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Insider Activity Report: Humana (HUM)
Jorge Mesquita, a director atHumana (HUM), recently bought 545 shares. The buy increased his position by 27 percent, and came to a total cost of $200,066. This marks the first insider buy at the…
Feb 26, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Rivian Automotive (RIVN)
Electric vehicle manufacturerRivian Automotive (RIVN) saw shares sink 25 percent last week following earnings. One trader is betting that the drop was an overreaction and shares will trend higher.…
Feb 26, 2024
Poor Guidance and Great Earnings Point to Strong Stock Returns
Earnings season offers investors a number of second chances to buy great stocks. One of the best ways to get an opportunity is when a stock sells off for providing poor guidance. The market likes…
Feb 23, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Phillips 66 (PSX)
Robert Pease, a director atPhillips 66 (PSX), recently bought 682 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 56 percent, and came to a total cost of $99,968. This is the first insider buy since last…
Feb 23, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Morgan Stanley (MS)
Wall Street megabankMorgan Stanley (MS) has been trending higher in recent months, but is still down 12 percent over the past year. One trader sees shares trending higher in the coming weeks. That’s…
Feb 23, 2024
Grab Out-of-Favor Earnings Winners
Earnings season shows which companies are able to navigate today’s economy, and which companies are missing out. While the economic data shows strong topline growth, there’s been slowing demand…
Feb 22, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Old Republic Insurance (ORI)
Barbara Adachi, a director atOld Republic Insurance (ORI), recently bought 1,925 shares. The buy increased her stake by 33 percent, and came to a total cost of $55,055. The director also bought…
Feb 22, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Realty Income (O)
Real estate property owner and operatorRealty Income (O), is down 20 percent over the past year as rising interest rates and concern over retail real estate have weighed on shares. One trader sees…
Feb 22, 2024
Rising Profitability and Upside Catalysts Bode Well for this Digital Leader
Digital assets posted strong returns last year, and are on track for an even stronger return this year. That will likely be driven in part by the new bitcoin ETFs, as well as the upcoming halving of…
Feb 21, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Goodyear Tire & Rubber (GT)
Max Mitchell, a director atGoodyear Tire & Rubber (GT), recently bought 42,000 shares. The buy is a new stake for the director, and the total cost of the buy came to $510,300. This marks the only…
Feb 21, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Chesapeake Energy (CHK)
Oil and gas production companyChesapeake Energy (CHK) has traded flat over the past year. One trader is betting shares will trend lower in the coming weeks. That’s based on the March $72.50 puts.…
Feb 21, 2024
This Unloved Commodity Play May Be Forming a Bottom
Commodity markets make big moves both higher and lower. Those moves can last for years. Sometimes, there’s a broader trend that can push a commodity market in one direction or another. Right now, the…
Feb 20, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Mr. Cooper Group (COOP)
Michael Weinbach, President atMr. Cooper Group (COOP), recently bought 17,000 shares. The buy is a new position for the President, and it came to a total cost of $1,209,720. This marks the first…
Feb 20, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Antero Resources (AR)
Oil and gas exploration firmAntero Resources (AR) is down 23 percent over the past year, as energy prices have been trending lower. One trader sees further downside in the coming weeks. That’s based…
Feb 20, 2024
There Are Always Overlooked Opportunities in Out-of-Favor Sectors
With so much focus on tech stocks over the past year, other sectors of the market look like a relative bargain. Many companies have been improving their earnings and revenues. But being in an…
Feb 19, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Banc of California (BANC)
James Barker, a director atBanc of California (BANC) recently added 10,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 6 percent, and came to a total cost of $131,590. The director was the last buyer…
Feb 19, 2024
Unusual Option Activity: Carvana (CVNA)
Used car e-commerce firmCarvana (CVNA) is up nearly 400 percent over the past year. One trader is betting on a further rally ahead. That’s based on the May $45 calls. With 87 days until expiration,…
Feb 19, 2024
Watch this Key Metric to Determine a Company’s Future
Many companies still operate in the real world, where they have to manufacture and ship out physical goods. That can include anything from raw commodities to advanced computer chips. Each of these…
Feb 16, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Rockwell Automation (ROK)
Blake Moret, President and CEO ofRockwell Automation (ROK), recently bought 3,500 shares. The buy increased his stake by 5 percent, and came to a total cost of $992,758. This marks the first insider…
Feb 16, 2024
Unusual Option Activity: Lyft (LYFT)
Ride-sharing companyLyft (LYFT) soared 35 percent on Wednesday after the company reported a major earnings beat. One trader is betting that shares will pull back from that extreme move in the coming…
Feb 16, 2024