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Where to Profit as Energy Stocks Retreat from Russia
The world is taking sides. Most nations are siding with Ukraine, following the country’s invasion by Russia. While other governments are looking for a way to support Ukraine and punish Russia without…
Mar 2, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Coeur Mining (CDE)
Thomas Whelan, CFO atCoeur Mining (CDE), recently added 10,000 more shares. The buy increased his holdings by 2.5 percent, and came to a total cost of $42,500. The buy came two days after the company…
Mar 2, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY)
Shares of retailerBed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) have traded down over the past year, after shares surged higher following a near-miss with bankruptcy. One trader sees a further rally in shares…
Mar 2, 2022
Strong Tailwinds and Massive Buyback Program Make This Tech Play Worth a Buy
Stock buybacks can help move share prices higher in two ways. First, they simply act as buying pressure on a stock. Second, they help reduce the total share count, so a company can increase its…
Mar 1, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Synovus Financial Corp (SNV)
Kevin Blair, President and CEO atSynovus Financial Corp (SNV), recently bought 3,100 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 3.5 percent, and came to a total price of just over $150,000. This marks…
Mar 1, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Kinder Morgan Inc (KMI)
Shares of pipeline companyKinder Morgan Inc (KMI) are up about 11 percent in the past year, about in-line with the S&P 500. One trader sees a further rally in shares from here. That’s based on…
Mar 1, 2022
Crypto Integration Remains Strong Amid Volatile Prices
While cryptocurrencies can offer traders fast moves in either direction, the downward movement in prices in the past few months has scared off traders. But it hasn’t scared off investors looking to…
Feb 28, 2022
Insider Trading Report: A.O. Smith Corp (AOS)
Michael Larsen, a director atA.O. Smith Corp (AOS), recently added 3,925 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 112 percent, and came to a total price of just over $274,000. This marks the first…
Feb 28, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Kohl’s Corporation (KSS)
Shares of discount clothing retailerKohl’s Corporation (KSS) jumped higher earlier this year on a report that the company had received a buyout offer. While the company has downplayed any buyout…
Feb 28, 2022
This Retail and Tech Play Looks Poised for Further Growth
Retail can be a tough business. Profit margins tend to be small, and competition is fierce. But companies can compete in other ways, and find lines of business to complement their existing business.…
Feb 25, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Martin Midstream Partners LP (MMLP)
Ruben Martin, a director and major holder atMartin Midstream Partners (MMLP), recently added 52,002 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 0.6 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just…
Feb 25, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Bank of America (BAC)
Shares ofBank of America (BAC) have been dropping along with the rest of the market over the past few weeks. One trader sees the possibility of a rebound by the summer. That’s based on the August $44…
Feb 25, 2022
Snag This Dividend Growth Play at a Discount
Long-term investors can use market corrections to their advantage. It’s the perfect time to target great companies at reasonable prices. One key strategy comes from buying shares of companies that…
Feb 24, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Republic Services Inc (RSG)
Cascade Investment LLC, a major holder ofRepublic Services Inc (RSG), recently added 362,747 shares. The buy increased the fund’s holdings by 0.33 percent, and came to a total cost of just over $42.5…
Feb 24, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Plug Power (PLUG)
Shares of electric mobility companyPlug Power (PLUG) have generally been in a decline over the past year. However, one trader sees the possibility for a major move higher ahead. That’s based on the…
Feb 24, 2022
Commodity Boom Likely to Benefit Major Players First
Commodities look like an early winner for 2022 as traditional and risk-on assets have continued to sink since the start of the year. Companies looking to make astute mergers and improvements in the…
Feb 23, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Albemarle Corp (ALB)
Kent Masters, Chairman, President and CEO atAlbemarle Corp (ALB), recently bought 5,241 shares. The buy increased his holdings by over 49 percent, and came to a total cost of just under $1,000,000.…
Feb 23, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Qualcomm (QCOM)
Shares of wireless communication giantQualcomm (QCOM) have been on a long-term surge over the past few years, although shares have been dropping with the overall market more recently. However, one…
Feb 23, 2022
This Top Tech Stock Continues to Deliver Despite Market and Regulatory Headwinds
The stock market selloff has been hitting tech stocks the hardest. That’s turned some high-flying valuations into more reasonable ones. While maybe not an extreme value, companies that are able to…
Feb 22, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Penn National Gaming (PENN)
Jane Scaccetti, a director atPenn National Gaming (PENN) recently added 1,975 shares. The buy increased her stake by over 4 percent, and came to a total price of just over $98,000. This marks the…
Feb 22, 2022