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While investors have flocked to AI stocks in the past 18 months, some companies have sold off as AI technology threatens their business model. Software can now replace what an employee does, not only saving money, but also completing the work at a much faster rate. A third set of companies is one where AI may lead to some big opportunities but also has the potential to decimate an existing business. These companies are likely to get whipsawed. One such company is ...
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Mandy Yang, CFO of Enphase Energy (ENPH), recently bought 4,000 shares. The buy increased her stake by 4%, and came to a total cost of $416,972. This is the second insider buy of the year following a 4,000 share buy from the company CEO in February, which came to just over $482,000. So far this year, three insiders have sold, including a $4.8 million sale from a company director. Overall, Enphase Energy insiders own 3.3% of shares. The solar energy system designer ...
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Bitcoin mining company Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA) is up 62% over the past year as bitcoin prices have trended higher. One trader expects shares to drop considerably in the coming months. That’s based on the September $5.00 puts. With 136 days until expiration, 5,008 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 196, for a 26-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the puts paid $0.15 to make the bearish bet Marathon recently traded for about $17.50. So ...
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While the market focuses on earnings, companies can do a lot to impact that number. It’s harder to impact revenues, or the raw cash coming in the door. When business is good, more money is coming in. And that will translate to higher earnings and should also propel shares higher over time. When an industry leader is seeing higher revenues, it’s also a great sign for the sector as a whole Hotel and casino operator MGM Resorts (MGM) just saw Read More

David Osborn, a director at Cincinnati Financial (CINF), recently bought 2,000 shares. The buy increased his position by 4%, and came to a total cost of $223,283. He was joined by another director who bought 1,000 shares on the same day, paying $113,470, to increase their position by 2%. Insiders have been buyers in seven transactions over the past year. The last insider sale occurred last May. Overall, Cincinnati Financial insiders own 1.5% of shares. The insurance provider is up 13% ...
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Online marketplace Etsy (ETSY) sank 16% last week following its latest earnings report. One trader sees a rebound for shares playing out in the months ahead. That’s based on the January 2025 $65 calls. With 256 days until expiration, 4,447 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 134, for a 33-fold increase in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $8.10 to make the bullish bet. Etsy shares traded around $58, meaning they would need to rise ...
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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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