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Stick With Recession-Resistant Companies that Are Performing Well Now
Most stocks follow the overall market. When stocks are rising, even poorly-managed companies can go along for a rally. And when stocks are falling, even great companies can get sold off as well.…
Apr 27, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Xerox Holdings Corp (XRX)
Carl Icahn, a major owner ofXerox Holdings Corp (XRX), recently added 2,130,423 shares to his holdings. The buy increased his stake by 6.6 percent, and came to a total price of just over $36.3…
Apr 27, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors LLC (FTAI)
Shares of rental and leasing service companyFortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors LLC (FTAI) have been sliding over the past year. However, one trader sees the potential for a move…
Apr 27, 2022
Stay Focused on Industry Leaders that Can Pass on Inflation
A company can either pass on inflation to its customers, or it can’t. If a company offers a product or services with inelastic demand, chances are that company won’t feel the worst of the…
Apr 26, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Rocket Companies (RKT)
Jay Farner, CEO atRocket Companies (RKT) continues to buy. On Friday of last week, he picked up 43,600 more shares, increasing his stake by 2.2 percent. The buy came to a total of just under…
Apr 26, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Adobe (ADBE)
Publishing software companyAdobe (ADBE) has been sliding well off its peak. One trader sees the potential for a strong rebound in the months ahead. That’s based on the July $575 calls. With 80 days…
Apr 26, 2022
In Rough Markets, Consider This Overlooked Niche Financial Space
When it comes to the financial sector of the market, most traders look at big banks, credit card companies, and even insurance firms. But there are other parts of the sector that could benefit…
Apr 25, 2022
Insider Trading Report: CBL & Associates Properties (CBL)
Jonathan Heller, a director atCBL & Associates Properties (CBL), recently bought 100,000 shares. The buy increased his position by nearly 1,200 percent. The buy came to a total cost of $3.225…
Apr 25, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: EQT Corporation (EQT)
Oil and gas exploration companyEQT Corporation (EQT) have been soaring in the past few months, but shares have started to weaken recently. One trader sees the potential for a rebound in the weeks…
Apr 25, 2022
Keep Investing in Companies That Can Beat Inflation’s Bite
Some companies are able to pass on price increases to consumers easily. Others are not, and often have to absorb the costs. A consumer goods company can likely raise prices just over the rate of…
Apr 22, 2022
Insider Trading Report: New York City REIT (NYC)
Nicholas Schorsch, a major owner atNew York City REIT (NYC), recently added 12,500 shares. The buy increased his holdings by just under 1 percent, and came to a total price of $167,125. The move came…
Apr 22, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Marriott International (MAR)
Shares of hotel chainMarriott International (MAR) have been in an uptrend over the past few months, with a big surge in recent weeks. One trader sees a potential move higher in the coming months.…
Apr 22, 2022
Suppliers Continue to Offer the Best Return Potential Here
It may sound like a cliché at this point, but when there’s a gold rush, the folks selling picks and shovels tend to be the ones to make a consistent profit. No matter what the industry, the key…
Apr 21, 2022
Insider Trading Report: BlackRock (BLK)
William Ford, a director atBlackRock (BLK), recently added 3,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 25 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just over $2.06 million. This marks the first…
Apr 21, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: American Airlines (AAL)
Shares of airlinerAmerican Airlines (AAL) have been rallying higher in recent weeks. One trader sees the potential for a move higher in the coming months. That’s based on the November $25 calls. With…
Apr 21, 2022
In an Oligopoly Market, Buy Where the Growth Lies
Many sectors of the market trend towards an oligopoly, where a small number of players will dominate the market. One such example is the media industry, where six large corporations control about 90…
Apr 20, 2022
Insider Trading Report: iHeartMedia Inc (IHRT)
Global Media & Entertainment, a major owner ofiHeartMedia Inc (IHRT), recently added 3,908,826 shares. The buy increased the fund’s stake by just over 17 percent, and came to a total purchase…
Apr 20, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Intel (INTC)
Shares of chipmakerIntel (INTC) have been a poor performer in the past year, but the company has had some surges higher. One trader sees another such move playing out in the weeks ahead. That’s based…
Apr 20, 2022
New Opportunities Tend to Be Undervalued in Bear Markets
As the market goes, so do most individual stocks. That’s especially true for early-stage companies or new combinations with a limited market history. A bull market can mean a new company will tend to…
Apr 19, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Nielsen Holdings (NLSN)
WindAcre Partnership Master Fund, a major owner ofNielsen Holdings (NLSN), has been buying up shares in recent days. Last week, the company bought over 23 million shares, increasing its holdings to…
Apr 19, 2022