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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
Insider Trading Report: Enterprise Products Partners (EPD)
Marcy Barth, a director atEnterprise Products Partners (EPD), recently added 5,000 shares. The buy increased her stake by 6 percent, and came to a total cost of just under $120,000. The buy came as…
Jan 2, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: MicroStrategy (MSTR)
Shares of analytics software companyMicroStrategy (MSTR) are down 75 percent over the past year, largely due to the company’s decision to leverage up its balance sheet to buy Bitcoin. One trader sees…
Jan 2, 2023
For Market-Beating Long-Term Results, Follow the Big Money
It’s no surprise that when it comes to investing, larger players can have some advantages. One advantage smaller investors have, however, is the ability to see what the big players are doing and…
Dec 30, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Greif (GEF)
Lawrence Hilsheimer, CFO atGreif (GEF), recently added 4,050 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 2 percent, and came to a total cost of just under $320,000. The CFO last bought shares a week…
Dec 30, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Apple (AAPL)
Shares of consumer tech giantApple (AAPL) hit a new 52-week low this week. One trader sees shares rebounding in the coming weeks. That’s based on the January 20 $127 calls. With 21 days until…
Dec 30, 2022
Let Short-Term Fear Provide You with a Great Entry Point
In bear markets, investors and traders alike tend to sell first and ask questions later. That can create opportunities, provided you know how to weed through them. One opportunity occurs when there’s…
Dec 29, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Comstock Resources (CRK)
Jim Turner, a director atComstock Resources (CRK), recently added 15,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 6 percent, and came to a total cost just under $208,700. That follows up on a 14,025…
Dec 29, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Bill.com Holdings (BILL)
Shares of payment companyBill.com Holdings (BILL) are down nearly 60 percent over the past year amid a slowdown in online payment processing. One trader sees a further decline ahead. That’s based on…
Dec 29, 2022
This Player’s Entry into the Streaming Wars Could Lead to Increased Profitability
For years,Netflix (NFLX) dominated the streaming space. That allowed the company to grow quickly, and gain a massive market cap relative to its earnings. But competitors from across the media…
Dec 28, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Amplify Energy Corporation (AMPY)
Christopher Hamm, a director atAmplify Energy Corporation (AMPY), recently bought 17,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 29 percent, and came to a total cost of just over $130,000. This…
Dec 28, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Pan American Silver Corp (PAAS)
Shares of silver mining companyPan American Silver Corp (PAAS) have shed one-third of their value over the past year. One trader sees the stock moving higher in the next few weeks. That’s based on…
Dec 28, 2022
Keep Plugging Away at Industry Leaders Amid This Challenging Year
For long-term investors, there’s no better place to be than in industry leaders. Every industry has one. The company that has better products and profit margins than competitors. In a bull market,…
Dec 27, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Coinbase Global (COIN)
Lutke Tobias, a director atCoinbase Global (COIN), recently bought 10,520 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 7 percent, and came to a total cost of just over $365,000. The director has been a…
Dec 27, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC)
Shares of theater chainAMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) have shed 80 percent of their price over the past year as the company has lost its luster as a “meme stock.” One trader sees a further decline…
Dec 27, 2022
This New Shopping Trend Could Lead to Big Profits In this Niche
The holiday season has been challenging. Overall spending is up, but not enough to cover the change in inflation over the past year. Consumer savings are down, and credit card spending is on the…
Dec 26, 2022