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Everyday Low Prices Come to the Prescription Drug Market
Even when inflation rates weren’t rising at multi-year highs, prices for some goods have been rising far higher than the national average. One of the biggest areas with increasingly higher prices has…
Jul 1, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Doximity (DOCS)
Kevin Spain, a director atDoximity (DOCS), recently bought 775,000 shares. The buy came to a total cost of just over $20 million, and represents a new stake for the director. The move comes as…
Jul 1, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Home Depot (HD)
Shares of home improvement retailerHome Depot (HD) slid to around $300 per share in recent weeks before starting a strong bounce higher. One trader sees that trend continuing into the next week.…
Jul 1, 2021
This Tech Play Joined the Trillionaire Club, and Still Has Room to Rally
Big tech companies have been in the spotlight over a number of their business practices. While the jury is still proverbially out on more regulation for big tech, one judge recently threw out a…
Jun 30, 2021
Insider Trading Report: FinTech Acquisition Group V (FTCV)
Luxor Capital Group, a major owner ofFinTech Acquisition Group V (FTCV), recently added to their stake with a 63,904 share buy. The buy increased the firm’s stake by 1.8 percent and came to a total…
Jun 30, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Expedia (EXPE)
Shares of travel booking firmExpedia (EXPE) have been trading in a range for the past few months, but saw a drop to the bottom of their range on Monday. One trader sees the opportunity for a strong…
Jun 30, 2021
It’s Still a Low-Yield World, So Buy Dividend Stocks That Do This
With inflation running at annualized rates near 5 percent right now, the notion of locking up money in a 10-year government bond that pays just 1.5 percent seems ridiculous. But rather than go all…
Jun 29, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: L Brands (LB)
Shares of consumer apparel giantL Brands (LB) have been in a strong uptrend over the past six months. One trader sees the possibility of a further move higher in the coming days. That’s based on the…
Jun 29, 2021
Insider Trading Report: R.R. Donnelley & Sons (RRD)
Chatham Asset Management, a major holder atR.R. Donnelley & Sons (RRD), recently added to its stake with a 90,000 share buy. The total cost came to just over $574,000, and increased the fund’s…
Jun 29, 2021
Media Merger Rumors Show Value in Two Companies
The stock market has always been rife with rumors. From big players talking up positions or trying to talk down a shorted stock, it’s part of the great game. This week, merger speculation occurred…
Jun 28, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Restaurant Brands International (QSR)
Marc Lemann, a director atRestaurant Brands International (QSR), recently bought 15,000 shares. This buy came to a total purchase price of just over $1 million, and represents the director’s initial…
Jun 28, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Weyerhaeuser (WY)
Shares of mill and paper firmWeyerhaeuser (WY) have slid heavily in the past few weeks, coinciding with a massive drop in lumber prices after a massive expansion in the past year. One trader sees the…
Jun 28, 2021
The World’s Most Successful Conglomerate Buys… Itself
The pandemic saw a rapid drop in companies paying out dividends or buying back shares. That trend has now reversed. Even though most stocks are above pre-pandemic levels and have been for some time,…
Jun 25, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: SoFi Technologies (SOFI)
Shares of fintech firmSoFi Technologies (SOFI) have been trading in a narrow range since the company’s IPO via a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC. One trader sees the potential for a move…
Jun 25, 2021
Insider Trading Report: FutureFuel Corp (FF)
Donald Bedell, a director atFutureFuel Corp (FF), recently picked up 10,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 17 percent, and came to a total purchase price of $9,660. This marks the first…
Jun 25, 2021
Is It Time for Short Squeeze 2.0?
Possibly. The past few weeks have seenAMC Entertainment (AMC) raise billions of dollars in capital from selling shares at market, and retiring debt. And earlier this week,GameStop (GME) announced it…
Jun 24, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Continental Resources (CLR)
Harold Hamm, a director and major holder atContinental Resources (CLR), recently bought 76,486 shares. The buy increased his stake by 0.03 percent. The buy comes two days after a 270,000 share buy.…
Jun 24, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Apple (AAPL)
Shares of consumer tech giantApple (AAPL) have been trading in a range for the past few months, but is starting to move towards the higher end of its range. One trader sees the possibility for a…
Jun 24, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Vista Gold Corp (VGZ)
Douglas Tobler, CFO ofVista Gold Corp (VGZ), recently picked up 2,500 additional shares. The buy increased his stake by 3.2 percent, and came to a total purchase price just over $3,100. This is the…
Jun 23, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Devon Energy Corporation (DVN)
Shares of energy giantDevon Energy Corporation (DVN) have seen shares rise steadily higher over the past year. One trader sees the potential for a further move higher. That’s based on a number of…
Jun 23, 2021