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Follow Long-Term Trends During Earnings Season
Investors looking for market-beating returns over a multimonth period can find plenty of opportunities during earnings season. That’s because many companies will often have a solid earnings season,…
Mar 14, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Landsea Homes (LSEA)
John Ho, CEO ofLandsea Homes (LSEA), recently bought 17,241 shares. The buy increased his position by 4 percent, and came to a total cost of $199,996. He was joined by the company COO, who made a…
Mar 14, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Cameco (CCJ)
Uranium producerCameco (CCJ) is up 60 percent over the past year. But shares are down about 20 percent in the past month. One trader sees shares resuming their uptrend in the coming months. That’s…
Mar 14, 2024
Profit From the Management of this Unstoppable Trend
Many of today’s big tech trends have one thing in common. They require massive amounts of data to process. It doesn’t matter if it’s for autonomous vehicles, or state-of-the-art AI software, or…
Mar 13, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Celanese (CE)
Mark Murray, an SVP atCelanese (CE), recently bought 597 shares. The buy came to a total cost of $93,389, and increased his holdings by 5 percent. This is the first insider activity since last May.…
Mar 13, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB)
Regional bankFifth Third Bancorp (FITB) is up 38 percent over the past year, beating the overall market. One trader sees shares continuing to perform well in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the…
Mar 13, 2024
Beware Companies Raising Cash the Wrong Way
Companies have a number of ways to fund their operating needs. A company can sell shares of stock, such as in an IPO. Selling shares dilutes existing shareholders, so companies that regularly issue…
Mar 12, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Snowflake (SNOW)
Mark McLaughlin, a director atSnowflake (SNOW), recently bought 3,030 shares. The buy came to a total cost of $501,314, and increased his stake by 35 percent. McLaughlin was the last director to buy…
Mar 12, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT)
Shares of hotel operatorHilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT) are up 45 percent over the past year, significantly outperforming the overall market. One trader is betting on a further rally in the coming…
Mar 12, 2024
This Retailer Could Set Itself Up for a Big Jump in Revenues
Retail is typically a tough business. A retailer buys up goods that someone else has produced, and has to sell them at a profit. Competition keeps prices from moving too far higher from other…
Mar 11, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Cleveland Cliffs (CLF)
Arlene Yocum, a director atCleveland Cliffs (CLF), recently bought 2,000 shares. The buy increased her position by 2 percent, and came to a total cost of $40,050. This buy comes a month after another…
Mar 11, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: New York Community Bank (NYCB)
Shares ofNew York Community Bank (NYCB) have been under pressure in recent months. One trader is betting that shares will see some further downside this year. That’s based on the January 2025 $2.50…
Mar 11, 2024
Invest With Companies Ditching Unprofitable Ideas
A business exists to serve the needs and wants of its customers. A successful business will often look for ways to expand into more goods and services that customers demand. But mistakes can be made.…
Mar 8, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP)
Robert Gamgort, CEO ofKeurig Dr Pepper (KDP), recently added 171,821 shares. The buy increased his holding by 4 percent, and came to a total purchase price of $5 million. He was joined by the…
Mar 8, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: IAMGOLD (IAG)
Gold prices have broken to new all-time highs of $2,150 per ounce this week. One trader is betting the trend will continue, which will benefit gold stocks such asIAMGOLD (IAG). That’s based on the…
Mar 8, 2024
This Winning Trend Still Has Room to Continue Higher
A specific stock or sector will often move in or out of favor with the market. When a stock or sector is unloved, valuations can become attractive, even with the fear hanging over. And a stock moving…
Mar 7, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Transocean (RIG)
Frederik Mohn, a director and major holder atTransocean (RIG) recently bought another 1,000,000 shares. The buy increased his position by 1 percent, and came to a total cost of $4.89 million. Mohn…
Mar 7, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Microsoft (MSFT)
Tech giantMicrosoft (MSFT) has been a big winner from the tech stock rally, with shares up 63 percent over the past year. One trader sees shares continuing higher through the end of 2026. That’s…
Mar 7, 2024
This Great Company is Nearing a Buy Range
Great companies can offer long-term market outperformance. The downside? Investors often have to chase shares and buy near all-time highs. However, sometimes a company falls out of favor briefly and…
Mar 6, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Sphere Entertainment (SPHR)
James Dolan, CEO and Chairman atSphere Entertainment (SPHR), recently bought 76,139 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 17 percent, and came to a total cost of $3.1 million. The buy came two…
Mar 6, 2024