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Unusual Options Activity: Ford Motors (F)
Automaker Ford (F) has struggled in the past year, with shares down 25%. One trader sees further weakness through next summer. That’s based on the June 2026 $10 puts. With 416 days until expiration,…
Apr 28, 2025
Earnings Point the Way to Continued Demand in Uncertain Times
While market uncertainty is on the rise, some companies operate in more certain environments than others. A few even manage to thrive when uncertainty rears higher. Today, spending priorities are…
Apr 25, 2025
Insider Activity Report: Solaris Energy Infrastructure (SEI)
AJ Teague, a director at Solaris Energy Infrastructure (SEI), recently bought 4,000 shares. The buy increased his position by 4%, and came to a total cost of $96,400. Teague was a buyer back in…
Apr 25, 2025
Unusual Options Activity: Riot Platforms (RIOT)
Bitcoin mining company Riot Platforms (RIOT) is starting to trend higher as bitcoin prices trend higher. One trader is betting that shares will keep trending higher. That’s based on the December $11…
Apr 25, 2025
Infrastructure Spending Looks Steady, Even Amid Government Cuts
Market uncertainty has soared in recent weeks. Rising tariff rates have led to a pullback in global trade. Over the long-term, the plan is to restructure the global economy to include more domestic…
Apr 24, 2025
Insider Activity Report: US Bancorp (USB)
Aleem Gillani, a director at US Bancorp (USB), recently bought 5,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 50%, and came to a total cost of $186,600. Gillani was the last insider buyer with a 10,000…
Apr 24, 2025
Unusual Options Activity: Carnival Corporation (CCL)
Cruise line operator Carnival Corporation (CCL) has seen shares sink in recent weeks amid fears of an economic slowdown, including on vacations and tourism. One trader sees shares trending lower into…
Apr 24, 2025
With Yields Pushing Higher, Bonds Could be the Top Trade of 2025
Bond yields moved lower last year, ahead of the Federal Reserve’s commitment to cut interest rates. Yet, even as the Fed lowered rates by a full percentage point, bond yields have ticked higher. In…
Apr 23, 2025
Insider Activity Report: FB Financial Corp (FBK)
James Cross, a director at FB Financial Corp (FBK), recently bought 7,200 shares. The buy increased his stake by 13%, and came to a total cost of $291,528. A major holder at the company has also been…
Apr 23, 2025
Unusual Options Activity: The Carlyle Group (CG)
Asset manager The Caryle Group (CG) is down over 30% in the past year, with most of that drop occurring in the past few months. One trader sees further downside in the coming weeks. That’s based on…
Apr 23, 2025
Consumers Haven’t Given Up on this Momentum Play Yet…
Consumers may be starting to pull back on spending, either from rising prices on goods resulting from tariffs, or simply from rising uncertainty about tariffs and the overall economy. However,…
Apr 22, 2025
Insider Activity Report: Asana (ASAN)
Dustin Moskovitz, President and CEO of Asana (ASAN), has been a repeat buyer of shares, with four purchases this month for over 1.2 million shares. The buys have increased his position by 2%, and…
Apr 22, 2025
Unusual Options Activity: Aurora Innovation (AUR)
Self-driving technology company Aurora Innovation (AUR) has surged over 115% in the past year. One trader is betting shares will keep trending higher over the coming weeks. That’s based on the May $6…
Apr 22, 2025
Insurance Companies Can Keep Delivering Profits in Volatile Markets
Investors looking to stay invested in volatile markets should think defensively. One way to do that is by investing in insurance companies. These firms are heavily regulated, but don’t carry the…
Apr 21, 2025
Insider Activity Report: WD-40 Company (WDFC)
Sara Hyzer, CFO at WD-40 Company (WDFC), recently bought 256 shares. The buy increased her position by 7%, and came to a total cost of $57,044. Hyzer was the last buyer with a 213-share pickup in May…
Apr 21, 2025
Unusual Options Activity: Peabody Energy (BTU)
Coal producer Peabody Energy (BTU) has been roughly cut in half this year, amid a lackluster energy market. One trader sees further downside in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the June $11 puts.…
Apr 21, 2025
Resilient Oligopoly Players Could Keep Trending Higher
The souring stock market has created an environment where many stocks are sold off even if new developments don’t specifically impact them. While the high near-term uncertainty makes for a poor…
Apr 18, 2025
Insider Activity Report: Lions Gate Entertainment (LGF)
Liberty 77 Capital, a major holder of Lions Gate Entertainment (LGF), recently bought 1,018,107 shares. The buy increased the fund’s position by 10%, and came to a total cost of $6.98 million. The…
Apr 18, 2025
Unusual Options Activity: MP Materials (MP)
Rare earth explorer and producer MP Materials (MP) has been on a tear, with shares continuing to hit new 52-week highs. One trader sees further upside in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the May $31…
Apr 18, 2025
This Health Care Player Continues to Deliver Steady Profits
Since the start of the year, health care has been a leading sector for the economy. It’s a defensive sector, and tends to perform well over time. What’s more, it tends to have some insulation from…
Apr 17, 2025