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Insider Activity Report: CME Group (CME)
William Shepard, a director at CME Group (CME), recently bought 276 shares. The buy came to a total cost of $64,282, and increased his position by less than 1%. Shepard is a quarterly buyer of…
Jan 6, 2025
Unusual Options Activity: AstraZeneca (AZN)
Drug manufacturer AstraZeneca (AZN) is down 30% from its peak last summer, and shares are now down on a 12-month basis. One trader sees a potential bounce higher in the weeks ahead. That’s based on…
Jan 6, 2025
The AI Buildout Bodes Well for Networking Players
AI trades have helped push the market significantly higher since the release of ChatGPT in late 2022. Chipmaker Nvidia (NVDA) has dominated the conversation, but other necessary components for AI…
Jan 3, 2025
Insider Activity Report: Nike (NKE)
John Rogers, a director at Nike (NKE), recently bought 2,500 shares. The buy increased his stake by 8%, and came to a total cost of $191,625. This marks the first insider buy since last June, when…
Jan 3, 2025
Unusual Options Activity: Las Vegas Sands (LVS)
Casino and resort operator Las Vegas Sands (LVS) gained a scant 4% in 2024, with shares mostly dropping 20% into the summer and then recovering. One trader sees shares breaking higher in the coming…
Jan 3, 2025
This Could Be the Top Mag 7 Performer of 2025
Markets have been broadening over the past few months, with other companies taking the lead over AI stocks and big-cap tech companies. While the Mag 7 may yet surprise markets with further gains in…
Jan 2, 2025
Insider Activity Report: Lowe’s Companies (LOW)
Lawrence Simkins, a director at Lowe’s Companies (LOW), recently bought 1,000 shares. The buy came to a total cost of $245,532, and is a new position for the director. This also marks the first buy…
Jan 2, 2025
Insider Activity Report: Boeing (BA)
Airplane manufacturer Boeing (BA) lost 32% in 2024, following a struggling attempt to turn around. One trader sees a continued downtrend in the coming weeks. That’s based on the January 31 $150 puts.…
Jan 2, 2025
A Defensive Way to Play Today’s Biggest Tech Boom
With the AI boom still underway, investors have plenty of different ways to play the trend. After the big rallies in many chip stocks and big-tech names over the past few years, 2025 may be the year…
Jan 1, 2025
Insider Activity Report: Casey’s General Stores (CASY)
Mike Spanos, a director at Casey’s General Stores (CASY), recently bought 500 shares. The buy increased his stake by 19%, and came to a total cost of $198,380. Spanos was the last insider to buy with…
Jan 1, 2025
Unusual Options Activity: Avantor (AVTR)
Medical product supplier Avantor (AVTR) is down 7% over the past year, with shares seeing some big rallies and pullbacks. One trader is betting the next rally will occur over the months ahead. That’s…
Jan 1, 2025
Rising Bond Yields Make this Value Play Shine
Markets are closing the year on an odd note. The Federal Reserve has lowered interest rates by a full point. But bond investors are pushing yields higher, particularly on longer-dated bonds. The…
Dec 31, 2024
Insider Activity Report: FedEx (FDX)
Amy Lane, a director at FedEx (FDX), recently bought 333 shares. The buy increased her stake by 8%, and came to a total cost $91,929. This marks the first insider buy in a year, when the company’s…
Dec 31, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Peloton Interactive (PTON)
Fitness technology company Peloton Interactive (PTON) is up over 60% in the past year, more than double the return of the S&P 500. One trader sees shares making further gains in the weeks ahead.…
Dec 31, 2024
This Industry Leader Looks to Create Better Returns for Investors
Bigger isn’t always better. Once a company has had substantial growth, or become the leader in its industry, its rate of return will tend to slow. Companies can usually offset this by finding related…
Dec 30, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG)
Patrick Gallagher, COO of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG), recently bought 1,115 shares. The buy increased his stake by 1%, and came to a total cost of $316,814. This marks the first insider buy…
Dec 30, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Eos Energy (EOSE)
Energy storage developer Eos Energy Enterprises (EOSE) is up 295% over the past year, on the back of increasing demand for stable energy solutions to power AI platforms. One trader sees the stock…
Dec 30, 2024
If Earnings Matter, This Company Could be the Tech Winner of 2025
Stocks famously climb a “wall of worry.” One thing that worries some investors now is the market’s valuation. By some metrics, the stock market is near values last seen near big peaks, like in 2000…
Dec 27, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Greif (GEF)
Lawrence Hilsheimer, CFO of Greif (GEF), recently bought 550 shares. The buy increased his stake by less than 1%, and came to a total cost of $37,384. He was joined by a company director, who bought…
Dec 27, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Apple (AAPL)
Consumer tech giant Apple (AAPL) is up 32% over the past year, slightly outperforming the overall stock market. One trader sees shares trending higher in the coming weeks. That’s based on the January…
Dec 27, 2024