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Macro Uncertainty Creates Another Buying Opportunity
Although the market is now trading back above the April 2 “Liberation Day” price point, many individual stocks have fared differently. Some have done better, and a few have done worse amid wildly…
May 6, 2025
Insider Activity Report: Matador Resources Company (MTDR)
Robert Macalik, an EVP at Matador Resources Company (MTDR), recently bought 1,500 shares. The buy increased his stake by 1%, and came to a total cost of $60,750. He was joined by another EVP, who…
May 6, 2025
Unusual Options Activity: Rigetti Computing (RGTI)
Quantum computing developer Rigetti Computing (RGTI) is up a massive 550% over the past year amid strong investor interest. One trader is betting on a pullback in the second half of the year. That’s…
May 6, 2025
Stick With Tariff-Resistant Growth Plays As Uncertainty Reigns
While the news cycle has been largely positive on tariffs and trade over the past few weeks, a lot can happen. And the uncertainty now will likely weigh on hard economic data in the months to come.…
May 5, 2025
Insider Activity Report: Southwest Airlines (LUV)
Pierre Breber, a director at Southwest Airlines (LUV), recently bought 10,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 26%, and came to a total cost of $268,877. Breber’s buy came a day after another…
May 5, 2025
Unusual Options Activity: Strategy (MSTR)
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…
May 5, 2025
A Cheap Stock Facing Tariff Fears Remains a Buy Today
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…
May 2, 2025
Insider Activity Report: Banc of California (BANC)
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…
May 2, 2025
Unusual Options Activity: Oracle (ORCL)
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…
May 2, 2025
Layoffs Remain a Mixed Bag, But This Company Could Benefit from Streamlining
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…
May 1, 2025
Insider Activity Report: Tesla Motors (TSLA)
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…
May 1, 2025
Unusual Options Activity: V.F. Corp (VFC)
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…
May 1, 2025
Companies Delivering Value Can Build Gains in This Market
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…
Apr 30, 2025
Insider Activity Report: JB Hunt Transportation Services (JBHT)
Nicholas Hobbs, COO at JB Hunt Transportation Services (JBHT), recently bought 3,039 shares. The buy increased his position by 3%, and came to a total cost of $399,746. This marks the second insider…
Apr 30, 2025
Unusual Options Activity: Pfizer (PFE)
Pharmaceutical manufacturing giant Pfizer (PFE) is down 10% over the past year, underperforming the overall market. One trader sees a rebound for shares over the summer. That’s based on the September…
Apr 30, 2025
Strong Margins Make One Big Tech Play Worth Buying During This Market Dip
Market volatility and fear may still be elevated, and might be scaring some away from this market. But for long-term investors, that’s more likely a gift. That’s because market pullbacks tend to…
Apr 29, 2025
Insider Activity Report: Mastercraft Boat Holdings (MCFT)
Forager Fund, LP, a major holder of Mastercraft Boat Holdings (MCFT), recently bought over 55,000 shares across two transactions, paying just under $1 million to increase their holdings by 4%. Going…
Apr 29, 2025
Unusual Options Activity: Flagstar Financial (FLG)
Regional bank Flagstar Financial (FLG) is up over 25% in the past year. One trader is betting on further gains in the months ahead. That’s based on the June $13 calls. With 52 days until expiration,…
Apr 29, 2025
This Technology Continues to Grow at a Steady Pace
Investors sometimes get overly enthusiastic about a new technology. When that happens, rapid growth can occur, and stock valuations related to that technology can soar. But overly fast growth can…
Apr 28, 2025
Insider Activity Report: Keycorp (KEY)
Mohit Ramani, Chief Risk Officer at KeyCorp (KEY), recently bought 10,000 shares. The buy is an initial position for the officer, and came to a total cost of $137,500. He was joined by three company…
Apr 28, 2025