
Insider Activity Report: General Motors (GM)
Alfred Kelly, a director at General Motors (GM), recently bought 12,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by a massive 225%, and came to a total cost of $607,920. This marks the first insider buy since last July, when the company CFO bought 25,000 shares for just over $1.1 million. Otherwise, company insiders have been slight sellers of shares following the exercise of stock options, including the CEO and general counsel. Overall, General Motors insiders own 0.2% of shares. The automaker is ...
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Unusual Options Activity: JetBlue (JBLU)
Regional airliner JetBlue (JBLU) sank over 20% following earnings last week. One trader is betting that the bounce higher already will continue in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the February 21 $7.50 calls. With 17 days until expiration, 15,516 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 109, for a massive 142-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $0.18 to make the bullish bet. JetBlue shares recently traded for about $6.70, so the stock ...
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Look For “Good News Hidden as Bad News” Earnings Reports
Earnings season is in full swing. Investors have been willing to reward companies with strong guidance, and punish those with weak guidance. However, not all guidance is created equal. It’s a future estimate after all. Understanding why a company may struggle in the future can give a better understanding of whether or not a company has been fairly or unfairly punished when the market sends shares into a selloff. For instance, tech giant Microsoft (MSFT) sold off 6% on Thursday following earnings ...
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Insider Activity Report: Mid Penn Bancorp (MPB)
Rory Ritrievi, President and CEO of Mid Penn Bancorp (MPB), recently bought 3,050 shares. The buy increased his position by 4%, and came to a total cost of $91,639. Ritrievi was also a notable buyer last year. Seven company directors are also regular buyers of shares, as well as the company CFO and other executives. Over the past two years, insiders have made over three dozen buys, with zero insider sales. Overall, Mid Penn Bancorp insiders own 15.7% of shares. The regional ...
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Unusual Options Activity: Constellation Energy (CEG)
Utility generator Constellation Energy (CEG) is up 128% over the past year, far beating out the overall market. One trader is betting on a pullback in the months ahead. That’s based on the June $250 puts. With 137 days until expiration, 7,502 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 151, for a 50-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the puts paid $14.22 to make the bearish bet. Constellation shares recently traded for about $310, so shares ...
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Consumer Dining Trends Point to Ongoing Strong Returns Here
Consumers have shifted tastes in recent years, spending less on goods and more on experiences such as travel and vacations. Part of that shift also includes a trend towards dining out more often. While there have been some worries about a slowdown in consumer dining, the latest earnings suggest that isn’t a worry. Customers continue to go out to dine, with many restaurant franchises benefiting from the ongoing spending. That includes Brinker International (EAT), owner of chains such as Chili’s. The company’s offerings ...
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Insider Activity Report: Texas Capital Bancshares (TCBI)
Robert Stallings, a director at Texas Capital Bancshares (TCBI), recently bought 7,676 shares. The buy increased his stake by 1%, and came to a total cost of $198,597. Stallings has been a steady buyer of shares, having last bought 20,000 shares for just over $425,000 in October, and more than two dozen other buys over the past two years. Another company director was also a buyer of shares last year, and the last insider sale was in November 2023. Overall, Texas ...
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Unusual Options Activity: Visa (V)
Credit card provider Visa (V) has started 2025 off strong, gaining nearly 7%. One trader sees shares building on that gain in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the February $355 calls. With 21 days until expiration, 12,248 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 163, for a 75-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $1.55 to make the bullish bet. Visa shares recently hit a new 52-week high, topping $336. Shares would ...
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