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Insider Trading Report: Old Republic Insurance (ORI)
Lisa Caldwell, a director atOld Republic Insurance (ORI), recently bought 9,920 shares. The buy increased her stake by 1,262 percent, and came to a total purchase price just over $234,000. This is…
Jun 2, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Air Products and Chemicals (APD)
Shares of specialty chemical companyAir Products and Chemicals (APD) have been on the decline. One trader is betting on a rebound in the coming months. That’s based on the September $280 calls. With…
Jun 2, 2022
One Possible Bargain Emerges Among the Biggest Tech Names Today
With stocks near bear market territory, some names have been hit harder than others. A bear market marks a market-wide drop of 20 percent from a top. But some individual tech names, even big players,…
Jun 1, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Best Buy Co (BBY)
Richard Schulze, Chairman Emeritus atBest Buy Co (BBY), recently picked up 250,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by about 1.1 percent, and came to a total purchase price of $19,900,000. The…
Jun 1, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: General Motors (GM)
Shares of carmakerGeneral Motors (GM) have shed over one-third of their value in the past year. One trader sees the possibility for a further decline. That’s based on the July 8 $38 puts. With 37…
Jun 1, 2022
Despite Short-Term Trends, Big Data Will Lead to Big Profits
Many tech trends are under way today that will lead to big growth, especially when looking past today’s weak economy. One of those trends is big data, which looks at data sets too large and complex…
May 31, 2022
Insider Trading Report: 3D Systems Corp (DDD)
Jim Kever, a director at3D Systems Corp (DDD), recently picked up 10,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 2.5 percent, and came to a total cost of just over $106,000. The buy comes one week…
May 31, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Bank of America (BAC)
Shares of megabankBank of America (BAC) have shed about 13 percent in the past year. One trader sees a potential rebound playing out through the next year. That’s based on the March 2023 $50 calls.…
May 31, 2022
Even With Weak Earnings, Industry Leadership Matters
In a bull market, great companies will rise… but so will ones that aren’t the leaders of their sector. When markets are in turmoil, it’s industry leaders that will likely perform best, even if…
May 30, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Blackstone (BX)
James Breyer, a director atBlackstone (BX), recently picked up 9,326 more shares of the company. The buy increased his holdings by 37 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just under…
May 30, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Macy’s (M)
Shares of department storeMacy’s (M) soared nearly 20 percent last Thursday, as the company announced better-than-expected earnings. One trader sees the potential for shares to move higher. That’s…
May 30, 2022
Consider Luxury Goods Amid Today’s Market Turmoil
During the Covid crisis, there was talk of a K-shaped recovery, with the wealthy seeing solid returns while those less fortunate would continue to suffer. That appears to be playing out today. While…
May 27, 2022
Insider Trading Report: HomeStreet Inc (HMST)
John Michel, CFO atHomeStreet Inc (HMST), recently added 3,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by just over 5 percent, and came to a total cost of $119,400. He was joined by the company’s CIO,…
May 27, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Avaya Holdings (AVYA)
Shares of digital communications companyAvaya Holdings (AVYA) have been sliding in recent months. One trader sees further downside ahead in the coming days. That’s based on the June 17th $3.00 put…
May 27, 2022
In a Bear Market, Invest in Sectors That Aren’t Going Away
While the economy is going through one of its periodic pullbacks, smart investors are preparing for the next move higher. That can come from investing in quality companies that lead their industry.…
May 26, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Home Depot (HD)
Becker Seidman, a director atHome Depot (HD), recently bought 1,500 shares. The buy represents an initial stake for the director, and came to a total cost of just under $432,000. This represents the…
May 26, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Electronic Arts (EA)
Shares of video game developerElectronic Arts (EA) have been somewhat rangebound in the past year. However, one trader is betting on a move higher in the coming months. That’s based on the September…
May 26, 2022
Bear Markets Create Great Opportunities to Buy Growth on Sale
Growth stocks were priced for perfection at the end of last year. Now, with stocks in bear market territory, a lot of the froth has come out of many high-growth names. Some of the expected growth has…
May 25, 2022
Insider Trading Report: KBR Inc (KBR)
Mark Sopp, an EVP and CFO atKBR Inc (KBR), recently picked up 2,150 shares. The buy increased his holdings by just under 2 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just under $101,000. This…
May 25, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Starbucks (SBUX)
Shares of coffeehouse chainStarbucks (SBUX) have lost more than one-third of their value in the past year. One trader sees the potential for a rally in shares in the second half of the year. That’s…
May 25, 2022