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Unusual Options Activity: Zillow (Z)
Real estate listing firmZillow (Z) saw shares soar to $200 before dropping back down to $120. Now, with shares on the rise to $140, one trader is betting on a move higher. That’s based on the…
Apr 8, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Joann Inc (JOAN)
Wade Miquelon, President and CEO ofJoann (JOAN) recently bought 47,500 shares. The buy increased his stake by 87 percent, and came to a total cost just over $540,000. This is the first insider trade…
Apr 8, 2021
Recurring Revenue Services Make for Strong Investment Returns
Wall Street loves hearing the words “recurring revenue.” That business model means receiving smaller sums from a customer, but on a regular, typically monthly, basis. Companies that move towards that…
Apr 8, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Applied Materials (AMAT)
Semiconductor playApplied Materials (AMAT) has more than doubled since November. One trader sees the trend continuing. That’s based on the June $185 calls. Expiring in 72 days, over 9,000 contracts…
Apr 7, 2021
Buybacks Bode Well for this Key Tech Supplier
Stock buybacks have had mixed results. But companies that are able to buy back shares at this point in the economic recovery are likely companies that are doing something right. Case in point?Corning…
Apr 7, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Republic Services Inc (RSG)
Cascade Investments, a major owner atRepublic Services Inc (RSG), recently bought 10,055 more shares. The buy came to just under $1 million, and increased the fund’s holdings by 0.01 percent. Cascade…
Apr 7, 2021
This Down-and-Out Asset Looks Oversold—Here’s How to Play It Higher
Investing is often about reverting to the mean. After one asset soars higher, another is likely out of favor. That will generally change as traders book profits in one area and look for a new trend…
Apr 6, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Purple Innovation Inc (PRPL)
Gary Kiedaisch, a director atPurple Innovation (PRPL) recently picked up 5,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 12 percent and came to a total purchase price of $150,000. That’s the first…
Apr 6, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Capital One Financial (COF)
Shares of finance companyCapital One Financial (COF) have been in a steady uptrend for the past few months. One trader sees the potential for a continued rally higher. That’s based on the June 2021…
Apr 6, 2021
This Pandemic-Era Trend Is Continuing Strong in 2021
While the pandemic caused a shift to working from home and made companies likeZoom Communications (ZM) a household name, other trends played out as well. Spending more time in the home, consumers…
Apr 5, 2021
Insider Trading Report: QuantumScape (QS)
Volkswagen Group, a major holder ofQuantumScape (QS) made an additional 15.2 million share buy recently. That increased the company’s holdings by nearly 30 percent. The purchase price came to just…
Apr 5, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Rio Tinto Group (RIO)
Mineral ore producerRio Tinto Group (RIO) saw shares double in the past year, going from $45 to $92, before a pullback starting in February. Now, one trader sees a rebound in shares. That’s based on…
Apr 5, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Oracle (ORCL)
Alison Fairhead, a director atOracle (ORCL), recently bought 10,242 shares. The buy came to just under $690,000 and increased her holdings by 173 percent. Insiders are typically overwhelmingly…
Apr 2, 2021
Here’s What to Do as Apple Rallies on the iCar Rumor
Apple (AAPL) is one of the greatest performing stocks of all time. However, the company has often shifted between rapid innovations of new products and spending years without any significant new…
Apr 2, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Under Armour (UA)
Shares ofUnder Armour (UA) have been rallying the past few months but have stalled out in recent weeks. One trader is making a big bet on a move higher. That’s based on the April 16th $18.50 calls.…
Apr 2, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Square (SQ)
Shares of digital payments companySquare (SQ) have been off in recent weeks, coming down from a high near $280 per share closer to $200. At least one trader sees further upside ahead. That’s based on…
Apr 1, 2021
Insider Trading Report: VIZIO Holding Corp (VZIO)
Julia Gouw, a director atVIZIO Holding Corp (VZIO) recently made a 35,000 share buy to start a new stake in the company. The purchase price came to $735,000. This marks the first insider buy since…
Apr 1, 2021
Slight Sales Miss Signals a Long-Term Buy for this Stealth Tech Play
The past few years has seen an explosion of interest in software, security, and the rise of high-tech vehicles. A number of new and existing companies have been working to develop solutions for these…
Apr 1, 2021
This “Pandemic Trade” Still Has Upside Potential On a Recovery
Last year’s pandemic lockdowns created a number of shifting trends in retail. One of them involved purchasing fewer apparel items for a business market, and more leisure and athletic wear. With the…
Mar 31, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Gold Resource Corp (GORO)
Ronald Little, a director atGold Resource Corp (GORO), recently bought 20,000 shares. The buy doubled his holdings, and came to a total cost of just over $52,000. Over the past few years, buyers have…
Mar 31, 2021