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Insider Trading Report: Sunoco LP (SUN)
Matthew Ramsey, a director atSunoco LP (SUN) recently picked up 2,500 shares. The buy increased his holdings by just over 3 percent, and came to a total price just under $94,000. This follows up on a…
Dec 17, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: AT&T (T)
Shares of communications firmAT&T (T) have been in a downtrend for most of the year. However, one trader sees the possibility for a short-term rebound in shares. That’s based on the January 28th…
Dec 17, 2021
This Turnaround Play Is Pulling Off Its Turnaround
Investors and traders alike are often interested in turnaround plays. A struggling company with a lagging stock price might announce major changes in the hopes of turning things around. While many…
Dec 16, 2021
Insider Trading Report: American Outdoor Brands (AOUT)
Brian Murphy, CEO ofAmerican Outdoor Brands (AOUT), recently bought 2,718 shares. The buy increased his holdings by nearly 3 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just under $50,000. He was…
Dec 16, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Sunnova Energy International (NOVA)
Shares of solar companySunnova Energy International (NOVA) are down over 50 percent from their recent peak. However, one trader sees the possibility for a strong rebound in the coming months. That’s…
Dec 16, 2021
This Dividend Growth & Buyback Stock Play Could Avoid the Latest Market Fears
Investing in dividend stocks tends to put one in the mindset of an investor, not a trader. That’s true when looking at the narrower world of dividend growth stocks. But such companies can offer great…
Dec 15, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Energy Transfer LP (ET)
Thomas Long, Co-CEO ofEnergy Transfer LP (ET), recently bought 80,546 more shares. The buy increased his holdings by just over 5 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just over $600,000. He…
Dec 15, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: MGM Resorts International (MGM)
Shares of casino operatorMGM Resorts International (MGM) have slid lower in the past month on the latest Covid fears. One trader is betting those fears are overblown and shares will trend higher in…
Dec 15, 2021
Trillion-Dollar Companies Should Continue to Dominate This Decade
Five years ago, no US company had a market valuation over $1 trillion. Today, five carry that distinction, and two of them have a market cap over $2 trillion at the moment. That’s a large amount of…
Dec 14, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Kinder Morgan Inc (KMI)
Gary Hultquist, a director atKinder Morgan Inc (KMI), recently bought 13,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 80 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just over $211,000. He was joined…
Dec 14, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC)
Shares of food giantThe Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) rose in the first few months of the year, only to decline in the past few months. One trader sees a short-term rally in the works. That’s based on…
Dec 14, 2021
The Tug of War Over This Stock Continues – And Now May Be an Opportunity to Buy
2021 is coming to an end, and for traders, it will mostly be remembered as a year when retail traders jumped into rising stocks, fueling even further gains. The original “meme stock” trade is that of…
Dec 13, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Old Republic International (ORI)
Michael Kennedy, a director atOld Republic International (ORI), recently bought 1,830 shares. The buy increased his stake by over 37 percent, and came to a total price just over $45,000. This follows…
Dec 13, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: The Kroger Co. (KR)
Shares of grocery store chainThe Kroger Co. (KR) have been rising over the past year. One trader sees that trend continuing in the next few days with the potential for a big jump soon. That’s based…
Dec 13, 2021
Improving Outlook For the Travel Industry Bodes Well For Airlines
The holiday season is underway, and already travel numbers are closing in on their 2019 record levels. While they likely won’t exceed that prior peak for 2021, 2022 could be a big winner. And…
Dec 10, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Evergy (EVRG)
John Wilder, a director atEvergy (EVRG) recently picked up 20,877 shares. The buy increased his stake by 0.8 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just over $1.375 million. That follows up…
Dec 10, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors (FTAI)
Shares of industrial rental and leasing firmFortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors (FTAI) have been in a downtrend since June. One trader sees a rebound ahead, if not already underway…
Dec 10, 2021
This Industry Leader Could Take Over the Metaverse
The concept of the metaverse has been around for a while. However, the past few months have seen a few big names starting to shift into the space. There’s plenty of room for many companies to work in…
Dec 9, 2021
Insider Trading Report: PayPal Holdings (PYPL)
Enrique Lores, a director atPayPal Holdings (PYPL), recently added 2,770 shares. The buy increased his stake by over 325 percent, and came to a purchase price of just under $500,000. This buy comes…
Dec 9, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Walmart (WMT)
Shares of retail giantWalmart (WMT) sold off heavily in recent weeks, but have started to rebound. One trader sees that trend continuing through the holidays. That’s based on the December 31 $147…
Dec 9, 2021