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Look for Companies Likely to Revert to the Mean
While the overall market has its ups and downs, individual stocks can have more extreme moves. When a company has an extreme rally higher, its shares may be more susceptible to a pullback. The…
May 11, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Albemarle (ALB)
Kristin Coleman, General Council atAlbemarle Corp (ALB), recently added 1,373 shares. The buy is a new stake for the executive, and came to a total cost of $249,886. She was joined by the company…
May 11, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: C3.ai (AI)
Artificial intelligence software companyC3.ai (AI) has had a strong year, with shares up nearly 29 percent as interest in the space has exploded higher. One trader sees shares moving lower in the…
May 11, 2023
Companies That Use Debt Responsibly Can Offer Growth and Stability
Years of ultra-low interest rates made it easy for companies to issue debt at a low cost. As a bonus, companies could even deduct their interest payments for tax purposes. Today, with interest rates…
May 10, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Akami Technologies (AKAM)
Thomson Leighton, CEO atAkami Technologies (AKAM), recently bought 642 shares. The buy increased his stake by less than 1 percent, and came to a total cost of $50,061. The buy follows up on a 934…
May 10, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Rapid7 Inc (RPD)
Cybersecurity software companyRapid7 Inc (RPD) has seen shares rally more than 50 percent off of their lows set back in November. One trader sees a further rally in the months ahead. That’s based on…
May 10, 2023
Slow and Steady Companies Can Deliver Great Long-Term Results
While traders are often looking for a quick trade, many so-called investors are often looking for a stock that can move higher quickly. By focusing instead on companies that can deliver steady,…
May 9, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP)
A cluster of insiders picked up shares ofKeurig Dr Pepper (KDP) last week. That includes the company’s CFO, who bought 5,074 shares at a cost of $165,511. And the firm’s Chief Supply Chain Officer…
May 9, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: StoneCo (STNE)
Financial technology software companyStoneCo (STNE) is up about 50 percent over the past year. However, one trader sees the potential for a big selloff by the end of the year. That’s based on the…
May 9, 2023
Cash Flow Remains King: Stick With One of the Greatest Investments of All Time
While earnings are the most important part of earnings season, they’re simply a yardstick that considers different accounting measures across different sectors. A different measure, cash flow, can…
May 8, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Crown Castle Inc (CCI)
Kevin Stephens, a director atCrown Castle Inc (CCI), recently added 1,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 7 percent, and came to a total cost of $117,996. The director was also the most…
May 8, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Gilead Sciences (GILD)
Biotech companyGilead Sciences (GILD) has had a strong year, with shares up 30 percent. However, shares have started to trend lower in recent sessions, and one trader sees a further drop ahead.…
May 8, 2023
Buy This Management Titan Ahead of His Next Big Move
A company can have a great product. Or a great marketing team. But if management isn’t good… the company will falter. Even a manager who knows to step aside for the team is better than an executive…
May 5, 2023
Insider Trading Report: American Water Works Company (AWK)
Michael Marberry, a director atAmerican Water Works Company (AWK), recently bought 825 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 200 percent, and came to a total cost of $120,541. This marks the…
May 5, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: MPLX LP (MPLX)
Oil and gas midstream companyMPLX LP (MPLX) is up 2 percent over the past year, slightly trending higher even as energy prices have been moving lower. One trader sees possible upside in the weeks…
May 5, 2023
Focus on Long-Term Trends, Not Short-Term Noise
Earnings season can create a tremendous amount of short-term noise. Companies tend to focus on 90-day sprints, rather than the long run, to keep Wall Street happy. But even with that short-term…
May 4, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Markel Corporation (MKL)
Lynne Puckett, a director atMarkel Corporation (MKL), recently bought 75 shares. The buy increased her holdings by 8 percent, and came to a total cost of $100,550. Other insiders have been buyers…
May 4, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Cardinal Health (CAH)
Healthcare services companyCardinal Health (CAH) has been trending higher in the past few months, and even recently set a new 52-week high. One trader sees shares pulling back by the start of next…
May 4, 2023
To Make a Decent Return, Find a Stock That Funds Must Buy
The stock market is an index of a number of companies. And it’s largely weighted by market cap. That index can change all the time, and for any number of reasons. One reason may involve the…
May 3, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Beacon Roofing Supply Inc (BECN)
CD&R Investment Associates, a major holder ofBeacon Roofing Supply Inc (BECN), recently added 99,880 shares to their holdings. The buy increased the fund’s stake by 1 percent, and came to a total…
May 3, 2023