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Unusual Options Activity: Coterra Energy (CTRA)
Oil and gas exploration companyCoterra Energy (CTRA) is down about 5 percent over the past year. One trader is betting on shares to rally in the months ahead. That’s based on the April 2024 $31…
Oct 11, 2023
Invest With the Middleman for the Best Profits in the Service Industry
In many transactions between a buyer and a seller, there’s a middleman. For a customer, that may mean shopping at a store, with the store making a small profit for stocking goods from dozens of…
Oct 10, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Biohaven (BHVN)
Matthew Buten, CFO atBiohaven (BHVN) recently bought 22,727 shares. The buy came to a total purchase price just under $500,000. The buy came a day after a company director bought 17,817 shares,…
Oct 10, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Vale (VALE)
Brazilian iron ore producerVale (VALE) is down nearly 12 percent over the past year, far underperforming global markets. One trader sees the potential for a big move higher in the coming months.…
Oct 10, 2023
In Rough Markets, Put Safe Dividend Payers First
The market has dropped over 5 percent in just the past few weeks. Bond yields have soared, which have made bonds more attractive compared to dividend-paying stocks in general. But while bond yields…
Oct 9, 2023
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