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Unusual Options Activity: Live Nation Entertainment (LYV)
Shares of event sales companyLive Nation Entertainment (LYV) have been trending higher in the past year. One trader sees the potential for a move higher from here. That’s based on the April $105…
Nov 1, 2021
The Pandemic Permanently Thinned the Ranks of This Rare Type of Stock
Studies have shown that as much as half of an investor’s total return over a lifetime can come from receiving and reinvesting dividends. Combined with the timing of a trader, investors who buy into…
Oct 29, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Paramount Gold Nevada Corp (PZG)
Christopher Reynolds, a director atParamount Gold Nevada Corp (PZG), recently picked up 4,600 shares. The buy increased his stake by nearly 15 percent, and came to a total price of just under $4,000.…
Oct 29, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Pinterest (PINS)
Shares of social media firmPinterest (PINS) saw some volatility last week. The stock soared on a potential takeover rumor, only to drop a bit when the potential for a deal passed. One trader sees…
Oct 29, 2021
Amid a Shortage for Tech Parts, This One Niche Continues to Thrive
While the semiconductor chip shortage appears likely to continue well into next year, a number of tech plays are still able to avoid the challenge presented by that shortage. One particularly strong…
Oct 28, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Intel (INTC)
Patrick Gelsinger, CEO atIntel (INTC), recently picked up 10,000 shares of the company. The buy increased his stake by nearly 21 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just over $995,000. He…
Oct 28, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: PepsiCo (PEP)
Shares of beverage and snack companyPepsiCo (PEP) have been trending steadily higher in the past year, with a nice rally following earnings earlier this month. One trader sees that uptrend…
Oct 28, 2021
With Or Without Crypto Mining Demand, This Tech Stock a Buy
Led by Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies are moving higher. That’s great for cryptos themselves, as well as a number of companies that play to integrating cryptos into the existing financial system and the…
Oct 27, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Texas Capital Bancshares (TCBI)
Julie Anderson, CFO atTexas Capital Bancshares (TCBI), recently added 4,000 shares to her holdings. The buy increased her stake by just over 6 percent, and came to a total price of just under…
Oct 27, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Tesla Motors (TSLA)
Shares of electric vehicle giantTesla Motors (TSLA) hit a new all-time high on Monday on news of a massive sale of 100,000 vehicles to a rental car agency. One trader sees shares moving higher.…
Oct 27, 2021
The Market Is Clear: When in Doubt, Buy Quality
Some stocks in the same industry may have a vastly different valuation than others. This is typically the market’s way of indicating which company is the industry leader. That may be higher profit…
Oct 26, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Mueller Industries (MLI)
Gary Gladstein, a director atMueller Industries (MLI), recently picked up 11,399 additional shares. The buy increased his stake by over 9 percent, and came to a total cost of just under $544,000.…
Oct 26, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Devon Energy Corporation (DVN)
Shares of energy explorer and producerDevon Energy Corporation (DVN) are up nearly four-fold in the past year as energy prices, particularly natural gas, are on the rise. One trader sees shares…
Oct 26, 2021
Inflation-Resistant Pricing Power Makes this Company Likely to Keep Rallying
Investors are looking for how companies are navigating the worst environment for inflation in 25 years. Many companies are doing well, having found ways to cut costs, or raise prices without losing…
Oct 25, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Lamb Weston Holdings (LW)
Robert Niblock, a director atLamb Weston Holdings (LW), recently bought 2,500 shares. The buy increased his stake by 27.5 percent, and came to a total price of $141,000. The buy came just a few days…
Oct 25, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Vodafone (VOD)
Shares of telecom giantVodafone (VOD) have been trending down since May. However, one trader sees a potential rebound in shares ahead in the next six months. That’s based on the April $17 calls. With…
Oct 25, 2021
Wall Street’s Latest Rumor Creates a Buying Opportunity (But Not Where You Think)
Merger and acquisition activity is alive and well. More importantly, even rumors of a possible deal are capable of moving shares of companies large and small alike. That’s the case withPinterest…
Oct 22, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Truist Financial Corp (TFC)
William Rogers, CEO ofTruist Financial Corp (TFC), recently picked up 67,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by nearly 7 percent, and came to a total price of just over $4.14 million. This marks…
Oct 22, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: QuantumScape (QS)
Shares of electric battery technology companyQuantumScape (QS) are well off their highs from the past year, but have been trending higher in recent weeks. One trader sees the trend continuing. That’s…
Oct 22, 2021
Smaller-Than-Expected Losses Point to a Post-Pandemic Trading Strategy
Some companies are still seeing sales and revenues below their 2019 pre-Covid peak. For these firms, changes in how we live and travel continue to impact their returns. And when it comes to how their…
Oct 21, 2021