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Insider Activity Report: Prospect Capital (PSEC)
John Barry, CEO of Prospect Capital (PSEC), has been a repeat buyer of shares this month. Over four transactions, he has picked up almost 2.4 million shares, paying just under $13 million to do so.…
Sep 13, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: ZipRecruiter (ZIP)
Staffing and employment service provider ZipRecruiter (ZIP) is down 40% over the past year as jobless claims continue to rise and total open jobs decline. One trader sees shares popping higher into…
Sep 13, 2024
Easing Conditions for the Housing Market Point to Solid Returns for Related Companies
The housing market has largely been frozen over the past two years. Rising interest rates made it unattractive for those who locked in a low mortgage rate to move. And the higher costs kept potential…
Sep 12, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Herbalife (HLF)
Juan Mendoza, a director at Herbalife (HLF), recently bought 10,000 shares. The buy came to a total cost of $71,100, and increased his stake by 8.3%. This follows up on several other buys made by the…
Sep 12, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: American Airlines Group (AAL)
American Airlines Group (AAL) is down 20% over the past year, as earnings have fizzled as the post-pandemic rebound in travel has petered out. One trader sees shares declining further over the coming…
Sep 12, 2024
Smaller Tech Stocks Are Poised to Rally into Next Year
Despite some likely market weakness in September and October, stocks are likely to close the year at new all-time highs. Even better, the trend has been shifting away from a handful of mega-cap large…
Sep 11, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Dollar Tree (DLTR)
Daniel Heinrich, a director at Dollar Tree (DLTR), recently bought 2,200 shares. The buy increased his stake by 22%, and came to a total cost of $150,194. The director last bought shares back in…
Sep 11, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: AT&T (T)
Telecom provider AT&T (T) is up 44% over the past year, more than doubling the return of the S&P 500. One trader sees further upside ahead for shares in the coming weeks. That’s based on the…
Sep 11, 2024
This Niche Retail Space Is Ripe for Further Growth
Every investment sector has its subgroup. The retail sector comprises a number of companies, from high-end shops to big-box stores. Depending on the economic cycle and valuation, some of those niche…
Sep 10, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Global Partners LP (GLP)
Global GP LLC, the general partner of Global Partners LP (GLP), has recently started to acquire shares after a two-month break. The fund recently bought 21,300 shares over two transactions, paying…
Sep 10, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: EchoStar Corporation (SATS)
Networking technology company EchoStar Corporation (SATS) is up 24% over the past year, about in-line with the overall stock market. One trader sees shares rallying over the coming weeks. That’s…
Sep 10, 2024
The Market Loves This Consistent Form of Revenue
Companies have plenty of ways to make sales and obtain revenues from customers. They can charge a one-time fee. They can provide financing for a larger item, or for long-term services. Or, for…
Sep 9, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Universal Display Corporation (OLED)
Lawrence Lacerte, a director atUniversal Display Corporation (OLED), recently bought 1,000 shares. The buy increased his position by 1%, and came to a total cost of $187,990. This marks the first…
Sep 9, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: CVR Energy (CVI)
Oil and gas refining company CVR Energy (CVI) is down over 30% in the past year, far underperforming a rallying stock market. One trader sees shares trending lower over the coming weeks. That’s based…
Sep 9, 2024
Grab Safety with a Dash of Growth
Markets are likely to trade sideways over the next few months, and may face another pullback similar to the one seen in August. Investors can use a pullback as an opportunity to buy stocks on a drop.…
Sep 6, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Core Scientific (CORZ)
Jordan Levy, a director at Core Scientific (CORZ), recently bought 48,700 shares. The buy increased his stake by 28%, and came to a total cost of $496,531. He was joined by another director a few…
Sep 6, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Exelon Corporation (EXC)
Electric utility firm Exelon Corporation (EXC) is down 3% over the past year, although shares have been trending higher since July. One trader sees shares continuing higher into early 2025. That’s…
Sep 6, 2024
High Margin Companies Can Deliver Great Returns Over Time
There are many ways to measure a company’s valuation. One is to look at a company’s earnings, and how it trades relative to its price. Another factor is to look at a company’s profit margins. Some…
Sep 5, 2024
Insider Activity Report: CBRE Group (CBRE)
Oscar Munoz, a director at CBRE Group (CBRE), recently bought 2,100 shares. The buy increased his position by 18%, and came to a total cost of $242,109. This marks the first insider buy at the…
Sep 5, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Carrier Global Corporation (CARR)
Building component producerCarrier Global Corporation (CARR) is up 29% over the past year, slightly beating the returns of the overall stock market. One trader sees shares trending higher through the…
Sep 5, 2024