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Lucid Group Inc. (LCID) had a big day on Friday, with its stock jumping 10.01% to close at $27.44. So why did the electric vehicle company's shares soar? Let's take a closer look. First, Lucid Group announced that it will be collaborating with leading lithium-ion battery manufacturer, LG Energy Solution, to develop new battery technology for its vehicles. This partnership is a major win for Lucid Group, as LG Energy Solution is known for its high-quality and reliable batteries. This announcement ...
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TransMedics Group (TMDX) is making waves in the healthcare sector as one of the top performing stocks to buy now. This innovative medical technology company is revolutionizing the way organs are transported for transplantation, and investors are taking notice. TMDX has seen a 75% increase in its stock price over the past year, and experts predict even further growth ahead. With its unique platform and promising financials, this could be a profitable addition to your portfolio. But don't just take our word ...
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While overall market moves capture headlines, most of the action occurs at the sector level. Some sectors are hotter than others. Most of the time, tech stocks lead the market. That hasn’t been the case in 2025, amid a more defensive market. Instead, industries such as healthcare have been leading instead. But other sectors could also start to move higher, even if the rest of the market stays lackluster. One such sector is the defense contractor space. These companies have been flat ...
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Douglass Grissom, a director at Churchill Downs (CHDN), recently bought 10,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 35%, and came to a total cost of $927,700. His buy came a few days after two other director buys, both for 2,000 shares at just over $185,000. Going further back, there have been no other insider buys or sells from company executives over the past two years. Overall, Churchill Downs insiders own 10.2% of the operator of racing venues. Churchill Downs shares have ...
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Oil and gas exploration and production giant BP (BP) has traded down 24% over the past year, as energy prices have remained lackluster. One trader sees shares trending higher by the end of the month. That’s based on the May 30 $31 calls. With 17 days until expiration, 27,223 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 237, for a 115-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $0.38 to make the bullish bet. BP shares ...
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Consumer sentiment has been declining in recent months, fueled into overdrive by soaring uncertainty on tariffs and trade. This “soft data” view on consumer sentiment is starting to show up in hard data. That includes monthly sales data from retailers, who are starting to show some weaker demand. For now, this trend could mean retailers trade weakly, but some companies will hold up better than others. For instance, warehouse giant Costco (COST) is seeing declining store visits. However, Costco tends to ...
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Jack Corrigan, a director at American Homes 4 Rent (AMH), has been a recent buyer, picking up 11,000 shares across two transactions over the past two months. The buys increased his position by 30%, and came to a total cost just under $250,000. Going further back, another company director was a buyer of shares in late 2024, increasing his stake by 6% at a cost of just over $96,000. A few insiders have been sellers over the past few months also. Overall, ...
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Exercise equipment manufacturer Peloton (PTON) is up 65% over the past year, but shares have been pulling back with the rest of the market. One trader sees shares breaking lower by the end of next year. That’s based on the January 2027 $3 puts. 11,570 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 237, for a 49-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the puts paid $0.42 to make the bullish bet, which expires in 613 days. Peloton ...
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