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Buy Great Companies Ahead of Growing Earnings
Big companies can often go in and out of favor with the market. But companies that underperform tend to catch up over time. And investors who have been disappointed with such a company will be happy…
Jun 10, 2024
Insider Activity Report: American States Water (AWR)
Mary Hopkins, a director atAmerican States Water (AWR), recently bought 560 shares. The buy increased her position by 18%, and came to a total cost of $40,057. The buy comes after another director…
Jun 10, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Bank of America (BAC)
Mega-bankBank of America (BAC) has been a market favorite over the past year, beating the overall S&P 500 by nearly 50%. One trader sees shares trending even higher in the coming months. That’s…
Jun 10, 2024
Surging Global Demand for This Asset Will Mean Big Profits
Historically, all companies go through a period of rapid growth while they build market share. Once they hit saturation, they tend to see a decline. To avoid that, most companies have to innovate and…
Jun 7, 2024
Insider Activity Report: SLM Corp (SLM)
Richard Blackley, a director atSLM Corp (SLM) recently bought 11,702 shares. The buy came to a total cost of $249,378, and increased the director’s stake by 99%. This marks the first insider buy over…
Jun 7, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Pfizer (PFE)
Drug manufacturerPfizer (PFE) has struggled in the past year, with shares shedding nearly 25%. One trader sees a further decline in the coming weeks. That’s based on the July 5 $28 puts. With 28 days…
Jun 7, 2024
The Latest Chip Developments Could Lead to a Shakeup In the Semiconductor Space
Semiconductor companies have been on a tear. Part of their rally is driven by anything related to AI. But another part is the announcement of new chips that can truly expand on the breakthroughs…
Jun 6, 2024
Insider Activity Report: BlackLine (BL)
Jimmy Duan, Chief Customer Officer atBlackLine (BL), recently bought 2,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 4%, and came to a total cost of $95,450. The buy came a week after the company Co-CEO…
Jun 6, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: United Airlines Holdings (UAL)
Air carrierUnited Airlines Holdings (UAL) has been trending higher since October. One trader sees shares hitting an air pocket over the summer. That’s based on the September $46 puts. With 106 days…
Jun 6, 2024
As the Market Rallies, Focus on Companies With a Clean Bill of Financial Health
“It’s only when the tide goes out that you learn who has been swimming naked.” That Warren Buffett quite is about the danger of investing in companies during bull markets. Some companies that are…
Jun 5, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Norfolk Southern (NSC)
Claude Mongeau, a director atNorfolk Southern (NSC), recently bought 5,650 shares. The buy increased his stake by nearly 40%, and came to a cost just under $1.25 million. He is one of four directors…
Jun 5, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: DraftKings (DKNG)
Sports gaming siteDraftKings (DKNG) is up 39% in the past year, beating the overall returns of the stock market. One trader sees shares trending higher in the coming weeks. That’s based on the July 5…
Jun 5, 2024
The Market’s Love/Hate Relationship with This Sector Is Creating Bargains Now
Most market sectors move in and out of favor with investors over time. One simple strategy for investors is to buy out-of-favor sectors, and then look to take profits when that sector turns around.…
Jun 4, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Wolfspeed (WOLF)
Marvin Riley, a director atWolfspeed (WOLF), recently bought 1,866 shares. The buy increased his stake by 16%, and came to a total cost of $50,481. This is the first insider buy since February, when…
Jun 4, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Dollar Tree (DLTR)
Discount retailerDollar Tree (DLTR) is down 10% over the past year amid a slowdown in consumer spending on goods. One trader sees shares trending lower in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the August…
Jun 4, 2024
This Small AI Play Could Finally Be Ready to Trend Higher
For all the clamor in the AI space, most investors have largely focused on large companies. On the surface level, that makes sense. Big-name tech firms have billions of dollars that they can easily…
Jun 3, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT)
Melanie Healey, a director atHilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT), recently bought 2,000 shares. The buy increased her stake by 15%, and came to a total cost of $399,299. This is the first insider buy in…
Jun 3, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: United Parcel Service (UPS)
Shares ofUnited Parcel Service (UPS) dropped to a 52-week low last Thursday, and shares are now down 20% over the past year. One trader sees a rebound in the coming weeks. That’s based on the June 21…
Jun 3, 2024
Wall Street Loves Companies That Earn Money This Way
Different companies have different ways of offering products and services to their consumers. Wall Street prefers to see companies that have as much consistency to their revenues as possible. That’s…
May 31, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Shutterstock (SSTK)
Jarrod Yahes, CFO ofShutterstock (SSTK), recently bought 5,350 shares. The buy increased his stake by 14%, and came to a total cost of $199,822. This is the first insider buy since a director bought…
May 31, 2024