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Insider Activity Report: Texas Capital Bancshares (TCBI)
Robert Stallings, a director atTexas Capital Bancshares (TCBI), recently bought 12,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 3 percent, and came to a total cost of $227,260. The director has been…
Jan 29, 2024
Unusual Option Activity: Verizon Communications (VZ)
Telecom giantVerizon Communications (VZ) is at its 52-week high following strong earnings last week. One trader sees the potential for a further rally in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the March…
Jan 29, 2024
Invest With Companies Going Back to their Core Strengths
Often, a company will start to make changes over the years to better respond to consumer tastes. If those tastes are cyclical, they may change back over time. Or companies may discover that those…
Jan 26, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Compass Minerals (CMP)
Joseph Reece, a director atCompass Minerals (CMP), recently added 5,000 shares. The buy increased his position by 13 percent, and came to a total cost of $106,200. This is the first insider buy since…
Jan 26, 2024
Unusual Option Activity: Ally Financial (ALLY)
Consumer lenderAlly Financial (ALLY) is up 12 percent over the past year, lagging the overall market’s returns. One trader sees shares rising in the coming weeks. That’s based on the March $39 calls.…
Jan 26, 2024
Stocks that Are Cheap and Hated Can Deliver Surprisingly Good Returns
The market may be hitting new all-time highs, but many stocks aren’t going along for the ride. That’s creating some value plays for investors. Stocks with beaten down prices offer better valuations…
Jan 25, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Talos Energy (TALO)
Control Empresarial De Capitales, a major holder ofTalos Energy (TALO), recently increased their position by 130 percent. They bought 19,658,119 shares, at a cost of just under $230 million. The fund…
Jan 25, 2024
Unusual Option Activity: Nordic American Tankers (NAT)
Shipping giantNordic American Tankers (NAT) is up 45 percent over the past year, more than double the return of the S&P 500. One trader is betting shares will continue higher in the coming weeks.…
Jan 25, 2024
Chips Are Critical for Today’s Technology – And So is This Overlooked Hardware
Chipmaker stocks continue to trend higher. Even with these companies making big moves over the last year, there’s still more room to run as there’s growth ahead. Technologies such as artificial…
Jan 24, 2024
Insider Activity Report: CME Group (CME)
William Shepard, a director atCME Group (CME), recently bought 1,390 shares. The buy increased his position by 1 percent, and came to a total cost of $281,368. The director was also a buyer in late…
Jan 24, 2024
Unusual Option Activity: Starbucks (SBUX)
Beverage chain giantStarbucks (SBUX) has been a market laggard with an 11 percent decline over the past year. However, shares have been prone to popping during earnings season. One trader is betting…
Jan 24, 2024
This Sector’s Rally Has More Room to Run this Year
Homebuilder stocks have had a strong winning streak lately. The housing market as a whole has been frozen over the last year. Rising mortgage rates have kept existing homeowners from looking to…
Jan 23, 2024
Insider Activity Report: FB Financial Corporation (FBK)
James Ayers, a major holder ofFB Financial Corporation (FBK), recently added 2,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by less than 1 percent, and came to a total cost of $70,580. Ayers was the…
Jan 23, 2024
Unusual Option Activity: Transocean (RIG)
Offshore drilling service providerTransocean (RIG) is down 10 percent over the past year, amid a decline in energy prices. One trader sees a rebound in the months ahead. That’s based on the August $6…
Jan 23, 2024
This Multi-Year Trend Is Just Getting Started
While the AI trend will likely keep some tech stocks jumping at times, other tech trends are also pushing one key part of the market. That’s the semiconductor space. Given the rise of technologies…
Jan 22, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Liberty SiriusXM Group (LSXMA)
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A), a major holder ofLiberty SiriusXM Group (LSXMA) recently added over 2.7 million shares in two transactions. The buy increased the company’s position by 10 percent, and…
Jan 22, 2024
Unusual Option Activity: Pfizer (PFE)
Drug manufacturerPfizer (PFE) has been in a steady downtrend for the past year. One trader is betting that downtrend will continue in the coming weeks. That’s based on the February 23 $26 puts. With…
Jan 22, 2024
Bad News May Prove Good News for This Company
Wall Street is active with plenty of mergers and acquisitions. Even during economic downturns, some companies look to combine forces. However, history isn’t kind to most mergers. That’s because the…
Jan 19, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Avadel Pharmaceuticals (AVDL)
Thomas McHugh, CFO atAvadel Pharmaceuticals (AVDL), recently bought 2,000 shares. The buy increased his position by 3 percent, and came to a total cost of $29,000. The CFO was the last insider buyer…
Jan 19, 2024
Unusual Option Activity: Rio Tinto Group (RIO)
Mineral minerRio Tinto Group (RIO) has lagged the market, losing 10 percent over the past year and sliding in recent weeks. However, one trader sees the potential for a rebound in the coming months.…
Jan 19, 2024