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Growing Business and Side Profits Bode Well for This Big-Name Tech Play
There’s always a lot to read on a company’s earnings report.Tesla Motors (TSLA) fared well with a strong earnings and sales beat. And the company disclosed that it sold some of its Bitcoin position…
Apr 28, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Oracle (ORCL)
Shares of software database companyOracle (ORCL) have recently dropped slightly from all-time highs around $80 per share. One trader sees shares rebounding in the coming months. That’s based on the…
Apr 27, 2021
Insider Trading Report: The Tattooed Chef (TTCF)
Daniel Williamson, a director atThe Tattooed Chef (TTCF) recently bought 250,000 shares. The buy came to a total price of $2.5 million, and represented a 3,346 percent increase in the director’s…
Apr 27, 2021
Pick Up This Overlooked Industrial Growth Play Following an Earnings Selloff
What do you get when a stock beats on its quarterly earnings numbers and when it raises guidance? Typically, you get a rally. But not always. If you get a selloff when that happens, the numbers…
Apr 27, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Micron (MU)
Shares of chip giantMicron (MU) are still near their all-time highs, but sold off strongly on Thursday on reports of higher potential tax rates. One trader sees a clear rebound in the coming weeks.…
Apr 26, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Paramount Gold Nevada Corp (PZG)
Rachel Goldman, CEO atParamount Gold Nevada Corp (PZG) recently picked up 15,000 shares. The buy doubled her stake in the firm, and came to a total price of just over $15,500. Insiders have been…
Apr 26, 2021
Revenue Miss Creates Buying Opportunity in Economic Recovery Play
While earnings season has come in strong, a few misses have occurred. Within that group of stocks, some companies are likely to continue to struggle. Other firms, however, are demonstrating…
Apr 26, 2021
Strong Earnings Beats Suggests a Trade on this Big Tech Winner
Earnings season is off to a strong start. Despite a few high-profile misses, most companies have beaten expectations. One company has had a series of better-than-expected numbers in the past year…
Apr 23, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY)
Gustavo Arnal, CFO atBed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) recently picked up 20,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 7 percent, and came to a total purchase price of $509,000. He was joined by a…
Apr 23, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: KT Corporation (KT)
Shares of Korean telecom firmKT Corporation (KT) are up over 25 percent since early February. One trader sees a potential move higher in the coming months. That’s based on the October $15 calls. Over…
Apr 23, 2021
Insider Trading Report: APA Corp (APA)
Juliet Ellis, a director atAPA Corp (APA) bought 4,545 shares last month. The buy increased her stake by 130 percent, and came to a total purchase price of $100,000. A company insider also sold…
Apr 22, 2021
The King of Streaming Is Down, But Not Out
Shares ofNetflix (NFLX) took a dive in after-hours trading on Tuesday as the company reported earnings. While earnings were fine, subscriber growth slowed to 208 million. That’s up 14 percent from a…
Apr 22, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Coty (COTY)
Shares of cosmetics companyCoty (COTY) have nearly tripled since November, on expectations that a reopening economy will be good for cosmetics sales. One trader sees the potential for a move even…
Apr 22, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Tesla Motors (TSLA)
After an explosive move higher in the past year, a share split, and its inclusion in the S&P 500, shares ofTesla Motors (TSLA) have been trending sideways in recent months. One trader sees a…
Apr 21, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Volt Information Sciences (VOLT)
Arnold Ursaner, a director atVolt Information Sciences (VOLT), recently bought 3,500 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 3 percent, and came to a total cost of just over $12,500. This buy marks…
Apr 21, 2021
Reopening or Not, this Brand Leader Can Head Higher
Media companies have moved to embrace streaming services in the past few years. That move has proven astute, given the pandemic. Now, a handful of companies with other operations are likely to…
Apr 21, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Impac Mortgage Holdings (IMH)
Richard Pickup, a major holder atImpac Mortgage Holdings (IMH), recently added 200,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 3.4 percent, and came to a total purchase price of $390,000. This follows…
Apr 20, 2021
This Big Tech Laggard Prepares for a Jump Higher
The past few years has seen the rise of a handful of companies reach a market cap of $1 trillion. A few are now closing in on $2 trillion thanks to continued growth. One player near the $1 trillion…
Apr 20, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Clover Health Investments Corp (CLOV)
Shares ofClover Health Investments Corp (CLOV) have shed half their value since late December. At least one trader sees a further decline ahead. That’s based on the May 25th $9 put options. With 32…
Apr 20, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Evergy (EVRG)
John Wilder, a director atEvergy (EVRG), recently bought 2.27 million shares. The buy is an initial stake, and comes to a total cost of just over $113 million. Insiders have overwhelmingly been…
Apr 19, 2021