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Insider Activity Report: Overstock.Com (OSTK)
Marcus Lemonis, a director atOverstock.Com (OSTK), recently bought 33,000 shares. The buy is an initial stake for the director. The purchase came to a total cost just over $493,000. That’s the second…
Oct 9, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: The Coca-Cola Company (KO)
Beverage giantThe Coca-Cola Company (KO) is now flat over the past year, following a steep drop in shares in the past few trading days. One trader sees a small rebound for shares in the days ahead.…
Oct 9, 2023
This Cash Flow Giant Is Set to Expand Its Lead
The past 20 years have seen a major shift in how consumers view advertising. With fewer eyeballs looking at physical newspapers and going online, investors have been able to profit from the shift to…
Oct 6, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Nike (NKE)
Robert Swan, a director atNike (NKE), recently bought 13,072 shares. The buy increased his stake by 201 percent, and came to a total cost of $1,256,600. This marks the first insider buy since…
Oct 6, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Kohl’s Corporation (KSS)
Department store chainKohl’s Corporation (KSS) is down nearly 30 percent over the past year. One trader sees shares declining further in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the November $17.50 puts.…
Oct 6, 2023
Invest In Companies Increasing Their Efficiency
The economy can grow in several ways. One of the key ways of growth is productivity growth. The rise of the internet in the 1990s led to a boom in productivity, as many office tasks moved onto…
Oct 5, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Simon Property Group (SPG)
Six directors bought at least $25,000 in shares ofSimon Property Group (SPG) in late September, ranging from 239 to 580 shares, or a cost of $26,300 to $63,823. Each of the directors who bought added…
Oct 5, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Las Vegas Sands (LVS)
Casino operatorLas Vegas Sands (LVS) is down about 30 percent from its April highs. One trader sees shares recovering from its recent selloff in the months ahead. That’s based on the December $45…
Oct 5, 2023
Removing Legal Uncertainties Is Good for Business – and Shares
Investors don’t like it when a company has a legal problem hanging over it. That’s because the court system can take time, and considerable amounts of money, to fend off a legal battle. Resolving a…
Oct 4, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Dollar General (DG)
Carman Wenkoff, CIO atDollar General (DG), recently bought 2,000 shares. The buy came to a total of $212,500, and increased his holdings by 7 percent. That marks the first insider transaction at the…
Oct 4, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW)
Brokerage firmThe Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) has seen shares drop about 25 percent over the past year. One trader is betting on a long-term rebound. That’s based on the March 2024 $80 calls.…
Oct 4, 2023
Time to Buy Great Companies at a Decent Price
When the market is selling off, investors will often go to cash first and then wait for the all-clear. That can result in missing out on the start of the next rally. An alternative strategy is to buy…
Oct 3, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Plains GP Holdings LP (PAGP)
Willie Chaing, CEO of PlainsGP Holdings LP (PAGP), recently bought 62,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 20 percent and came to a total cost of just over $1,000,000. Chaing was the last buyer…
Oct 3, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: The Gap (GPS)
Clothing retailerThe Gap (GPS) has outperformed the market this year, with a 30 percent gain. One trader sees shares pulling back in the next few weeks. That’s based on the October 20 $10.50 puts.…
Oct 3, 2023
Invest In Companies Providing Services You Can’t Avoid
The investment world is full of products and services. Many are essential, such as food and gasoline. Others are more discretionary, like airfares and vacation destinations. When the economy gets…
Oct 2, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Postal Realty Trust (PSTL)
Andrew Spodek, CEO atPostal Realty Trust (PSTL), recently added 10,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 1 percent, and came to a total cost of $137,500. The CEO has made a total of 5 buys since…
Oct 2, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: The Walt Disney Company (DIS)
Shares of media giantThe Walt Disney Company (DIS) have sunk to a 52-week low near $80 per share. One trader sees the potential for a rebound in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the November 3 $82…
Oct 2, 2023
Follow this Stock’s Trend, Not Its Current News
Some companies are starting to struggle right now amid the costs of rising interest rates. Other companies are faring much better, as there are strong long-term trends behind them that can help them…
Sep 29, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Hyatt Hotels Corp (H)
Richard Tuttle, a director atHyatt Hotels Corp (H), recently bought 1,250 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 4 percent, and came to a total cost of $130,615. This marks the first insider buy…
Sep 29, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: American Tower Corporation (AMT)
Shares of cell tower REITAmerican Tower Corporation (AMT) hit a 52-week low on Wednesday. One trader is betting on a rebound in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the October 20 $165 calls. With 21…
Sep 29, 2023