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Unusual Options Activity: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
Communication equipment producerHewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is up nearly 20% over the past year. One trader sees shares surging higher in the months ahead. That’s based on the September $35…
Jun 17, 2024
This Company Hitting New All-Time Highs Can Keep Going Significantly Higher
Usually, when a company breaks to new all-time highs, it’s likely going to trend higher for some time later. That’s especially true when a company can point to a positive trend such as growing…
Jun 14, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Fastenal (FAST)
Hsenghung Hsu, a director atFastenal (FAST), recently bought 1,000 shares. The buy increased his position by 33%, and came to a total cost of $63,115. This marks the first insider buy since April,…
Jun 14, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Freeport-McMoRan (FCX)
Copper producerFreeport-McMoRan (FCX) is up 23% over the past year, however shares have recently fallen about 10% from its 52-week high. One trader sees the potential for shares to rebound in the…
Jun 14, 2024
Slow and Steady Wins the Investment Race for This Type of Stock
Some stocks are cyclical, and have big moves within a short period of time. But when the cycle turns, a big winner can become a big market loser. Other companies tend to perform well steadily. While…
Jun 13, 2024
Insider Activity Report: VFC Corp (VFC)
Darrell Bracken, President and CEO ofVFC Corp (VFC), recently bought 75,200 shares. The buy increased his position by 52%, and came to a total cost of $997,408. This is the first insider buy since…
Jun 13, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Cinemark Holdings (CNK)
Theater chain operatorCinemark Holdings (CNK) has dropped 9% over the past year, as consumers have largely spent their money on other leisure activities. One trader sees the potential for shares to…
Jun 13, 2024
This Payment Giant’s Position Isn’t Threatened – Yet
Companies have to contend with competition. That’s a good thing. Competition means similar services, often with new features that customers demand. Or it can mean lower prices. When one company…
Jun 12, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Ford Motor Company (F)
John Thornton, a director atFord Motor Company (F), recently bought 24,790 shares. The buy increased his position by 7%, and came to a total cost of $299,463. This is the first insider buy of 2024.…
Jun 12, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Starbucks (SBUX)
Coffee chainStarbucks (SBUX) is down 17% over the past year, as same-store sales in the U.S. have considerably slowed. One company expects shares to trend higher over the next month. That’s based on…
Jun 12, 2024
Trends In the Chip Space Point to Further Gains for this Industry Giant
Investors in the chip space have fared well over the past year and a half. Soaring interest in AI technologies bodes well for any designer and manufacturer of semiconductor stocks. Within that space,…
Jun 11, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Republic Services (RSG)
Katharine Weymouth, a director atRepublic Services (RSG), recently bought 540 shares. The buy came to a total cost of $100,040, and is a new position for the director. The buy comes a month after…
Jun 11, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Hess Corporation (HES)
Oil and gas exploration and production companyHess Corporation (HES), is up 9% over the past year. That’s far lagged the overall stock market. One trader is betting on a potential decline into next…
Jun 11, 2024
Buy Great Companies Ahead of Growing Earnings
Big companies can often go in and out of favor with the market. But companies that underperform tend to catch up over time. And investors who have been disappointed with such a company will be happy…
Jun 10, 2024
Insider Activity Report: American States Water (AWR)
Mary Hopkins, a director atAmerican States Water (AWR), recently bought 560 shares. The buy increased her position by 18%, and came to a total cost of $40,057. The buy comes after another director…
Jun 10, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Bank of America (BAC)
Mega-bankBank of America (BAC) has been a market favorite over the past year, beating the overall S&P 500 by nearly 50%. One trader sees shares trending even higher in the coming months. That’s…
Jun 10, 2024
Surging Global Demand for This Asset Will Mean Big Profits
Historically, all companies go through a period of rapid growth while they build market share. Once they hit saturation, they tend to see a decline. To avoid that, most companies have to innovate and…
Jun 7, 2024
Insider Activity Report: SLM Corp (SLM)
Richard Blackley, a director atSLM Corp (SLM) recently bought 11,702 shares. The buy came to a total cost of $249,378, and increased the director’s stake by 99%. This marks the first insider buy over…
Jun 7, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Pfizer (PFE)
Drug manufacturerPfizer (PFE) has struggled in the past year, with shares shedding nearly 25%. One trader sees a further decline in the coming weeks. That’s based on the July 5 $28 puts. With 28 days…
Jun 7, 2024
The Latest Chip Developments Could Lead to a Shakeup In the Semiconductor Space
Semiconductor companies have been on a tear. Part of their rally is driven by anything related to AI. But another part is the announcement of new chips that can truly expand on the breakthroughs…
Jun 6, 2024