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Insider Trading Report: Jacobs Engineering (J)
Christopher Thompson, a director atJacobs Engineering (J), recently bought 10,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 46 percent, and came to a total price of just over $140,000. This marks the…
Jun 3, 2021
More Upside Catalysts Than Downside Point to this Blue Chip Winner
The past few years have been some of the worst inBoeing’s (BA) history. The airline manufacturer has had to deal with rising international competition, the flaws in its 737 Max jet, and then the…
Jun 3, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: NRG Energy (NRG)
Shares of utility companyNRG Energy (NRG) have been in a sharp drop since early March. One trader sees the potential for a partial rebound in the coming weeks. That’s based on the July $35 calls.…
Jun 3, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Citigroup (C)
Shares of megabankCitigroup (C) have nearly rallied back to their pre-pandemic peak in recent months. However, one trader sees the potential for a big decline in shares at some point in the next year…
Jun 2, 2021
Is It time for This Inflation Hedge to Shine Again?
Gold prices peaked at over $2,000 per ounce over the summer on a rapidly-inflating economy and concerns over rapid government spending. While the metal then saw a drop as the stock market roared…
Jun 2, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Altria Group (MO)
Ellen Strahlman, a director atAltria Group (MO), recently bought 2,000 more shares. The buy increased her stake by nearly 57 percent, and came to a total price of just over $99,000. This action marks…
Jun 2, 2021
Insider Trading Report: QuantumScape (QS)
Brad Buss, a director atQuantumScape (QS) recently bought 10,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by nearly 4 percent, in a transaction valued at nearly $284,000. This is the first buy from an…
Jun 1, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Live Nation Entertainment (LYV)
Shares of ticket selling companyLive Nation Entertainment (LYV) spiked higher following the vaccine rollout, pulled back, and have now moved back to their old highs. One trader sees shares breaking…
Jun 1, 2021
Consumers Remain King, And So Does This Retail Play
Even with the rise of e-commerce, it’s clear that some retail companies will continue to dominate the in-person experience. Those companies are usually big box stores, which offer sufficient variety…
Jun 1, 2021
Cloud Services Remain Strong in the Post-Pandemic Era
Traders may be shifting towards airlines, cruise ships, and reopening movie chains as the world settles into a post-pandemic recovery. But many changes that occurred are likely to remain. One of…
May 31, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: AMC Entertainment Company (AMC)
Shares of movie theater chainAMC Entertainment Company (AMC) are leading a new potential retail short squeeze higher. Naturally, that’s caused some traders to expect the company to crater down in the…
May 31, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Peloton Interactive (PTON)
TCV X Cycle LP, a major owner ofPeloton Interactive (PTON), has been adding to their stake. They made two separate buys last week, one for 39,388 shares, and one for 16,492 shares. The two buys…
May 31, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Comcast (CMCSA)
Shares of cable and entertainment giantComcast (CMCSA) have been trading in a range in recent weeks. One trader sees a return to the high end of that range in the days ahead. That’s based on the June…
May 28, 2021
Insider Trading Report: PennyMac Financial (PFSI)
Farhad Nanji, a director atPennyMac Financial (PFSI) recently added 187,870 shares. The buy increased his holdings by nearly 7 percent, and came to a total purchase price of $11.7 million. This…
May 28, 2021
Another Iconic Company Transforms Following One of the Top Trends of the Decade
Technology trends are already starting to shape the decade of the 2020s. This decade will be a transformative one in many ways. Fossil fuel companies are already starting to address carbon emissions.…
May 28, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Franchise Group (FRG)
Brian Khan, CEO ofFranchise Group (FRG) recently bought 1 million shares of the company. The buy increased his holdings by 291 percent, and came to a total cost of $36 million. Insiders have been…
May 27, 2021
Sooner or Later, This Blue Chip Will Adapt to the Times
The past decade has seen the rise of economically viable forms of alternative energy. That’s occasionally spelled trouble for fossil fuel companies. Last year’s drop in oil into negative territory,…
May 27, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: General Motors (GM)
The automotive industry had a strong year in 2020, but automotive stocks have had a rougher time in 2021 as a semiconductor shortage has shut down production for many carmakers. One trader sees the…
May 27, 2021
This Payments Giant Has Thrived Amid the Cryptocurrency Crash
A number of payments companies have started embracing cryptocurrencies in the past year, starting with Bitcoin. Some of those companies have struggled in recent weeks as the rapid moves in the…
May 26, 2021
Insider Trading Report: AT&T (T)
Pascal Desroches, a senior executive VP atAT&T (T), recently bought another 19,976 shares. The buy increased the VP’s stake by nearly 12 percent, and came to a total price just under $589,000.…
May 26, 2021