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Unusual Options Activity: Salesforce.com (CRM)
Shares of cloud providerSalesforce.com (CRM) jumped higher on Thursday following solid earnings and a bullish full-year outlook. One trader sees the possibility for a move higher in the coming weeks.…
Sep 24, 2021
Slowing Growth Won’t Impact This Entertainment Giant
The pandemic impacted how nearly every company does business. Some fared well thanks to pivoting to faster growth opportunities, even as traditional lines of business struggled. One such company…
Sep 23, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Lakeland Bancorp (LBAI)
Brian Gragnolati, a director atLakeland Bancorp (LBAI), recently picked up 2,000 more shares. The buy increased his stake by nearly 13 percent, and came to a total cost of just over $32,000. Other…
Sep 23, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Uber (UBER)
Shares of ride share companyUber (UBER) have been in a decline for several months, although shares did pop higher on Tuesday thanks to the company’s forecast for its first profitable earnings report.…
Sep 23, 2021
A Buying Opportunity Emerges as This Long-Term Trend Takes a Breather
The real estate market has started to show some signs of slowing down. Homebuilding stocks, which delivered big returns while home prices were rising, have started trending lower in recent sessions.…
Sep 22, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Enterprise Products Partners (EPD)
AJ Teague, Co-CEO ofEnterprise Products Partners LP (EPD), recently picked up 23,300 shares. The buy increased his stake by just over 1 percent, and came to a total cost of just under $499,000. This…
Sep 22, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Gilead Sciences (GILD)
Shares of biotech firmGilead Sciences (GILD) have been trending slightly higher in the past year. One trader sees the opportunity for shares to move higher in the months ahead. That’s based on the…
Sep 22, 2021
Is the Most Important Stock of Earnings Season a Buy Now?
Investors have come to expect big tech stocks to drive the market higher. But for a sign as to how the real economy is performing, there are other sectors to look at. Energy is one player, and…
Sep 21, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Fastenal (FAST)
Sam Hsu, a director atFastenal (FAST), recently bought 1,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 50 percent, and came to a total price of just under $53,000. The buy came just a few days after…
Sep 21, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Roku (ROKU)
Shares of TV streaming platformRoku (ROKU) have been trending down since July. One trader sees the possibility for a rebound in the months ahead. That’s based on the December $325 calls. With 87 days…
Sep 21, 2021
This Commodity’s Rally Is Likely to Continue
The past year has seen a number of commodities rise, and then sometimes fall. The list includes lumber, which at one point was the highest-performing commodity of the year before dropping. The past…
Sep 20, 2021
Insider Trading Report: JOANN Inc (JOAN)
Ann Aber, senior vice president and general counsel atJOANN Inc (JOAN) recently picked up 1,000 shares. The buy increased her holdings by 66 percent, and came to a total price of just over $11,000.…
Sep 20, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Robinhood (HOOD)
Shares of stock brokerage firmRobinhood (HOOD) have been declining since their IPO. One trader sees the decline continuing for the next few months. That’s based on the January $31 puts. With 123 days…
Sep 20, 2021
Subscription Revenue Makes for a Successful Long-Term Investment
Wall Street loves a company that can create a subscription-based revenue model. Ensuring that customers come back monthly or annually make it possible for companies to better plan their future with…
Sep 17, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Molson Coors Beverage (TAP)
Louis Vachon, a director atMolson Coors Beverage (TAP), recently picked up 3,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by over 10 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just over $138,000. This…
Sep 17, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Colfax Corporation (CFX)
Shares of specialty industrial machinery companyColfax Corporation (CFX) have been trending higher in the past year, although the share appreciation has slowed in recent months. One trader sees the…
Sep 17, 2021
New Leadership Can Revitalize Even a Top Company
Company leadership changes over time. New leadership can bring about fresh energy, new ideas, and potentially find new ways to grow a business. Such leadership doesn’t always have to come from the…
Sep 16, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Teledyne Technologies (TDY)
Jason VanWees, an Executive Vice President atTeledyne Technologies (TDY), recently picked up 1,500 shares. The buy increased his stake by nearly 4 percent, and came to a total price of $639,000. This…
Sep 16, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Comcast Corporation (CMCSA)
Shares of cable giantComcast Corporation (CMCSA) slid on Tuesday as the company warned on declining cable subscribers. One trader sees the room for a further drop in the months ahead. That’s based on…
Sep 16, 2021
Don’t Sweat Slowing Earnings Growth in Great Companies
Earnings season has been solid the past few quarters for most stocks. Companies have been reporting numbers that crush pandemic levels from over the past year. Now, however, companies are getting…
Sep 15, 2021