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Unusual Options Activity: Kraft Heinz Company (KHC)
Processed food business Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) has been rallying over the past few weeks, but is up just 5% over the past year. One trader sees shares pulling back over the coming weeks. That’s…
Aug 23, 2024
Lower Costs Point to Better Profits
Costs have been rising over the past few years. For companies, the cost to manufacture goods has risen thanks to higher commodity prices, higher labor prices, and even higher regulatory costs. When…
Aug 22, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Sarepta Therapeutics (SRPT)
Michael Chambers, a director at Sarepta Therapeutics (SRPT), recently bought 37,038 shares. The buy increased his stake by 15%, and came to a total cost of $4,995,728. This is the first insider buy…
Aug 22, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Teladoc Health (TDOC)
Health services company Teladoc Health (TDOC) has declined nearly 70% in the past year. One trader sees shares trending significantly higher over the next 10 months. That’s based on the June 2025…
Aug 22, 2024
It’s Still Early in the Rush for AI Leadership
While AI stocks have had a great run since ChatGPT launched in late 2022, we’re still in the early stages of the technology. Many who have used AI programs aren’t using them consistently. The ability…
Aug 21, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Comstock Resources (CRK)
Arkoma Drilling, a major holder ofComstock Resources (CRK), has been a sizeable buyer of shares. In five buys this month, the partnership has bought nearly 8 million shares. That’s increased the…
Aug 21, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Riot Blockchain (RIOT)
Shares of bitcoin miner Riot Blockchain (RIOT) are down 25% over the past year. One trader sees shares trending higher over the coming weeks. That’s based on the October $5 calls. With 58 days until…
Aug 21, 2024
This Tech Trend Continues to Gain Traction
While the market has been focused on all technologies that start and end with AI, there are several trends within that space that have yet to reach their full potential. With so much focus on the…
Aug 20, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Yum Brands China (YUMC)
Joey Wat, CEO of Yum Brands China (YUMC), recently purchased 3,800 shares. The buy increased his position by 1%, and came to a total cost of $129,109. He was joined by the company CTO, who bought…
Aug 20, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Ford Motor Company (F)
Automaker Ford Motor Company (F) has declined over 12% in the past year, amid a slowdown in consumer spending and high auto loan rates. One trader sees a further decline in the weeks ahead. That’s…
Aug 20, 2024
One Simple Way to Play the Thawing Housing Market
The housing market has been effectively frozen for nearly two years. High interest rates created high mortgage rates. That deterred possible sellers from changing homes, given the high jump in…
Aug 19, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Energy Transfer (ET)
Kelcy Warren, a director at Energy Transfer (ET), recently bought 3,000,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by just over 1%, at a cost of $47 million. He was joined by the company’s Co-CEO, who…
Aug 19, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG)
Fast fresh food chain Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) saw shares slip last week as the company’s CEO was poached to runStarbucks (SBUX). One trader is betting that Chipotle shares will continue to slide…
Aug 19, 2024
The Market’s Darlings Are Pricey, But Unloved Stocks Still Offer Some Value
The market continues to rebound from its steep selloff. With many of the most heavily sold names bouncing back the strongest, investors who look for slower-moving companies could see the best value…
Aug 16, 2024
Insider Activity Report: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (GT)
Max Mitchell, a director at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (GT), recently bought 25,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 60%, and came to a total cost of $194,000. Two other…
Aug 16, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Barrick Gold (GOLD)
Gold mining operator Barrick Gold (GOLD) is up 21% over the past year, about in-line with gold’s move higher. One trader is betting on a further rally through the end of 2026. That’s based on the…
Aug 16, 2024
One Sign of the AI Rollout Is Here
Companies are focused on growth. Sometimes, things don’t go to plan, and they have to cut back on headcount. That’s a bad sign. But sometimes, a company that’s growing finds ways to do more with…
Aug 15, 2024
Insider Activity Report: W.P. Carey (WPC)
Mark Alexander, a director at W.P. Carey (WPC), recently bought 3,500 shares. The buy increased his stake by 10%, and came to a total cost of $195,531. This marks the first insider buy in 15 months,…
Aug 15, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: MicroStrategy (MSTR)
Technology company MicroStrategy (MSTR), best known for holding a massive amount of bitcoin, is up 250% over the past year. One trader sees shares trending higher in the months ahead. That’s based on…
Aug 15, 2024
Invest With an Industry Leader that’s Down But Not Out
Every company operates differently. A great company is one that can operate with a lean platform. That means they may not be in the business of acquiring physical goods that then have to be…
Aug 14, 2024