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Unusual Options Activity: Full Truck Alliance (YMM)
Shares of freight logistics platformFull Truck Alliance (YMM) are down nearly 60 percent over the last year. One trader sees a rebound in shares in the next month. That’s based on the December $10…
Nov 17, 2022
Buy Defensive Companies Growing Sales Now
At the end of the day, companies exist to sell a product or service. When times are tough, some goods are seen as luxuries. But many items are necessities. That’s why investors tend to pile into…
Nov 16, 2022
Insider Trading Report: FS KKR Capital Corp (FSK)
Daniel Pietrzak, Co-President atFS KKR Capital Corp (FSK), recently picked up 6,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by nearly 20 percent, and came to a total cost just over $112,500. He was…
Nov 16, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Fisker Inc (FSR)
Shares of electric vehicle manufacturerFisker (FSR) have lost 60 percent of their value in the past year. One trader sees a further drop ahead. That’s based on the December 16 $10 puts. With 30 days…
Nov 16, 2022
In Bear Markets, Follow Companies with Cash to Burn
Many companies get into trouble overleveraging while times are good. They take on too much debt. That becomes a problem with things slow, and the costs to finance that debt become too much to bear.…
Nov 15, 2022
Insider Trading Report: American Express (AXP)
Clayton Joseph, a director atAmerican Express (AXP), recently bought 1,000 shares. The purchase came to a total price of just under $150,000, and represents an initial stake for the director. This…
Nov 15, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Oracle (ORCL)
Shares of database software companyOracle (ORCL) are up nearly 30 percent in the past month following the stock market’s strong rebound. One trader sees a short-term pullback ahead. That’s based on…
Nov 15, 2022
Consider This Retail Player Ahead of the Holidays
Economists are predicting a gloomy holiday season. Real spending will likely be down thanks to slow economic growth and high inflation this year… not to mention the impact of supply chains. But…
Nov 14, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Datadog (DDOG)
Matthew Jacobson, a director atDatadog (DDOG), recently bought 719,894 shares. The buy increased his holdings by nearly 6 percent, and came to a total cost just under $50 million. This marks the…
Nov 14, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: American Airlines Group (AAL)
Shares ofAmerican Airlines Group (AAL) have been trading in a range over the past few months. One trader sees shares heading higher in the coming weeks. That’s based on the December 23 $17.50 calls.…
Nov 14, 2022
Buy the Brand When It’s Down and Out
Earnings season in a bear market can turn even a blue-chip stock into what looks like a penny stock with big moves up or down – usually down. But patient investors who buy an industry-leading company…
Nov 11, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Energy Transfer (ET)
Kelcy Warren, Executive Chairman ofEnergy Transfer (ET), continues to pick up shares, with a 1.2 million share buy. The latest purchase increased his holdings by 0.4 percent, and came to a total cost…
Nov 11, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Robinhood Markets (HOOD)
Shares of brokerageRobinhood Markets (HOOD) have been slammed in recent sessions amid a selloff in cryptocurrencies. One trader sees a further decline in the coming months. That’s based on the…
Nov 11, 2022
Profit With Winning Companies Providing “Slow and Steady” Returns
Many investors have made money by buying the dip and being greedy while others are fearful. In today’s fearful markets, there are plenty of bargains. But some companies may continue to struggle right…
Nov 10, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Caesars Entertainment (CZR)
Michael Pegram, a director atCaesars Entertainment (CZR), recently added 25,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by about 31 percent, and came to a total cost just over $1.18 million. This is…
Nov 10, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Hanesbrands Inc (HBI)
Shares of apparel companyHanesbrands Inc (HBI) have lost 60 percent of their value in the past year. One trader sees a further decline in shares in the next few weeks. That’s based on the December 16…
Nov 10, 2022
Stick With Companies That Can Build Their Customer Base in Poor Markets
Some companies are cyclical, seeing customers appear in good times and disappear in bad. Those customers can be individuals, or entities like corporations or governments. Companies that are building…
Nov 9, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Sealed Air Corp (SEE)
Sergio Pupkin, a senior vice president atSealed Air Corp (SEE), recently picked up 1,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 2 percent, and came to a total cost of just over $44,000. He was…
Nov 9, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Starbucks (SBUX)
Shares of coffee chainStarbucks (SBUX) have rebounded strongly off of earnings in the past few days. One trader sees a further rally in shares over the months ahead. That’s based on the March $115…
Nov 9, 2022
How to Win 98% of Your Options Trades
Introduction:Investors tend to love options in bull markets. But options mostly expire worthless. And a directional options trade like buying just a call option or a put option may not be ideal…
Nov 9, 2022