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Insider Activity Report: Cleveland Cliffs (CLF)
Arlene Yocum, a director atCleveland Cliffs (CLF), recently bought 2,000 shares. The buy increased her position by 2 percent, and came to a total cost of $40,050. This buy comes a month after another…
Mar 11, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: New York Community Bank (NYCB)
Shares ofNew York Community Bank (NYCB) have been under pressure in recent months. One trader is betting that shares will see some further downside this year. That’s based on the January 2025 $2.50…
Mar 11, 2024
Invest With Companies Ditching Unprofitable Ideas
A business exists to serve the needs and wants of its customers. A successful business will often look for ways to expand into more goods and services that customers demand. But mistakes can be made.…
Mar 8, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP)
Robert Gamgort, CEO ofKeurig Dr Pepper (KDP), recently added 171,821 shares. The buy increased his holding by 4 percent, and came to a total purchase price of $5 million. He was joined by the…
Mar 8, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: IAMGOLD (IAG)
Gold prices have broken to new all-time highs of $2,150 per ounce this week. One trader is betting the trend will continue, which will benefit gold stocks such asIAMGOLD (IAG). That’s based on the…
Mar 8, 2024
This Winning Trend Still Has Room to Continue Higher
A specific stock or sector will often move in or out of favor with the market. When a stock or sector is unloved, valuations can become attractive, even with the fear hanging over. And a stock moving…
Mar 7, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Transocean (RIG)
Frederik Mohn, a director and major holder atTransocean (RIG) recently bought another 1,000,000 shares. The buy increased his position by 1 percent, and came to a total cost of $4.89 million. Mohn…
Mar 7, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Microsoft (MSFT)
Tech giantMicrosoft (MSFT) has been a big winner from the tech stock rally, with shares up 63 percent over the past year. One trader sees shares continuing higher through the end of 2026. That’s…
Mar 7, 2024
This Great Company is Nearing a Buy Range
Great companies can offer long-term market outperformance. The downside? Investors often have to chase shares and buy near all-time highs. However, sometimes a company falls out of favor briefly and…
Mar 6, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Sphere Entertainment (SPHR)
James Dolan, CEO and Chairman atSphere Entertainment (SPHR), recently bought 76,139 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 17 percent, and came to a total cost of $3.1 million. The buy came two…
Mar 6, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Zoom Video Communications (ZM)
Video conferencing companyZoom Video Communications (ZM) is trading flat over the past year. One trader sees shares trending lower in the months ahead. That’s based on the June $80 puts. With 107…
Mar 6, 2024
The AI Boom Will Continue to Benefit Key Suppliers
“Picks and shovels.” That’s the term used for companies that supply the hardware needed to support a boom. While it may have started with a gold rush, today’s picks and shovels are often the key…
Mar 5, 2024
Insider Activity Report: J.M. Smucker (SJM)
Tarang Amin, a director atJ.M. Smucker (SJM), recently bought 900 shares. The buy increased his position by 90 percent, and came to a total cost of $109,998. The director was the most recent buyer…
Mar 5, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Kinder Morgan (KMI)
Oil pipeline companyKinder Morgan (KMI) is trading flat over the past year. Declining energy prices and a lack of interest in the space have kept a lid on shares. One trader sees a jump higher in the…
Mar 5, 2024
For the Next Round of AI Winners, Look for Smaller Companies Benefiting Now
AI stocks have been soaring over the past year and change. Most of the focus has been on big-cap tech companies. They have the big bucks to invest heavily in these technologies right away. But there…
Mar 4, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Cummins (CMI)
William Fisher, a director atCummings (CMI), recently bought 562 shares. The buy increased his position by 111 percent, and came to a total cost of $149,810. This marks the first insider buy at the…
Mar 4, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Block (SQ)
Digital payment companyBlock (SQ) has been an underperforming stock in the past year, with shares just breaking even after a big earnings beat. One trader sees shares trending lower in the weeks…
Mar 4, 2024
Shifting Consumer Spending Trends May Boost This Industry Leader
Consumers have made some big shifts in recent years. The pandemic fueled spending on home goods and electronics. Then, consumers shifted away from buying those products in favor of services such as…
Mar 1, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Goosehead Insurance (GSHD)
Mark Miller, President and COO ofGoosehead Insurance (GSHD), recently bought 5,000 shares. The buy increased his position by 33 percent, and came to a total cost of $369,275. He was joined by the…
Mar 1, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Bumble (BMBL)
Dating appBumble (BMBL) is down 45 percent over the past year, and sank 15 percent following earnings earlier this week. One trader sees further weakness ahead for shares in the coming weeks. That’s…
Mar 1, 2024