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For An Improving Economy, Consider This Key Service Player
Recent economic data shows that inflation is slowing. And that consumers are holding up well, as is the job market. That suggests the economy could trend higher next year. Should that happen, there…
Dec 21, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Vestis Corporation (VSTS)
Douglas Pertz, a director atVestis Corporation (VSTS), recently bought 10,370 shares. The buy increased his stake by 78 percent, and came to a total cost of $200,627. This marks first insider…
Dec 21, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Nordic American Tankers (NAT)
Shipping giantNordic American Tankers (NAT) is up 32 percent over the past year, beating the S&P 500’s returns by about 50 percent. One trader sees shares continuing higher in the next few…
Dec 21, 2023
This Near-Perfect Money-Making Machine Just Had a Small Misstep
Great companies are few and far between. They offer investors an opportunity to invest for long-term growth. And they generate tremendous cash flows, which can provide the capital for new ideas,…
Dec 20, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG)
Gregg Engles, a director atChipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), recently bought 877 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 83 percent, and came to a total cost just over $2,000,000. The director was the…
Dec 20, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: PBF Energy (PBF)
PBF Energy (PBF), a refiner and supplier of petroleum products such as jet fuel, is up 15 percent over the past year. One trader sees shares moving higher in the first quarter of 2024. That’s based…
Dec 20, 2023
It’s Starting to Look Bright for This Out of Favor Sector
Despite a strong market rally in the past year, some sectors haven’t performed well at all. Many have even continued trending lower, even after taking a hit in 2022. Most of the market’s return has…
Dec 19, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Chewy (CHWY)
James Star, a director atChewy (CHWY), recently bought 15,353 shares. The buy increased his stake by 3 percent, and came to a total cost just under $300,992. This is the first insider buy at the…
Dec 19, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA)
Cryptocurrency mining companyMarathon Digital Holdings (MARA) is having a strong year, with shares up 360 percent. One trader is betting on a move higher in the coming weeks. That’s based on the…
Dec 19, 2023
Invest With Stocks the Market Loves That Still Go for a Reasonable Price
Buying a great company sounds easy in theory. But over time, a company’s fortunes can ebb and flow. That also leads to big changes in valuations. Investors who target an up-and-coming company that…
Dec 18, 2023
Insider Activity Report: J.M. Smucker (SJM)
Tarang Amin, a director atJ.M. Smucker (SJM), recently bought 1,000 shares. The buy is an initial stake for the director, who paid about $125,000 for the stock. This marks the first insider buy at…
Dec 18, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Valley National Bancorp (VLY)
Regional bankValley National Bancorp (VLY) is near 52-week highs and nearly double off its lows from the spring. One trader sees the bank moving even higher in the coming months. That’s based on the…
Dec 18, 2023
This Overlooked Company Is Soaring, and Will Likely Continue Higher
Money follows eyeballs. That’s been true since the age of the newspaper. In the digital age, applications and platforms that can get users to spend time will attract advertisers and find ways to…
Dec 15, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Ford Motor Company (F)
Douglas Field, chief EV design officer atFord Motor Company (F), recently bought 182,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 34 percent, and came to a cost of $2.01 million. This marks the first…
Dec 15, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Cameco (CCJ)
Uranium producerCameco (CCJ) has been steadily trending higher all year, with shares up 107 percent over the past 12 months. One trader is betting on a final rally to end the year. That’s based on…
Dec 15, 2023
The Momentum Is Still Positive for This Winning Stock
There are many ways to invest in the market. One strategy is to follow stocks that have been going up. This is known as momentum trading. While many investors expect the market to potentially change…
Dec 14, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Union Pacific (UNP)
Vicenzo Vena, CEO ofUnion Pacific (UNP), recently bought 4,500 shares. The buy increased his position by a massive 742 percent, and came to a total cost of $999,007. This is the first insider buy at…
Dec 14, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: JetBlue Airways (JBLU)
Regional air carrierJetBlue Airways (JBLU) has lost 25 percent of its value over the past year, as the company has been working on a massive acquisition. One trader sees shares floundering in the…
Dec 14, 2023
This Small Tech Trend Could Return Big Results Next Year
In the tech space, many moves are cyclical. A new trend pops up, then dies out, only to pick back up again in the future. Investors can do well with these trends, provided they buy at the right…
Dec 13, 2023
Insider Activity Report: The Walt Disney Company (DIS)
Amy Chang, a director atThe Walt Disney Company (DIS), recently bought 1,078 shares. The buy increased her stake by 21 percent, and came to a total cost of $99,918. This is the first insider buy at…
Dec 13, 2023