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Unusual Options Activity: Conoco Phillips (COP)
Oil and gas majorConoco Phillips (COP) is up 17% over the past year. One trader sees further upside in the months ahead. That’s based on the June $155 calls. With 79 days until expiration, 11,528…
Apr 3, 2024
This Mag 7 Stock May Prove a Surprise Winner This Quarter
Stocks, sectors, and entire markets often revert to the mean. That simply means that if an asset gets heavily overbought, it will pull back. Or if an asset is oversold, it will outperform and get…
Apr 2, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Snowflake (SNOW)
Sridhar Ramaswamy, CEO ofSnowflake (SNOW) recently bought 31,542 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 14%, and came to a total cost of just over $5 million. This is the second insider buy in the…
Apr 2, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Plains All American Pipeline (PAA)
Oil and gas pipelinePlains All American Pipeline (PAA) is up over 40% in the past year, handily beating the overall stock market. One trader sees shares trending higher through 2026. That’s based on…
Apr 2, 2024
A Great Customer Experience Can Make for a Great Company
At its core, every business exists to eliminate a pain point for a consumer. That could mean anything from offering an entirely new product, to offering something faster, cheaper, or otherwise better…
Apr 1, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Liberty SiriusXM (LSXMA)
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A), a major holder ofLiberty SiriusXM (LSXMA), continues to add to its stake. Berkshire recently bought 1,282,569 shares, paying $36.9 million to increase its holdings by 4%.…
Apr 1, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Amazon (AMZN)
Technology giantAmazon (AMZN) has soared in the past year, surging 77% higher. One trader sees shares taking a breather over the coming months and giving back some of their recent gains. That’s based…
Apr 1, 2024
Invest With Companies Keeping It Simple
While the world is getting increasingly complex, companies that follow and stick to a simple business model can fare well. Especially if they’ve built up a strong brand over the years. Management who…
Mar 29, 2024
Insider Activity Report: New York Community Bancorp (NYCB)
Marshall Lux, a director atNew York Community Bancorp (NYCB), recently bought 27,100 shares. The buy increased his position by 55%, and came to a total cost of $99,891. This is the first insider buy…
Mar 29, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: General Motors (GM)
Car and truck producerGeneral Motors (GM) is hitting a new 52-week high. One trader sees shares trending even higher over the next few months. That’s based on the July $50 calls. With 112 days until…
Mar 29, 2024
Stick With Inflation-Beating Companies Now Trending Higher
Quality, long-term stock holdings can deliver great returns for years on end. One sign that a company is a good investment is that it can raise prices year after year. As long as customers continue…
Mar 28, 2024
Insider Activity Report: BRT Apartments (BRT)
Gould Investors LP, a major holder ofBRT Apartments (BRT), recently bought 3,471 shares. The buy increased the fund’s stake by less than 1%, and came to a total cost of $56,450. The buy came a few…
Mar 28, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Krispy Kreme (DNUT)
Shares of doughnut makerKrispy Kreme (DNUT) soared 35% on Monday, following news that its product would start appearing at fast food giantMcDonald’s (MCD). One trader sees the rally continuing in the…
Mar 28, 2024
Board Battle or Not, this Brand Is Undervalued
The past few years have been painful for media companies. Shares soared as firms rolled out streaming services. But the high costs of content development and changing consumer tastes have led…
Mar 27, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Westlake Chemical Partners (WLKP)
Andrew Kenner, a SVP atWestlake Chemical Partners (WLKP), recently added 4,230 shares to his holdings. The buy increased his position by 3%, and came to a total cost of $93,737. The buy comes a few…
Mar 27, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: DoorDash (DASH)
Food delivery service companyDoorDash (DASH) has soared in the past year, with shares up 129%. One trader sees shares continuing to trend higher. That’s based on the June $120 calls. With 86 days…
Mar 27, 2024
This Stock Could Soar as the Economy Nails the Soft Landing
Investors are gravitating towards the idea that the Federal Reserve is pulling off a soft landing. Aggressively raising interest rates is pushing inflation back down. But it’s doing so at a rate that…
Mar 26, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Carriage Services (CSV)
Charles Fargason, a director atCarriage Services (CSV), recently bought 6,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 70%, and came to a total cost of $153,480. That adds to another buy from the…
Mar 26, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Wynn Resorts (WYNN)
Resort and casino operatorWynn Resorts (WYNN) has been trending higher in recent months, but shares are still down 6% over the past year. One trader sees shares pulling back over the next few weeks.…
Mar 26, 2024
The AI Chip Boom Has More Room to Run
For the past 15 months, AI stocks have boomed. And companies related to that trade have soared. While many of these chipmakers are hitting new highs, there’s still room to run. That’s being seen by…
Mar 25, 2024