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Unusual Options Activity: Pfizer (PFE)
Drug manufacturer Pfizer (PFE) is down 16% over the past year, but shares have been in an uptrend since April. One trader sees shares trending higher through next spring. That’s based on the March…
Jul 30, 2024
This Leading Company Is About to Increase Revenues Without Increasing Sales
Usually, companies have to increase their sales to increase their revenues. However, companies that can add new features and services can increase their revenues. Even if they don’t have additional…
Jul 29, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Truist Financial Corp (TFC)
William Rogers, CEO of Truist Financial Corp (TFC), recently bought 57,300 shares. The buy increased his stake by 5%, and came to a total cost of $2,518,908. The CEO was the last buyer of shares with…
Jul 29, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: AST SpaceMobile (ASTS)
Space-based cellular broadband network AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) is up 240% over the past year. One trader is betting that shares will continue higher through the end of summer. That’s based on the…
Jul 29, 2024
Look for Tech Stocks Delivering Revenues, Not Promises of Growth
When investors expect a stock to grow like gangbusters, any sign of slowing growth can pose problems. But many companies offer decent growth right now, but not necessarily exceptional growth. Such…
Jul 26, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Atlas Energy Solutions (AESI)
Gregory Shepard, a major holder at Atlas Energy Solutions (AESI), recently bought 3,248 shares. The buy increased his holdings by less than 1%, and came to a total cost of $70,417. He was a buyer…
Jul 26, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: V.F. Corporation (VFC)
Apparel manufacturer V.F. Corporation (VFC) is down 17% over the past year and trending lower. One trader sees a further decline in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the August $15.50 puts. With 21…
Jul 26, 2024
Stick With Conventional Companies Still Growing Profits
During a market boom, it’s tempting to start buying into more speculative companies. While that can potentially mean bigger returns, it also increases the risks. Conversely, companies that have a…
Jul 25, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Community Trust Bancorp (CTBI)
Andy Waters, an EVP at Community Trust Bancorp (CTBI), recently bought 10,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 71%, and came to a total cost of $322,700. This marks the first insider buy since…
Jul 25, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: GE Aerospace (GE)
Aerospace and airplane component manufacturer GE Aerospace (GE) is up over 70% in the past year. One trader sees further gains in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the August 16 $200 calls. With 22…
Jul 25, 2024
A Tech Name Worth Buying on Market Dips
Last week’s market selloff was heavy on tech. Given how tech stocks tend to outperform the market, their underperformance in a selloff makes sense. Investors patient enough to wait for a 10-20%…
Jul 24, 2024
Insider Activity Report: J.B. Hunt Transportation Services (JBHT)
Persio Lisboa, a director atJ.B. Hunt Transportation Services (JBHT), recently bought 600 shares. The buy increased the director’s stake by 20%, and came to a total cost of $98,082. This is the first…
Jul 24, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Freeport-McMoRan (FCX)
Copper producerFreeport-McMoRan (FCX), is up 9% over the past year, slightly lagging the overall market. One trader sees shares trending higher into the autumn. That’s based on the October 18 $55…
Jul 24, 2024
Fixable Problems Create Buying Opportunities
Markets don’t just react to events. They often overreact. That’s why when a short-term problem flares up and goes away, the market tends to react sharply, then revert back to whatever it was doing…
Jul 23, 2024
Insider Activity Report: U.S. Bancorp (USB)
Aleem Gillani, a director at U.S. Bancorp (USB), recently bought 10,000 shares. The buy is an initial stake for the director, and came to a cost of $499,900. This marks the first insider buy since…
Jul 23, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Carvana (CVNA)
Online car dealership Carvana (CVNA) is up 183% over the past year, soaring well beyond the overall stock market’s return. One trader sees a pullback in the second half of the year. That’s based on…
Jul 23, 2024
For Reasonable Values Now, Look Overseas
With the stock market starting to show some love for smaller companies, it could also be a time to look towards investing overseas. That’s because the market’s returns have been dominated by big-cap…
Jul 22, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Barnes & Noble Education (BNED)
Eric Singer, a director and major holder at Barnes & Noble Education (BNED), recently bought 18,000 shares. The buy increased his position by less than 1%, and came to total cost of $146,630. The…
Jul 22, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN)
Oil and gas drilling services provider Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN) is down 25% over the past year. One trader sees shares declining over the coming weeks. That’s based on the August 16 $10 puts. With…
Jul 22, 2024
Follow the Market’s Rotation to Value with Stocks Ready to Break Higher
After dominating market returns for the past 18 months, tech stocks are starting to take a breather. But the overall market continues to trend higher, thanks to a rotation underway. Investors are…
Jul 19, 2024