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Repeat Sales of the Same Product Make This Company a Clear Winner
While the recurring revenue model is one that can often lead to steady profits and returns for investors, a truly great company can essentially sell the same product repeatedly, marking up profits on…
Oct 12, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Lemonaria (LMNR)
Jose De Jesus Loza, a director atLemonaria (LMNR), recently picked up 10,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by nearly 3 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just over $156,000. This is…
Oct 12, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: The GEO Group (GEO)
Shares of private prison companyThe GEO Group (GEO) have been trending up since May, with a large spike higher on Friday. One trader sees the possibility for a move even higher. That’s based on the…
Oct 12, 2021
Improving Guidance May Send This Sector Back Toward a High
Most companies are having a solid year, even when comparing their sales and earnings to post-pandemic quarters. However, a few sectors haven’t fared too well in recent months and have missed out on…
Oct 11, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Asana Inc (ASAN)
Dustin Moskovitz, President and CEO ofAsana Inc (ASAN), recently acquired another 500,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by nearly 6 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just under…
Oct 11, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Alcoa Corporation (AA)
Shares of aluminum processorAlcoa Corporation (AA) have been moving steadily higher over the past year amid a booming commodity market. One trader sees that trend continuing into the first half of…
Oct 11, 2021
Value and Inflation-Fighting Pricing Power Make this Company a Buy
While many companies have reported trouble in finding workers right now, news of a strike is a different, pre-pandemic sort of labor problem. Yet that’s the case atKellogg Company (K), where nearly 5…
Oct 8, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Oracle Corp (ORCL)
Alison Fairhead, a director atOracle Corp (ORCL), recently added 1,286 shares. The buy increased her stake by nearly 5.7 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just under $110,000. The…
Oct 8, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings (DNA)
Shares of biotech firmGinkgo Bioworks Holdings (DNA) suffered a double-digit loss on Tuesday following a short-seller issuing a report questioning the company’s revenue sources. However, one trader…
Oct 8, 2021
This High Profit-Margin Business Promises Big Growth
Software companies remain one of the best places for tech investors. It doesn’t require physical facilities to manufacture hardware, and a piece of software can be copied endlessly with little extra…
Oct 7, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Cheniere Energy Partners (CQP)
Blackstone Holdings III, a major holder ofCheniere Energy Partners (CQP), recently added 44,517 shares to their holdings. The buy increased the firm’s stake by 0.34 percent, and came to a total price…
Oct 7, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Tesla Motors (TSLA)
Shares of electric carmakerTesla Motors (TSLA) have been trending higher in recent weeks, aided by a report that the company has continued full production amid a global chip shortage. One trader sees…
Oct 7, 2021
Combining Two Top Tech Trends Can Lead to Bigger Profits
Investors are already aware of the top trends likely to produce trillions of dollars in wealth over the next decade. With markets having a classic autumn selloff from overpriced levels, some…
Oct 6, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Compass Diversified Holdings (CODI)
Sarah McCoy, an executive atCompass Diversified Holdings (COI), recently picked up 3,164 shares. The buy increased her stake by nearly 15 percent, and came to a total cost of just over $89,000. This…
Oct 6, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Merck & Co (MRK)
Shares of pharmaceutical giantMerck (MRK) recently jumped higher on news of a Covid drug that could substantially reduce hospitalizations. One trader sees the trend continuing. That’s based on the…
Oct 6, 2021
This Sudden Commodity Shortage Bodes Well for Best-of-Breed Firms
With inflation continuing to come in hot, investors are turning to commodities. It’s been less than 18 months since oil prices briefly traded at negative prices thanks to some desperate traders. Now,…
Oct 5, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Apartment Investment & Management Co (AIV)
Terry Considine, a director atApartment Investment & Management Co (AIV), recently picked up 305,375 shares. The buy increased his stake by nearly 20 percent, and came to a total price of just…
Oct 5, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Microsoft (MSFT)
Shares of tech giantMicrosoft (MSFT) have traded down over the past few weeks, in line with the broader market. One trader sees a possibility for a rebound back to the company’s old all-time highs in…
Oct 5, 2021
An Undervalued Commodity Play for Economic Uncertainty and Rising Inflation
It’s clear that supply chain disruptions and ongoing fiscal and monetary stimulus measures will likely continue to keep prices heading higher. With elevated inflation rates looking more certain, and…
Oct 4, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Piedmont Lithium (PLL)
Jeffrey Armstrong, a director atPiedmont Lithium (PLL), recently picked up 2,500 shares. The buy increased his stake by 12.5 percent, and came to a total price of just under $128,000. The director…
Oct 4, 2021