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Unusual Options Activity: Delta Air Lines (DAL)
Shares ofDelta Air Lines (DAL) have been trading in a range between $44 and $52 over the past few months. One trader sees the potential for a move higher as the economy continues to reopen. That’s…
May 6, 2021
The Biggest Trend in Entertainment Continues to Point to Profits
Even before the pandemic, sales of video games were topping box office receipts. And with a world loaded with small indie studios to developers producing popular titles, video games are a growing…
May 6, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Vista Gold Corp (VGZ)
Douglas Tobler, CFO ofVista Gold Corp (VGZ) recently picked up 3,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by nearly 4 percent, and came to a total purchase price of over $3,200. He has been a repeated…
May 6, 2021
Global Recovery Points to Strong Logistics Returns
The pandemic’s effect on the economy can be measured in many ways. One simple way to track its effects is by looking at the level of global commerce. A number of companies can provide a one-stop look…
May 5, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Greenbrier Companies (GBX)
William Furman, chairman and CEO ofGreenbrier Companies (GBX), recently bought 10,000 more shares. The buy increased his stake by just under 2 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just over…
May 5, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Beyond Meat (BYND)
Shares of plant-based protein alternativeBeyond Meat (BYND) have been in a downtrend. At least one trader sees the company turning around as it reports earnings later this week. That’s based on the…
May 5, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Las Vegas Sands (LVS)
Shares of casino giantLas Vegas Sands (LVS) have largely traded in a range from the high $50s to the mid $60s in the past few months. One trader sees shares moving to the higher end of their range…
May 4, 2021
Strong Growth Trends Bode Well for this New Digital Sector
The past few years has seen the rise of entirely new businesses online. Areas such as e-Sports are overtaking physical sports in terms of value and customer interest. That’s also true with sports…
May 4, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Beacon Roofing Supply (BECN)
CD&R Investment Associates, a major holder inBeacon Roofing Supply (BECN) recently added 563,611 shares to their holdings. The buy increased the fund’s stake by over 4 percent, and came to a…
May 4, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: FireEye (FEYE)
Shares of cybersecurity companyFireEye (FEYE) had a slight selloff following their earnings last week. One trader is betting on a rebound in the coming weeks. That’s based on the May 21st $19 calls.…
May 3, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Heartland Express (HTLD)
Michael Sullivan, a director atHeartland Express (HTLD), recently added 1,000 shares to his holdings. The buy increased his stake by over 8 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just over…
May 3, 2021
An Overlooked Player in Computing Points to Further Profits Ahead
With most of the tech space focused on the semiconductor shortage, a few areas are performing well in spite of the industry effects. One area? Memory. From solid state drives to flash drives, demand…
May 3, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Apollo Medical Holdings (AMEH)
Allied Physicians of California, a major holder inApollo Medical Holdings (AMEH), recently added 100,000 shares. The buy increased the organization’s position by just under 1 percent, and came to a…
Apr 30, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Visa (V)
Credit card processing companyVisa (V) hit an all-time high following a strong earnings report. One trader sees the trend continuing in the next few months. That’s based on the August $240 calls.…
Apr 30, 2021
The King of Share Buybacks Ups the Stakes to $90 Billion
For most companies, share buybacks sound attractive. They can offset shares issued to executives. And as long as the market is rising, things look good. Most companies aren’tApple (AAPL). The…
Apr 30, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: HP Inc (HPQ)
Computing giantHP Inc (HPQ) has seen its shares move steadily higher over the past few months, with only minimal pullbacks along the way. One trader is betting the trend will continue. That’s based…
Apr 29, 2021
Another Rebound Play Emerges on Strong Earnings, but a Share Drop
Earnings season makes for some rich trades. While many traders expected shares ofMicrosoft (MSFT) to rally to a $2 trillion valuation after earnings, the company instead surprised with a drop…
Apr 29, 2021
Insider Trading Report: TuSimple Holdings (TSP)
Karen Francis, a director atTuSimple Holdings (TSP), recently bought 7,142 shares. The buy increased her stake by nearly 9 percent, and came to a total cost of just over $285,000. The company CFO…
Apr 29, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Bank of America (BAC)
Shares of megabankBank of America (BAC) have not only recovered from the drop last year, but have moved to new highs. One trader sees that trend continuing strong in the next month. That’s based on…
Apr 28, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Anixa Biosciences (ANIX)
Emily Gottschalk, a director atAnixa Biosciences (ANIX) recently bought 10,000 shares. The buy increased her stake by 64 percent, and came to a total cost of just under $45,000. Insiders, including…
Apr 28, 2021