Articles
Daily market commentary and analysis.
Unusual Options Activity: Under Armour (UAA)
Athletic apparel manufacturerUnder Armour (UAA) is down 12% over the past year, far underperforming the market’s strong rally. One trader sees shares continuing to underperform through the end of…
Dec 19, 2024
Shifting Market Index Holdings Can Create Buying Opportunities
When investors talk about the stock market, they’re usually referencing an index such as the S&P 500. Every index is made up of a mix of different stocks, and carry different weightings. Over…
Dec 18, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Healthcare Realty Trust (HR)
Peter Lyle, a director atHealthcare Realty Trust (HR), recently bought 10,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 40%, and came to a total cost of $172,100. Other directors have been active buyers…
Dec 18, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Reddit (RDDT)
Social media siteReddit (RDDT) has been on a tear, with shares soaring 275% over the past year. One trader sees further upside over the next two years. That’s based on the January 2027 $270 calls.…
Dec 18, 2024
The AI Chip Story Isn’t Over Yet
While investors have started looking beyond the chipmakers to play the AI boom, it’s clear that chips are still central to that theme. The world’s greatest AI software can’t run if there isn’t the…
Dec 17, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Norfolk Southern (NSC)
Mark George, President and CEO ofNorfolk Southern (NSC), recently bought 200 shares. The buy increased his stake by 1%, and came to a total cost of $49,967. One day later, a company director picked…
Dec 17, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Centene Corporation (CNC)
Healthcare plan providerCentene Corporation (CNC) has been trending lower over the past year, with shares down over 20%. One trader sees a further decline into the start of 2025. That’s based on the…
Dec 17, 2024
The Worst May Be Over for this Critically Important Company
Every company will run into trouble at some point. For investors, it’s critical to know when the biggest dangers have passed. One sign is that even when facing bad news, the share price either…
Dec 16, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Hormel Foods Corp (HRL)
Steven Lykken, a Group VP atHormel Foods Corp (HRL), recently bought 4,904 shares. The buy increased his stake by 15%, and came to a total cost of $159,246. This is the first insider activity since…
Dec 16, 2024
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