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Unusual Options Activity: KeyCorp (KEY)
Regional bank KeyCorp (KEY) is up 47% over the past year, soaring higher following the bank failures in early 2023. One trader sees shares continuing higher in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the…
Jul 2, 2024
Grab An Industry Leader in an Overlooked Market Sector Today
While tech stocks have had a big move higher to start the year, other sectors have lagged. That’s creating a new opportunity. Tech stocks are starting to slow down, and could even pull back. That…
Jul 1, 2024
Insider Activity Report: CME Group (CME)
William Shepard, a director at CME Group (CME), recently bought 326 shares. The buy increased his position by less than 1%, and came to a total cost of $63,569. Shepard was the last insider buy, with…
Jul 1, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Chevron (CVX)
Energy stocks have been trending higher over the past few weeks, including giants like Chevron (CVX). One trader sees shares making a pullback in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the July 26 $150…
Jul 1, 2024
This Industry Leader Is Poised for Further Growth
The past year has been a challenge for investors. While tech stocks have been soaring, the data suggests that the real economy has been muted. Consumer spending is weak and trending lower. The labor…
Jun 28, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Salesforce (CRM)
Oscar Munoz, a director at Salesforce (CRM), recently bought 2,051 shares. The buy increased his position by 41%, and came to a total price of $499,806. That’s the second insider buy of the month,…
Jun 28, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Carnival Corporation (CCL)
Cruise line Carnival Corporation (CCL) is up 3% over the past year, with shares trading towards the higher end of their 52-week range. One trader sees shares trending higher in the weeks ahead.…
Jun 28, 2024
This Inflation Protection Is Back in the Buy Zone
Investors have several ways to hedge themselves from inflation. Owning shares of great companies that can pay an increasing dividend over time is one way. But when inflation spikes suddenly,…
Jun 27, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Marvell Technology (MRVL)
Daniel Durn, a director at Marvell Technology (MRVL), recently bought 1,425 shares. The buy increased his stake by a massive 286%, and came to a total cost of $100,049. This is the first insider buy…
Jun 27, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: SentinelOne (S)
Cybersecurity software firm SentinelOne (S) is up 21% over the past year. One trader sees a further rally for shares in the coming five months. That’s based on the November $22 calls. With 141 days…
Jun 27, 2024
Retail Trends Point Towards a New Shift
The past decade has seen retailers shift heavily into online sales. While there’s still demand for many goods at brick-and-mortar stores, investors are more willing to buy online. Catering to that…
Jun 26, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Natural Gas Services (NGS)
Justin Jacobs, CEO of Natural Gas Services (NGS), recently bought 2,500 shares. The buy came to a cost of $47,700, and increased his holdings by 691%. This marks the first insider buy at the company…
Jun 26, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Medtronic (MDT)
Medical device manufacturer Medtronic (MDT) is down 6% over the past year. One trader is betting that shares will continue to decline over the next 18 months. That’s based on the January 2026 $85…
Jun 26, 2024
This Leading Brand Is About to Get Another Round of Global Exposure
The stock market’s returns this year have been concentrated heavily into tech stocks. That’s created an opportunity, as there’s are still several values in other segments of the market, even with…
Jun 25, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Franklin Resources (BEN)
Charles Johnson, a major holder atFranklin Resources (BEN), recently added 100,000 shares to his stake. The buy came to a total cost of $2.23 million, and increased his position by less than 1%. This…
Jun 25, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Amazon (AMZN)
Internet retailerAmazon (AMZN) is up 44% over the past year, nearly double the return of the overall stock market. One trader sees shares trending higher over the coming weeks. That’s based on the…
Jun 25, 2024
Get Ready for the Next Wave of AI Investments
The first wave of AI investments has been centered around big-tech companies providing hardware or software needed to run AI programs. The next wave is unfolding, and will create new investment…
Jun 24, 2024
Insider Activity Report: ExxonMobil (XOM)
Maria Dreyfus, a director atExxonMobil (XOM), recently bought 18,310 shares. The buy increased her stake by 105%, and came to a total cost just over $2 million. This is the first insider buy at the…
Jun 24, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Rollins (ROL)
Wildlife and pest control companyRollins (ROL) is up 20% over the past year, slightly underperforming the overall stock market. One trader sees shares trending higher through the summer. That’s based…
Jun 24, 2024
This Chip Player Could Beat Nvidia’s Returns Through the Rest of 2024
The stock market’s return has been massively influenced by the returns inNvidia (NVDA). The designer of GPUs and other hardware has surged thanks to an interest in AI. But with the share split over,…
Jun 21, 2024