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Slow and Steady Wins in Volatile Markets
With markets undergoing high volatility, it will likely take a few weeks for the market to get back to a calmer daily trading range. Investors unused to volatility may want to look for ways to avoid…
Aug 12, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Kinder Morgan (KMI)
Amy Chronis, a director at Kinder Morgan (KMI), recently bought 9,732 shares. The buy increased her stake by 81%, and came to a total cost of $200,986. This marks the first insider buy at the company…
Aug 12, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Papa John’s International (PZZA)
Pizza chain Papa John’s International (PZZA) has lost nearly half its value over the past year amid a slowdown in consumer spending on dining. One trader sees further weakness in the months ahead.…
Aug 12, 2024
Focus on Facts, Not Big Market Swings
With the S&P 500 swinging by 100 points or more in daily trading, or the Dow making 1,000 point moves it’s easy to get caught up in the fear. To get past the fear, investors should focus on the…
Aug 9, 2024
Insider Activity Report: MGM Resorts International (MGM)
William Hornbuckle, President and CEO ofMGM Resorts International (MGM), recently bought 58,900 shares. The buy increased his position by 12%, and came to a total cost of $1.99 million. A company…
Aug 9, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Lyft (LYFT)
Rideshare company Lyft (LYFT) sank over 17% earlier this week when it reported earnings. Shares are now slightly down for the year, and one trader sees further downside through the end of next year.…
Aug 9, 2024
Even in a Correcting Market, Earnings Still Matter
The stock market rally has been hit by a massive shock. Several concerns have come together at the same time to create a big selloff. However, the markets may be fearful, but as long as companies can…
Aug 8, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Mobileye Global (MBLY)
Amnon Shashua, President and CEO of Mobileye Global (MBLY), recently bought 631,963 shares. The buy increased his position by 18%, and came to a total cost of $10.4 million. This is the most recent…
Aug 8, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Jefferies Financial Group (JEF)
Capital markets giant Jefferies Financial Group (JEF) is up 49% over the past year, far exceeding the returns on the S&P 500. One trader sees shares pulling back over the coming months. That’s…
Aug 8, 2024
This Defensive Stock Has a History of Shrugging Off All Market Dangers
Investors looking for a place to hide in the stock market have limited options. When markets selloff, correlations tend to rise, and great companies get thrown out with the genuinely risky ones.…
Aug 7, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Spire (SR)
Paul Koonce, a director at Spire (SR), recently bought 500 shares. The buy increased his stake by 3%, and came to a total cost of $33,065. This is the first insider activity in two months, since a…
Aug 7, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Zions Bancorporation (ZION)
Regional bank Zions Bancorporation (ZION) is up 23% over the past year, slightly beating out the overall market. One trader sees shares continuing higher over the coming months. That’s based on the…
Aug 7, 2024
Grab Inexpensive Income Plays Amid this Market Sale
When consumers go to any store and see a sale, they get excited to buy. When investors see stocks on sale, however, they’re fearful. This recent market pullback, which has seen the Nasdaq drop…
Aug 6, 2024
Insider Activity Report: NXP Semiconductors (NXPI)
Julie Southern, a board chair at NXP Semiconductors (NXPI), recently bought 146 shares. The buy increased her stake by 1%, and came to a total cost of $27,600. Southern was the last insider to buy…
Aug 6, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Procter & Gamble (PG)
Consumer goods company Procter & Gamble (PG) is up 7% over the past year, underperforming the market amid fears of a consumer spending slowdown. One trader is betting on a rally higher in the…
Aug 6, 2024
The Market Pullback Is Creating a Buying Opportunity for Great Companies
When stocks pull back, the first instinct is to be cautious, if not fearful. With markets down significantly from their July highs and even down over the past month, fear is creeping up. However, the…
Aug 5, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Norfolk Southern Corp (NSC)
Richard Anderson, a director at Norfolk Southern Corp (NSC), recently bought 2,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 200%, and came to a total cost of $494,960. Insiders were previously buyers…
Aug 5, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Transocean (RIG)
Offshore oil and gas services company Transocean (RIG) is down over 30% in the past year. One trader is betting shares will stabilize and potentially even head higher through the end of 2026. That’s…
Aug 5, 2024
Don’t Overlook Great Companies as Earnings Season Continues
This latest earnings season has given investors more insight into the roll out of AI technologies. Some companies are able to show big revenues and profits from rolling out AI. Others are starting to…
Aug 2, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Lamb Westin Holdings (LW)
William Jurgensen, a director at Lamb Westin Holdings (LW), recently bought 10,000 shares. The buy increased his position by 6%, and came to a total cost of $554,291. He was joined by another…
Aug 2, 2024