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Unusual Options Activity: Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (CLF)
Shares of iron ore producerCleveland-Cliffs (CLF) have lost 40 percent of their value in the past year, more than double the drop in the S&P 500. One trader sees a further decline ahead. That’s…
Oct 31, 2022
Buy Strong Brands Being Hit by the Stronger Dollar
One trend this earnings season has been a number of companies impacted by the strength of the US dollar in currency markets. As a result, multinational companies are reporting headwinds, as a strong…
Oct 28, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Crown Castle (CCI)
Kevin Stephens, a director atCrown Castle (CCI), just added 2,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by nearly 19 percent, and came to a total cost of $247,000. The buy came a few days after…
Oct 28, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: AngloGold Ashanti (AU)
Shares of gold mining operationAngloGold Ashanti (AU) are down 32 percent in the past year, amid a drop in gold-related stocks overall. One trader sees the potential for a surge higher at some point…
Oct 28, 2022
Grab the World’s Best Assets When They Go on Sale
In a bear market, smart investors buy. They know that great companies get sold off with overpriced ones during a market selloff. And buying great companies ensures better returns than chasing great…
Oct 27, 2022
Insider Trading Report: The First Bancorp (FNLC)
Kimberly Swan, a director atThe First Bancorp (FNLC), recently added 1,000 shares. The buy increased her holdings by nearly 15 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just under $30,000. This…
Oct 27, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Momentive Global (MNTV)
Shares of software feedback companyMomentive Global (MNTV) are down 70 percent in the past year. One trader sees a move higher in the coming weeks. That’s based on the December 16th $9.00 calls. With…
Oct 27, 2022
Stick With What the World Needs in a Slowing Economy
It’s no surprise that when the economy is slow, consumers and companies scale back on their spending. And there’s a whole world of defensive industries that tend to fare well no matter what the…
Oct 26, 2022
Insider Trading Report: RE/MAX Holdings (RMAX)
Magnolia Capital Fund, a major owner ofRE/MAX Holdings (RMAX), recently added 18,934 shares. The buy increased the fund’s holdings by just under 1 percent, and came to a total cost of just over…
Oct 26, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Aehr Test Systems (AEHR)
Shares of semiconductor test systems companyAehr Test Systems (AEHR) have declined 2 percent in the past year, as a massive drop gave way to a recovery rally. One trader sees another drop ahead.…
Oct 26, 2022
The Future Takes Time – Capitalize on that Delay with Well-Performing Stocks Today
The past few years has seen tremendous growth in alternative energy plays. And in a push for more environmentally-friendly ways of doing business. That’s led some to see the end of old-school energy…
Oct 25, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Coinbase Global (COIN)
Tobias Lutke, a director atCoinbase (COIN), recently picked up 5,349 shares. The buy increased his stake by about 7 percent, and came to a total cost of just under $390,000. This is the eighth buy…
Oct 25, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: B&G Foods (BGS)
Shares of packaged food companyB&G Foods (BGS) have been cut in half in the past year. One trader sees further downside in the months ahead. That’s based on the January 2023 $12.50 puts. With 87…
Oct 25, 2022
Buy Great Companies While They’re Cheap, Rather than Try and Time the Bottom
It’s likely the stock market won’t end its current downtrend until the Fed stops raising interest rates. But given how bear markets work, we may be closer to the end than the beginning. The best…
Oct 24, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Fastenal Co (FAST)
Stephan Eastman, a director atFastenal Co (FAST), recently picked up 1,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by over 11 percent, and came to a total cost of just under $44,000. He was joined by…
Oct 24, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Petroleo Brasiliero (PBR)
Shares of oil giantPetroleo Brasiliero (PBR) are up 48 percent in the past year thanks to strong energy prices. One trader sees a further rally in the coming weeks. That’s based on the November 11…
Oct 24, 2022
Invest Today in the Infrastructure of Tomorrow
The only constant in life is change. Even great companies that have consistently rewarded shareholders for years come up with new products or find ways to improve profitability for the work that they…
Oct 21, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Owens & Minor (OMI)
Robert Henkel, a director atOwens & Minor (OMI), recently added 1,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 3.7 percent, and came to a total cost of just under $16,000. The director was also…
Oct 21, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Procter & Gamble (PG)
Shares of consumer goods companyProcter & Gamble (PG) moved higher earlier this week on earnings, although the company did warn on the effect of a strong dollar. One trader sees that as bearish.…
Oct 21, 2022
The Big Money Is Placing Their Bets on Beaten-Down Winners Now
It’s no surprise that investors who follow company insiders can make above-average returns over time. Company insiders are knowledgeable about their company and its operations. But following big-name…
Oct 20, 2022