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Use Short-Term Weakness to Buy Oligopoly Stocks
Many sectors condense over time into just a few players. An oligopoly can be great for investors, as companies tend to look for ways to improve their profitability, rather than spend considerable…
Aug 3, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Graco (GGG)
Mark Sheahan, President and CEO atGraco (GGG), recently added 1,263 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 2 percent, and came to a total cost of $99,828. This marks the first insider buy at the…
Aug 3, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: AGNC Investment Corp (AGNC)
Mortgage REITAGNC Investment Corp (AGNC) has dropped slightly so far this year, as interest rates continue to rise. One trader expects shares to decline even further into next year. That’s based on…
Aug 3, 2023
Don’t Overlook Profit Opportunities In the AI Software Space
So far, this year has been kind to semiconductor companies. That’s because most of them can benefit from the exploding interest in AI technology. However, the hardware companies may have run up a bit…
Aug 2, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Northwest Bancshares (NWBI)
Scott Watson, CIO atNorthwest Bancshares (NWBI), recently bought 5,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 20 percent, and came to a total cost just over $61,000. This marks the first buy since a…
Aug 2, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: C3.ai (AI)
Artificial intelligence software companyC3.ai (AI) has nearly quadrupled since the start of the year. one trader sees a short-term pullback in the coming weeks. That’s based on the September 15…
Aug 2, 2023
Grab Big Profits In this Latest Consumer Trend
The last year has seen consumers slow down in some parts of the market, but gain in others. The biggest gains have come from travel, leisure, and hospitality services, rather than the sale of goods.…
Aug 1, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Tidewater (TDW)
Robert Robotti, a director at Tidewater (TDW) recently added 1,135 shares. The buy increased his holdings by less than 1 percent, and came to a total price of $64,763. The director has been the only…
Aug 1, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Alibaba Group Holding (BABA)
Chinese internet retailerAlibaba Group Holding (BABA) has been in an uptrend the past few months. One trader sees further upside in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the September 1 $115 calls. With…
Aug 1, 2023
Invest With Companies Getting the Trends Right
In many industries, several companies will compete for leadership. It can change over time, particularly if market conditions provide unusual opportunities. The past few years has seen wild swings in…
Jul 31, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Calavo Growers (CVGW)
Lecil Cole, CEO atCalavo Growers (CVGW) recently added 75,000 shares. The buy increased the CEO’s stake by 17 percent, and came to a total cost of $2.275 million. The CEO Was joined by a director two…
Jul 31, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Applied Digital Corporation (APLD)
Data center operatorApplied Digital Corporation (APLD) has moved up nearly five-fold from its 52-week lows. One trader is betting shares will continue to rise through the end of the year. That’s…
Jul 31, 2023
Caution May Lead to a Buying Opportunity for a Leading Company
Earnings season is in full swing. And investors can once again see good companies falter on less-than-perfect quarterly news. For investors looking beyond the quarterly sprint, however, it may open…
Jul 28, 2023
Insider Activity Report: B. Riley Financial (RILY)
Bryant Riley, Co-CEO and major holder atB. Riley Financial (RILY), recently added 72,727 shares. The buy increased his stake by 1 percent, and came to a total cost just shy of $4 million. He was…
Jul 28, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: The Walt Disney Company (DIS)
Media giantThe Walt Disney Company (DIS) has been declining this year, amid dropping theme park attendance and a strike impacting production in Hollywood. One trader sees a further decline in the…
Jul 28, 2023
This Industry Leader Just Knocked Out a Major Uncertainty
Companies are impacted by any number of uncertainties. Investors who wait for completely clear skies often miss out on the opportunity. But buying when things are starting to turn around can offer…
Jul 27, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Lennar (LEN)
Amy Banse, a director atLennar (LEN), recently bought 790 shares. The buy increased her stake by 12 percent, and came to a total cost of $99,872. The buy comes a month after she picked up 165 shares,…
Jul 27, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: General Motors (GM)
Automobile manufacturerGeneral Motors (GM) has been rangebound over the past year, and shares appear to be trending down once again. One trader is betting shares will further decline from here in the…
Jul 27, 2023
There’s Always a Value Play in a Growth Trend
This year’s market returns have been heavily driven by companies working on artificial intelligence (AI). That includes big tech companies in the hardware and software space, as well as smaller…
Jul 26, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Safety Insurance Group (SAFT)
Srb Corp, a major holder ofSafety Insurance Group (SAFT), recently added 32,384 shares. The buy came to a total of $2.17 million, and increased the fund’s position by 2 percent. Srb has been a…
Jul 26, 2023