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Insider Activity Report: Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA)
Patrick Driscoll, an EVP atWalgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), recently bought 5,172 shares. The buy increased his stake by 10 percent, and came to a total cost of $146,984. That’s the first insider…
Jul 10, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: PacWest Bancorp (PACW)
Regional bankPacWest Bancorp (PACW) has been trading in a range over the past few months. One trader sees shares trending to the higher end of that range in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the…
Jul 10, 2023
Big Tech Could Grow Further With AI, Making This Company a Top Buy
While big tech stocks have had a strong start to the year, and may trade flat or lower in the coming months, many can move higher over time. That’s because these companies have the size and scope to…
Jul 7, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Simon Property Group (SPG)
Reuben Leibowitz, a director atSimon Property Group (SPG), recently added 536 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 1 percent, and came to a total cost of $61,100. He was among 11 company…
Jul 7, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Fidelity National Information Services (FIS)
Financial institution technology providerFidelity National Information Services (FIS) has been cut in half over the past year. One trader sees the potential for a big rally in the coming months.…
Jul 7, 2023
Buy Ahead of Profitability for Better Returns
When a company is out of favor with the market, it has to prove itself. That can mean successfully undertaking a turnaround, or selling off part of the company. Most of the time, it means…
Jul 6, 2023
Insider Activity Report: MediaAlpha (MAX)
White Mountains Insurance Group, a major holder ofMediaAlpha (MAX) has acquired an additional 5,916,816 shares. The buy came to over $35 million, and is a 35 percent increase in the insurance…
Jul 6, 2023
Unusual Option Activity: Activision Blizzard (ATVI)
Video game developerActivision Blizzard (ATVI) is up about 10 percent over the past year, with shares recovering from the drop on news that their potential buyout fromMicrosoft (MSFT) wouldn’t meet…
Jul 6, 2023
This Tech Trend Remains Out of Favor, But May Prove a Speculative Buy Now
Investors have a tech flavor of the year, and it’s artificial intelligence (AI). That’s in contrast to past years, when investors have been enamored with cloud services, cryptocurrency mining,…
Jul 5, 2023
Insider Activity Report: CME Group (CME)
William Shepard, a director atCME Group (CME), recently bought 322 shares. The buy came to a total cost just under $58,000, and the buy increased the director’s stake by less than 1 percent. The…
Jul 5, 2023
Unusual Option Activity: Digital Turbine (APPS)
App software companyDigital Turbine (APPS) has lost over half its share price in the past year. One trader sees a rebound in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the August $12.50 calls. With 44 days…
Jul 5, 2023
Don’t Overthink the Power of Buying a Strong Brand Out of Favor
When it comes to investing, investors are often their own worst enemy. A falling market may lead to fear, and cause someone to sell when it’s a great time to buy. Likewise, a one-time earnings report…
Jul 4, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Occidental Petroleum (OXY)
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A), a major holder ofOccidental Petroleum (OXY), continues to accumulate shares. Last week saw a 2,137,250 share buy, valued at $122.1 million. That’s the first buy in nearly…
Jul 4, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: JD.com (JD)
Chinese internet retailerJD.com (JD) has seen its shares get cut nearly in half over the past year. One trader is betting on a further decline in the coming weeks. That’s based on the August $50…
Jul 4, 2023
Don’t Miss this Overlooked Part of the AI Revolution
The past few months have been great for AI stocks, particularly those working on generative AI software. That’s led to the rise of several prompts that can make work easier, particularly in…
Jul 3, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Oneok (OKE)
Brian Derksen, a director atOneok (OKE), recently bought 4,900 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 36 percent, and came to a total cost just under $292,000. This marks the first buy at the…
Jul 3, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: PBF Energy (PBF)
Oil and gas refining companyPBF Energy (PBF) has risen over 32 percent in the past two months. One trader sees a further rally in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the August $45 calls. With 45 days…
Jul 3, 2023
Stick With Companies Cracking Down on Member Sharing
Markets were skeptical whenNetflix (NFLX) started to crack down on users who shared their account information. The company even tried the policy last year and failed. But this time around, it’s clear…
Jun 30, 2023
Insider Activity Report: John Wiley & Sons (WLY)
David Dobson, a director atJohn Wiley & Sons (WLY), recently bought 3,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 61 percent, and came to a total cost just under $95,000. This marks the first…
Jun 30, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Unity Software (U)
3D software companyUnity Software (U) has moved higher in the past few weeks, on AI speculation. One trader is betting the rally will continue. That’s based on the July $51 calls. With 21 days until…
Jun 30, 2023