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Insider Trading Report: FireEye (FEYE)
John Watters, President and COO atFireEye (FEYE), recently picked up 40,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by over 14.4 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just over $680,000. This…
Aug 26, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Devon Energy Corporation (DVN)
Energy prices have been rebounding in recent weeks, and one trader sees a possibility to play that trade withDevon Energy (DVN). That’s based on the December $30 calls. With 113 days until…
Aug 26, 2021
Earnings Season Shows Security Software Demand Remains Strong
Security software spending is on the rise following a series of high-profile hacks against a number of businesses this year. Now, security software companies are starting to report earnings, and it’s…
Aug 25, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Old Republic International (ORI)
Michael Kennedy, a director atOld Republic International (ORI), recently bought 1,024 shares. The buy increased his holdings by over 26 percent, and came to a purchase price of just under $27,000.…
Aug 25, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)
Shares of semiconductor firmAdvanced Micro Devices (AMD) have been in a strong uptrend, particularly after reporting its latest earnings numbers a few weeks ago. One trader sees the possibility for a…
Aug 25, 2021
Fears of Slowing Growth in the Cloud Space are Overrated
One of the biggest trends of the past few years has been the rise of companies using cloud-based services. That bypasses the need for a company to run its own data centers, and has created some…
Aug 24, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Krispy Kreme Inc (DNUT)
JAB Holdings, a major holder atKrispy Kreme (DNUT), recently added 234,748 more shares to their holdings. The buy increased the company’s stake by 0.35 percent, and came to a total purchase price…
Aug 24, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Caesars Entertainment (CZR)
Shares of casino giantCaesars Entertainment (CZR) have been steadily declining since early June. However, one trader see the possibility for a strong rebound. That’s based on the December $125 calls.…
Aug 24, 2021
This Hardware-to-Software Play Closes an Era
A number of companies are synonymous with certain eras. FromGeneral Motors (GM) in the 1950s orInternational Business Machines (IBM) in the 1960s, these companies have changed with the times, but…
Aug 23, 2021
Insider Trading Report: SoFi Technologies (SOFI)
Christopher Lapointe, CFO atSoFi Technologies (SOFI), recently bought 3,500 shares. The stake increased his position by 1.3 percent, and came to a total valuation of about $49,000. That follows on…
Aug 23, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Macy’s (M)
Shares of department store chainMacy’s (M) rallied last week on news that the retailer would carry pop-up toy shops under the Toys “R” Us brand. One trader sees that trend continuing in the weeks…
Aug 23, 2021
Security Software Gives This Company a Second Life
BeforeApple (AAPL) invented the iPod, the company controlled about 10 percent of the PC market at its peak. That didn’t generate huge business. But by reinventing towards having the most…
Aug 20, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Herbalife Nutrition (HLF)
Alan LeFevre, a director atHerbalife Nutrition (HLF), recently bought 3,000 additional shares. The buy increased his stake by over 19 percent, and came to a total cost of just under $145,0000. This…
Aug 20, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Gilead Sciences (GILD)
Shares of biotech firmGilead Sciences (GILD) have been trending gradually higher over the past few months, with shares now at a 52-week high. One trader see the possibility for further profits in the…
Aug 20, 2021
China’s Crackdown Creates Buying Opportunity
While it’s usually a good idea in investing not to fight a central bank, it can sometimes be a good idea to buy when a regulatory authority is stepping up its bounds. That’s especially true when…
Aug 19, 2021
Insider Trading Report: B. Riley Financial (RILY)
Bryant Riley, Chairman atB. Riley Financial (RILY), recently bought 15,000 more shares. That buy increased his stake by about 0.25 percent, and came to a total price of just over $953,000. That was…
Aug 19, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Live Nation Entertainment (LYV)
Shares of event sales platformLive Nation Entertainment (LYV) have pulled back in recent weeks, likely due to a rise in Covid cases. One trader sees shares shaking off their recent fears and heading…
Aug 19, 2021
Data Breaches Provide Investment Opportunity
The past few years have seen a number of companies have their data hacked. This can include everything from customer sales data to personal information as well. These hacks tend to lead to a drop in…
Aug 18, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Genuine Parts Company (GPC)
John Holder, a director atGenuine Parts Company (GPC), recently picked up 2,000 more shares. That increased his stake at the company by nearly 13 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just…
Aug 18, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Beyond Meat (BYND)
Shares of plant-based meat alternativeBeyond Meat (BYND) have been trading in a range over the past year, and are now trading near the lower end of their range. One trader sees the possibility for a…
Aug 18, 2021