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It’s Time to Buy Stocks Near Lows Now
While the market has held up well thanks to the strong performance of tech stocks, that trend won’t last. It’s possible the overall market could decline as tech stocks shift lower. But we could also…
Jun 8, 2023
Insider Trading Report: M&T Bank Corp (MTB)
Daryle Bible, CFO atM&T Bank Corp (MTP), recently bought 10,000 shares. This marks an initial stake for the CFO. The buy came to a total cost just over $1.2 million. This is the largest insider…
Jun 8, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Oracle (ORCL)
Database firmOracle (ORCL) has been a strong tech performer, with shares up 47 percent over the past year. One trader sees that trend continuing in the short term. That’s based on the June 30th $115…
Jun 8, 2023
This Fearful Part of the Market Has Pockets of Safety
While stocks have trended higher this year overall, investors have been unpleasantly surprised by a series of bank failures. While it’s been largely quiet in the past few weeks, many small and…
Jun 7, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Acadia Realty Trust (AKR)
Douglas Crocker, a director atAcadia Realty Trust (AKR), recently bought 28,250 shares. The buy increased his stake by 34 percent, and came to a total cost of $364,425. This marks the first insider…
Jun 7, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Rapid7 (RPD)
Cybersecurity companyRapid7 (RPD) has had a 30 percent drop over the past year. One trader sees a strong rebound in the coming weeks. That’s based on the July $60 calls. With 40 days until…
Jun 7, 2023
Consider this Small Cap Play for the AI Revolution
While the stock market has rewarded companies moving into the artificial intelligence (AI) space this year, the ride hasn’t been a smooth one. That’s actually a good thing for investors. Pullbacks…
Jun 6, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Big Lots (BIG)
Bruce Thorn, President and CEO atBig Lots (BIG), recently bought 51,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 8 percent, and came to a total cost just over $247,000. This marks the only insider…
Jun 6, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Dow (DOW)
Chemical manufacturerDow (DOW) is down over 25 percent in the past year. One trader sees a rebound ahead in the coming weeks. That’s based on the June 30th $53 calls. With 24 days until expiration,…
Jun 6, 2023
The Drop in Spending on Goods Isn’t Over, But the Fear Is Creating Oversold Opportunities
Economic data remains confusing. While the economy is slowing by several measures, we’re still seeing signs of a strong economy, such as the labor market. One trend that’s becoming more clear is that…
Jun 5, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Match Group (MTCH)
Bernard Kim, CEO atMatch Group (MTCH), recently bought 31,439 shares. The buy increased his stake by 184 percent, and came to a total cost just over $1.08 million. The last insider buy also came from…
Jun 5, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Micron Technology (MU)
Semiconductor companyMicron Technology (MU) has seen shares rally 40 percent from their December lows, and are on track to erase the last 10 percent drop they’ve seen over the past year. One trader…
Jun 5, 2023
Energy Gets Back into Buying Range Now
Investors looking to consistently outperform the market should follow market rotation. That simply means avoiding sectors that have recently performed well, instead opting to buy sectors that have…
Jun 2, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Warner Brothers Discovery (WBD)
Gunnar Wiedenfels, CFO atWarner Brothers Discovery (WBD), recently added 15,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 2 percent, and came to a total cost just over $168,300. This is the first…
Jun 2, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Vale (VALE)
Brazilian iron ore producerVale (VALE) is down about 30 percent over the past year, and shares are near their 52-week lows. One trader is betting on a rebound in the coming weeks. That’s based on the…
Jun 2, 2023
Look for a Buying Opportunity as Markets Rotate Leadership
While the stock market tends to rise over time, within that cycle there can be different moves. Recently, tech stocks have been the big winners. That’s left other sectors underperforming. However,…
Jun 1, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Cincinnati Financial Corp (CINF)
Dirk Debbink, a director atCincinnati Financial Corp (CINF), recently bought 1,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 2 percent, and came to a total price of $98,390. This is the first insider…
Jun 1, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Target (TGT)
Big box retailerTarget (TGT) has seen shares sink to new 52-week lows over the past week. While shares look oversold in the short-term, one trader is betting on a further move lower. That’s based on…
Jun 1, 2023
Find Companies Improving Their Balance Sheets in Tough Markets
When stocks are rallying and interest rates are low, it’s easy for companies to expand by either selling more shares or taking on debt. But selling too many shares dilutes existing shareholders and…
May 31, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Safety Insurance Group (SAFT)
SRB Corp, a major holder ofSafety Insurance Group (SAFT), recently bought 39,000 shares across two transactions. The buy increased the company’s holdings by 3 percent, and came to a total price of…
May 31, 2023