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Target Cyclical Companies When They’re Most Out of Favor
Some traders look for pure growth. Or pure value. Others may look for companies capable of big swings, depending on where they are in their industry cycle. Those looking to target cyclical companies…
Jan 19, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Akamai Technologies (AKAM)
Thomson Leighton, CEO atAkamai Technologies (AKAM), recently added 282 shares. The buy increased the CEO’s holdings by less than 1 percent, and came to a total price just over $25,000. The buy comes…
Jan 19, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: PulteGroup (PHM)
Shares of residential construction companyPulteGroup (PHM) are down 7 percent over the past year, about half as much as the S&P 500. One trader sees a further drop ahead for shares. That’s based…
Jan 19, 2023
Focus on Companies Keeping Customers Content
Typically, a new industry will start dozens if not hundreds of companies before consolidating over time. Although many industries tend to consolidate into just a few companies, those remaining firms…
Jan 18, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Midland States Bancorp (MSBI)
Richard Bingham, a director atMidland States Bancorp (MSBI), recently added 4,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 22 percent, and came to a total cost of $100,000. The company’s corporate…
Jan 18, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: CVS Health Corporation (CVS)
Shares of drugstore and healthcare planning companyCVS Health Corporation (CVS) are down about in-line with the overall market in the past year. One trader sees shares moving higher in the coming…
Jan 18, 2023
In Bear Markets, Follow Investors Looking to Unlock Value Now
While stocks have had a strong start to the year, corporate earnings show a slowdown. And interest rates are still on track to rise. Investors should generally be cautious about long-side ideas right…
Jan 17, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Rent-A-Center (RCII)
Jeffrey Brown, a director atRent-A-Center (RCII), recently bought 1,084 shares. The buy increased his holdings by just over 1 percent, and came to a total cost of $26,233. The director has been a…
Jan 17, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Sabre Corporation (SABR)
Shares of travel services companySabre Corporation (SABR) have shed about one-third of their price over the past year. One trader sees shares trending lower in the first half of this year. That’s…
Jan 17, 2023
In Time, This Hyper-Growth Trend Will Continue… Look for Top Investments Now
The stock market is not the economy. However, many trends can play out with exaggerated moves both up and down in the stock market. That’s especially true with tech trends. While technology continues…
Jan 16, 2023
Insider Trading Report: B. Riley Financial (RILY)
Randall Paulson, a director atB. Riley Financial (RILY), recently added 20,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 8 percent, and came to a total cost of just over $744,000. That adds to other…
Jan 16, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL)
Shares of consumer goods companyColgate-Palmolive Company (CL) lost 7 percent over the past year, declining about half as much as the S&P 500. One trader sees a further decline in the months…
Jan 16, 2023
Continue Following the Right-Sizing Trend
Many companies expanded during the past few years, amid unprecedented government stimulus checks and easy money policies. Now, many companies have found that rapid growth is a bit more elusive over…
Jan 13, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Augusta Gold (AUGG)
Augusta Investments Inc., a major owner ofAugusta Gold Corp (AUGG), recently purchased 20,000 additional shares. The fund owns over 22 million shares, and the latest buy increased their holdings by…
Jan 13, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Riot Blockchain (RIOT)
Shares of cryptocurrency minerRiot Blockchain (RIOT) have lost nearly three-quarters of their value in the past year, but have risen in recent sessions as cryptos have trended higher. One trader sees…
Jan 13, 2023
Buy Companies Investing for Tomorrow in Today’s Uncertain Markets
It’s clear the market won’t hit new highs anytime soon. But before investors throw in the towel, it may be prudent to instead look at how great companies are acting today. Many are starting to invest…
Jan 12, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Nexpoint Real Estate Finance (NREF)
Matt McGraner, Chief Investment Officer atNexpoint Real Estate Finance (NREF), recently added 5,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 5 percent, and came to a total cost of just over $84,000.…
Jan 12, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Chesapeake Energy (CHK)
Shares of natural gas producerChesapeake Energy (CHK) are up 27 percent in the past year amid a strong energy market. One trader sees a further rally in shares in 2023. That’s based on the January…
Jan 12, 2023
Invest In Future Trends at Fearful Valuations
The market selloff last year has led to a significant drop in prices for technology firms. While many of these companies have traded at high valuations in expectations of high growth, the selloff…
Jan 11, 2023
Insider Trading Report: UMH Properties Inc (UMH)
Matthew Hirsch, a director atUMH Properties Inc (UMH), recently added 1,750 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 4 percent, and came to a total cost of just under $28,000. This is one of the…
Jan 11, 2023