a prior open position of 307, for a 33-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the puts paid $0.39 to make ...
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Investing has gotten a lot more challenging over the past few weeks. Rising economic uncertainty makes it difficult for companies and even individuals to make long-term plans. That could mean a pullback in spending, particularly on high-value items. But it also means that more may be spent on smaller, more impulsive purchases that act as little luxuries. And that could benefit some companies strongly in the quarters ahead. One little luxury right now is dining out – or ordering food for delivery ...
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