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Unusual Options Activity: Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT)
Shares of hotel chainHilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT) have been trading in a range over the past few months. One trader is betting that when shares do break out of their range, it will be higher.…
Jul 21, 2021
This Original Silicon Valley Giant Might Jump to New Heights
Wall Street loves nothing more than a good rumor. Rumors about a potential merger often involve multiple companies. That includes the two companies that might merge, as well as any competitors or big…
Jul 20, 2021
Insider Trading Report: SentinelOne (S)
Daniel Loeb, a major holder atSentinelOne (S), recently picked up another 200,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by just over 10 percent, and came to a total price of just under $9 million. This…
Jul 20, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Nordstrom (JWN)
Shares of department store chainNordstrom (JWN) have been trading in a range year-to-date. Shares now trade at the lower end of that range, and one trader is betting on a move higher. That’s based on…
Jul 20, 2021
Meme Trade Absurdity Strikes Again
Shares ofGameStop (GME) dropped heavily last week, adding to weeks of sagging since its last earnings report. One potential culprit?Netflix (NFLX), which announced that it hired a former executive…
Jul 19, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Aspen Group (ASPU)
Michael Mathews, CEO ofAspen Group (ASPU), recently bought 10,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by more than 1 percent, coming to a total value of $58,000. He was joined by the company COO, who…
Jul 19, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Verizon (VZ)
Shares of telecom companyVerizon (VZ) have been trading in a narrow range over the past year. One trader sees shares moving higher, possibly back to the top of their trading range, if not higher.…
Jul 19, 2021
Strong Airline Earnings Point to Solid Future Returns
The airline industry is back. Earnings season is still unfolding, but the airlines, which looked like they may be facing years of challenge ahead at the start of the pandemic, are already at or near…
Jul 16, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Super League Gaming Inc (SLGG)
Michael Keller, a director atSuper League Gaming Inc (SLGG), recently picked up 20,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by over 11 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just over…
Jul 16, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Ford (F)
Shares of car manufacturing giantFord (F) have been doing well this year. One trader sees that trend continuing well into the next year. That’s based on the June 2022 $22 calls. The trade has 336…
Jul 16, 2021
Global Trends Point to This Low-Cost App Giant
Pandemic restrictions are ending globally, which points to a potential revival, however slowly, of global travel. While some may be wary of international travel, others may be sick of staying at home…
Jul 15, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Vista Gold Corp (VGZ)
Douglas Tobler, the CFO ofVista Gold Corp (VGZ), recently bought 10,000 more shares. The buy increased his stake by over 12 percent, and came to a total purchase price of $11,000 exactly. He was…
Jul 15, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Photronics Inc (PLAB)
Shares of semiconductor companyPhotronics Inc (PLAB) have been generally moving higher over the past few months, but with some volatile spikes in shares. One trader sees the potential for a further…
Jul 15, 2021
This Return-to-Normal Trend Points to Further Big Profits
The entertainment industry has been hit hard thanks to the pandemic. While many areas are resuming in-person forms of entertainment once again, the best gauge for how the industry is faring is by…
Jul 14, 2021
Insider Trading Report: TPG Pace Beneficial Finance Group (TPGY)
Light Street Capital, a major owner ofTPG Pace Beneficial Finance Group (TPGY), has added an additional 251,907 shares. The total cost to acquire those shares came to just under $3.3 million. This…
Jul 14, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: The Trade Desk (TTD)
Shares of digital advertising firmThe Trade Desk (TTD) have started moving higher in recent weeks after dropping and bottoming out in early May. One trader sees the potential for shares to head…
Jul 14, 2021
Big Tech Has Unlocked the Secret to Staying Big— Or Even Getting Bigger
Historically, most companies focused on one product or service. That eventually saturates the market. Today’s tech companies, particularly software ones, are able to break that cycle with new…
Jul 13, 2021
Insider Trading Report: R.R. Donnelley & Sons (RRD)
Chatham Asset Management, a major holder ofR.R. Donnelley & Sons (RRD), has bought another 185,000 shares recently. The buy increased the fund’s stake in the company by nearly 1.75 percent, and…
Jul 13, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Boston Properties (BXP)
Shares of office real estate investment trust (REIT)Boston Properties (BXP) have generally been rising over the past few months. One trader sees a continued rally in shares. That’s based on the…
Jul 13, 2021
Growth Trends Will Continue to Make Popular Stocks More Valuable
Sometimes, a company will be caught in a virtuous loop, where its rising share price attracts analyst upgrades. In turn, the shares rise again, prompting more analysts to turn bullish. While that can…
Jul 12, 2021