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Insider Activity Report: NextEra Energy (NEE)
Kirk Hachigian, a director atNextEra Energy (NEE), recently bought 20,000 shares. The purchase increased his stake by 44 percent, and came to a total cost of $1,116,700. This is the first insider…
Feb 12, 2024
Unusual Option Activity: Advance Auto Parts (AAP)
Auto parts chain storeAdvance Auto Parts (AAP) is down over 56 percent in the past year. One trader is betting on further downside ahead in the coming weeks. That’s based on the March 15 $42.50 puts.…
Feb 12, 2024
Companies With Strong Growth Can Continue Trending Higher
While the market may take a pause in the coming weeks based on seasonal trends, it’s clear from earnings season that many companies are growing. And that they can continue to do so. That’s growth as…
Feb 9, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Aflac (AFL)
Karole Lloyd, a director atAflac (AFL), recently bought 1,000 shares. The buy increased her position by 2 percent, and came to a total cost of $77,280. Her buy came a day after another director…
Feb 9, 2024
Unusual Option Activity: Microsoft (MSFT)
Tech giantMicrosoft (MSFT) is trading near all-time highs after soaring 52 percent over the past year. One trader sees shares making a quick pullback in the coming weeks. That’s based on the March 1…
Feb 9, 2024
Markets Continue to Love Tech Stocks that Move to Profitability
Technology stocks offer investors the best bang for their buck. They’re the growth leaders and can see big price swings. Over time, a tech company that can go from an early-stage idea to turning an…
Feb 8, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Super Micro Computer (SMCI)
Shiu Chan, a director atSuper Micro Computer (SMCI), recently bought 2,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 5 percent, and came to a total cost of $1,136,000. The director also made the most…
Feb 8, 2024
Unusual Option Activity: KeyCorp (KEY)
Regional bankKeyCorp (KEY) has lost 30 percent over the past year amid rising interest rates and investor fear over smaller banks. One trader sees further downside in the coming weeks. That’s based…
Feb 8, 2024
This Subset of the Big Tech Growth Trend Will Lead to Surprising Winners
Investment capital continues to pour into artificial intelligence projects. As the software improves, better hardware is needed to run more advanced programs. And better facilities are needed to…
Feb 7, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Selective Insurance Group (SIGI)
Terrence Cavanaugh, a director atSelective Insurance Group (SIGI), recently bought 1,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 6 percent, and came to a total cost of $98,470. This marks the first…
Feb 7, 2024
Unusual Option Activity: Meta Platforms (META)
Social media operatorMeta Platforms (META) has been soaring higher following its latest earnings beat and after announcing it will start paying a dividend. One trader sees shares rising further in…
Feb 7, 2024
Invest With Companies Succeeding on the Road to Recovery
A company’s fortunes can ebb and flow. Changes in customer demand can lead to fat and lean years. Or a company can have to deal with ongoing obsolescence. A further category of companies can suffer…
Feb 6, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA)
Valerie Jarrett, a director atWalgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), recently bought 4,456 shares. The buy is a new stake for the director, and came to a total cost of $99,993. This is the second buy of the…
Feb 6, 2024
Unusual Option Activity: The Trade Desk (TTD)
Digital media advertisement appThe Trade Desk (TTD) is up 33 percent over the past year. One trader sees further upside ahead for shares in the coming months. That’s based on the April $60 calls.…
Feb 6, 2024
Over Time, Earnings Matter, Not the Market’s Reaction to Earnings
Earnings season offers investors the opportunity to profit from market overreactions. That’s because a company can have a great quarter, but still see shares decline. Or vice versa. What matters most…
Feb 5, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Cleveland Cliffs (CLF)
Ron Bloom, a director atCleveland Cliffs (CLF), recently bought 25,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by over 1,000 percent, and came to a total cost of $506,095. This marks the first insider…
Feb 5, 2024
Unusual Option Activity: AT&T (T)
Telecom operatorAT&T (T) is down 13 percent over the past year, but shares are trending higher following strong earnings. One trader sees further upside in the coming weeks. That’s based on the…
Feb 5, 2024
Pick Up the Best-Valued Magnificent Seven Stock in the Coming Weeks
Big tech earnings took some of the froth out of the recent market rally. It’s also causing growth names to sell off. The selloff will likely take a few weeks to play out. That could give investors an…
Feb 2, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Kimberly Clark (KMB)
Mark Smucker, a director atKimberly Clark (KMB), recently bought 827 shares. The buy was a new position for the director, and came to a total cost of $100,051. This marks the first insider buy at the…
Feb 2, 2024
Unusual Option Activity: Chevron (CVX)
Oil and gas giantChevron (CVX) is down 12 percent over the past year as energy prices have trended lower. One trader is betting on a further decline in the months ahead. That’s based on the September…
Feb 2, 2024