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Fear Hits this Key Digital Commerce Player
Earnings season can give a snapshot into how a company is doing. It can also give a view into how traders view a company’s prospects based on one-time events that may not have a massive bearing over…
Nov 10, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Air Products & Chemicals (APD)
Wayne Thomas Smith, a director atAir Products & Chemicals (APD) recently bought 1,637 shares. The buy created an initial stake, and came to a total purchase price of just over $500,000. This is…
Nov 10, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Micron Technology (MU)
Shares of semiconductor firmMicron Technology (MU) have been trending higher in recent weeks, reversing a longer-term declining trend this year. One trader sees a continued move higher this month.…
Nov 10, 2021
A Value Play in the Streaming Space
Typically, investors love companies with a strong brand, a loyal following, a recurring revenue model, and improving key metrics. In the streaming space, a number of companies have created tremendous…
Nov 9, 2021
Insider Trading Report: ExxonMobil (XOM)
Michael Angelakis, a director atExxonMobil (XOM) recently picked up 5,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 15 percent, and came to a total purchase price of $320,000. This marks the first…
Nov 9, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Cameco (CCJ)
Shares of uranium producerCameco (CCJ) have continued their strong move higher this year. One trader sees that rally continuing into next year. That’s based on the March $33 calls. With 129 days…
Nov 9, 2021
Strong Smartphone Demand Points to This Growth Play in Tech
There are plenty of big picture tech ideas for investors in the years ahead. With many investors looking for the next big play in electric vehicles, biotech, space tourism, or the like, a number of…
Nov 5, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Qumu Corporation (QUMU)
Jason Karp, Chief Counsel atQumu Corporation (QUMU), recently picked up 10,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 80 percent, and came to a total price of just over $20,000. The buy comes one…
Nov 5, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Coca-Cola (KO)
Shares of beverage giantCoca-Cola (KO) have been trending higher since a small pullback in September. One trader sees that trend continuing in the next few weeks. That’s based on the November 26 $58…
Nov 5, 2021
Earnings Suggest This “Old School Economy" Trend Is Here to Stay
This week, global leaders flew in private jets and extensive motorcades to meet regarding the climate and how greenhouse gas emissions could be curbed. The meeting occurred as oil prices globally…
Nov 4, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Fluence Energy (FLNC)
Harald von Heynitz, a director atFluence Energy (FLNC) recently added 1,000 shares. That represents an initial stake for the director, and came to a total cost of $28,000. He was joined by director…
Nov 4, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: CVS Health Corporation (CVS)
Shares of drugstore chainCVS Health Corporation (CVS) hit an all-time high in May, dipped, and have finally broken through to new highs. One trader sees that breakthrough continuing in the short run.…
Nov 4, 2021
This Diversified Play on the Economy Likely Made the Right Moves this Quarter
Every company navigates earnings season a bit differently, no matter what sector they’re in. However, few companies report on the weekend. One exception?Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B). The company…
Nov 3, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Beacon Roofing Supply (BECN)
CD&R Investment Associates IX, a major owner ofBeacon Roofing Supply (BECN), recently added 116,945 shares to their holdings. The buy increased the fund’s stake by over 0.8 percent, and came to a…
Nov 3, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: BlackBerry (BB)
Shares of wireless communications companyBlackBerry (BB) have been trading relatively flat since a big surge higher at the start of the year and a smaller rally higher in May. One trader sees the…
Nov 3, 2021
This Formerly Bankrupt Company May Hint at the Future of Travel
Last year, retail traders piled into shares ofHertz Global (HTZZ) as the company was still in bankruptcy. With the company largely in limbo due to the pandemic’s uncertainty regarding business and…
Nov 2, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Cricut Inc (CRCT)
The Abdiel Qualified Master Fund, a major owner ofCricut Inc (CRCT), recently added 42,558 shares to its holdings. The buy increased the fund’s ownership by 0.23 percent, and came to a total price of…
Nov 2, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Ford Motors (F)
Shares of automakerFord Motors (F) have more than doubled in the past year. One trader sees shares heading even higher in the months ahead. That’s based on the March $28 calls. With 136 days until…
Nov 2, 2021
This Retailer’s Business Model Isn’t Feeling the Sting of Supply Shortages
A number of companies have been warning this earnings season about potential supply chain shortages. While many retailers may see some partially bare shelves, those that have embraced a different…
Nov 1, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Bank of the James Financial Corp (BOTJ)
Julie Doyle, a director atBank of the James Corp (BOTJ) recently picked up 1,000 shares. The buy increased her stake by over 8 percent, and came to a total purchase price of $16,000. A number of…
Nov 1, 2021