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Stick With Inflation-Beating Companies Now Trending Higher
Quality, long-term stock holdings can deliver great returns for years on end. One sign that a company is a good investment is that it can raise prices year after year. As long as customers continue…
Mar 28, 2024
Insider Activity Report: BRT Apartments (BRT)
Gould Investors LP, a major holder ofBRT Apartments (BRT), recently bought 3,471 shares. The buy increased the fund’s stake by less than 1%, and came to a total cost of $56,450. The buy came a few…
Mar 28, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Krispy Kreme (DNUT)
Shares of doughnut makerKrispy Kreme (DNUT) soared 35% on Monday, following news that its product would start appearing at fast food giantMcDonald’s (MCD). One trader sees the rally continuing in the…
Mar 28, 2024
Board Battle or Not, this Brand Is Undervalued
The past few years have been painful for media companies. Shares soared as firms rolled out streaming services. But the high costs of content development and changing consumer tastes have led…
Mar 27, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Westlake Chemical Partners (WLKP)
Andrew Kenner, a SVP atWestlake Chemical Partners (WLKP), recently added 4,230 shares to his holdings. The buy increased his position by 3%, and came to a total cost of $93,737. The buy comes a few…
Mar 27, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: DoorDash (DASH)
Food delivery service companyDoorDash (DASH) has soared in the past year, with shares up 129%. One trader sees shares continuing to trend higher. That’s based on the June $120 calls. With 86 days…
Mar 27, 2024
This Stock Could Soar as the Economy Nails the Soft Landing
Investors are gravitating towards the idea that the Federal Reserve is pulling off a soft landing. Aggressively raising interest rates is pushing inflation back down. But it’s doing so at a rate that…
Mar 26, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Carriage Services (CSV)
Charles Fargason, a director atCarriage Services (CSV), recently bought 6,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 70%, and came to a total cost of $153,480. That adds to another buy from the…
Mar 26, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Wynn Resorts (WYNN)
Resort and casino operatorWynn Resorts (WYNN) has been trending higher in recent months, but shares are still down 6% over the past year. One trader sees shares pulling back over the next few weeks.…
Mar 26, 2024
The AI Chip Boom Has More Room to Run
For the past 15 months, AI stocks have boomed. And companies related to that trade have soared. While many of these chipmakers are hitting new highs, there’s still room to run. That’s being seen by…
Mar 25, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Arbor Realty Trust (ABR)
William Green, a director atArbor Realty Trust (ABR), recently bought 10,209 shares. The buy increased his stake by 7%, and came to a total cost of $132,026. This marks the first insider buy this…
Mar 25, 2024
Unusual Option Activity: The Gap (GPS)
RetailerThe Gap (GPS) has been a runaway winner over the past year, with a 205% rally. One trader sees shares climbing even further in the next four months. That’s based on the July $30 calls. With…
Mar 25, 2024
Companies Getting Big Funding Could Prove Big Winners
New technologies require massive amounts of capital for research, development, and production. The rise of AI-related trades also means that many chipmakers need to get better at making more advanced…
Mar 22, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Advance Auto Parts (AAP)
Brent Windom, a director atAdvance Auto Parts (AAP), recently bought 2,683 shares. The buy came to a total cost of $216,173, and is a new position for the director. The buy was followed up with a…
Mar 22, 2024
Unusual Option Activity: Meta Platforms (META)
Social media giantMeta Platforms (META) is up nearly 150% over the past year. One trader sees further upside in the month ahead. That’s based on the April 26 $550 call options. With 35 days until…
Mar 22, 2024
In a Changing Legal Environment, Look for the Beneficiary
Laws change all the time. And lawsuits may not change laws, but they can impact how they’re interpreted. When there’s a big change, some groups stand to profit, while others stand to see a loss.…
Mar 21, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Dollar Tree (DLTR)
Daniel Heinrich, a director atDollar Tree (DLTR), recently bought 1,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 19%, and came to a total cost of $127,850. This marks the first insider activity of…
Mar 21, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Northern Oil & Gas (NOG)
Oil and gas exploration companyNorthern Oil & Gas (NOG) is up 35% over the past year, higher than the overall market. One trader is betting the outperformance will continue in the next six…
Mar 21, 2024
Buy Now as the Fear Declines In This Space
Last year’s rising bond yields made many defensive, dividend-paying stocks sell off. That’s because their yields needed to move higher to match rising bond yields. That trend largely peaked last…
Mar 20, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Ball Corp (BALL)
Daniel Fisher, President and CEO ofBall Corp (BALL), recently bought 3,869 shares. The buy increased his position by 3%, and came to a total cost of $247,767. This is the first insider activity since…
Mar 20, 2024