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Build Your List of “Catalyst” Stocks Now
The market has recovered nearly half of its losses from the bottom – and in just the span of a few short weeks. That may not mean we’re out of the woods yet. But investors looking for stocks that…
Aug 16, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Desktop Metal (DM)
Ric Fulop, CEO atDesktop Metal (DM), recently picked up 30,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 0.14 percent, and came to a total purchase price of $92,700. This is the CEO’s second buy this…
Aug 16, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Microsoft (MSFT)
Shares of tech giantMicrosoft (MSFT) have rebounded nicely with the overall stock market in recent weeks. One trader sees the stock trending down next. That’s based on the December $300 put. With 122…
Aug 16, 2022
Buy Industry Leaders in a Bear Market, Unless the Second-Best Company Is Cheaper
A bear market is a great time to build a position in industry-leading companies. A market selloff that sends great companies down can lead to improved returns in the future. Those returns could be…
Aug 15, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Harley-Davidson (HOG)
Rafeh Masood, a director atHarley-Davidson (HOG), recently added 1,335 shares. The buy represented an initial stake for the director, and came to a total purchase price of just over $50,000. This is…
Aug 15, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Apple (AAPL)
Shares of consumer tech giantApple (AAPL) have rebounded strongly in the past few weeks along with the overall market. One trader is betting on a move lower in the coming months. That’s based on the…
Aug 15, 2022
Continue to Stick with Safe Stocks as Inflation Remains High
While investors were happy to see the rate of annual inflation start to slow, inflation is still unacceptably high. That will continue to keep consumers on the defensive. They may cut their spending…
Aug 12, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
Jeffrey Ubben, a director atExxon Mobil Corp (XOM), recently picked up 1,000,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by nearly 565 percent, and came to a total purchase price of $88.45 million. This…
Aug 12, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Coinbase (COIN)
Shares of cryptocurrency brokerage firmCoinbase (COIN) rallied after reporting dismal earnings, as the overall market surged higher on a lower-than-expected CPI report. One trader is betting the…
Aug 12, 2022
Stack Shares of Companies that Build During Bear Markets
During bear markets, retail investors get fearful. But the wealthy and institutional investors know it’s time to buy – even if it may be months or years for a buy to pay off. With the market down and…
Aug 11, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Manitowoc Co (MTW)
Aaron Ravenscroft, President and CEO ofManitowoc Co (MTW), recently picked up 3,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 1.4 percent, and came to a total price of just under $34,000. The buy…
Aug 11, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp (WSC)
Shares of portable storage companyWillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp (WSC) are up nearly 47 percent in the past year. One trader sees a pullback ahead in the coming weeks. That’s based on the…
Aug 11, 2022
Pick Up Slowing Companies While Markets Are Fearful
The stock market is forward looking. The selloff this year started well before companies started to show a slowdown in earnings. Now that this slowdown is being reported, however, stocks may start…
Aug 10, 2022
Insider Trading Report: First Solar (FSLR)
Georges Antoun, Chief Commercial Officer atFirst Solar (FSLR), recently picked up 9,946 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 36 percent, and came to a total price just under $1 million. He was…
Aug 10, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Big Lots Inc (BIG)
Shares of discount retailerBig Lots Inc (BIG) have been trending down over the past year. One trader sees shares bucking that trend in the next month with a move higher. That’s based on the September…
Aug 10, 2022
The Economy Is Slowing, But Not Ending – Grab Winners for the Rebound Now
Investors are often prone to taking a current trend and extrapolating it out indefinitely. That means in a bull market, traders get overly aggressive. But in a bear market, traders look at the…
Aug 9, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Stanley Black & Decker (SWK)
Andrea Ayers, a director atStanley Black & Decker (SWK), recently added 15,500 shares. The buy increased her holdings by nearly 700 percent, and came to a total price of $1.48 million. This…
Aug 9, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc (AMC)
Shares of theater chainAMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) have been on a volatile ride in the past year, but the stock is down about 30 percent. One trader sees the possibility for a further drop in…
Aug 9, 2022
The Rich Get Richer… So Invest with Them!
The wealthy are able to grow their wealth because they look for ways to invest while markets are down and other investors are in a panic. But they leave plenty of clues as to what they’re buying.…
Aug 8, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Luminar Technology (LAZR)
Austin Russell, Chairman and President atLuminar Technology (LAZR), recently bought 25,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by just over 3 percent, and came to a total price of $180,000. This…
Aug 8, 2022