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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
Insider Activity Report: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (GT)
Max Mitchell, a director at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (GT), recently bought 25,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 60%, and came to a total cost of $194,000. Two other…
Aug 16, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Barrick Gold (GOLD)
Gold mining operator Barrick Gold (GOLD) is up 21% over the past year, about in-line with gold’s move higher. One trader is betting on a further rally through the end of 2026. That’s based on the…
Aug 16, 2024
One Sign of the AI Rollout Is Here
Companies are focused on growth. Sometimes, things don’t go to plan, and they have to cut back on headcount. That’s a bad sign. But sometimes, a company that’s growing finds ways to do more with…
Aug 15, 2024
Insider Activity Report: W.P. Carey (WPC)
Mark Alexander, a director at W.P. Carey (WPC), recently bought 3,500 shares. The buy increased his stake by 10%, and came to a total cost of $195,531. This marks the first insider buy in 15 months,…
Aug 15, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: MicroStrategy (MSTR)
Technology company MicroStrategy (MSTR), best known for holding a massive amount of bitcoin, is up 250% over the past year. One trader sees shares trending higher in the months ahead. That’s based on…
Aug 15, 2024
Invest With an Industry Leader that’s Down But Not Out
Every company operates differently. A great company is one that can operate with a lean platform. That means they may not be in the business of acquiring physical goods that then have to be…
Aug 14, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Beacon Roofing Supply (BECN)
Prithvi Gandhi, CFO at Beacon Roofing Supply (BECN), recently added 5,000 shares. The buy came to a total cost of $411,000, and is an initial position for the CFO. This is the first insider buy since…
Aug 14, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Citigroup (C)
Wall Street megabank Citigroup (C) is up 31% over the past year, far outperforming the overall stock market. One trader sees shares continuing higher over the next 13 months. That’s based on the…
Aug 14, 2024
There’s Still Time to Pick Up Slow-And-Steady Winners
With the entire market selling off in recent weeks, investors have a chance to buy shares of great companies, no matter what sector they’re in. For tech companies, it can mean getting a hefty…
Aug 13, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Blackstone (BX)
Ruth Porat, a director at Blackstone (BX), recently bought 269 shares. The buy increased her stake by 1%, and came to a total cost of $34,868. Porat was the last buyer, with a 277 share pickup for…
Aug 13, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: AGNC Investment Corp (AGNC)
Mortgage REIT AGNC Investment Corp (AGNC) has traded flat over the past year, as interest rates have held steady. One trader sees the potential for shares to rally over the next few weeks. That’s…
Aug 13, 2024