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Unusual Options Activity: American Airlines (AAL)
Major U.S. carrierAmerican Airlines (AAL) slid 15% earlier this week, amid a warning on earnings. One trader sees a further slide over the next six months. That’s based on the November $8 puts. With…
May 31, 2024
Activist Investors Could Send this Stock Soaring Higher
Traders looking to profit over a multi-month period can often get a good return following activist shareholders. Typically, activists build a position then disclose it. Once they do, they also make…
May 30, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Sunoco LP (SUN)
Joseph Kim, President and CEO ofSunoco LP (SUN), recently added 5,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 1%, and came to a total cost of $252,516. Kim also bought 5,000 shares last June,…
May 30, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Kinross Gold (KGC)
Gold producerKinross Gold (KGC) is soaring along with the price of the metal, with shares up 73% over the past year. One trader sees the stock taking a breather over the next two months. That’s based…
May 30, 2024
For Patient Investors, Dividends May Offset A Slow-Moving Summer
The Wall Street saying “Sell in May and go away,” isn’t about getting out of the market. Rather, it’s a warning that the market’s returns in the middle few months of the year tend to slow. But even…
May 29, 2024
Insider Activity Report: AutoZone (AZO)
Jenna Bedsole, a Senior Vice President atAutoZone (AZO) recently bought 36 shares. The buy is an initial stake for the SVP, and came to a total cost of $99,256. This is the first insider buy since…
May 29, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Workday (WDAY)
Office workflow software giantWorkday (WDAY) is up 6% over the past year, far underperforming the overall market. Shares have been trending lower since late February, and one trader sees that trend…
May 29, 2024
Smaller Players May Outperform Leaders as A “Catch-Up” Trade
In any industry, there’s one leader. Even if there are two big players that seemingly duke it out, one of them is still king of the hill. In the tech space, today’s leaders can become tomorrow’s…
May 28, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Globe Life (GL)
Frank Svoboda, CEO ofGlobe Life (GL), recently bought 5,000 shares across two days. The buys increased his position by 4%, and came to a total cost just over $420,000. He was joined by the company’s…
May 28, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Block (SQ)
Digital payment system operatorBlock (SQ) is up 14% over the past year, far lagging the overall market, and now in a downtrend. One trader sees shares continuing lower in the months ahead. That’s…
May 28, 2024
This Industry Laggard May Get a Strong Shakeup
Defensive stocks tend to hold up well in just about any market. This recent market rally has been an exception. Tech stocks have handily beaten other sectors. And high interest rates have made…
May 27, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Caterpillar (CAT)
Gerald Johnson, a director atCaterpillar (CAT), recently bought 100 shares. The buy increased his position by 5%, and came to a total cost of $35,640. Johnson is the second director to buy this…
May 27, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Papa John’s International (PZZA)
Shares of pizza chainPapa John’s International (PZZA) are down 33% over the past year. One trader is betting on a further decline into the autumn. That’s based on the October $57.50 puts. With 144…
May 27, 2024
Profit With the Shift to Cost-Conscious Consumers
Consumer spending has been declining. That bodes poorly for most retail stocks from here. However, not all retail stocks are created equal. Some retailers can thrive in a challenging environment.…
May 24, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Cummins (CMI)
Marvin Boakye, Chief HR Officer atCummins (CMI), recently bought 1,745 shares. The buy is a new position for the director, who paid $499,133 for the stake. This is the second insider buy of the year,…
May 24, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Bloom Energy (BE)
Fuel cell system producerBloom Energy (BE) is up 10% over the past year, far lagging the overall stock market. One trader is betting that shares will trend higher in the coming weeks. That’s based on…
May 24, 2024
Inflation-Busting Companies May Get Rewarded With Bigger Market Shares
In any industry, market share is a key metric. How much of the total market one company gets can result in bigger profits, and also open up opportunities to take advantage of a larger size. Investors…
May 23, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Hamilton Insurance Group (HG)
Alan Patterson, a director atHamilton Insurance Group (HG), recently bought 21,135 shares. The buy is an initial stake for the director, and came to a total cost of $352,109. This is the first…
May 23, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Peloton Interactive (PTON)
Consumer tech companyPelton Interactive (PTON) is down 46% over the past year. Shares dropped 15% alone on Tuesday, as the company looked to issue a $1 billion loan. One trader sees shares bouncing…
May 23, 2024
Look for Market-Beating Profits In Great Companies Getting a Shake Up
While the market trends higher over time, some companies can be out of favor with the market. If they’re capable of finding ways to improve their business and profitability, they’ll likely have a…
May 22, 2024