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Follow the Profits in the Financial Sector
Big banks have kicked off earnings season. And there’s been a mixed result overall. Most banks are taking a more conservative approach, as benefits the Fed’s “higher for longer” strategy on interest…
Jan 18, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Red Violet (RDVT)
Paul Livek, a director atRed Violet (RDVT), recently added 4,900 shares. The buy increased his stake by 115 percent, and came to a total cost of $90,174. This is the first insider buy since last May,…
Jan 18, 2024
Unusual Option Activity: Denison Mines (DNN)
Uranium producerDenison Mines (DNN) handily beat the market over the past year, gaining 52 percent. One trader sees shares trending higher in the months ahead. That’s based on the July $2.50 calls.…
Jan 18, 2024
Oversold Large-Cap Plays that Haven’t Run Yet Can Be Market Winners Next
The market has been in rotation mode for a few weeks now. High-flying tech stocks have been underperforming as other sectors have been beating the market instead. If that trend continues, then many…
Jan 17, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Aehr Test Systems (AEHR)
Avijit Ray-Chaudhuri, an EVP atAehr Test Systems (AEHR), recently bought 3,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 45 percent, and came to a total cost of $53,600. This marks the first insider…
Jan 17, 2024
Unusual Option Activity: Bank of America (BAC)
Wall Street megabankBank of America (BAC) recently reported earnings. The market didn’t care too much for them, and one trader is now betting that shares will trend lower in the coming weeks. That’s…
Jan 17, 2024
This Leading Brand Will Continue to Power Higher
Many stocks aren’t near their all-time highs, even as the market headlines are. That could be an opportunity for investors, particularly those who focus on undervalued industry leaders. Leaders will…
Jan 16, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Tilly’s (TLYS)
Fund 1 Investments, a major holder ofTilly’s (TLYS), recently bought 130,302 shares. The buy increased the fund’s position by 2 percent, and came to a total cost of $936,186. This marks the fund’s…
Jan 16, 2024
Unusual Option Activity: United Parcel Service (UPS)
Freight and logistics companyUnited Parcel Service (UPS) is down 12 percent over the last year as consumer spending on goods has slowed. One trader sees shares trending higher in the coming weeks.…
Jan 16, 2024
Look For Growing Companies that Can Move Up
Investing in industry leaders tends to work well for investors over time. But in any industry, upstart companies may work to build themselves up into a leader over time. Finding those growth plays…
Jan 15, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Agree Realty (ADC)
Richard Agree, Chairman ofAgree Realty (ADC), recently bought 10,500 shares. The buy increased his stake by 2 percent, and came to a total cost of $656,985. That’s the first insider buy of the year.…
Jan 15, 2024
Unusual Option Activity: Dollar Tree (DLTR)
Discount store chainDollar Tree (DLTR) is down 6 percent over the past year, as the dollar store space has struggled with low margins. One trader sees further downside ahead. That’s based on the June…
Jan 15, 2024
The Thawing Housing Market Bodes Well for Underperforming Industry Leaders
2023 saw the housing market freeze up. Existing homeowners didn’t want to move, as they would have to pay significantly higher for a mortgage than on their existing home. That resulted in a tight…
Jan 12, 2024
Insider Activity Report: STAAR Surgical Company (STAA)
Broadwood Partners, a major holder atSTAAR Surgical Company (STAA), recently added 226,553 shares. The buy increased the fund’s position by 1 percent, and came to a total cost of $6.48 million. This…
Jan 12, 2024
Unusual Option Activity: PayPal (PYPL)
Despite a trend higher in recent months, online payment platformPayPal (PYPL) is still down 21 percent over the past year. One trader expects shares to trend lower in the coming weeks. That’s based…
Jan 12, 2024
Smaller Players Will Likely Win This Year’s AI Battle
Last year, the market was obsessed with the AI theme. While there’s been some market rotation, it’s clear that the AI trend is here to stay. But given how much the big players in the space have run,…
Jan 11, 2024
Insider Activity Report: VOXX International (VOXX)
Steven Downing, a director atVOXX International (VOXX), recently bought 1,568,750 shares. The buy increased his stake by 90 percent, and came to a total cost of $15.69 million. This follows up on a…
Jan 11, 2024
Unusual Option Activity: KBR (KBR)
Engineering firmKBR (KBR) lagged the overall stock market last year, rallying about 10 percent. One trader expects shares to make up for lost ground in the first half of 2024. That’s based on the…
Jan 11, 2024
Improving Profit Margins Can Mean Big Bucks for Shareholders
Investors have many ways of looking at a company. Ideally, a company will show growth. But a company can do much to show growth, and even pay up to do so. That could mean a winning share price in the…
Jan 10, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA)
Timothy Wentworth, CEO ofWalgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), recently added 10,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 2 percent, and came to a total cost of $242,220. This is the first insider buy…
Jan 10, 2024