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A Safe-Haven Retail Trade This Holiday Season
Retail is a tough business, with low profit margins and cranky customers who expect a lot for the least amount of money. With the rise of a new Covid variant and high inflation rates, the space may…
Dec 8, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Best Buy (BBY)
Patrick Doyle, a director atBest Buy (BBY) recently picked up 20,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 63 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just under $2.1 million. This marks…
Dec 8, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Vroom Inc (VRM)
Shares of automotive dealershipVroom Inc (VRM) have been in a steady decline over the past year, as a parts shortage has made new vehicle production costly and led to a shortage of used vehicles.…
Dec 8, 2021
A Classic Opportunity to Profit from a Market Overreaction
Markets don’t just react to events, they over-react. That means that a stock in an uptrend may head far higher than expected in a rally. Or a stock that’s selling off may get too oversold as stop…
Dec 7, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Sunoco, LP (SUN)
David Skidmore, a director atSunoco, LP (SUN), recently picked up 2,500 shares. The buy doubled the director’s holdings, and came to a total cost just over $95,000. This marks the first insider buy…
Dec 7, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Alcoa Aluminum (AA)
Shares of aluminum producerAlcoa Aluminum (AA) have been a strong performer in the past year, as both a play on continuing economic growth and as a hedge against inflation. One trader sees that trend…
Dec 7, 2021
Microchip Growth Continues, and Top Performers Will Keep Rising
Market sentiment has shifted from bullish to mixed in the past week with the rise of the Omicron variant, inflation fears, and how the Fed might be acting too little, too late. However, even with…
Dec 6, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Nautilus Biotechnology (NAUT)
Sujal Patel, President and CEO ofNautilus Biotechnology (NAUT), recently added 250,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 1.5 percent, and came to a total price just over $1.1 million. A…
Dec 6, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Ford Motors (F)
Shares of automakerFord Motors (F) have been on the rise in the past year, as the company has been expanding its electric vehicle fleet. One trader sees that trend continuing. That’s based on the…
Dec 6, 2021
The Surprising Winner as Competition Heats Up in Video Calling Amid the Omicron Variant
One of the top performing spaces to be in during the pandemic was in video conferencing services, withZoom Communications (ZM) being a clear winner. However, other companies offer services, including…
Dec 3, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Six Flags Entertainment Corp (SIX)
Arik Ruchim, a major owner atSix Flags Entertainment Corp (SIX), recently bought 250,000 more shares. The buy increased his holdings by nearly 3 percent, and came to a total cost of just over $9.3…
Dec 3, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Cardinal Health (CAH)
Shares of medical distribution companyCardinal Health (CAH) are down over the past year, and down 25 percent from their peak. One trader sees the possibility for a rebound in shares in the next few…
Dec 3, 2021
Strong Earnings but Mixed Guidance Create a Buying Opportunity in Tech Once Again
It’s no surprise why investors love tech stocks. Their ability to outperform the rest of the stock market can help boost portfolio returns and create life-changing wealth. But there’s a downside.…
Dec 2, 2021
Insider Trading Report: PennyMac Financial Services (PFSI)
Farhad Nanji, a director atPennyMac Financial Services (PFSI), recently added 160,854 shares to his holdings. The buy increased his stake by just over 4 percent, and came to a total purchase price of…
Dec 2, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: BridgeBio Pharma (BBIO)
Shares of biotech firmBridgeBio Pharma (BBIO) have been trending down in the past year, with a big decline recently. However, one trader sees a rebound in shares in the weeks ahead. That’s based on…
Dec 2, 2021
The Latest Corporate Shakeup May Be a Boon for This Social Media Play
Most company executives want to leave at what they view as the top. Many aren’t fortunate in that regard. But those who succeed can also leave a company before building problems can come to the…
Dec 1, 2021
Insider Trading Report: EOG Resources (EOG)
Michael Kerr, a director atEOG Resources (EOG), recently bought 50,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by nearly 47 percent, and came to a total purchase price of $4.3 million exactly. This marks…
Dec 1, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Goodyear Tire & Rubber (GT)
Shares of auto parts supplierGoodyear Tire & Rubber (GT) have been on a tear this year, more than tripling the returns on the S&P 500. One trader sees that overall trend continuing in the…
Dec 1, 2021
One Surprising Player May Win in the Quantum Computing Space
As a tech trend, quantum computing, a new and innovative way of processing information much more efficiently than traditional models, comes in and out of favor with investors. That hasn’t stopped a…
Nov 30, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Biglari Holdings (BH)
Sardar Biglari, Chairman & CEO ofBiglari Holdings (BH), recently added 28,966 more shares. The buy increased his stake by 2.25 percent, and came to a total cost of just over $4.62 million.…
Nov 30, 2021