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Unusual Options Activity: Marriott International (MAR)
Hotel chainMarriott International (MAR) is up nearly 30 percent over the past year. One trader is betting that shares will slide in the coming weeks. That’s based on the December 15 $170 puts. With…
Nov 8, 2023
This Cyclical Trend May Prove Ready to Trend Higher
The reverberations of the AI trend are still being felt throughout the economy. Investors have clamored into hardware plays, with some interest in software plays. But there are ripple effects that…
Nov 7, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Loews Corp (L)
Jonathan Locker, a director atLoews Corp (L), recently bought 15,870 shares. This is an initial stake for the director, and the total purchase price came to $1.01 million. This is the first insider…
Nov 7, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Live Nation Entertainment (LYV)
Ticket sellerLive Nation Entertainment (LYV) is up 17 percent over the past year, slightly beating the returns on the S&P 500. One trader sees further gains in the months ahead. That’s based on…
Nov 7, 2023
It’s Not too Late to Invest in Defensive Stocks
Rising interest rates and falling bond prices have hit some stocks particularly hard. That includes utilities and telecoms, as well as consumer goods companies. These firms tend to act as defensive…
Nov 6, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP)
Karin Rotem-Wildeman, Chief R&D Officer atKeurig Dr Pepper (KDP), recently bought 7,050 shares. The buy increased the officer’s stake by 9 percent, and came to a total cost of $211,148.…
Nov 6, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: DoorDash (DASH)
Food delivery serviceDoorDash (DASH) soared last week following a strong earnings report. One trader expects shares to trend higher in the months ahead. That’s based on the February 2024 $70 calls.…
Nov 6, 2023
Invest With Companies Leading Market Trends
This year, the stock market may have had its rally almost entirely thanks to the interest in AI. It’s pushed many big-cap tech stocks higher. Thanks to their high weighting, in turn, that’s helped…
Nov 3, 2023
Insider Activity Report: M&T Bank (MTB)
Daryl Bible, CFO atM&T Bank (MTB), recently bought 5,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 18 percent, and came to a total cost of $555,218. This is the second buy from the CFO this year,…
Nov 3, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: V.F. Corporation (VFC)
Apparel manufacturing firmV.F. Corporation (VFC) is down nearly 50 percent over the past year. One trader sees the weakness in shares continuing throughout the next year. That’s based on the January…
Nov 3, 2023
Earnings Season Shows an Opportunity for AI Investors
This quarter’s earnings season has shown that investors are less interested in AI, at least as far as big tech names are concerned. Instead, the concern is how those companies are managing their…
Nov 2, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Occidental Petroleum (OXY)
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A), a major holder ofOccidental Petroleum (OXY), recently added 3.92 million shares. The buy cost the company $246 million, and represented a 2 percent increase in Berkshire’s…
Nov 2, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: JetBlue (JBLU)
Airline carrierJetBlue (JBLU) is down nearly 50 percent over the past year, as the carrier has been working on the acquisition ofSpirit Airlines (SAVE). One trader sees shares trending higher into…
Nov 2, 2023
Companies Serving Up Good Earnings Remain a Buy
The market’s selloff in the past few months has largely occurred between earnings seasons. The past few weeks, we’ve seen companies report solid earnings. The market hasn’t been in a position to…
Nov 1, 2023
Insider Activity Report: American Express (AXP)
Walter Clayton, a director atAmerican Express (AXP), recently bought 1,000 shares. The buy doubled his total holdings, and came to a cost of $143,930. The director bought his initial stake in…
Nov 1, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Tesla Motors (TSLA)
Shares ofTesla Motors (TSLA) slid under $200 this week. The stock is now at a five-month low and under its 200-day moving average. One trader sees a short-term bounce in the weeks ahead. That’s based…
Nov 1, 2023
Buy this Industry Leader Rewarding Shareholders Now
Companies can do a lot of things with the profits they make. They could continue to expand the business, but after a certain size, most companies start to pay a dividend or buy back shares to reward…
Oct 31, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Nasdaq (NDAQ)
Johan Torgeby, a director atNasdaq (NDAQ), recently bought 14,000 shares. The buy increased his position by 165 percent, and came to a total cost of $705,880. This follows up on buy from another…
Oct 31, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Cenovus Energy (CVE)
Canadian energy producerCenovus Energy (CVE) has been making higher highs since May, but recently started to break lower. One trader is betting on further downside for shares in the coming weeks.…
Oct 31, 2023
Look for Efficiently-Run Companies to Thrive in Choppy Economic Times
With interest rates at their highest levels in 15 years, companies can’t just rely on cheap debt as an option when making decisions. The companies that will fare best will be those that have strong…
Oct 30, 2023