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Insider Trading Report: Biglari Holdings (BH)
Sardar Biglari, Chairman and CEO ofBiglari Holdings (BH), recently bought 23,613 additional shares. The buy increased his holdings by just under 2 percent. The buy totaled just under $2.6 million.…
Nov 30, 2020
This Mall Retailer is a Strong Short Squeeze Candidate
Traders can make a bundle buying companies with a high amount of short interest. That’s because once a stock’s price moves higher, short-sellers need to buy shares to cover their position. If shares…
Nov 30, 2020
Unusual Options Activity: Palantir (PLTR)
Big data giantPalantir (PLTR), which recently went public, traded sideways for a few weeks before starting a monster move higher. At least one trader sees shares continuing to head even higher from…
Nov 30, 2020
Insider Trading Report: Coty (COTY)
Johannes Huth, a director atCoty Inc. (COTY), recently bought one million shares of the company. The total price came to $6.2 million, and represents the director’s first stake at the cosmetics firm.…
Nov 27, 2020
The Secret “Green Energy” Play With Room to Rally
Renewable energy companies have had a great month. Besides improving technologies and economies of scale that make them attractive investments now, the shift is leading to other changes. One of those…
Nov 27, 2020
Unusual Options Activity: Exxon Mobil (XOM)
Even energy stocks have seen some life in the past few weeks. Shares ofExxon Mobil (XOM) have rallied from $32 to $42 since the start of the month. One trader sees shares trending even higher. That’s…
Nov 27, 2020
This Covid Vaccine Play Will Likely Head Higher
Stocks have had a strong month thanks to the end of election uncertainty and the announcement of several Covid-19 vaccines. That takes some of the biggest risks in the market off the table. While…
Nov 26, 2020
Insider Trading Report: Old Republic International (ORI)
Michael Kennedy, a director atOld Republic International (ORI), recently bought 1,494 shares. The buy represented an initial stake in the company. The purchase came to a total cost of just over…
Nov 26, 2020
Unusual Options Activity: Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA)
At least one trader is betting that shares of pharmacy chainWalgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) will rally in the coming weeks. That’s based on the surge of buying in the December 18th $41 calls. Those…
Nov 26, 2020
Insider Trading Report: Avis Budget Group (CAR)
SRS Investment Management bought 104,900 more shares ofAvis Budget Group (CAR) recently. The buy upped the fund’s stake by a mere 0.6 percent despite a cost of $3.6 million. That’s thanks to the…
Nov 25, 2020
Unusual Options Activity: Bloom Energy (BE)
At least one trader is betting that shares of alternative energy firmBloom Energy (BE) will continue to trend higher in the next month. That’s based on the 11,805 contracts that traded on the…
Nov 25, 2020
This Social Media Giant Continues to Deliver Growth
Social media companies aren’t going away. The internet platforms continue to vie for viewers, as that in turn leads to advertising dollars and revenues. This big-buck business continues to find new…
Nov 25, 2020
Unusual Options Activity: Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY)
At least one trader is betting on a rally inBed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) around the Black Friday holiday. That’s based on the December 4th $21 call option. Expiring in 10 days, the option saw over…
Nov 24, 2020
Insider Trading Report: Bryn Mawr Bank (BMTC)
Michael LaPlante, Chief Accounting Officer atBryn Mawr Bank (BMTC) recently picked up 1,500 shares. That represented his initial purchase of company shares. The buy came to just over $45,000. This…
Nov 24, 2020
Why One Mall-Based Retailer May Rally from Here
Retail companies have had a tough year. Big-box stores and companies in the e-commerce space have zoomed ahead of other players. Companies that rely on in-store sales and foot traffic, such as stores…
Nov 24, 2020
Payment Processing Companies Continue to Lead the Markets
2020 has been a solid year for payment processing companies. From added contactless features to the inclusion of cryptocurrencies, it’s a space that’s showing tremendous innovation over the credit…
Nov 23, 2020
Insider Trading Report: Beazer Homes (BZH)
Christian Winkle, a director atBeazer Homes (BZH), recently bought 5,950 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 32 percent, and came to a total cost just over $82,000. This marks the first buy…
Nov 23, 2020
Unusual Options Activity: Bristol Myers-Squibb (BMY)
At least one trader is betting that pharma giantBristol Myers-Squibb (BMY) will have a big rally in the first half of 2021. That’s based on the call buying in the June 2021 $72.50 calls. The strike…
Nov 23, 2020
Unusual Options Activity: Credit Suisse (CS)
European bankCredit Suisse (CS) has seen its shares rise over the past few months. One trader sees an even bigger move ahead. That’s based on the March 2021 $14 calls. Over 4,300 contracts traded…
Nov 20, 2020
Insider Trading Report: Hercules Capital Inc (HTGC)
Carol Foster, a director atHercules Capital (HTGC) recently bought 3,850 shares. The buy increased her holdings by 30 percent, and came to a cost of just over $50,000. This is the first insider…
Nov 20, 2020