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Unusual Options Activity: Pacific Biosciences of California (PACB)
Shares of medical devices companyPacific Biosciences of California (PACB) have lost about 85 percent of their value in the past year. One trader sees further downside going into the end of the year.…
Aug 8, 2022
Stay on the Offense with a Defensive Market Play Now
The stock market has quickly retraced nearly half of its recent losses over the past few months. While some might see that as the start of a new bull market, others see the pattern of a bear market…
Aug 5, 2022
Insider Trading Report: B. Riley Financial (RILY)
Randall Paulson, a director atB. Riley Financial (RILY), recently added 52,500 shares to his holdings. The buy increased his stake by nearly 6 percent, and came to a total price of just over $2.7…
Aug 5, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Confluent (CFLT)
Shares of data streaming companyConfluent (CFLT) have lost just over one-third of their value in the past year. One trader is betting that the trend will continue in the coming months. That’s based…
Aug 5, 2022
Uncertain Post-Pandemic Trends Are Creating Buying Opportunities
Investors always have to contend with uncertainty. And while the world has changed thanks to the pandemic, it’s clear that some trends are heading back to pre-pandemic ways. One such way is with…
Aug 4, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Pitney Bowes (PBI)
James Fairweather, an EVP atPitney Bowes (PBI), recently picked up 4,335 shares. The buy increased his holdings by just over 3 percent, and came to a total cost just under $15,000. The buy comes a…
Aug 4, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Arbor Realty Trust (ABR)
Shares of mortgage REITArbor Realty Trust (ABR) have shed about 7 percent of their value in the past year. One trader sees the potential for shares to drop even further. That’s based on the January…
Aug 4, 2022
This Cyclical Market Will Come Roaring Back with the Rest of the Economy
Some companies are slow and steady, like utility and telecom companies. But many, if not most, are cyclical. They tend to move higher with the economy, and lower when the economy slows. That can…
Aug 3, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Beacon Roofing Supply (BECN)
CD&R Investment Associates, a major holder ofBeacon Roofing Supply (BECN), recently added 103,931 shares to their holdings. The buy increased the fund’s holdings by 0.7 percent, and came to a…
Aug 3, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Barclays PLC (BCS)
Shares of British-based international bankBarclays PLC (BCS) have shed about 20 percent in the past year, as fears of a global recession have been on the rise. One trader sees the possibility for a…
Aug 3, 2022
For the Best Market Returns, Follow the Demographics
Every dollar held by a consumer acts like a vote. And sometimes, consumers vote with their feet. The past few years has seen an acceleration to a trend that involves millions of Americans moving. For…
Aug 2, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Huntington Bancshares (HBAN)
Gary Torgow, a director atHuntington Bancshares (HBAN), recently added 19,382 shares to his holdings. The buy increased his stake by 2.2 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just over…
Aug 2, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Caterpillar (CAT)
Shares of industrial equipment manufacturerCaterpillar (CAT) are down about 3 percent over the past year, but down 10 percent just since June. One trader is betting on a rebound in the coming months.…
Aug 2, 2022
Invest With Companies Simplifying Now
In a bull market, companies will try all sorts of new ways to compete with each other. When times get tougher, companies that are quick to cut back to the basics are the most likely to keep their…
Aug 1, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Bed Bath & Beyond Corp (BBBY)
Andrea Weiss, a director atBed Bath & Beyond Corp (BBBY), recently added 2,000 shares. The buy increased her holdings by about 3 percent, and came to a total purchase price just over $9,200. The…
Aug 1, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Newmont Corporation (NEM)
Shares of gold mining firmNewmont Corporation (NEM) have shed 27 percent of their value over the past year, as gold has failed to keep up with inflation. One trader sees the potential for a rebound…
Aug 1, 2022
Stick With Earnings Winners in Today’s Economy
Earnings season is coming in mixed. It often does. In a bull market, a few misses can be written off. In a bear market… companies that miss tend to get punished. While that creates a potential buying…
Jul 29, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Conagra Brands Inc (CAG)
Emanuel Chirico, a director atConagra Brands Inc (CAG), recently picked up 30,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by just over 29 percent, and came to a total purchase price just over $1.02…
Jul 29, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Shopify (SHOP)
Shares of online retailerShopify (SHOP) have shed nearly 80 percent of their value in the past year as tech stock valuations have dropped. One trader sees shares potentially stabilizing and moving…
Jul 29, 2022
High Profit Margin Companies Will Win in Time
The current earnings season is showing which companies can fare well with high inflation right now, and which companies are struggling. While a company may report far different earnings than average…
Jul 28, 2022