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Go Where the Growth Is Now, Even If You’re Early
There’s an old Wall Street saying that they don’t ring a bell at the top. That’s also true of the bottom for the stock market, a sector, or individual companies. The best that investors can do is…
Dec 15, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Illinois Tool Works (ITW)
David Smith, a director atIllinois Tool Works (ITW), recently added 1,390 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 0.4 percent, and came to a total cost just over $308,000. This is the first buy…
Dec 15, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Sally Beauty Holdings (SBH)
Shares of cosmetic retailerSally Beauty Holdings (SBH) have lost nearly 42 percent in the last year. One trader sees a further drop in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the January $10 puts. With 36…
Dec 15, 2022
Market Share Trumps Market Fears
A great company is one that comes to dominate its market. Some industries may have an oligopoly, with a few big players dividing the space up somewhat evenly. Others may have one or two big players…
Dec 14, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Cheesecake Factory (CAKE)
Edie Ames, a director atCheesecake Factory (CAKE), recently added 4,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 47 percent, and came to a total cost just over $129,000. Insiders have previously…
Dec 14, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Paramount Global (PARA)
Shares of media conglomerateParamount Global (PARA) have struggled in the past year, with a 37 percent drop in shares. One trader sees a further decline ahead. That’s based on the February 2023 $20…
Dec 14, 2022
To Thrive in Volatile Markets, Look for Recession-Resistant Businesses
Investors tend to spend bull markets looking for opportunities in high-growth areas. But the economy isn’t always moving at full blast. For slower times, it may be prudent to focus on businesses that…
Dec 13, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Paramount Group (PGRE)
Albert Behler, President and CEO atParamount Group (PGRE), recently added 50,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 38 percent, an came to a total cost just under $288,000. He was joined by a…
Dec 13, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Microsoft (MSFT)
Shares of tech giantMicrosoft (MSFT) have underperformed the market this year, with a 27 percent drop. One trader sees a rebound in the next month. That’s based on the January $265 calls. With 31…
Dec 13, 2022
This Takeover Target May Continue to Thrive on Its Own
The stock market’s love of mergers and acquisitions has slowed in the past year, amid rising interest rates and declining stock prices. But there have been a few deals announced. Mergers can make…
Dec 12, 2022
Insider Trading Report: New York Community Bank (NYCB)
Marshall Lux, a director atNew York Community Bank (NYCB), recently added 6,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 42 percent, and came to a total cost just under $52,000. The director was…
Dec 12, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Roblox (RBLX)
Shares of 3D world-building companyRoblox (RBLX) are down about 75 percent in the past year. One trader sees a further decline in the coming weeks. That’s based on the January 13th $30 puts. With 32…
Dec 12, 2022
Companies Putting Cash to Work in Undervalued Shares Can Deliver Big Returns
A company generating cash flow has a number of ways to put that money to work. They can expand the business, whether through internal growth or acquisitions. When a company gets large enough, it may…
Dec 9, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Essex Property Trust (ESS)
Amal Johnson, a director atEssex Property Trust (ESS), recently added 1,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 67 percent, and came to a total cost of just over $218,000. This marks the first…
Dec 9, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Bank of America (BAC)
Shares of money centerBank of America (BAC) are down about 25 percent in the past year, underperforming the S&P 500 by about 9 points. One trader sees a rebound in the first half of 2023. That’s…
Dec 9, 2022
Why Bad News May Be Good News for This Sector
Typically, the stock market doesn’t mind when a company announces layoffs. In a bull market, it can be a sign that a company is finding ways to do the same (or more) work with fewer people. But in a…
Dec 8, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Generac Holdings (GNRC)
Robert Dixon, a director atGenerac Holdings (GNRC), recently added 2,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 13 percent, and came to a total cost of just over $194,000. This marks the first…
Dec 8, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: iQIYI (IQ)
Shares of Chinese entertainment companyiQIYI (IQ) are down over 40 percent in the past year. One trader sees rebound ahead for shares. That’s based on the June 2023 $3.50 calls. With 189 days until…
Dec 8, 2022
Market Pullback Offers a Year-End Buying Opportunity for This Industry-Leading Tech Play
Stocks had a pretty strong rally on reports that the Federal Reserve would lower the rate at which it increases interest rates. But that rally ended as traders realized that rates would still…
Dec 7, 2022
Insider Trading Report: BRT Apartments (BRT)
Jeffrey Gould, President and CEO atBRT Apartments (BRT), recently added 4,626 shares. The buy increased his holdings by about 0.1 percent, and came to a total cost of just over $93,000. The buy came…
Dec 7, 2022