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Insider Activity: Safehold Inc. (SAFE)
Majority owner and manager adds to stake.On Monday, iStar, the majority owner ofSafehold (SAFE), added to their stake. As the majority owner of the company already, and the manager of Safehold, the…
Jul 10, 2019
Unusual Options Activity: Hess Corporation (HES)
Big bet on massive rally in energy company.While the summer is typically a slow season for stocks, one trader is betting on a big move in shares ofHess (HES). With shares currently around $61,…
Jul 10, 2019
Insider Activity: Carnival Corp (CCL)
Director buys over $900,000 in shares.Insiders have been a bit more active in the leisure space lately. Besides some of the insider buys we’ve seen in the casino industry, we’re now seeing insiders…
Jul 9, 2019
Unusual Options Activity: Apple (AAPL)
Big bearish bet on tech giant in the next month.Shares ofApple (AAPL) sold off Monday on a major downgrade, citing the company’s “fundamental deterioration.” Naturally, some traders saw that as an…
Jul 9, 2019
Unusual Options Activity: Snapchat (SNAP)
Big bet on social media company rallying in the next month. Shares of social media companies have underperformed the broad market. Between a slowdown in user growth and privacy concerns, they don’t…
Jul 8, 2019
Insider Activity: OncoCyte Corporation (OCX)
Major holder adds to stake in blood testing company. Insiders in the health, pharmaceutical, and biotech space continue to buy shares of their beaten-down companies near today’s prices. The latest…
Jul 8, 2019
The Gold Market Rally Has Entered its Next Phase
America to Legalize Weed in 2020 Something just happened in the marijuana industry that flew largely under the radar. Yet, the implications are earth-shattering – both for the pot market as a whole…
Jul 6, 2019
Unusual Options Activity: AngloGold Ashanti (AU)
Big bet on gold mining company shares moving higher this year. Shares of mining companies can be pretty volatile. If gold prices stop moving higher, the share price on these companies can drop…
Jul 5, 2019
Insider Activity: Dova Pharmaceuticals (DOVA)
Major holder adds to stake in beaten-down biotech company. Insiders in the health, pharmaceutical, and biotech space continue to buy shares of their beaten-down companies near today’s prices. The…
Jul 5, 2019
Currency Manipulation: The Next Trade War?
With trade deals underway, Trump hits Europe and China on currency programs. Although global markets were largely unchanged on Thursday, with U.S. markets closed, traders are starting to keep a…
Jul 5, 2019
Unusual Options Activity: General Electric (GE)
Big put option bet indicates decline in shares ahead. Shares ofGeneral Electric (GE) could be moving down over the summer. That’s based on an unusual bet: a surge in trading on the September $12 put…
Jul 4, 2019
Insider Activity: The Kroger Co. (KR)
First insider buy at the grocery chain in two years. With so much conflicting economic data, investors may be looking for defensive investments. Corporate insider buying in the space is rare, which…
Jul 4, 2019
Unusual Options Activity: Chesapeake Energy (CHK)
Big bet on natural gas producer during summer slump. Shares ofChesapeake Energy (CHK) could move up to 34 percent higher between now and November. That’s based on a surge in volume on the November…
Jul 3, 2019
Insider Activity: Pitney Bowes (PBI)
Insiders have never sold shares in the past three years. While names related to transportation and trade haven’t looked attractive in the midst of slowing global trade and tariff fears, insiders see…
Jul 3, 2019
Unusual Options Activity: Bank of America (BAC)
Traders betting on rally after Fed approves capital plans. Shares ofBank of America (BAC) could move up to 23 percent higher between now and February. That’s based on a surge in volume on the…
Jul 2, 2019
Insider Activity: Beacon Roofing Supply (BECN)
Major fund holder adds 4.6 million shares. CD&R Investment Associates, already a 10 percent owner, has been adding to its stake inBeacon Roofing Supply (BECN). Typically, when large investment…
Jul 2, 2019
Unusual Options Activity: AbbVie (ABBV)
Big trade bets shares will rally in July.Shares ofAbbVie (ABBV) dropped nearly 15 percent on news that it was planning to acquire Botox maker Allergan. One trader is betting that the move was…
Jul 1, 2019
Insider Activity: Altus Midstream Company (ALTM)
Company CEO makes third buy in the past five weeks. Insiders continue to be buyers in the energy sector, even after oil prices have started moving higher. The latest example? Natural gas pipeline…
Jul 1, 2019
Buy a Company in this Unloved Sector
America to Legalize Weed in 2020 Something just happened in the marijuana industry that flew largely under the radar. Yet, the implications are earth-shattering – both for the pot market as a whole…
Jun 29, 2019
Unusual Options Activity: Altria (MO)
Trader bets on more downside for tobacco giant. Tobacco companies have had a rough year, amidst long-term sales declines and a decision to pass on major investments in the growing cannabis industry.…
Jun 28, 2019