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Buy The Fear and Uncertainty from Short Sellers Talking Their Book
There’s a common strategy for a company to take a short position in a company, then issue a research report explaining why. Typically, such reports will take company statements and claim that they’re…
Apr 6, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA)
Rosalind Brewer, CEO atWalgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), recently bought 10,000 shares. The buy increased her stake by 3 percent, and came to a total cost of $339,510. This marks the first insider buy…
Apr 6, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Alphabet (GOOGL)
Search engine giantGoogle (GOOGL) has been trending higher in the past few weeks following a massive decline last year. One trader sees a further move higher in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the…
Apr 6, 2023
Look For Companies Squeezing Out Unneeded Corporate Expenses
Many companies hire as they need to when growing like gangbusters. But when things go down, it’s a time to assess the size of a company and its needs, no matter what sector it’s in. For some…
Apr 5, 2023
Insider Trading Report: GameStop Corp. (GME)
Lawrence Cheng, a director atGameStop Corp. (GME), recently bought 5,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 13 percent, and came to a total cost of $113,900. The buy came a year after another…
Apr 5, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: ConocoPhillips (COP)
Major oil and gas producerConocoPhillips (COP) jumped over 9 percent on Monday as oil prices rallied on news of OPEC cuts. One trader sees shares continuing higher in the coming weeks. That’s based…
Apr 5, 2023
Buy Stealthy Bull Market Stocks Ahead of the Big Money Flows
The end of the first quarter of the year saw the Nasdaq rebound more than 20 percent off of its lows from last year. Technically, that means the index is in a new bull market. And that’s no surprise…
Apr 4, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Main Street Capital Corp (MAIN)
Earl Jackson, a director atMain Street Capital Corp (MAIN), recently added 3,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 5 percent, and came to a total cost of $117,600. The director was also the…
Apr 4, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Valley National Bancorp (VLY)
Regional bankValley National Bancorp (VLY) has seen shares slide 25 percent in the past few weeks amid fears in the banking sector. One trader sees further downside ahead for the stock. That’s based…
Apr 4, 2023
Follow Cyclical Stocks Starting an Upswing
Some companies tend to be growth plays. Others can be steady. A few are more cyclical, having obvious booms and busts. Tech companies that fall out of favor can become cyclical companies, provided…
Apr 3, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Genuine Parts Co. (GPC)
Paul Donahue, CEO atGenuine Parts Company (GPC), recently bought 1,600 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 1 percent, and came to a total cost of $249,728. This is the first buy at the company…
Apr 3, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Alamos Gold (AGI)
Precious metals producerAlamos Gold (AGI) has fared well over the past year, with a 44 percent gain. One trader sees a further rally in the months ahead. That’s based on the June $17.50 calls. With…
Apr 3, 2023
In this Market, Finding Big Savings Can Translate Into Big Profits
Ultimately, companies exist to provide a product or service that satisfy the needs of their customers. Sometimes, that need is simply to find a way to do more with the same… or less. That’s why…
Mar 31, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Petco Health & Wellness Company (WOOF)
Ron Coughlin, CEO atPetco Health & Wellness Company (WOOF), recently bought 61,040 shares. The buy increased his stake by 11 percent, and came to a total purchase price of $504,800. This marks…
Mar 31, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: MetLife (MET)
Insurance giantMetLife (MET) is down 22 percent over the past year, lagging the S&P 500. One trader sees the company continuing to slide even lower. That’s based on the September $42.50 puts.…
Mar 31, 2023
Buy Assets When They’re Out of Favor
The market drop that started over a year ago has morphed into fears into specific sectors, such as banking. But other industries have likewise dropped to the point where investors can buy $1.00 in…
Mar 30, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Dollar General (DG)
Timothy McGuire, a director atDollar General (DG), recently bought 3,550 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 47 percent, and came to a total cost just over $717,000. This marks the first…
Mar 30, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Alibaba (BABA)
Chinese tech giantAlibaba (BABA) soared on Tuesday, amid news that the company would break into six separate companies. One trader sees further upside ahead as those plans move forward. That’s based…
Mar 30, 2023
Pick Up Suppliers In a Weak Economy
During a market pullback, investors tend to gravitate towards well-known companies with strong brands. Many of those companies, in turn, do what they do thanks to a strong network of suppliers. That…
Mar 29, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Comstock Resources (CRK)
Roland Burns, CFO atComstock Resources (CRK), recently bought 20,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 2 percent, and came to a total cost just under $199,000. The buy comes about a week…
Mar 29, 2023