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Insider Trading Report: Deere & Co (DE)
Tami Erwin, a director atDeere & Co (DE), recently bought 675 shares. The buy increased her stake by 29 percent, and came to a total cost just under $250,500. This marks the only insider buy at…
Jun 12, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: GameStop (GME)
Retail game storeGameStop (GME) dropped following the announcement that the company CEO was departing. One trader sees shares rebounding from that drop in the coming days. That’s based on the June 30…
Jun 12, 2023
Use Bad News as an Opportunity to Buy
Companies often fall quickly on bad news. Sometimes, the news is terminal for the company, like a bank being seized and closed down. But most of the time, bad news hits a share price harder than it…
Jun 9, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (RRGB)
Johan Hart, President and CEO atRed Robin Gourmet Burgers (RRBG), recently bought 15,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 4 percent, and came to a total cost just over $193,000. He was joined…
Jun 9, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Roblox (RBLX)
Metaverse gaming companyRoblox (RBLX) has been a solid performer, with shares up 26 percent over the past year. One trader is betting on shares giving up some of their gains in the coming weeks.…
Jun 9, 2023
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