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Insider Trading Report: Vornado Realty Trust (VNO)
Russell Wight, a director atVornado Realty Trust (VNO), recently added 14,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 280 percent, and came to a total cost just under $150,000. The buy came a week…
May 22, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Microsoft (MSFT)
Tech conglomerateMicrosoft (MSFT) has been trending higher in recent sessions, and just broke through to a new 52-week high. One trader is betting that the uptrend will continue in the short term.…
May 22, 2023
This Trade Is Down, But Clearly Isn’t Out
Most investors didn’t expect the banking sector to get into trouble this year. Generally, rising interest rates are good for banks. They make fewer loans, albeit at higher rates. However, many banks…
May 19, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Callon Petroleum Company (CPE)
Steven Webster, a director atCallon Petroleum Company (CPE), recently picked up 10,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 1 percent, and came to a total cost just over $302,000. This follows…
May 19, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Bausch Health Companies (BHC)
Pharmaceutical companyBausch Health Companies (BHC) has dropped nearly 40 percent over the past year. One trader sees a further decline in the coming months. That’s based on the July $8 puts. With 63…
May 19, 2023
Capital Is Flowing Into This Tech Niche
While stocks have trended higher overall in the past few months, one part of the market has seen major interest from hedge funds and retail investors alike. That area? Artificial intelligence (AI).…
May 18, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Freeport-McMoRan (FCX)
Sara Lewis, a director atFreeport-McMoRan (FCX) recently added 4,000 shares. The buy increased her holdings by 29 percent, and came to a total cost just under $139,600. That’s the first insider buy…
May 18, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Ford Motor Company (F)
AutomakerFord Motor Company (F) has seen shares decline about 15 percent over the past year. One trader sees a further decline ahead. That’s based on the June 9 $11 puts. With 21 days until…
May 18, 2023
Industry Consolidation Bodes Well for This Sector
Most industries tend to consolidate over time. That’s because they start out with a large number of players. As those who are overleveraged or poorly managed go bust, the better-run companies start…
May 17, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Topgolf Callaway Brands (MODG)
Oliver Brewer, President and CEO atTopgolf Callaway Brands (MODG), recently added 5,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by just under 1 percent, and came to a total cost of $85,596. The buy came…
May 17, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Hasbro (HAS)
ToymakerHasbro (HAS) has seen its shares drop nearly one-third over the past year. While the stock has rallied in recent weeks, one trader sees a further decline ahead. That’s based on the August $55…
May 17, 2023
Prepare to Buy an Industry Leader on an Earnings Drop
While the stock market has fared well so far this year, investors have been more cautious going into earnings. And most companies have reported a slowdown, but overall it hasn’t been as bad as…
May 16, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Six Flags Entertainment (SIX)
Gary Mick, CFO atSix Flags Entertainment (SIX), recently added 5,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 6 percent, and came to a total cost of $133,125. This marks the first insider activity…
May 16, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Mercer International (MERC)
Paper materials companyMercer International (MERC) is down nearly 40 percent over the past year. One trader is betting on a sharp rebound in the coming months. That’s based on the August $12.50…
May 16, 2023
Strong Brands Can Endure More than a Weak Quarter… Or Even a Weak Year
One of the most powerful long-term investment trends is to invest in a company with a durable competitive advantage. For most companies today, that usually means offering a unique product that’s…
May 15, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Tyson Foods (TSN)
Wes Morris, a Group President atTyson Foods (TSN), recently bought 10,362 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 31 percent, and came to a total cost of $499,431. He was joined by another Group…
May 15, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Google (GOOGL)
Search engine giantGoogle (GOOGL) popped higher last week following an announcement on the company’s investments in artificial intelligence. One trader is betting that shares will come down following…
May 15, 2023
Stick With Income Payers in Today’s Markets
2023 has been a strong year for stocks so far. Even if the market flattens out from here, it will still be a much better year than 2022. Those looking to buy today won’t get the extreme lows from…
May 12, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Pfizer (PFE)
Scott Gottlieb, a director atPfizer (PFE), recently bought 2,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 50 percent, and came to a total cost of $77,005. This marks the first insider buy at the…
May 12, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: PayPal (PYPL)
Digital payment platformPayPal (PYPL) is down about 12 percent over the past year, although shares have been trending higher in the past few months. One trader sees that trend continuing in the…
May 12, 2023