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Insider Trading Report: Donaldson Company (DCI)
Christopher Hilger, a director atDonaldson Company (DCI), recently added 3,186 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 68 percent, and came to a total cost just under $200,000. This marks the first…
Apr 17, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Best Buy (BBY)
Electronics retailerBest Buy (BBY) has been trending down in recent weeks. One trader sees shares continuing lower in the next two months. That’s based on the June $67.50 puts. With 60 days until…
Apr 17, 2023
When Markets Are Down, Buy the Boring Business
In a bull market, traders can profit by buying companies with an exciting story behind them. Those stocks tend to be runaway winners. But when the market is trading flat or down, the slow-and-steady,…
Apr 14, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Clearway Energy (CWEN)
Totalenergies Se, a major holder ofClearway Energy (CWEN), recently added 71,980 shares. The buy increased the fund’s position by $2.42 million on top of its existing position. The fund last bought…
Apr 14, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Delta Air Lines (DAL)
Airline carrierDelta Air Lines (DAL) has pulled back in recent weeks, as fears of a slowing economy may soften demand for air travel. One trader sees a further downside in the weeks ahead. That’s…
Apr 14, 2023
Buy the Winner in a Consolidating Industry
When an industry starts out, there may be dozens, if not hundreds of competitors. But, much like the automotive industry, eventually the space will consolidate into a few big players. Sometimes, that…
Apr 13, 2023
Insider Trading Report: BRT Apartments Corp (BRT)
Jeffrey Gould, President and CEO atBRT Apartments Corp (BRT), recently added 4,858 shares. The buy increased his holdings by less than 1 percent, and came to a total cost of $90,721. He was joined by…
Apr 13, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Caterpillar (CAT)
Construction machinery manufacturerCaterpillar (CAT) has traded flat over the past year, following a sizeable drop and rally over the past few months. One trader sees shares moving higher into the…
Apr 13, 2023
Buy the Best Companies to Play a Hot Growth Trend
When a growth trend is underway, nearly every company that plays to that trend will rally. At least, at first. However, weaker companies will get squeezed out by competition, leading to only a few…
Apr 12, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Business First Bancshares (BFST)
Edgar Smith, a director atBusiness First Bancshares (BFST), recently reported the purchase of 17,109 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 1 percent, and came to a total cost of $400,220. He was…
Apr 12, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Silvercorp Metals (SVM)
Precious metals explorer and producerSilvercorp Metals (SVM) has rallied in recent weeks as gold and silver have jumped higher. One trader sees that trend continuing in the months ahead. That’s based…
Apr 12, 2023
This Slow and Steady Operator Is Setting Up to Win Long-Term
Some market sectors are cyclical. Others tend to be slow and steady. The financial sector has characteristics of both. It tends to be slow and steady most of the time, but fears hitting the financial…
Apr 11, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Fedex Corp (FDX)
Amy Lane, a director atFedex Corp (FDX), recently bought 830 shares. The buy came to a total cost of $193,289, and increased the director’s stake by 54 percent. This is the first insider buy at the…
Apr 11, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Wynn Resorts (WYNN)
Resort and casino operatorWynn Resorts (WNN) has rallied 53 percent in the past year. One trader sees a reversal playing out at some point by 2025. That’s based on the January 2025 $47.50 puts. With…
Apr 11, 2023
Use Market Uncertainty to Grab Income-Gushing Brands at a Fair Price
Markets will likely remain uncertain for some time. That means daily swings will occur, punctuated with moments of extreme fear or greed. Traders can take advantage of the swings in both directions.…
Apr 10, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Planet Labs (PL)
Kevin Weil, President of Product and Business atPlanet Labs (PL), recently bought 274,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 16 percent, and came to a total cost just over $997,000. This marks…
Apr 10, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Transocean (RIG)
Offshore oil and gas drilling supplierTransocean (RIG) is up nearly 50 percent over the past year. However, one trader sees shares declining in the next 15 months. That’s based on the July 2024 $7.00…
Apr 10, 2023
This Knocked-Down Sector Looks Like a Speculative Buy Now
Wall Street is fond of saying that investors shouldn’t look to catch a falling knife. However, once a stock has had a big drop, fears of a further decline tend to leave investors on the sidelines.…
Apr 7, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Cheniere Energy Partners LP (CQP)
Blackstone Holdings III LP, a major holder atCheniere Energy Partners LP (CQP), recently added 96,470 shares to their holdings. The buy increased the fund’s position by about 1 percent, and came to a…
Apr 7, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Gold Fields Limited (GFI)
Gold mining and exploration companyGold Fields Limited (GFI) has soared 40 percent in recent weeks as gold prices have once again topped $2,000 per ounce. One trader sees a further rally ahead.…
Apr 7, 2023