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Continue Betting on This Strong Commodity Trend
The past few years has seen investors shift interest first towards alternative and green energy plays, and then away from them. That’s due to a view that the technology could be scaled up quickly.…
Feb 9, 2023
Insider Trading Report: NextEra Energy (NEE)
Terrell Crews, CFO atNextEra Energy (NEE), recently bought 2,672 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 8 percent, and came to a total cost of $200,000. He was joined by two directors, one picked…
Feb 9, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Palo Alto Networks (PANW)
Shares of cybersecurity companyPalo Alto Networks (PANW) are down about 9 percent over the past year following a strong rally in the past few weeks. One trader sees further downside for shares ahead.…
Feb 9, 2023
Use Big Tech to Make Reasonable Bets on Speculative Ideas
Investors have gone crazy for artificial intelligence (AI) stocks since the start of the year. That’s thanks to the popularity of chatbot ChatGPT. While the money flowing into AI stocks specifically…
Feb 8, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Express Inc (EXPR)
Yehuda Shmidman, a director atExpress Inc (EXPR) recently started an initial stake with 5,424,783 shares. The cost came to just over $25 million. Generally, company insiders haven’t been very active…
Feb 8, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Sotera Health Company (SHC)
Shares of healthcare diagnostics companySotera Health Company (SHC) have slid 15 percent over the past year, performing worse than the S&P 500. One trader sees a further decline ahead. That’s…
Feb 8, 2023
Keep Buying Off-the-Radar, and Necessary Companies Building Out Future Growth Now
While the market has had a strong start to the year, plenty of companies are still well off their highs. For the right companies, this can create an opportunity to build substantial wealth and a…
Feb 7, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Phillips 66 (PSX)
Gregory Hayes, a director atPhillips 66 (PSX), recently bought 10,250 shares. The buy came to a total cost just over $1.1 million, and increased the director’s stake by a massive 253 percent. This is…
Feb 7, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Sketchers U.S.A (SKX)
Shares of footwear and accessory companySketchers U.S.A. (SKX) are up about 11 percent over the past year. One trader sees a decline in the months ahead. That’s based on the April $39 put options.…
Feb 7, 2023
Buy What the World Needs, Not What the World Wants
In a bull market, all sorts of investment ideas come into play. When there’s a bear market, investors can stay safe but also make money by focusing on companies that provide products and services…
Feb 6, 2023
Insider Trading Report: LendingTree (TREE)
Douglas Lebda, CEO atLendingTree (TREE), recently added 18,268 shares. The buy increased his holdings by just over 1 percent, and came to a total cost just over $705,000. The purchase comes a week…
Feb 6, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Riot Platforms (RIOT)
Shares of cryptocurrency mining companyRiot Platforms (RIOT) have been cut in half over the past year, even with shares more than double off their recent low. One trader sees the current rally…
Feb 6, 2023
Growing Market Share Makes for Big Return Potential
There are many ways that a company’s stock can rise over time. Its earnings can grow over time, indicating a more valuable company. Or the multiple that investors are willing to pay for a company can…
Feb 3, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Beacon Roofing Supply Inc (BECN)
CD&R Investment Associates, a major holder ofBeacon Roofing Supply Inc (BECN), recently added 107,185 shares. The buy came to a total cost just under $6 million, and increased the fund’s sake by…
Feb 3, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Wayfair (W)
Shares of internet retailerWayfair (W) are down 60 percent over the past year. One trader sees that trend continuing over the next few months. That’s based on the May $50 puts. With 105 days until…
Feb 3, 2023
It’s All About Passing on Higher Costs to Customers
Wealthy investors tend to see inflation as a friend, not an enemy. Rising prices tend to benefit assets like stocks and real estate over time. Owning companies that can pass on all, or nearly all, of…
Feb 2, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Uber Technologies Inc (UBER)
Yasir Al-Rumayyan, a director atUber Technologies Inc (UBER), recently bought 250,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 181 percent, and came to a total cost of $5.145 million. This is the…
Feb 2, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Macy’s (M)
Shares of department store chainMacy’s (M) are down about in-line with the overall stock market over the last year. One trader sees a further decline ahead. That’s based on the May $19 puts. With 105…
Feb 2, 2023
Keep Investing in Companies Raising Prices as Inflation Remains High
Inflation rates are coming down off of a 40-year high. But they’re still far higher than average. The process will take time to fully play out. When it does, prices will remain higher than they are…
Feb 1, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Sherwin Williams (SHW)
John Morikis, CEO atSherwin Williams (SHW) recently added 2,207 shares. The buy increased his holdings by just over 1 percent, and came to a total cost of $500,327. The CEO was the last buyer of…
Feb 1, 2023