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Buy Shares of Companies Looking at Long-Term Profitable Returns Now
In a rough market, even great companies will miss on earnings. But how they miss can be illustrative of their potential future returns. For instance, with inflation data coming down, companies…
Dec 23, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Flowers Foods (FLO)
Chubb Caldecot, a director atFlowers Foods (FLO), recently added 2,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 8.7 percent, and came to a total cost just under $57,000. This is the first insider…
Dec 23, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: BlackBerry (BB)
Shares of wireless communications equipment companyBlackBerry (BB) have shed more than half their value in the last year amid a big drop in tech stocks. One trader sees a further decline. That’s…
Dec 23, 2022
Use Bear Markets to Accumulate Companies That Can Buck the Trend
In a bull market, investors can buy just about any stock and make money. While it’s tougher in a bear market, there are several stocks that can hold their own and even gain. That’s true of every bear…
Dec 22, 2022
Insider Trading Report: F&G Annuities & Life Insurance (FG)
Christopher Blunt, President and CEO atF&G Annuities & Life Insurance (FG), recently added 10,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 2.6 percent, and came to a total cost just over…
Dec 22, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Deutsche Bank (DB)
Shares of global money center bankDeutsche Bank (DB) are down about 15 percent over the past year. One trader sees a further decline in the months ahead. That’s based on the February 2023 $10 puts.…
Dec 22, 2022
Look for Market-Beating Returns in Off-the-Beaten Path Names
Investors tend to gravitate towards great companies. Those companies tend to dominate their industry, and tend to grow massive. That makes it easier for investors to justify owning. While we’re fans…
Dec 21, 2022
Insider Trading Report: NRG Energy (NRG)
Elisabeth Donohue, a director atNRG Energy (NRG), recently added 2,500 shares. The buy increased her holdings by 16 percent, and came to a total cost of $78,300. She was joined by another director…
Dec 21, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Seagate Technology (STX)
Shares of hard drive manufacturer Seagate Technology (STX) have been cut in half over the past year amid slowing demand for computer and computer parts. One trader sees a further decline over the…
Dec 21, 2022
Stick With Industry Winners, Even When They’re Being Cautious
The economy continues to slow. While that’s starting to show up in declining year-over-year inflation rates, the market is warning about a recession in several ways. Big businesses are one of the…
Dec 20, 2022
Insider Trading Report: B. Riley Financial (RILY)
Bryant Riley, Chairman and Co-CEO ofB. Riley Financial (RILY), recently added 63,527 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 1 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just over $2.6 million.…
Dec 20, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: 3D Systems Corporation (DDD)
Shares of 3D printing hardware and software provider3D Systems Corporation (DDD) has lost over 62 percent of its value in the past year. One trader sees a further drop ahead. That’s based on the…
Dec 20, 2022
Play This Stealth Winner in the Cloud Space
In any sector or trend, a few companies come to dominate. The headline names may attract considerable attention, but the real returns can often be in the companies providing the infrastructure behind…
Dec 19, 2022
Insider Trading Report: VAALCO Energy (EGY)
George Maxwell, CEO atVAALCO Energy (EGY), recently bought 5,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 3.9 percent, and came to a total cost of $21,650. The CEO last bought shares in November,…
Dec 19, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: The Home Depot (HD)
Shares of home improvement retailerThe Home Depot (HD) are down about in-line with the market over the past year. One trader sees a further drop in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the February 2023…
Dec 19, 2022
This Tech Industry Leader Offers High Appreciation Potential and a High Dividend
Investors often see a trade-off between high growth opportunities and income. However, in a market selloff, growth names can go on sale. And when they do, any dividend that they may be paying can…
Dec 16, 2022
Insider Trading Report: FreightCar America (RAIL)
Matthew Tonn, Chief Commercial Officer atFreightCar America (RAIL), recently picked up 5,700 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 3.5 percent, and came to a total cost just over $20,000. This is…
Dec 16, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: GameStop (GME)
Shares of video game retailerGameStop (GME) are down nearly 45 percent in the past year, nearly triple the amount the S&P 500 has declined. One trader sees a further decline in the coming months.…
Dec 16, 2022
Go Where the Growth Is Now, Even If You’re Early
There’s an old Wall Street saying that they don’t ring a bell at the top. That’s also true of the bottom for the stock market, a sector, or individual companies. The best that investors can do is…
Dec 15, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Illinois Tool Works (ITW)
David Smith, a director atIllinois Tool Works (ITW), recently added 1,390 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 0.4 percent, and came to a total cost just over $308,000. This is the first buy…
Dec 15, 2022