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Long-Term Trends Bode Well for Tech Infrastructure Plays Now
Even with a modest slowdown in the overall economy in the first quarter of the year, and even with a potential recession if the second quarter also shows a slowdown, the world continues to improve.…
May 16, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Fastenal (FAST)
Michael Ancius, a director atFastenal (FAST), recently added 1,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 3 percent, and came to a total purchase price of $51,000. This is the fourth buy from the…
May 16, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Nu Holdings (NU)
Shares of Brazilian bankNu Holdings (NU) have been in a steep downtrend since the company went public late last year. One trader is betting on a further decline in shares. That’s based on the June…
May 16, 2022
Slow and Steady Still Makes Real Estate A Compelling Sector For Investors Now
Real estate has been holding up better than the stock market. Even rising interest rates are seen as a potential way to cool the rapidly-rising housing market. Other parts of the real estate market…
May 13, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Caesars Entertainment (CZR)
Courtney Mather, a director atCaesars Entertainment (CZR), recently bought 16,000 shares. The buy increased her stake by 113 percent, and came to a total price just over $961,000. That follows up on…
May 13, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Roblox (RBLX)
Shares of metaverse platformRoblox (RBLX) have been at ground zero for the market selloff. One trader sees the potential for shares to decline even further. That’s based on the January 2024 $17.50…
May 13, 2022
Stick With Strong Brands and Intellectual Properties in Today’s Markets
With the stock market significantly off its highs, investors are looking for companies that can deliver on strong earnings right now. This earnings season, companies with strong brands and…
May 12, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Cloudflare (NET)
Maria Eitel, a director atCloudflare (NET), recently picked up 15,000 shares. The buy increased her stake by 226 percent, and came to a total price just over $941,000. This marks the first insider…
May 12, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Masco Corporation (MAS)
Shares of building product companyMasco Corporation (MAS) have been sliding in recent months. However, one trader sees the possibility of a rebound in the coming weeks. That’s based on the July $60…
May 12, 2022
One Top Play Amid the Crypto Carnage
Cryptocurrencies took a major dive on Monday, as the largely unregulated space allows traders to use more leverage than in other financial markets. And companies catering to the space likewise…
May 11, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Brown & Brown (BRO)
Hugh Brown, a director atBrown & Brown (BRO), recently added 1,311 shares. The buy increased his stake by nearly 3 percent, and came to a total price of just under $79,000. That buy came the same…
May 11, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Apple (AAPL)
Shares of consumer tech giantApple (AAPL) have succumbed to the recent market decline, although shares are faring somewhat well given the company’s relatively strong cash flows and excellent…
May 11, 2022
Follow the World’s Safest Long-Term Investment Strategy Now
Investors looking to go long on stocks right now could be in for a wild ride. But over time, a few strategies can ensure that buying during this period of market fear leads to great results. While…
May 10, 2022
Insider Trading Report: PayPal Holdings (PYPL)
Enrique Lores, a director atPayPal Holdings (PYPL), recently picked up 1,100 shares. The buy increased his stake by over 26 percent, and came to a total cost of just under $97,000. This follows up on…
May 10, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Wells Fargo Company (WFC)
Shares of megabankWells Fargo Company (WFC) have lost over one quarter of their value since February. One trader sees room for a continued downtrend in the coming weeks. That’s based on the June 10th…
May 10, 2022
Growing Consumer Goods Companies Look Like a Market Safe-Haven Now
Stocks are closing in on a bear market, as rising inflation seems to be out of control, even with the Federal Reserve hiking interest rates. However, some areas of the market are holding up well. A…
May 9, 2022
Insider Trading Report: B. Riley Financial (RILY)
Randall Paulson, a director atB. Riley Financial (RILY), recently added 10,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by nearly 6 percent, and came to a total price of just under $485,000. This adds…
May 9, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Block (SQ)
Shares of payment companyBlock (SQ) have been in a sharp downtrend with other tech names in the past few months. One trader sees that trend continuing indefinitely. That’s based on the December $90…
May 9, 2022
This Unusual Commodity Is Set for a Great Few Years, No Matter What the Economy Does
Commodities have been in a bull market for some time. But with oil prices well off their highs, and with precious metals failing to break higher even with high inflation rates, prices have moderated…
May 6, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Intel (INTC)
David Zinsner, CFO atIntel (INTC), recently picked up 5,550 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 166 percent, and came to a total price of just over $246,000. The buy comes one day after the…
May 6, 2022