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Unusual Options Activity: Boeing (BA)
At least one trader is betting on a bounce higher in airline manufacturerBoeing (BA) this month. The October 23rd $187.50 calls just saw 1,188 contracts trade. That’s a nine-fold rise in volume over…
Oct 6, 2020
Dividends Will Shine, Making for Some Attractive Buys Now
Interest rates are back to zero again, and the Federal Reserve has indicated that it will likely remain that way for years to come. That means investors looking for an income need to move to riskier…
Oct 6, 2020
Insider Trading Report: CarMax (KMX)
Mark O’Neil, a director atCarMax (KMX), recently picked up 2,700 shares. That buy increased his holdings by 90 percent, and came at a cost of just over $252,000. This marks the first insider buy…
Oct 6, 2020
High-End Home Investments have Analysts Gushing Over this Retailer
While affluent households may have cut back spending this year, chances are their income levels have still held up well. And with many public venues closed or at reduced capacity, some of the income…
Oct 5, 2020
Unusual Options Activity: Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A)
The energy space continues to remain out of favor as demand remains low. Traders remain bearish, as indicated by the surge in buying in the January 2021 $17.50 puts onRoyal Dutch Shell (RDS.A). Over…
Oct 5, 2020
Insider Trading Report: Icahn Enterprises LP (IEP)
Brett Icahn, a director atIcahn Enterprises (IEP) recently added 202,758 shares to his holdings. The buy increased his holdings by nearly 85 percent and came at a total price tag of $10 million. The…
Oct 5, 2020
Unusual Options Activity: Microsoft (MSFT)
Traders are betting on a rally in tech giantMicrosoft (MSFT). The November 6th $230 calls, expiring in just over a month, saw a huge uptick in volume. Over 7,000 contracts traded, a 30-fold rise in…
Oct 2, 2020
Insider Trading Report: Phillips 66 Partners (PSXP)
Phillip Barrington, a director atPhillips 66 Partners (PSXP), recently added 15,000 shares to his stake. The buy increased his holdings by a significant 55 percent to over 42,250 shares. The buy cost…
Oct 2, 2020
E-Commerce Trends Likely to Strengthen, Making this Winner Still Buyable
Retailers with an online presence have held up well amidst the shift to online buying in 2020. Those without such a plan have had to scramble for one, but those who were already an online-only…
Oct 2, 2020
Why this Retail Apparel Company May Have its Best Days Ahead
It’s been a tough year for retailers, as pandemic shutdowns have kept down physical, in-store traffic. While many have shifted online, a few retailers have struggled. However, with a growing overseas…
Oct 1, 2020
Unusual Options Activity: Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY)
Traders are betting on shares ofBed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) to move higher into the holiday season. The December 18th, 2020 $15 calls saw over 3,100 contracts trade, about a 27-fold rise in trading…
Oct 1, 2020
Insider Trading Report: VEREIT (VER)
Glenn Rufrano, CEO atVEREIT (VER), recently picked up 40,000 shares, shelling out just over $253,000 to do so. The buy increased his total holding to over 3,279,250 shares. Insider data shows that…
Oct 1, 2020
Unusual Options Activity: Alibaba (BABA)
Traders are betting on a big move lower inAlibaba (BABA). Over 2,300 contracts traded against an open interest of 133, making for a 19-fold rise in volume. The contracts were for June 2022 $275 puts.…
Sep 30, 2020
Insider Trading Report: Kinder Morgan (KMI)
William Smith, a director atKinder Morgan (KMI) picked up 7,000 shares last month. That followed on a buy the week before by company Chairman Richard Kinder, who bought 373,233 shares. While insiders…
Sep 30, 2020
Buy This Winner and Avoid the Losers in the Fast-Food Space
Every sector has its winners and losers. Amidst a rapidly changing economic landscape, even the fast-food companies haven’t been immune. But some companies have fared well, even grabbing market share…
Sep 30, 2020
M&A Activity Hits the Oil Space… is a Recovery Likely?
Energy stocks have been poor performers this year. While oil prices have recovered from their short-term, fear-driven move into negative territory earlier in the year, the price of crude is still…
Sep 29, 2020
Insider Trading Report: The Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)
Christopher Swift, the Chairman and CEO ofThe Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG), picked up another $251,000 worth of shares recently. The buy added 6,975 shares in total, or a 2.4 percent…
Sep 29, 2020
Unusual Options Activity: The Gap (GPS)
Traders are betting on a big move higher inThe Gap (GPS). Over 7,700 contracts traded on the December 2020 $19 calls on shares. That’s a 55-fold rise in volume compared to the prior open interest of…
Sep 29, 2020
Insider Trading Report: Nvidia (NVDA)
Stephen Neal, a director atNvidia (NVDA) recently bought 450 shares of Nvidia. The purchase price came to just over $224,000. The director now owns just under 4,000 shares of the company. Neal has…
Sep 28, 2020
Railroad Stocks Get an Upgrade: Here’s Two Worth Buying Now
Railroad stocks are looking undervalued as traffic is holding up well. In fact, the latest measures are showing that rail volumes are back to pre-pandemic levels. Railroads ship goods all over the…
Sep 28, 2020