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In Rough Markets, Look for Winning Trends
The market’s selloff in the past week has been extreme in its speed and severity. But investors in some sectors have been hit harder than others. Knowing where to look for winning long-term trends…
Sep 28, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Howard Hughes Holdings (HHH)
Pershing Square Capital Management, a major holder with a director’s seat atHoward Hughes Holdings (HHH), recently added to its position with a 80,391 share buy. The total cost came to just under…
Sep 28, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: American Airlines (AAL)
Shares ofAmerican Airlines (AAL) have recently slumped to a six-month low, having lost nearly one-third of their value since July. One trader is betting on a further decline in the weeks ahead.…
Sep 28, 2023
Buy the Sector That’s Quietly Rallying Now
The past few weeks have seen investors sour on technology stocks. However, it’s normal in any market for a sector that’s been the runaway winner to take a breather. When that happens, other sectors…
Sep 27, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Agree Realty Corporation (ADC)
John Rakolta, a director atAgree Realty Corporation (ADC), recently bought 30,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 9 percent, and came to a total cost of $1.72 million. Insiders have been…
Sep 27, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Medical Properties Trust (MPW)
Healthcare facility real estate investment trust (REIT)Medical Properties Trust (MPW) has lost over half its value in the past year amid rising interest rates. One trader sees further downside in the…
Sep 27, 2023
Buy Turnaround Plays When They Prove They Can Turn Around
On Wall Street, traders are often attracted to “turnaround” stocks. These are companies that have fallen on hard times. But, they have a plan to right what went wrong. That sounds well, and can often…
Sep 26, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Planet Labs (PL)
William Spencer, Co-founder and CEO ofPlanet Labs (PL), recently added 100,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 8 percent, and came to a total cost of $269,840. This is the first insider buy…
Sep 26, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: TJX Companies (TJX)
Retail chainTJX Companies (TJX) is up nearly 50 percent over the past year, although the stock has come down in the past few weeks. One trader sees a strong rebound in the coming weeks. That’s based…
Sep 26, 2023
Higher Fees Mean Higher Profits for the Right Companies
No matter how you slice it, companies need to make a profit. That means they need to make money even after all the costs of business. So when those costs rise, so do the prices consumers pay. It can…
Sep 25, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Asana (ASAN)
Dustin Moskovits, President and CEO atAsana (ASAN), recently bought 1,015,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 2 percent, and came to a total cost of $18,310,600. This is his second buy of the…
Sep 25, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Palantir Technologies (PLTR)
Big data firmPalantir Technologies (PLTR) has doubled over the past year, but shares are well off their highs and have slid in recent weeks. One trader sees further weakness ahead. That’s based on…
Sep 25, 2023
Buy Income-Producing Defensive Stocks on Sale
When it comes to shopping at a store, consumers love a deal. Yet when those same consumers are shown a declining stock price, their first instinct is to avoid or sell, not buy. Investors who can look…
Sep 22, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Broadcom (AVGO)
Harry You, a director atBroadcom (AVGO), recently added 1,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 40 percent, and came to a total cost just under $859,000. The buy comes a week after another…
Sep 22, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Edwards Lifesciences (EW)
Medical device manufacturerEdwards Lifesciences (EW) is down 14 percent over the past year, with shares taking a beating in recent sessions. One trader sees a potential rebound ahead in the coming…
Sep 22, 2023
Bad News Can Prove Good News for Patient Investors
Markets tend to react quickly to news. However, markets don’t just react. They tend to overreact. When there’s good news, the price of a company can get pushed far higher than it should. And when bad…
Sep 21, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Digital Turbine (APPS)
Robert Deutschman, a director atDigital Turbine (APPS), recently bought 20,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 3 percent, and came to a total cost of $136,800. He was joined by another…
Sep 21, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Axos Financial (AX)
Regional bankAxos Financial (AX) is flat over the past year, missing out on the market rally. One trader sees downside ahead for shares in the coming weeks. That’s based on the October $37.50 puts.…
Sep 21, 2023
For Big Returns, Look for Smaller Players Profiting from an Industry Boom
When an industry is growing, investors may tend to go for the company that can boast the largest growth, or is simply the biggest player. That provides the perceived safety of a well-known name that…
Sep 20, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Cincinnati Financial (CINF)
Nancy Benacci, a director atCincinnati Financial (CINF), recently added 1,000 shares. The buy increased her stake by 28 percent, and came to a total cost of $106,570. That marks the first insider…
Sep 20, 2023