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Unusual Options Activity: Boeing (BA)
Shares of airline manufacturerBoeing (BA) have been gradually trending down over the past year. However, one trader sees the possibility for a strong rebound in shares in the next few weeks. That’s…
Jan 25, 2022
This Chipmaker Will Be One of the Leaders in the Next Market Move Higher
The stock market’s recent decline has been felt most heavily in technology stocks. That’s the typical case of selloffs in general, as tech stocks tend to outperform the market on the way up.…
Jan 24, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Stitch Fix (SFIX)
Working Capital Advisors, a major holder ofStitch Fix (SFIX), recently picked up 500,000 more shares. The buy increased the fund’s stake by nearly 4.4 percent, and came to a total price of just under…
Jan 24, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Northern Oil & Gas (NOG)
Shares of energy producerNorthern Oil & Gas (NOG) have more than doubled in the past year. One trader sees that trend continuing as energy prices continue higher. That’s based on the June $30…
Jan 24, 2022
Opportunities Abound as the Video Game Sector Prepares to Shrink
Microsoft (MSFT) made its biggest acquisition offer yet, with the proposal to buyActivision Blizzard (ATVI) at $95 per share. Judging by how the share prices of both companies have moved, the market…
Jan 21, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Thor Industries (THO)
Peter Orthwein, a director atThor Industries (THO), recently picked up 10,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by just over 1 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just over $985,000.…
Jan 21, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Cameco (CCJ)
Shares of uranium mining giantCameco (CCJ) have had a stellar year thanks to a strong commodity market and rising uranium prices. One trader sees that trend continuing in the first half of this year.…
Jan 21, 2022
Buy Leading Tech Plays on Big Selloffs
The Nasdaq has started off the year with an un-seasonal decline, and one that’s leaving the index looking at a full-blown correction of 10 percent off the most recent highs. While the length and…
Jan 20, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Jefferies Financial Group (JEF)
Melissa Weiler, a director atJefferies Financial Group (JEF), recently bought 4,000 shares. The buy doubled her holdings, and came to a total price of just under $150,000. This is the second buy from…
Jan 20, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: AngloGold Ashanti (AU)
Shares of gold mining giantAngloGold Ashanti (AU) have lost nearly half their value since July 2020. One trader sees that trend continuing this year. That’s based on the November $13 puts. With 302…
Jan 20, 2022
Good News Should Boost a Top Oligopoly Play
While competition is great for consumers, it’s terrible for businesses. That’s why industries with a large number of competitors tend to have lower profit margins, and those with few competitors can…
Jan 19, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Duolingo (DUOL)
Durable Capital Partners, a major holder ofDuolingo (DUOL), recently added 157,977 shares. The buy increased the fund’s stake by over 8.5 percent, and came to a total price of $15.3 million. That’s…
Jan 19, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Healthpeak Properties (PEAK)
Shares of healthcare REITHealthpeak Properties (PEAK) have been trending in a range for the past few months. One trader sees shares moving to the higher end of their range, and possibly breaking to…
Jan 19, 2022
Invest in Inflation-Beating Companies Until Price Increases Die Down
An inflationary environment, where prices continue to increase at higher-than-desired levels, can cause a lot of changes in consumer and investor behavior. However, some investments can fare well.…
Jan 18, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Greenwich LifeSciences (GLSI)
Jaye Thompson, a VP atGreenwich LifeSciences (GLSI), recently picked up 1,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 0.4 percent, and came to a total price of just over $20,000. He was joined by…
Jan 18, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Uber Technologies (UBER)
Shares of ridesharing firmUber Technologies (UBER) have been rangebound over the past few months. One trader sees the possibility for shares to keep trending upward toward the higher end of their…
Jan 18, 2022
This Key Infrastructure Behind the Biggest Tech Looks Like a Buy Amid the Latest Tech Drop
There are a number of promising future technologies likely to play out over the next decade. While investor interest in those ideas will ebb and flow, companies that can deliver the tech trends of…
Jan 17, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Bed Bath & Beyond Corp (BBBY)
Gregg Melnick, EVP and Chief Storage Officer atBed Bath & Beyond Corp (BBBY), recently picked up 7,195 shares. The buy increased his holdings by almost 7.5 percent, and came to a total price of…
Jan 17, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Expedia Group (EXPE)
Shares of online travel agencyExpedia Group (EXPE) have been trading in a range over the past year as the pandemic has continued. One trader sees the chance for a move higher in shares in the months…
Jan 17, 2022
In a Bull Market, The Most Hated Stock in a Sector Can Prove a Big Winner
Markets are fearful of inflation right now, as well as constraints from supply chain issues. That’s driving up the prices of commodities, some of which already had to deal with an imbalance between…
Jan 14, 2022