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To get a great investment return, look for companies with a high barrier to entry. This likely means a sector only has a few players for customers to choose from. It also means that those companies can earn consistently high profits, which in turn is great for shareholders. A company with a high barrier to entry has a powerful business model that can allow it to earn big profits. Investing when those companies are down can lead to great returns. One area ...
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Mark Miller, President and COO of Goosehead Insurance (GSHD) recently bought 10,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 50%, and came to a total cost of $580,650. This is Miller’s second buy of the year following a 5,000 share pickup in January for $369,725. And other company insiders, including the company CFO have been buyers so far this year. One major holder, a trust, has been a moderate seller of shares so far this year. Overall, Goosehead insiders own ...
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Investment bank Jefferies Financial Group (JEF) has had a strong year, with shares up over 40%. One trader sees shares trending even higher through the autumn. That’s based on the September $50 calls. With 140 days until expiration, 3,003 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 120, for a 25-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $0.67 to make the bullish bet. Jefferies shares recently traded for about $43, so the stock would need ...
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A company that’s out of favor with the market can see big returns once it moves back into favor. But first, it has to have been out of favor for so long that shares are cheap. It also helps if the company is growing earnings and revenues. From there, it’s best to wait until an uptrend starts. A hated company will typically start to move higher even if shares are out of favor with investors. Once perception flips positive, the rally ...
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John Roberts, CEO of JB Hunt Transport Services (JBHT), recently bought 6,200 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 2%, and came to a total cost of $998,550. The buy comes a month after a company director bought 5,000 shares, paying $1.01 million to start an initial stake. These mark the first insider buys since September 2022. Going further back, insiders have largely been sellers, usually following the exercise of stock options. Overall, JB Hunt insiders own 19.8% of shares. The ...
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Semiconductor manufacturer Intel (INTC) has underperformed its peers over the past year, as the company spends billions of dollars on constructing new foundries. One trader is betting shares will continue to underperform for the next two years. That’s based on the June 2026 $25 puts. With 777 days until expiration 1,907 contracts recently traded, a 15-fold increase over the option’s open interest of 129 contracts. The buyer of the puts paid $2.90 to make the bearish bet. Intel shares recently traded for ...
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The market is starting to show some mixed signals. The effects of above-average inflation over the past few years has hit a number of sectors hard. Investors are now learning that fast food may still be fast, but with soaring food prices it may not be cheap. However, there remain some opportunities in the restaurant industry. Particularly for companies that can keep costs down, consumers happy, and already have a reputation for beating the market. Pizza giant Domino’s (DPZ) just beat ...
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Jared Wolff, President and CEO of Banc of California (BANC), recently added 7,130 shares. The buy increased his position by 2%, and came to a total cost of $99,677. The buy comes a month after a company director bought 7,500 shares, paying just over $108,500. And another company director was a buyer in February. The last insider sale occurred in late January at a slightly higher price for shares. Overall, Banc of California insiders own 1.1% of shares. The regional bank is ...
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