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Unusual Options Activity: Meta Platforms (META)
Social media providerMeta Platforms (META) has more than tripled off of last year’s lows. One trader sees the rally continuing into 2025. That’s based on the January 2025 $550 calls. With 541 days…
Jul 26, 2023
Boring Companies Could Give Your Portfolio Safety and Growth Now
One of the truisms about investing is that holding shares of companies with steady, but low growth over time can lead to good results. While it may lack the excitement of getting into a top tech…
Jul 25, 2023
Insider Activity Report: MillerKnoll (MLKN)
Michael Volkema, a director atMillerknoll (MLKN) recently added 13,584 shares. The buy increased his position by 7 percent, and came to a total cost of $230,426. He was joined by 3 other directors,…
Jul 25, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Axos Financial (AX)
Nevada-based bankAxos Financial (AX) is now up for the year, as shares have recovered following the bank stock selloff in the spring. One trader sees shares trending lower in the weeks ahead. That’s…
Jul 25, 2023
Litigation Fears Can Create Buying Opportunities
The threat of a big lawsuit can cause a company’s valuation to tank. In an extreme case, like the tobacco companies in the 1990s, it can create an exceptional value, even at the risk of a further…
Jul 24, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Fastenal (FAST)
Michael Ancius, a director atFastenal (FAST), recently bought 500 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 1 percent, and came to a total cost of $28,765. This is the first insider buy of the year.…
Jul 24, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: EnLink Midstream (ENLC)
Oil and gas midstream firmEnLink Midstream (ENLC) have risen over 30 percent since their May lows. One trader sees shares continuing higher in the coming weeks. That’s based on the September $12…
Jul 24, 2023
Invest With Companies Pushing for a Top Customer Experience
Some sectors of the market are competitive with a number of companies working hard for market share. More mature industries often have fewer competitors, but can increase their business by improving…
Jul 21, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Lockheed Martin (LMT)
John Donovan, a director atLockheed Martin (LMT), recently added 548 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 19 percent, and came to a total cost of $250,476. The director bought 508 shares in…
Jul 21, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Rio Tinto Group (RIO)
Iron ore producerRio Tinto Group (RIO) has seen shares drop nearly 10 percent since the start of the year. One trader sees shares moving higher in the coming months. That’s based on the October $60…
Jul 21, 2023
There’s Strong Value in Last Generation’s Growth Trends
Market trends change over time. The market often gets hyped over tech stocks. But that’s changed over the years in everything from lasers and personal computers to internet stocks to today’s interest…
Jul 20, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Landmark Bancorp (LARK)
Jim Lewis, a director atLandmark Bancorp (LARK), recently bought 2,723 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 2 percent, and came to a total cost of $58,662. He was joined by another director, who…
Jul 20, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Nvidia (NVDA)
Graphics processing unit manufacturerNivida (NVDA) has been on a tear this year, with shares more than doubling. One trader sees a pullback in the coming weeks. That’s based on the August 25 $460…
Jul 20, 2023
Big Tech Is Back in Favor: Follow the Trend
Last year’s big market losers have been this year’s winners, at least so far. However, once a trend is underway, it’s unlikely to change unless there’s a big reason for doing so. That’s why a number…
Jul 19, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Cadiz (CDZI)
Scott Slater, CEO atCadiz (CDZI), recently bought 14,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 13 percent, and came to a total cost of $49,000. He was joined by two directors. One also bought 14,000…
Jul 19, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)
Semiconductor firmAdvanced Micro Devices (AMD) has nearly doubled so far this year. One trader sees shares pulling back in the coming weeks. That’s based on the August 25 $115 puts. With 37 days…
Jul 19, 2023
Use Uncertainty to Grab High Dividend Yields
Companies face uncertainties all the time. But when a big new fear comes out, prices drop first, and take time to recover. That can cause dividend companies to see their yields soar. Investors who…
Jul 18, 2023
Insider Activity report: Upbound Group (UPBD)
Jeffrey Brown, a director atUpbound Group (UPBD), recently added 877 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 1 percent, and came to a total cost of $27,000. The director was the most recent buyer…
Jul 18, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: BILL Holdings (BILL)
Payment management companyBILL Holdings (BILL) is up about 14 percent so far this year. However, one trader sees a pullback in the months ahead. That’s based on the November $120 puts. With 122 days…
Jul 18, 2023
Brands Continue to Reward Patient Investors
In a bull market, investors want what’s going up. But fast-moving stocks can also quickly move down in a bear market. However, companies that have built strong brands tend to mostly just go up over…
Jul 17, 2023