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A Safe Way to Play the Bitcoin ETF Rumors
Bitcoin is having a strong year. Rumors of an ETF approval are helping to push the crypto’s price higher, even if the actual news hasn’t materialized yet. Chances are investors will continue to see…
Oct 26, 2023
Insider Activity Report: BioLife Solutions (BLFS)
Casdin Partners Master Fund, a major holder ofBioLife Solutions (BLFS), recently added 927,165 shares. The buy increased the fund’s position by 12 percent, and came to a total cost of $10.37 million.…
Oct 26, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: StoneCo (STNE)
E-commerce financial technology companyStoneCo (STNE) has been trading lower in recent months. One trader sees shares declining further into the new year. That’s based on the January 2024 $8 puts.…
Oct 26, 2023
Overlooked Laggards Can Win in a Market Rally
When stocks sell off, good names sell off with bad ones. And companies that have been lagging their industry peers tend to sell off harder. In a turnaround, however, they can have more room to run.…
Oct 25, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Archer Aviation (ACHR)
Stellantis, a major holder ofArcher Aviation (ACHR), recently bought 12,313,234 shares. The buy increased the fund’s stake by 66 percent, and came to a total cost of $70 million. This is the first…
Oct 25, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Las Vegas Sands (LVS)
Casino operatorLas Vegas Sands (LVS) is up 30 percent over the past year, even as shares have come well off their 52-week highs. One trader is making a high probability bet shares will trend higher.…
Oct 25, 2023
This Upscale Oligopoly Player Has Long-Term Potential Here
The market’s selloff over the past few months may be nearing a peak. While there could be another leg lower first, the drop has hit great companies to own hard enough to be a buy here. That’s…
Oct 24, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Delta Air Lines (DAL)
David Taylor, a director atDelta Air Lines (DAL), recently bought 10,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 13 percent, and came to a total cost of $330,900. Taylor was the last insider to buy…
Oct 24, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: United States Steel (X)
Metal producerUnited States Steel (X) is up nearly 48 percent over the past year, far beating the overall market. One trader is betting on shares to move higher in the next month. That’s based on the…
Oct 24, 2023
Uncertain Times or Not, Cash Flow Matters
Investors tend to focus on earnings and sales. But cash flow is also a critical component of analyzing a company. It shows how money comes in as revenue, is spent on goods and services a company…
Oct 23, 2023
Insider Activity Report: John Wiley & Sons (WLY)
David Dobson, a director atJohn Wiley & Sons (WLY), recently bought 5,081 shares. The buy increased his stake by 64 percent, and came to a total cost of $152,357. Dobson was the most recent…
Oct 23, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM)
Semiconductor producerTaiwan Semiconductor (TSM) is up 41 percent over the past year, and held up well amid last week’s market selloff. One trader sees further upside ahead. That’s based on the…
Oct 23, 2023
In Uncertain Markets, Quality Stocks Hold Up Best
Markets are still setting up for a year-end rally. But the selloff of the past month has taken many great companies far lower. While tech stocks have been hit the hardest, consumer goods companies…
Oct 20, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Lamb Westin (LW)
William Jurgensen, a director atLamb Westin (LW), recently bought 3,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 2 percent, and came to a total cost just over $253,000. This is the first insider buy at…
Oct 20, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Marvell Technology (MRVL)
Semiconductor designerMarvell Technology (MRVL) is up 40 percent in the past year, returning more than double the S&P 500. One trader sees shares trending higher in the next two weeks. That’s…
Oct 20, 2023
Invest Where Other Companies See Value
One way to find market-beating trades is to look at companies that have suitors. A company that receives an unsolicited buyout offer can get a sense of what their shares would be worth if they were…
Oct 19, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Lennar Corp (LEN)
Amy Banse, a director atLennar Corp (LEN) recently bought 920 shares. The buy increased her position by 10 percent, and came to a total cost just over $100,000. This follows up on two other buys she…
Oct 19, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Colgate-Palmolive (CL)
Household product firmColgate-Palmolive (CL) is trading flat over the past year as consumer goods companies have sold off in recent weeks. One trader sees a strong rebound by the end of next spring.…
Oct 19, 2023
One Easy Way to Bet on this Market-Changing Event
The cryptocurrency market has been trending higher this year, following massive losses in 2022. Traders and investors alike are looking at improving conditions. The biggest potential improvement is…
Oct 18, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Aehr Testing Systems (AEHR)
Howard Slayen, a director atAehr Testing Systems (AEHR), recently bought 700 shares. The buy increased his position by less than 1 percent, and came to a total cost of $28,140. This marks the first…
Oct 18, 2023