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This Momentum Play Can Continue to Move Higher Following Strong Earnings
There are many different strategies for beating the stock market. And as long as a trader finds one that works for them and follows it consistently, things can work out well. Some traders swear by…
Nov 25, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Lincoln National Corp (LNC)
Deirdre Connelly, a director atLincoln National Corp (LNC), recently bought 3,000 shares. The buy increased the director’s holdings by 300 percent, and came to a total cost just over $112,000. This…
Nov 25, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Unilever (UL)
Shares of consumer goods giantUnilever (UL) are down just 6 percent in the past year, outperforming the S&P 500 by nearly 10 percent. One trader sees shares moving higher to close out the year.…
Nov 25, 2022
Pick Up Shares of Companies that Can Grow in Slow Markets
Whether stocks move up or down, a company’s earnings remain fundamental to its long-term share price. A growing company will reflect that in growing earnings, whereas a struggling company may find…
Nov 24, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Zions Bancorp (ZION)
James Abbott, a Senior Vice President atZions Bancorp (ZION), recently added 2,500 shares. The buy increased his stake by 3 percent, and came to a total cost of just over $126,000. Abbott was the…
Nov 24, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Tesla Motors (TSLA)
Shares of electric car manufacturerTesla Motors (TSLA) hit a 52-week low earlier this week. The automaker has been caught up in CEO Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter. One trader is betting on a…
Nov 24, 2022
Good Companies and Great CEOs Are a Powerful Combination
The tenure of a company CEO can be judged in part by the stock price performance. Those who do a great job will see their shares rise well above that of other players in the industry. And when a…
Nov 23, 2022
Insider Trading Report: The Home Depot (HD)
Paula Santilli, a director atThe Home Depot (HD), recently bought 1,583 shares. The purchase is an initial stake by the director, and came to a total cost of just over $499,900. This is the first buy…
Nov 23, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Intel Corporation (INTC)
Shares of chipmakerIntel Corporation (INTC) have slid 40 percent in the past year. One trader sees a potential rebound in the next 10 months. That’s based on the September 2023 $40 calls. With 295…
Nov 23, 2022
Consumers May Soon Be Down, But They Won’t Be Out
Consumer spending makes up about 70 percent of the US economy. Currently, sales remain strong, but there are some signs that consumers may be increasing their credit card usage to do so. If that…
Nov 22, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD)
Jacinto Hernandez, a director atPioneer Natural Resources (PXD), recently picked up 588 shares. The buy increased the director’s stake by over 37 percent, and came to a total cost just over $148,000.…
Nov 22, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Aflac (AFL)
Shares of supplemental insurance companyAflac (AFL) are up 27 percent in the past year, fueled in part by a strong rally in recent weeks. One trader sees a pullback in the coming weeks. That’s based…
Nov 22, 2022
This Infrastructure Play May Prove One of the Best Income Investments Today
With the stock market down so heavily, traders may feel hit hard. But looking at the market objectively, a big down year leads to lower valuations. And for income-generating investments like dividend…
Nov 21, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Dentsply Sirona (XRAY)
Gregory Lucier, a director atDentsply Sirona (XRAY), recently added 6,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by nearly 20 percent, and came to a total cost just under $189,000. This marks the…
Nov 21, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA)
Shares of Chinese internet retailerAlibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) are down over 45 percent in the past year. One trader sees a further decline in shares by mid-2024. That’s based on the June…
Nov 21, 2022
Stick With Great Companies in Struggling Industries for a Rebounding Market
Investors are forward-looking. So while the market may be performing poorly this year, those who look further ahead can find bargains today that should be more valuable down the line. One area where…
Nov 18, 2022
Insider Trading Report: B&G Foods (BGS)
David Wenner, a director atB&G Foods (BGS), recently added 20,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by nearly 2.7 percent, and came to a total cost just over $280,000. Insiders aren’t…
Nov 18, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Las Vegas Sands (LVS)
Shares of casino operatorLas Vegas Sands (LVS) are up nearly 12 percent over the past year, amid a general market decline. However, one trader sees a drop ahead for shares going into the end of the…
Nov 18, 2022
For Great Investment Returns, Follow the Greats
Many professional investors attract followers. And rightly so. Successful fund managers have to report their holdings to the SEC. That means their activity is updated every 90 days. So it’s easy to…
Nov 17, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Boeing (BA)
David Calhoun, President and CEO ofBoeing (BA), recently bought 25,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by nearly 24 percent, and came to a total cost of $3.97 million. He was joined by a…
Nov 17, 2022