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This Tech Infrastructure Play Offers Growth and Value
With traders uncertain as to the market’s next move, a great way to find opportunities is to look for the best values in each sector. For big tech, only a few companies look attractive now. That’s…
Jun 23, 2021
This “Stealth Rally” Has a Few More Weeks to Peak
The past week has seen a big shift in investor sentiment following the latest Fed meeting and inflation fears. While some sectors like tech have performed relatively better, one market has been in a…
Jun 22, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Caesar’s Entertainment (CZR)
Shares of casino operatorCaesar’s Entertainment (CZR) have been in an uptrend for the past few months, but have recently pulled back to the lower end of their trendline. One trader sees a continued…
Jun 22, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Transocean (RIG)
Frederik Mohn, a director and major holder atTransocean (RIG), recently picked up 5,000,000 shares. The buy came to a total purchase price of $20.9 million, and represents a 7.4 percent increase.…
Jun 22, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Macy’s (M)
Shares of department store chainMacy’s (M) have been in a steady uptrend for the past several months. One trader sees a continuation of that trend in the months to come. That’s based on the November…
Jun 21, 2021
Whether Working Remotely or in office, Software Companies Will Continue to Reign
Tech stocks started moving higher overall last week as inflation expectations dropped following the latest Federal Reserve meeting minutes. In the tech space, software companies offer excellent…
Jun 21, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Euronet Worldwide (EEFT)
M. Jeannie Strandjord, a director atEuronet Worldwide (EEFT), recently picked up 1,166 additional shares. The buy increased her stake by 2.5 percent, and came to a total price of just over $146,000.…
Jun 21, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Corning (GLW)
Roger Ferguson, a director atCorning (GLW), recently bought 1,420 shares. The buy increased his stake by nearly 26 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just under $60,000. This follows up…
Jun 18, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Petroleo Brasileiro (PBR)
Shares ofPetroleo Brasilerio (PBR), Brazil’s state-owned oil company, have been moving higher in recent sessions, following the price of oil higher. At least one trader sees that trend continuing.…
Jun 18, 2021
How Big Data Won Over the Small Investor
Of the many companies that have attracted the interest of retail investors the past year, many are small or mid-cap companies, worth a few billion at most. One of the larger plays is also one that…
Jun 18, 2021
Strong Operational Performance Trumps Weak Guidance and Creates Buying Opportunity
One lingering effect of the pandemic has been weak guidance from companies when reporting earnings. Many are still deferring from making forward-looking statements at all, and the market prefers to…
Jun 17, 2021
Insider Trading Report: New York Community Bancorp (NYCB)
Lawrence Savarese, a director atNew York Community Bancorp (NYCB), recently picked up 20,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by nearly 17 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just over…
Jun 17, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)
Shares of chipmaking firmAdvanced Micro Devices (AMD) have been rangebound between $75 and $85 over the past few months. One trader sees a bigger move higher in the coming weeks. That’s based on the…
Jun 17, 2021
This New Retail Favorite Stock Has Staying Power
The past few weeks have seen a resurgence in trades popular with retail, rather than professional, investors. Some of these companies have some good stories behind them, and others have a good story…
Jun 16, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Clearway Energy (CWEN)
The Global Infrastructure Investor, a major holder inClearway Energy (CWEN) recently bought 5,622 shares of the company. The buy came to a total purchase price of just over $144,000. The fund has…
Jun 16, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Intel (INTC)
Shares of chipmaking companyIntel (INTC) have been in a range over the past few months. One trader is betting on a move higher, and soon. That’s based on the July 2 $62.00 calls. With 16 days until…
Jun 16, 2021
Insider Trading Report: REV Group (REVG)
Rodney Rushing, CEO ofREV Group (REVG), recently bought 19,292 shares. The buy increased his holdings by just over 2 percent, and came to a total purchase price of $306,000. He was also joined by the…
Jun 15, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: DropBox (DBX)
Shares of file-sharing companyDropBox (DBX) have been rising steeply in recent sessions. While shares are nearing overbought levels on a technical basis, at least one trader sees the potential for a…
Jun 15, 2021
This Social Media and Gaming Play Could Break to New Highs
Video games remain a popular and growing part of the entertainment industry. From small indie studious to giants in the space, the E3 conference, held virtually this year, showed off some of the top…
Jun 15, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Tesla Motors (TSLA)
Since surging to all-time highs over the past year, electric vehicle manufacturerTesla Motors (TSLA) has seen prices slide, twice hitting a low of around $550 before bouncing higher. One trader sees…
Jun 14, 2021