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Unusual Options Activity: United Parcel Service (UPS)
Shares of package delivery companyUnited Parcel Service (UPS) are down about 10 percent over the past year. One trader sees a move higher for shares in the months ahead. That’s based on the March…
Feb 1, 2023
This Household Name Has A Better Future Trend Than Its Biggest Competitor
Many industries tend to have a few big players. There will likely be a single player that dominates the industry. But things can change. And underdog companies looking to catchup to the big dog can…
Jan 31, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Banc of California (BANC)
Andrew Barker, a director at theBanc of California (BANC), recently bought 48,435 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 50 percent, and came to a total cost just over $800,800. This insider was…
Jan 31, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: QuantumScape (QS)
Shares of battery technology companyQuantumScape (QS) have lost over 40 percent of their value in the past year, although shares have recently bounced more than 50 percent higher off their lows. One…
Jan 31, 2023
This Trend Will Continue – Invest While Markets Are Fearful
Economies change over time. The U.S. economy is largely driven by consumer spending. Most of the goods that consumers spend money on are made overseas, where labor is cheaper. But that’s starting to…
Jan 30, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Lockheed Martin (LMT)
John Donovan, a director atLockheed Martin (LMT), recently added 556 shares to his holdings. That increased his stake by 31 percent, and came to a total cost just under $251,000. The director was…
Jan 30, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: AngloGold Ashanti (AU)
Gold mining companyAngloGold Ashanti (AU) has fared well in the past year, with a 20 percent gain. One trader sees a pullback in the coming months. That’s based on the April $20 puts. With 80 days…
Jan 30, 2023
Scoop Up Companies Making New Highs Now
When markets are running scared, it may be prudent to look at companies making new highs. Chances are there’s something going on with the underlying business that explains why they’re bucking the…
Jan 27, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Old Republic Insurance (ORI)
Michael Kennedy, a director atOld Republic Insurance (ORI), has been a buyer of 2,950 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 40 percent, and came to a total cost just under $68,500. Insiders have…
Jan 27, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF)
Retail apparel companyAbercrombie & Fitch (ANF) have seen shares drop by over 20 percent in the past year. One trader is betting on more long-term pain for the company in the year ahead. That’s…
Jan 27, 2023
Slow and Steady Wins the Investment Race
Wall Street treats stocks like they’re sprinting. Each quarter, beating or missing investment results can lead to a big move higher or lower. But investing is like a marathon. Companies that…
Jan 26, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Delta Air Lines (DAL)
Francis Blake, a director atDelta Air Lines (DAL), recently bought 12,880 shares. That came to a total cost just under $497,000, and increased the director’s holdings by 16 percent. This marks the…
Jan 26, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Paramount Global (PARA)
Shares of media giantParamount Global (PARA) have shed one-third of their value in the past year. One trader sees shares moving higher in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the February 17 $21.50 call.…
Jan 26, 2023
Buy Market Bargains Ahead of a Turnaround
Investors pay a high price for certainty. By the time they pile into a “sure thing” investment, the price is already sky high. Meanwhile, when there’s a lot of fear in the market, great companies and…
Jan 25, 2023
Insider Trading Report: JPMorgan Chase (JPM)
Mellody Hobson, a director atJPMorgan Chase (JPM), recently added 375 shares. The purchase cost the director $50,448, and increased her stake by less than 1 percent. Hobson was the last buyer of…
Jan 25, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Starbucks (SBUX)
Shares of coffee chainStarbucks (SBUX) have bucked the market downtrend with a 7 percent gain over the past year. One trader sees that trend continuing in the coming months. That’s based on the April…
Jan 25, 2023
To Follow Where the Big Money Is Going, Simply Buy the Big Money Players
One simple investment strategy is to follow a successful investor’s coattails. Many will follow billionaire investors such as Warren Buffett or Carl Icahn as they enter into a new stock position. A…
Jan 24, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP)
Shekhar Priyadarshi, CFO atKeurig Dr Pepper (KDP), recently added 10,000 shares. The buy set the CFO back $350,000 and is an initial stake for this particular insider. This is the first buy at the…
Jan 24, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Transocean (RIG)
Shares of offshore oil and gas services companyTransocean (RIG) are up 83 percent over the past year. One trader sees a pullback in the next two months. That’s based on the March $5 puts. With 51…
Jan 24, 2023
Use Market Downturns to Buy Quality Consumer Goods Companies
Some stocks tend to hold up well in any market. One area is consumer goods companies. These firms may make humdrum products like prepackaged food, soap, shampoo or toilet paper, but those products…
Jan 23, 2023