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Unusual Options Activity: KeyCorp (KEY)
Regional bank KeyCorp (KEY) is up over 50% in the past year, nearly double the returns of the overall stock market. One trader sees shares heading even higher in the coming weeks. That’s based on the…
Aug 27, 2024
Profit From the Next Stage of the AI Boom
Since late 2022, AI-related stocks have been on a tear. The best returns have come from some of the largest companies by market cap. They’re able to move billions of dollars quickly into AI and…
Aug 26, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Dillard’s (DDS)
Robert Connor, a director at Dillard’s (DDS) recently bought 100 shares. The buy increased his stake by less than 1%, and came to a total cost of $34,682. This marks the first insider buy over the…
Aug 26, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Peloton Interactive (PTON)
Fitness technology company Peloton Interactive (PTON) saw shares jump 35% on earnings last week. One trader is betting shares will be able to trend higher into early 2025. That’s based on the January…
Aug 26, 2024
Retail Trends Still Support Bargain Shoppers
Shoppers love a bargain. With investors still contenting with higher prices thanks to years of above-average inflation, companies that cater to finding a bargain continue to post strong results.…
Aug 23, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Lions Gate Entertainment Corp (LGF-A)
Liberty 77 Capital LP, a major holder ofLions Gate Entertainment Corp (LGF-A), has made three buys so far this month, totaling over 2.6 million shares. The partnership has paid over $22 million to…
Aug 23, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Kraft Heinz Company (KHC)
Processed food business Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) has been rallying over the past few weeks, but is up just 5% over the past year. One trader sees shares pulling back over the coming weeks. That’s…
Aug 23, 2024
Lower Costs Point to Better Profits
Costs have been rising over the past few years. For companies, the cost to manufacture goods has risen thanks to higher commodity prices, higher labor prices, and even higher regulatory costs. When…
Aug 22, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Sarepta Therapeutics (SRPT)
Michael Chambers, a director at Sarepta Therapeutics (SRPT), recently bought 37,038 shares. The buy increased his stake by 15%, and came to a total cost of $4,995,728. This is the first insider buy…
Aug 22, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Teladoc Health (TDOC)
Health services company Teladoc Health (TDOC) has declined nearly 70% in the past year. One trader sees shares trending significantly higher over the next 10 months. That’s based on the June 2025…
Aug 22, 2024
It’s Still Early in the Rush for AI Leadership
While AI stocks have had a great run since ChatGPT launched in late 2022, we’re still in the early stages of the technology. Many who have used AI programs aren’t using them consistently. The ability…
Aug 21, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Comstock Resources (CRK)
Arkoma Drilling, a major holder ofComstock Resources (CRK), has been a sizeable buyer of shares. In five buys this month, the partnership has bought nearly 8 million shares. That’s increased the…
Aug 21, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Riot Blockchain (RIOT)
Shares of bitcoin miner Riot Blockchain (RIOT) are down 25% over the past year. One trader sees shares trending higher over the coming weeks. That’s based on the October $5 calls. With 58 days until…
Aug 21, 2024
This Tech Trend Continues to Gain Traction
While the market has been focused on all technologies that start and end with AI, there are several trends within that space that have yet to reach their full potential. With so much focus on the…
Aug 20, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Yum Brands China (YUMC)
Joey Wat, CEO of Yum Brands China (YUMC), recently purchased 3,800 shares. The buy increased his position by 1%, and came to a total cost of $129,109. He was joined by the company CTO, who bought…
Aug 20, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Ford Motor Company (F)
Automaker Ford Motor Company (F) has declined over 12% in the past year, amid a slowdown in consumer spending and high auto loan rates. One trader sees a further decline in the weeks ahead. That’s…
Aug 20, 2024
One Simple Way to Play the Thawing Housing Market
The housing market has been effectively frozen for nearly two years. High interest rates created high mortgage rates. That deterred possible sellers from changing homes, given the high jump in…
Aug 19, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Energy Transfer (ET)
Kelcy Warren, a director at Energy Transfer (ET), recently bought 3,000,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by just over 1%, at a cost of $47 million. He was joined by the company’s Co-CEO, who…
Aug 19, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG)
Fast fresh food chain Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) saw shares slip last week as the company’s CEO was poached to runStarbucks (SBUX). One trader is betting that Chipotle shares will continue to slide…
Aug 19, 2024
The Market’s Darlings Are Pricey, But Unloved Stocks Still Offer Some Value
The market continues to rebound from its steep selloff. With many of the most heavily sold names bouncing back the strongest, investors who look for slower-moving companies could see the best value…
Aug 16, 2024