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Insider Activity Report: Advance Auto Parts (AAP)
Kristen Soler, an EVP atAdvance Auto Parts (AAP), recently bought 1,055 shares across two consecutive days. The buys came to a total cost of $45,509, and increased her stake by 7%. Other company…
Dec 4, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Wix.com LTD (WIX)
Cloud-based software providerWix.com LTD (WIX) is up 111% over the past year. One trader sees the trend continuing higher into the second quarter of 2025. That’s based on the April 17 $260 calls.…
Dec 4, 2024
Luxury Experiences Will Still Drive Consumers In 2025
Recent data suggests that there’s a global slowdown in spending on high-end luxury goods, such as handbags and clothing. However, that trend hasn’t yet worked its way to experiences for higher-income…
Dec 3, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Independent Bank Corp (IBCP)
Gavin Mohr, an EVP atIndependent Bank Corp (IBCP), recently bought 800 shares. The buy increased his stake by 4%, and came to a total cost of $29,369. This marks the first insider buy in over a year,…
Dec 3, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Newmont Mining (NEM)
Gold exploration and production companyNewmont Mining (NEM) is up just 2% over the past year, far lagging gold’s soaring returns of over 27%. One trader sees shares trending higher in the coming…
Dec 3, 2024
This Overlooked AI Play Could Be Ready to Deliver Big Returns Going Forward
The AI trend still has room to run. Companies continue to spend on developing AI programs, and hardware companies are rushing to meet the demand. So are power companies, given the high power…
Dec 2, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Coherent Corp (COHR)
James Anderson, President and CEO ofCoherent Corp (COHR), recently bought 500 shares. The buy increased his position by less than 1%, and came to a total cost of $51,989. Anderson was the last buyer…
Dec 2, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Roblox (RBLX)
Metaverse and gaming platformRoblox (RBLX) is up 26% over the past year, slightly underperforming the overall stock market. One trader sees shares trending higher into next year. That’s based on the…
Dec 2, 2024
Consumer Goods Could Lead Markets in 2025
The stock market continues to shift away from big gains in tech and towards other sectors. That’s a healthy sign that stocks can trend higher into next year. One underperforming sector has been…
Nov 29, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp (BAH)
Joan Amble, a director atBooz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp (BAH), recently bought 2,000 shares. The buy increased her stake by 4%, and came to a total cost of $294,260. This is the only insider buy at…
Nov 29, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: United States Steel Corporation (X)
Steel producerUnited States Steel (X) is up 9% over the past year, and has seen some wild swings as a proposed merger was nixed by regulators. One trader is betting shares will trend higher into the…
Nov 29, 2024
Inexpensive and Unloved Brands Can Provide Investors Healthy Returns
With the holiday season underway, it won’t be long until consumers start to think about how much they ended up consuming during the holidays. And while gym memberships spike in early January only to…
Nov 28, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Archer Aviation (ACHR)
Adam Goldstein, CEO ofArcher Aviation (ACHR), recently bought 19,762 shares. The buy increased his position by less than 1%, and came to a total cost of $101,181. Goldsten had been a previous seller…
Nov 28, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Medical Properties Trust (MPW)
Healthcare facility REITMedical Properties Trust (MPW) is down 10% over the past year, amid a slowdown in revenue and earnings. One trader sees shares trending lower into the spring of 2025. That’s…
Nov 28, 2024
This Industry Leader Is Worth More, Whether As-Is Or Broken Into Parts
Sometimes, a company will look to unlock value by spinning off part of its business. That may prove a more logical approach, particularly for a company that has built a diverse number of business…
Nov 27, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Heartland Express (HTLD)
Michael Gerdin, CEO and a major holder atHeartland Express (HTLD), recently bought over 116,000 shares across three transactions. The total buys increased his stake by less than 1%, and came to a…
Nov 27, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: American Airlines Group (AAL)
Airline operatorAmerican Airlines Group (AAL) is up 18% over the past year, underperforming the overall stock market. One trader sees shares trending higher into the end of the year. That’s based on…
Nov 27, 2024
This Apparel Retailer Is Setting Up for a Fantastic Holiday Season
Retailers have been a mixed bag based on third-quarter earnings. Some retailers have reported strong numbers while others have seen a big miss. That’s true whether the retailer is a big box store, a…
Nov 26, 2024
Insider Activity Report: WK Kellogg Co (KLG)
Zachary Gund, a director atWK Kellogg Co (KLG), recently bought 250,000 shares over two separate transactions. The buys increased his position by 58%, and came to a total cost of about $4.4 million.…
Nov 26, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: AGNC Investment Corp (AGNC)
Mortgage REITAGNC Investment Corp (AGNC) is up 11% over the past year, before including its hefty dividend of 15%. One trader is betting that shares will settle down over the next few months and…
Nov 26, 2024