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Unusual Options Activity: Riot Platforms (RIOT)
Bitcoin mining giantRiot Platforms (RIOT) is down 25% over the past year, even as cyrpto prices have been surging higher. One trader sees shares continuing to underperform in the first half of 2025.…
Dec 16, 2024
Tread Carefully with This Possible Restructuring Play
Investors can sometimes see big returns from companies that restructure. That’s been the case withApple (AAPL), which nearly went bankrupt in the late 1990s before it was able to refocus on key…
Dec 13, 2024
Insider Activity Report: MSCI (MSCI)
Henry Fernandez, CEO and Chairman ofMSCI (MSCI), recently bought 2,900 shares. The buy increased his stake by less than 1%, and came to a total cost of $1,777,119. Fernandez was also the most recent…
Dec 13, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Boston Scientific (BSX)
Medical device manufacturerBoston Scientific (BSX) is up 60% over the past year, on the back of increased interest in new technologies. One trader sees further upside going into the new year. That’s…
Dec 13, 2024
This Backbone-of-AI Play Is Worth Picking Up On a Dip
Some companies are cyclical, having a few good years and then a few bad years. Companies such as automakers or durable goods like appliances tend to fare well when the economy is, for instance. Other…
Dec 12, 2024
Insider Activity Report: American Homes 4 Rent (AMH)
Douglas Benham, a director atAmerican Homes 4 Rent (AMH), recently bought 3,949 shares across two transactions in the past few weeks. The buys have increased his stake by 6%, coming at a total cost…
Dec 12, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: PayPal Holdings (PYPL)
Digital payment platformPayPal Holdings (PYPL) is up 52% over the past year, far outperforming the overall market. One trader sees shares trending higher through the spring. That’s based on the March…
Dec 12, 2024
Could This Repeat Activist Target Finally Trend Higher?
There are many ways to profit from the stock market. One such way is to target companies that trade at a reasonable value, have a strong brand, but could benefit from stronger leadership. These…
Dec 11, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Marathon Petroleum Corp (MPC)
Jeffrey Campbell, a director at Marathon Petroleum Corp (MPC), recently bought 6,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by over 1,000%, and came to a total cost of $897,644. This marks the first…
Dec 11, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: eBay (EBAY)
Online auction platform eBay (EBAY) is up 52% over the past year, far outperforming the overall market. One trader sees shares continuing higher into the spring. That’s based on the March 2025 $70…
Dec 11, 2024
This Industry Leader Is Focusing On More Shareholder Value and Income
The energy sector has been a laggard for 2024. Oil prices have struggled to trend around $70 for most of the year. The outlook isn’t too strong going forward either, amid fears of a slowing economy,…
Dec 10, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Cincinnati Financial (CINF)
Dirk Debbink, a director atCincinnati Financial (CINF), recently bought 1,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 2%, and came to a total cost of $157,188. Debbink was also a buyer back in April…
Dec 10, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Pfizer (PFE)
Pharmaceutical manufacturerPfizer (PFE) is down 11% over the past year on concerns of a slowing drug pipeline. One trader sees shares continuing that trend lower in the coming weeks. That’s based on…
Dec 10, 2024
AI Demand Continues to Benefit Software Plays
The AI story continues. While many big-cap names are at all-time highs, other and smaller players are starting to show better signs of strength. Investors can likely see better returns going into…
Dec 9, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Allegion (ALLE)
John Stone, President and CEO ofAllegion (ALLE), recently bought 7,500 shares. The buy increased his stake by 7%, and came to a total cost of $1,055,246. Stone was the most recent buyer with a 5,000…
Dec 9, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: SentinelOne (S)
Cybersecurity firmSentinelOne (S) is up 10% over the past year, and shares just dropped over 10% last week due to underwhelming guidance. One trader sees shares bouncing higher over the next few…
Dec 9, 2024
This Hardware Trend Shows the AI Play Isn’t Over Yet
While chip stocks have slowed down in recent months, companies continue to invest billions in AI initiatives. That’s seen with a demand in new power sources, plans to build out data centers, and…
Dec 6, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Dick’s Sporting Goods (DKS)
Larry Fitzgerald, a director atDick’s Sporting Goods (DKS), recently bought 230 shares. The buy increased his stake by 2%, and came to a total cost of $49,463. This marks the first insider buy at the…
Dec 6, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Marvell Technology (MRVL)
ChipmakerMarvell Technology (MRVL) soared nearly 25% on Wednesday following boosted guidance for its fourth quarter. One trader is betting shares rallied too far, too fast, and will trend lower in…
Dec 6, 2024
Slow and Steady Can Win the Investment Race
Investors often have a choice that breaks down between growth stocks and value plays. Right now, the soaring demand for AI technology is giving many slow-growth companies some unexpected kickers.…
Dec 5, 2024