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Unusual Options Activity: Public Service Enterprise Group (PEG)
Electric and gas utility company Public Service Enterprise Group (PEG) is up 23% over the past year. One trader is betting the utility will trend even higher in the second half of the year. That’s…
Aug 2, 2024
The Beat-and-Raise Stocks Are the Clear Winners This Earnings Season
Earnings season is underway. And this quarter, companies that miss on expectations are getting hit harder than average. However, companies that beat expectations are being rewarded above average. And…
Aug 1, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Kaiser Aluminum Corp (KALU)
Keith Harvey, President and CEO of Kaiser Aluminum (KALU), recently bought 2,588 shares. The buy increased his position by 3%, and came to a total cost of $199,871. This marks the first insider buy…
Aug 1, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Intel (INTC)
Chipmaker Intel (INTC) is down 14% over the past year, underperforming the chip space as a whole. One trader sees a further decline in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the August 23 $26 puts. With 22…
Aug 1, 2024
This Down-But-Not-Out Company Could Stage a Rally Over the Summer
Earnings season gives companies an opportunity to not only report how well they’ve done in the most recent quarter, but how they expect the next few quarters to play out. For companies that don’t…
Jul 31, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Scholastic Corporation (SCHL)
Peter Warwick, President and CEO of Scholastic Corporation (SCHL), recently bought 1,674 shares. The buy increased his position by 2%, and came to a total cost of $50,997. He was joined by the…
Jul 31, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Macy’s (M)
Department store chainMacy’s (M) has traded flat over the past year, as the company has been targeted for a buyout, but rejected that offer. One trader sees shares trending lower into next year.…
Jul 31, 2024
The Market Rotation Has Arrived – Great Stocks Are Cleared to Jump Higher
For nearly 18 months, big-cap tech stocks have dominated the market. Most stocks have traded flat or even declined over that time. But in the past few weeks, tech stocks have pulled back, but other…
Jul 30, 2024
Insider Activity Report: United Parcel Service (UPS)
William Johnson, a director at United Parcel Service (UPS), recently bought 5,000 shares. The buy increased his position by over 1,000%, and came to a total cost of $643,025. This is the second buy…
Jul 30, 2024
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