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Unusual Options Activity: Lockheed Martin (LMT)
Shares of defense contractorLockheed Martin (LMT) are up about 30 percent over the past year as traders have moved into defensive stocks. One trader sees a pullback in shares in the coming weeks.…
Jan 11, 2023
Look For Value as Investors Have Picked Over This Popular Sector
When one part of the market is hot, some names can soar far higher. But some companies may not go along for the ride. That can create a valuation mismatch, which may allow investors to earn a decent…
Jan 10, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Carmax Inc (KMX)
William Nash, President and CEO atCarmax (KMX), recently added 8,220 shares. The buy increased his holdings by just over 5 percent, and came to a total cost of $501,256. This is the first insider…
Jan 10, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Nvidia (NVDA)
Shares of graphics processing unit manufacturerNvidia (NVDA) have lost nearly half their value in the past year. One trader sees a further decline in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the February 3…
Jan 10, 2023
This Trend May Be Your Friend as Market Fears Rise
One way for investors and traders alike to make consistent profits is to simply follow trends. If a stock is going up, it may be worth buying for further gains. As long as you’re out by the time the…
Jan 9, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Simon Property Group (SPG)
Albert Smith, a director atSimon Property Group (SPG), recently bought 639 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 1 percent ,and came to a total cost of just over $74,000. He was joined by another…
Jan 9, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Diamondback Energy (FANG)
Shares oil and gas exploration companyDiamondback Energy (FANG) are up about 5 percent over the last year, significantly lagging others in the energy space. One trader sees a decline for the stock in…
Jan 9, 2023
In a Declining Market, Look to Luxuries
There are many ways to play consumer trends. When the market pulls back and the economy slows, it may make sense to focus on companies that can offer users the best price available. However,…
Jan 6, 2023
Insider Trading Report: FedEx Corp (FDX)
Amy Lane, a director atFedEx Corp (FDX), recently added 280 shares. The buy increased her holdings by 22 percent, and came to a total price of just over $49,000. This marks the first insider buy at…
Jan 6, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Bausch Health Companies (BHC)
Shares of healthcare product producerBausch Health Companies (BHC) have lost three quarters of their value in the past year. One trader sees a rebound in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the February…
Jan 6, 2023
This Commodity Will Continue to See Strength This Year
In a volatile market, it may seem that no sector is safe. That’s especially true as both stocks and bonds sold off by double-digits last year. But other asset classes are more mixed. Commodities held…
Jan 5, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Agree Realty Corp (ADC)
Craig Erlich, COO atAgree Realty Corp (ADC), recently added 4,898 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 19 percent, and came to a total cost just under $80,000. The buy came a week after a…
Jan 5, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Nikola Corporation (NKLA)
Shares of electric truck manufacturerNikola Corporation (NKLA) are down 80 percent over the past year. One trader sees a further decline ahead. That’s based on the January 2024 $2 puts. With 379 days…
Jan 5, 2023
Pick the Industry Leader in a Stock Picker’s Market
Last year’s bear market likely isn’t quite over yet. However, many stocks that were fairly valued are now bargains. And they could start moving higher in the months ahead as the bear market reaches…
Jan 4, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Howard Hughes Corp (HHC)
Pershing Square Capital Management, a major owner ofHoward Hughes Corp (HHC), recently added 6,154 shares. The buy increased the fund’s holdings by under 1 percent, and came to a total cost of just…
Jan 4, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Novartis (NVS)
Shares of drug manufacturerNovartis (NVS) are slightly up over the past year. One trader sees a further rally occurring in the first half of the year. That’s based on the July $85 calls. With 197…
Jan 4, 2023
Watch For Companies Grabbing Market Share in a Tough Economy
There are many ways to value a company. For an industry with only a few players, one key metric is market share. That’s because when there are just a few companies in an industry, it’s growth is…
Jan 3, 2023
Insider Trading Report: CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD)
Roxanne Austin, a director atCrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD), recently added 25,000 shares. The buy increased her holdings by 62 percent, and came to a total cost of just under $2.5 million. This marks…
Jan 3, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)
Shares of oil and gas majorOccidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) are up 112 percent over the past year. One trader sees a pullback coming in the next 18 months. That’s based on the June 2024 $50…
Jan 3, 2023
Wait to Buy a Turnaround Play Until There’s a Sign of a Turnaround
Any successful company will eventually struggle with slowing demand. Those that are successful are able to turn around a declining situation. But many “turnaround” stories are just that – stories.…
Jan 2, 2023