Insider Trading Report: PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMT)
David Spector, Chairman and CEO of
PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMT), recently added 20,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by over 9.4 percent, and came to a total purchase price just under $275,000. This is the first insider buy at the company since February. Overall, company insiders have been fairly active over the past few years as sellers of shares. It’s only during lower price points for the company such as now and in early 2020 that insiders have been buyers. Overall, ...
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PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMT), recently added 20,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by over 9.4 percent, and came to a total purchase price just under $275,000. This is the first insider buy at the company since February. Overall, company insiders have been fairly active over the past few years as sellers of shares. It’s only during lower price points for the company such as now and in early 2020 that insiders have been buyers. Overall, ...
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Unusual Options Activity: The Wendy’s Company (WEN)
Shares of fast-food giant
The Wendy’s Company (WEN) have performed about in-line with the stock market over the past year. One trader sees shares bucking that trend with a move higher in the coming weeks. That’s based on the November $20 calls. With 66 days until expiration, 62,762 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 904, for a 39-fold jump in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $1.63 to get into the trade. Shares recently traded around ...
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The Wendy’s Company (WEN) have performed about in-line with the stock market over the past year. One trader sees shares bucking that trend with a move higher in the coming weeks. That’s based on the November $20 calls. With 66 days until expiration, 62,762 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 904, for a 39-fold jump in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $1.63 to get into the trade. Shares recently traded around ...
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Keep Sticking with Semiconductors Amid the Ongoing Shortage
A few major themes have been at play over the past year. While tech stocks have largely sold off thanks to a decline in investors willing to take on risks, a shortage in the semiconductor industry has created a unique situation.
These companies are poised for their best growth in years, yet are also trading at their best valuation in years. Investors who accumulate shares of these leaders now can benefit when that price trend changes.
Among the semiconductor giants, there’s some ...
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Insider Trading Report: PVH Corp (PVH)
Stefan Larsson, CEO at
PVH Corp (PVH), recently bought 18,540 shares. The buy increased his holdings by nearly 16 percent and came to a total price of just over $1,000,000. He was joined by two other company executives, including the CFO, who each bought 1,857 shares for a total purchase price of $100,000. The three buys mark the first insider buys of the year, following one small sale from a VP earlier in the year. Over the past three years, insiders have overwhelmingly ...
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PVH Corp (PVH), recently bought 18,540 shares. The buy increased his holdings by nearly 16 percent and came to a total price of just over $1,000,000. He was joined by two other company executives, including the CFO, who each bought 1,857 shares for a total purchase price of $100,000. The three buys mark the first insider buys of the year, following one small sale from a VP earlier in the year. Over the past three years, insiders have overwhelmingly ...
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Unusual Options Activity: Petroleo Brasileiro (PBR)
Shares of oil and gas giant
Petroleo Brasileiro (PBR) are up 38 percent in the past year thanks to strong global energy prices. One trader sees a decline in the coming weeks. That’s based on the September 30 $12.50 puts. With 18 days until expiration, 29,427 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 199, for a staggering 148-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the puts paid $0.29. Shares recently traded just over $13.50, so they would need ...
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Petroleo Brasileiro (PBR) are up 38 percent in the past year thanks to strong global energy prices. One trader sees a decline in the coming weeks. That’s based on the September 30 $12.50 puts. With 18 days until expiration, 29,427 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 199, for a staggering 148-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the puts paid $0.29. Shares recently traded just over $13.50, so they would need ...
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Buy When a Stock Has a Cloudy Outlook, Sell When the Skies are Clear
This year has been challenging for investors. A slowing economy and high inflation are creating a poor outlook for markets. Yet buying during challenging moments can be a solid time to invest. That’s particularly true when investors sell as soon as skies are clear.
Many companies are facing challenges right now. But companies with a long operating history of succeeding in different environments should get through today’s troubles with ease… although it may take some time.
One company struggling now is
Target (TGT) ...
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Insider Trading Report: Marvell Technology (MRVL)
Michael Strachan, a director at
Marvell Technology (MRVL), recently picked up 6,781 shares. The buy increased his stake by over 13 percent, and came to a total cost just over $314,000. This marks the first insider buy at the company since early 2021. Over the past three years, insider shave been regular and consistent sellers of shares, a normal trend for a big-cap tech company. Overall, company insiders own about 0.6 percent of shares. The semiconductor giant is down 25 percent in the ...
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Marvell Technology (MRVL), recently picked up 6,781 shares. The buy increased his stake by over 13 percent, and came to a total cost just over $314,000. This marks the first insider buy at the company since early 2021. Over the past three years, insider shave been regular and consistent sellers of shares, a normal trend for a big-cap tech company. Overall, company insiders own about 0.6 percent of shares. The semiconductor giant is down 25 percent in the ...
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Unusual Options Activity: Altimmune (ALT)
Shares of biotechnology company
Altimmune (ALT) are up 28 percent over the past year, but are also up nearly four-fold from their 52-week lows. One trader sees shares giving back some of their recent gains. That’s based on the October $13 put. With 42 days until expiration, 6,077 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 104, for a 58-fold surge in volume. The buyer of the puts paid $1.70 to get into the trade. The stock recently traded around $20, ...
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Altimmune (ALT) are up 28 percent over the past year, but are also up nearly four-fold from their 52-week lows. One trader sees shares giving back some of their recent gains. That’s based on the October $13 put. With 42 days until expiration, 6,077 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 104, for a 58-fold surge in volume. The buyer of the puts paid $1.70 to get into the trade. The stock recently traded around $20, ...
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