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Insider Activity Report: Dollar Tree (DLTR)
Daniel Heinrich, a director at Dollar Tree (DLTR), recently bought 2,200 shares. The buy increased his stake by 22%, and came to a total cost of $150,194. The director last bought shares back in…
Sep 11, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: AT&T (T)
Telecom provider AT&T (T) is up 44% over the past year, more than doubling the return of the S&P 500. One trader sees further upside ahead for shares in the coming weeks. That’s based on the…
Sep 11, 2024
This Niche Retail Space Is Ripe for Further Growth
Every investment sector has its subgroup. The retail sector comprises a number of companies, from high-end shops to big-box stores. Depending on the economic cycle and valuation, some of those niche…
Sep 10, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Global Partners LP (GLP)
Global GP LLC, the general partner of Global Partners LP (GLP), has recently started to acquire shares after a two-month break. The fund recently bought 21,300 shares over two transactions, paying…
Sep 10, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: EchoStar Corporation (SATS)
Networking technology company EchoStar Corporation (SATS) is up 24% over the past year, about in-line with the overall stock market. One trader sees shares rallying over the coming weeks. That’s…
Sep 10, 2024
The Market Loves This Consistent Form of Revenue
Companies have plenty of ways to make sales and obtain revenues from customers. They can charge a one-time fee. They can provide financing for a larger item, or for long-term services. Or, for…
Sep 9, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Universal Display Corporation (OLED)
Lawrence Lacerte, a director atUniversal Display Corporation (OLED), recently bought 1,000 shares. The buy increased his position by 1%, and came to a total cost of $187,990. This marks the first…
Sep 9, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: CVR Energy (CVI)
Oil and gas refining company CVR Energy (CVI) is down over 30% in the past year, far underperforming a rallying stock market. One trader sees shares trending lower over the coming weeks. That’s based…
Sep 9, 2024
Grab Safety with a Dash of Growth
Markets are likely to trade sideways over the next few months, and may face another pullback similar to the one seen in August. Investors can use a pullback as an opportunity to buy stocks on a drop.…
Sep 6, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Core Scientific (CORZ)
Jordan Levy, a director at Core Scientific (CORZ), recently bought 48,700 shares. The buy increased his stake by 28%, and came to a total cost of $496,531. He was joined by another director a few…
Sep 6, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Exelon Corporation (EXC)
Electric utility firm Exelon Corporation (EXC) is down 3% over the past year, although shares have been trending higher since July. One trader sees shares continuing higher into early 2025. That’s…
Sep 6, 2024
High Margin Companies Can Deliver Great Returns Over Time
There are many ways to measure a company’s valuation. One is to look at a company’s earnings, and how it trades relative to its price. Another factor is to look at a company’s profit margins. Some…
Sep 5, 2024
Insider Activity Report: CBRE Group (CBRE)
Oscar Munoz, a director at CBRE Group (CBRE), recently bought 2,100 shares. The buy increased his position by 18%, and came to a total cost of $242,109. This marks the first insider buy at the…
Sep 5, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Carrier Global Corporation (CARR)
Building component producerCarrier Global Corporation (CARR) is up 29% over the past year, slightly beating the returns of the overall stock market. One trader sees shares trending higher through the…
Sep 5, 2024
Smaller Chipmakers Can Still Take Over Market Leadership Here
The stock market could potentially continue higher in the months ahead, this time led by smaller companies than just a handful of large-cap giants. That includes smaller tech companies that can also…
Sep 4, 2024
Insider Activity Report: HighPeak Energy (HPK)
Jack Hightower, CEO and major holder of HighPeak Energy (HPK), recently bought 132,487 shares. The buy increased his stake by less than 1%, and came to a total cost of $2.05 million. Hightower was…
Sep 4, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Pfizer (PFE)
Drug manufacturer Pfizer (PFE) is down 20% over the past year, amid a slowdown in user demand. One investor sees shares trending lower in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the October 4 $27 puts. With…
Sep 4, 2024
This Stealth AI Play Still Has More Room to Run
The AI rollout continues. Earnings season indicates that many companies are continuing to invest and build in AI projects. While that growth may slow down in a few years, for now, the trend is on.…
Sep 3, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Bill Holdings (BILL)
Rene Lacerte, CEO of Bill Holdings (BILL), recently bought 42,248 shares. The buy increased his stake by 2%, and came to a total cost of $2.095 million. He was joined by the company CFO, who bought…
Sep 3, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Victoria’s Secret (VSCO)
Clothing retailer Victoria’s Secret (VSCO) is up nearly 30% over the past year, but shares started to decline following earnings. One trader sees a further decline in the weeks ahead. That’s based on…
Sep 3, 2024