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Companies that Can Smartly Cut Expenses Can Deliver Big Profits
During a boom, companies tend to need more employees or services immediately. So they pay market rates… and often end up overbuilding when the boom comes to an end. Many companies have already…
Nov 8, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Newell Brands (NWL)
James Craigie, a director atNewell Brands (NWL), recently bought 10,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by nearly 46 percent, and came to a total cost of just over $133,000. This marks the…
Nov 8, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Alphabet (GOOG)
Shares of search engine giantAlphabet (GOOG) have shed 44 percent of their price in the past year. One trader sees a further decline ahead for shares in the next month. That’s based on the December 9…
Nov 8, 2022
Buy Companies That Sell Inelastic Goods
In finance, there’s a concept called elasticity. It shows that some goods won’t see a big drop in demand, even if there’s a big change in price. This can be seen with energy prices, as people have to…
Nov 7, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Barnes Group (B)
Richard Hipple, a director atBarnes Group (B), recently bought 1,200 shares. The buy increased his holdings by nearly 9 percent, and came to a total cost just under $43,000. That’s the first insider…
Nov 7, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Devon Energy Corporation (DVN)
Shares of oil and gas exploration companyDevon Energy Corporation (DVN) are up about 60 percent in the past year. One trader sees a further rally in shares in the coming weeks. That’s based on the…
Nov 7, 2022
Follow the Fundamentals, Not the Estimates
Earnings season can be a tricky time. A company can report great earnings. But if they warn on guidance, shares may sell off big time. Or, if a company has poor earnings, shares may move higher as…
Nov 4, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Farmers National Bank (FMNB)
Anne Crawford, a director atFarmers National Bank (FMNB), recently picked up 1,500 shares. The buy increased her holdings by 1.7 percent, and came to a total cost of just under $21,000. This is the…
Nov 4, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)
Shares of semiconductor companyAdvanced Micro Devices (AMD) have lost more than half their value in the past year. One trader sees a rebound in the months ahead. That’s based on the March 2023 $55…
Nov 4, 2022
It’s a Value Buyer’s Market
Price and value aren’t the same thing. A low-priced stock could be wildly overvalued relative to the business’ prospects. And a high-priced stock could still be pennies on the dollar for a great…
Nov 3, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Allegion PLC (ALLE)
John Stone, President and CEO atAllegion PLC (ALLE), recently picked up 12,500 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 24 percent, and came to a total cost just over $1.03 million. This marks the…
Nov 3, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Meta Platforms (META)
Shares of social media companyMeta Platforms (META) sank to a new 52-week low after earnings last week. One trader sees a further decline over the next year. That’s based on the January 2024 $25 put.…
Nov 3, 2022
Stick With Companies Growing Their Future Opportunities in Pessimistic Markets
Markets go up more often than they go down. But investors often forget when in the middle of a bear market. One way to break through the fear is to look at companies that are planning for a bright…
Nov 2, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Beacon Roofing Supply (BECN)
CD&R Investment Associates, a major holder ofBeacon Roofing Supply (BECN), recently added another 105,320 shares. The buy increased the fund’s stake by 0.7 percent, and came to a total cost of…
Nov 2, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Daqo New Energy Corp (DQ)
Shares of Chinese semiconductor companyDaqo New Energy Corp (DQ) are down nearly 40 percent in the past year. One trader sees a potential rebound ahead. That’s based on the December 16th $50 calls.…
Nov 2, 2022
Buy Volatile Stocks When They Take a Dive
Some stocks deliver slow and steady returns over time that can compound out into a phenomenal profit. Others can be volatile – but that volatility allows investors to earn even more over time,…
Nov 1, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Union Pacific Corp (UNP)
Teresa Finley, a director atUnion Pacific Corp (UNP), recently added 1,380 shares. The buy represents an initial stake for the director, who paid just under $260,000 for the position. This represents…
Nov 1, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK)
Shares of marine shipping companyStar Bulk Carriers (SBLK) are down about 14 percent in the past year, as shipping rates have started to come off extreme highs. One trader sees an even bigger drop…
Nov 1, 2022
Pick Up This Financial Leader Amid the Latest Market Fear
Sectors tend to start out with an explosion of activity, then consolidate into a few big names over time. That’s played out in everything from automakers to the media. As this happens, surviving…
Oct 31, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Riley Exploration Permian (REPX)
Alvin Libin, a major owner atRiley Exploration Permian (REPX), recently added 23,755 shares. The buy increased his stake by 1.2 percent, and came to a total cost just over $641,000. That’s just one…
Oct 31, 2022