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This Company Looks Ready to Soar Higher
While the stock market remains near all-time highs, many individual stocks haven’t taken off for the ride. Some companies have simply been out of favor, or haven’t been able to grow quickly over the…
Sep 30, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Methode Electronics (MEI)
Mary Lindsey, a director atMethode Electronics (MEI), recently bought 8,800 shares. The buy increased her stake by 31%, and came to a total cost of $100,108. The buy came a week after another…
Sep 30, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Cameco (CCJ)
Uranium producerCameco (CCJ) is up 16% over the past year, and shares have started to rebound strongly after selling off over the summer. One trader sees further gains ahead. That’s based on the…
Sep 30, 2024
One Company’s Legal Challenge Is Another Company’s Potential Benefit
Companies don’t operate in a vacuum. They have competitors, and often look to see what a competitor is doing to see if it’s an idea worth emulating (or not). Sometimes, a company gets into legal…
Sep 27, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Alliance Bernstein (AB)
Equitable Holdings, a major holder ofAlliance Bernstein (AB), recently increased their position by 500,000 shares. The buy increased their total holdings by 12%, and came to a total cost just over…
Sep 27, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Citigroup (C)
Wall Street megabankCitigroup (C) is having a strong year, with shares up 52%. One trader sees the stock taking a break over the coming weeks. That’s based on the October 25 $55 puts. With 28 days…
Sep 27, 2024
The Next-Generation of this Technology Could Power a Golden Age
Several key technologies have come to the forefront over the past few years. That includes electric vehicles, which reduce dependence on fossil fuels and lower carbon emissions. And artificial…
Sep 26, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Credit Acceptance Corporation (CACC)
Prescott General Partners LLC, a major holder of Credit Acceptance Corporation (CACC), recently added 4,000 shares. The buy increased the LLC’s stake by less than 1%, and came to a total cost of…
Sep 26, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Antero Resources (AR)
Oil and gas exploration company Antero Resources (AR) is up 19% over the past year, lagging the overall market. One trader sees the potential for shares to move higher into the middle of next year.…
Sep 26, 2024
This Cash-Generating Giant Could Still Push Higher
For nearly two years, AI has been the word that’s helped push many tech companies higher, particularly large-cap companies. That’s because those firms have been at the forefront of AI spending. For…
Sep 25, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Casey’s General Stores (CASY)
Mike Spanos, a director at Casey’s General Stores (CASY) recently bought 267 shares. The buy increased his position by 11%, and came to a total cost of $100,440. Spanos was the last insider to buy…
Sep 25, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Core Scientific (CORZ)
Digital asset mining services company Core Scientific (CORZ) is up 248% over the past year, and shares are near their 52-week highs. One trader sees further gains in the days ahead. That’s based on…
Sep 25, 2024
The Construction and Manufacturing Boom May Get a Shot in the Arm
Lower interest rates mean it costs less for companies to borrow. And that it’s easier for them to expand operations. That’s why the market has taken off as it’s clear that companies will look to…
Sep 24, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Jefferies Financial Group (JEF)
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, a board member of Jefferies Financial Group (JEF), recently opened a new position in the company with a 9,247,081 share buy. The cost of the buy came to $551,773,323.…
Sep 24, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: ON Semiconductor (ON)
Automotive chip manufacturer ON Semiconductor (ON) is down 22% over the past year, as investors have been more focused on other tech trends and EV sales have been lackluster. One trader sees further…
Sep 24, 2024
This Interest Rate "Loser" Remains a Long-Term Winner
Interest rates are finally starting to go down. That means the cost to borrow will decline, benefitting highly leveraged companies. But the cost to lend will also decline, meaning that fixed-income…
Sep 23, 2024
Insider Activity Report: WillScot Holdings (WSC)
Bradley Soultz, CEO ofWillScot Holdings (WSC) recently bought 5,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 1%, and came to a total cost of $194,855. Soultz was also the last buyer of shares with a…
Sep 23, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Valley National Bancorp (VLY)
Regional bankValley National Bancorp (VLY) is up 8% over the past year, far lagging the overall stock market. One trader sees shares trending higher over the coming weeks. That’s based on the October…
Sep 23, 2024
There’s Still Good Value in This Sector
Investors love tech stocks, but have started to branch out to other sectors, such as utilities, telecom, and consumer stocks in recent months. Those sectors could continue to help lead the overall…
Sep 20, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Starbucks (SBUX)
Jorgen Knudstorp, a director atStarbucks (SBUX), recently bought 380 shares. The buy increased his stake by 1%, and came to a total cost of $34,770. This marks the first insider buy at the company…
Sep 20, 2024