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Insider Trading Report: Western Alliance Bancorp (WAL)
Robert Sarver, Executive Chairman atWestern Alliance Bancorp (WAL), recently added 25,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 2.2 percent, and came to a total price of just over $1.92 million.…
Mar 11, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Bausch Health Companies (BHC)
Shares of pharmaceutical and medical device companyBausch Health Companies (BHC) have been in a steady decline over the past year. One trader sees the potential for a rebound in shares in the coming…
Mar 11, 2022
Stick With Companies Capable of Growing with Inflation
While the market has been contending with the latest geopolitical headlines in the short-term, longer-term trends are still in play. That means high levels of inflation, whose growth may moderate…
Mar 10, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Digital Turbine (APPS)
Michelle Sterling, a director atDigital Turbine (APPS), recently added 1,000 shares. The buy increased her stake by 2.6 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just under $37,000. This marks…
Mar 10, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Corning Incorporated (GLW)
Shares of display technologyCorning International (GLW) are down slightly over the past year. One trader sees a rebound ahead in the coming months. That’s based on the May $42 calls. With 70 days…
Mar 10, 2022
Strong Guidance Makes this Pandemic-Shunned Company Worth a Buy Amid this Market Turmoil
Where the stock market goes on a given day, so do most stocks. Those that buck the trend usually have a specific reason to do so. Usually, strong earnings and guidance will allow a company to rise…
Mar 9, 2022
Insider Trading Report: James River Group Holdings (JRVR)
Sundar Srinivasan, a director atJames River Group Holdings (JRVR), recently added 12,500 shares. The buy increased the director’s stake by 217 percent, and came to a total price of $254,000. Other…
Mar 9, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU)
Shares of coal companyPeabody Energy Corporation (BTU) have been volatile in recent sessions. One trader sees the possibility for a continued move higher this year. That’s based on the December $30…
Mar 9, 2022
This Infrastructure Trend Points to the Best Profits from Ongoing Digital Transformation
Current headlines are bearish, from rising interest rates to a potential global conflict following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. However, dour headlines often pop up, but longer-term trends underway…
Mar 8, 2022
Insider Trading Report: SoFi Technologies (SOFI)
Anthony Noto, CEO atSoFi Technologies (SOFI), recently bought 15,000 additional shares. The buy increased his holdings by 0.5 percent, and came to a total price of just over $149,000. This marks the…
Mar 8, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: NCR Corporation (NCR)
Shares of information technology firmNCR Corporation (NCR) have been trading in a range over the past year. One trader sees shares rallying from this lower part of its range to the higher part.…
Mar 8, 2022
To Find Growth Bargains, Look for the Relative Value Play
Any industry will eventually consolidate into a handful of players. One may dominate, but within the group of large players, one will usually be a value play. That company tends to have the potential…
Mar 7, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Floor & Décor Holdings (FND)
William Giles, a director atFloor & Décor Holdings (FND), recently added 2,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 51 percent, and came to a total price of $192,000. The buy came a few days…
Mar 7, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Vale (VALE)
Shares of iron ore producerVale (VALE) have been rising in recent weeks as commodity prices have been soaring higher. One trader sees the possibility for a further move from here. That’s based on the…
Mar 7, 2022
Retail Remains Strong, Which Should Benefit This Industry Leader
Although inflation remains high, consumers are continuing to buy. That might be to get ahead of continued expected price increases, or simply a reflection that the economy is running hot. There are a…
Mar 4, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Coterra Energy (CTRA)
Thomas Jorden, CEO, President and Chairman atCoterra Energy (CTRA), recently added 44,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 3.75 percent, and came to a total price of just over $1.02 million.…
Mar 4, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)
Shares of chipmakerAdvanced Micro Devices (AMD) have been more volatile than the overall market in recent months. One trader sees shares moving higher in the next upswing in the market. That’s based…
Mar 4, 2022
For the Best Profits Today, Follow the Bargain Shoppers
Economic uncertainty is high. That’s causing consumers of all income levels to cut back and take a wait-and-see attitude on spending, which is now growing more slowly than the rate of inflation.…
Mar 3, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Universal Insurance Holdings (UVE)
Stephen Donaghy, CEO atUniversal Insurance Holdings (UVE), recently added 10,000 shares to his holdings. The buy increased his stake by 0.04 percent, and came to a total cost of $311,000. This marks…
Mar 3, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Kinross Gold Corp (KGC)
Shares of gold mining operatorKinross Gold Corp (KGC) are near a 52-week low even as gold prices have started to heat up. One trader sees the potential for a big move higher in the coming months.…
Mar 3, 2022