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Unusual Options Activity: BHP Group (BHP)
Base metals mining companyBHP Group (BHP) has traded flat over the past year. One trader sees shares trending higher in the coming weeks. That’s based on the July $62.50 calls. With 58 days until…
May 20, 2024
10 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now
10 AI Stocks to Buy Now Since its launch in November 2022, ChatGPT has unleashed a massive investor interest in artificial intelligence (AI). That’s because generative AI like the kind developed by…
May 20, 2024
Is This Stock the Top Contrarian Buy Today?
Investors looking for market-beating returns have several strategies that they can use. One strategy is to buy a company that’s out of favor with the market. Ideally, the company is even hated. As…
May 17, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Papa John’s International (PZZA)
Ravi Thanawala, CEO atPapa John’s International (PZZA), recently bought 1,900 shares. The buy increased his stake by 5%, and came to a total cost of $99,579. This is the only insider buy over the…
May 17, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Newmont Mining (NEM)
Gold miner and explorerNewmont Mining (NEM) is trending higher, but shares are still down 5% over the past year. One trader is betting the stock will break higher in the next 18 months. That’s based…
May 17, 2024
Slowing Consumer Spending May Put this Stock On the Buy List
Consumers are finally starting to feel the impact of higher interest rates. They’re cutting back on spending to avoid having to pay high interest rates on borrowed money. That trend is impacting…
May 16, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Landsea Homes (LSEA)
Mollie Fadule, a director atLandsea Homes (LSEA), recently bought 10,000 shares. The buy increased her stake by 16%, and came to a total cost of $97,800. Fadule was one of several insiders who bought…
May 16, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Mastercard (MA)
Credit card providerMastercard (MA) is up 20% over the past year, just slightly underperforming the overall stock market. One trader sees shares trending higher in the coming months. That’s based on…
May 16, 2024
This AI Laggard Is Getting Into the Game in a Smart Way
AI stocks have been on a tear, particularly big-tech companies that have been spending big on AI to grab an early lead. However, the market is showing an increasing reluctance to simply invest in any…
May 15, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Blackstone (BX)
Ruth Porat, a director atBlackstone (BX), recently added 277 shares. The buy increased her position by 1%, and came to a total cost of $33,121. This is the first insider activity since another…
May 15, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Petroleo Brasiliero (PBR)
Brazilian-based oil giantPetroleo Brasiliero (PBR) is having a strong year, with shares up 46%. One trader sees shares pulling back in the second half of the year. That’s based on the January 2025…
May 15, 2024
As This Company Shows, Smaller AI Stocks May Offer Bigger Returns Going Forward
The past 18 months have been great for just about any stock related to artificial intelligence (AI). However, the biggest moves have occurred in massive, big-tech companies. These companies have the…
May 14, 2024
Insider Activity Report: The Walt Disney Company (DIS)
James Gorman, a director atThe Walt Disney Company (DIS), recently bought 20,000 shares. The buy increased the director’s stake by over 1,000%, and came to a total cost of $2.1 million. This is the…
May 14, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Shopify (SHOP)
Commerce platformShopify (SHOP) fell last week following earnings. As a result, shares are now trading flat over the past year. One trader is betting shares will rebound from the earnings drop in the…
May 14, 2024
For the Best Tech Returns, Buy the Facts During Times of Fear
Markets tend to get jittery during earnings season. In the long-term, earnings matter. In the short-term, other factors may be at play. That can include how a company discusses its forward outlook.…
May 13, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Caesars Entertainment (CZR)
Michael Pegram, a director atCaesars Entertainment (CZR), recently bought 40,000 shares. The buy increased his take by 25%, and came to a total cost of $1.45 million. That’s the second buy from the…
May 13, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Exact Sciences Corp (EXAS)
Health diagnostics companyExact Sciences Corp (EXAS) is down nearly 25% in the past year. One trader is betting on a further decline in the coming weeks. That’s based on the June $50 puts. With 38…
May 13, 2024
When in Doubt, Buy the Industry Leader
Every industry will have several players. Depending on the structure of the industry, there may be dozens of players or just a few. The ease of entering the industry and successfully competing can…
May 10, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Caterpillar (CAT)
David MacLennan, a director atCaterpillar (CAT), recently bought 500 shares. The buy increased his position by 10%, and came to a total cost of $168,195. This is the director’s second buy of the…
May 10, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA)
Drug manufacturerTeva Pharmaceutical (TEVA) has been on a tear, with shares soaring 67% over the past year. One trader sees shares continuing higher into the autumn. That’s based on the September $18…
May 10, 2024