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Unusual Options Activity: Lockheed Martin (LMT)
Shares of defense contractorLockheed Martin (LMT) moved higher on news of a potential war between Russia and the Ukraine. One trader is betting that shares will decline in the next few weeks as those…
Feb 22, 2022
Strong Growth Can Trump Earnings Misses Over Time
Earnings season has led to some wild swings, even in companies that tend to trade with low volatility. However, reading behind the headlines that led to a big swing – in either direction—can point to…
Feb 21, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Lions Gate Entertainment (LGF.B)
Harry Sloan, a director atLions Gate Entertainment (LGF.B), recently added 50,000 shares to his holdings. The buy came to a cost of $649,000 exactly. This marks the first insider transaction of the…
Feb 21, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Coinbase (COIN)
Shares of cryptocurrency brokerageCoinbase (COIN) have been trading much like the overall crypto space ever since shares started trading last year. One trader sees the potential for a jump higher in…
Feb 21, 2022
Markets Still Love Companies Rewarding Shareholders
There are many ways that companies can reward shareholders. Most maturing companies will pay out a part of their earnings in the form of dividends. Those dividends can be spent, kept as cash, or…
Feb 18, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Boeing (BA)
Lawrence Kellner, a director atBoeing (BA), recently added 5,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 200 percent, and came to a total price of just over $1.04 million. This marks the second…
Feb 18, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Barrick Gold Corporation (GOLD)
Shares of gold mining giantBarrick Gold Corporation (GOLD) have traded flat over the past year following a recent surge in shares in recent days. One trader sees the chance for a further move higher…
Feb 18, 2022
Post-Pandemic Travel Trends Make This Player a Continued Winner
The pandemic is largely over in the United States and around the world, as many cities, states and countries have started dropping mask and social-distancing mandates that have marked nearly two…
Feb 17, 2022
Insider Trading Report: PennyMac Financial Services (PFSI)
Farhad Nanji, a director atPennyMac Financial Services (PFSI), recently added 95,982 shares. The buy increased his stake by over 2 percent, and came to a total price of just over $5.8 million. The…
Feb 17, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: CommScope Holding Company (COMM)
Shares of communications infrastructure firmCommScope Holding Company (COMM) have shed more than half their value in the past year. However, one trader sees shares as potentially rebounding strongly…
Feb 17, 2022
This Hot Market Stands to Get Hotter, So Stay Invested Here
It’s no surprise that conventional energy stocks have been strong performers in the past year. From industry leaders to smaller players, rising energy prices have fueled market-beating performance.…
Feb 16, 2022
Insider Trading Report: CVS Health Corp (CVS)
Edward Ludwig, a director atCVS Health Corp (CVS), recently added 1,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 3.5 percent and came to a total price of just under $106,000. The director was also…
Feb 16, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Pinterest (PINS)
Shares of social media companyPinterest (PINS) have been in a steady downtrend for the past year, shedding more than two-thirds of their value. One trader sees the potential for a rebound ahead.…
Feb 16, 2022
Market Fears Create Opportunities in Industry-Leading Companies
There’s an old saying that the Chinese word for crisis is also the same word for opportunity. That can be the case in the stock market often, as short-term fears create long-term buying opportunities…
Feb 15, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Salient Midstream (SMM)
Saba Capital Management, a major owner ofSalient Midstream (SMM), recently added 35,636 shares. The buy increased the fund’s holdings by over 1.2 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just…
Feb 15, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Baker Hughes (BKR)
Shares of oil services companyBaker Hughes (BKR) have been trending higher over the past year. One trader sees the potential for a big move higher in the coming months. That’s based on the September…
Feb 15, 2022
The Market’s Still Rewarding Companies Growing Right Now
The current economic data shows inflation is running hot, supply chains are strained, and consumers are increasingly uncertain. A company that can thrive and grow now is one that’s going to be…
Feb 14, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Huntington Bancshares (HBAN)
Kenneth Phelan, a director atHuntington Bancshares (HBAN), recently added 7,560 shares to his holdings. The buy increased his stake by nearly 14 percent, and came to a total price just under…
Feb 14, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: The AES Corporation (AES)
Shares of utility firmThe AES Corporation (AES) have been trending down over the past year. One trader sees a potential rebound in the coming months. That’s based on the May $24 calls. With 94 days…
Feb 14, 2022
For Better Investment Results, Find Cash Flow Kings
The economy is rapidly changing. But one consistency for investors is to consider companies with strong cash flow. Any firm that can keep money coming in during good times and bad is one worth…
Feb 11, 2022