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Insider Activity Report: J.M. Smucker (SJM)
Tarang Amin, a director atJ.M. Smucker (SJM), recently bought 1,000 shares. The buy is an initial stake for the director, who paid about $125,000 for the stock. This marks the first insider buy at…
Dec 18, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Valley National Bancorp (VLY)
Regional bankValley National Bancorp (VLY) is near 52-week highs and nearly double off its lows from the spring. One trader sees the bank moving even higher in the coming months. That’s based on the…
Dec 18, 2023
This Overlooked Company Is Soaring, and Will Likely Continue Higher
Money follows eyeballs. That’s been true since the age of the newspaper. In the digital age, applications and platforms that can get users to spend time will attract advertisers and find ways to…
Dec 15, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Ford Motor Company (F)
Douglas Field, chief EV design officer atFord Motor Company (F), recently bought 182,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 34 percent, and came to a cost of $2.01 million. This marks the first…
Dec 15, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Cameco (CCJ)
Uranium producerCameco (CCJ) has been steadily trending higher all year, with shares up 107 percent over the past 12 months. One trader is betting on a final rally to end the year. That’s based on…
Dec 15, 2023
The Momentum Is Still Positive for This Winning Stock
There are many ways to invest in the market. One strategy is to follow stocks that have been going up. This is known as momentum trading. While many investors expect the market to potentially change…
Dec 14, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Union Pacific (UNP)
Vicenzo Vena, CEO ofUnion Pacific (UNP), recently bought 4,500 shares. The buy increased his position by a massive 742 percent, and came to a total cost of $999,007. This is the first insider buy at…
Dec 14, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: JetBlue Airways (JBLU)
Regional air carrierJetBlue Airways (JBLU) has lost 25 percent of its value over the past year, as the company has been working on a massive acquisition. One trader sees shares floundering in the…
Dec 14, 2023
This Small Tech Trend Could Return Big Results Next Year
In the tech space, many moves are cyclical. A new trend pops up, then dies out, only to pick back up again in the future. Investors can do well with these trends, provided they buy at the right…
Dec 13, 2023
Insider Activity Report: The Walt Disney Company (DIS)
Amy Chang, a director atThe Walt Disney Company (DIS), recently bought 1,078 shares. The buy increased her stake by 21 percent, and came to a total cost of $99,918. This is the first insider buy at…
Dec 13, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Pfizer (PFE)
Drug manufacturerPfizer (PFE) has lost 44 percent over the past year, as the company has struggled in the current market for new drugs. One trader sees the trend continuing in the weeks ahead. That’s…
Dec 13, 2023
Use Acquisition News to Buy Great Companies on Sale
Companies are constantly merging with other companies, or selling off divisions to other companies. This news will typically lead to one company seeing its shares rise, and another fall. Usually, the…
Dec 12, 2023
Insider Activity Report: ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (ASA)
Saba Capital Management, a major holder ofASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (ASA), recently added 20,445 shares. The buy increased the fund’s stake by less than 1 percent, and came to a total cost…
Dec 12, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX)
Medical device manufacturerBoston Scientific Corporation (BSX) is up 19 percent over the past year, and shares trade near a 52-week high. One trader sees the stock moving even higher in the coming…
Dec 12, 2023
Use Short-Term Fear to Build a Lasting Legacy with Long-Term Winners
2023 has been a banner year for AI stocks. However, as with anything tech related, it’s a sector prone to big swings. The secret to succeeding with such investments is to look at the fundamentals. If…
Dec 11, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Advance Auto Parts (AAP)
Kristen Soler, EVP atAdvance Auto Parts (AAP), recently bought 1,000 shares. The buy increased her stake by 9 percent, and came to a total cost just under $53,000. This marks the first insider…
Dec 11, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Marvell Technology (MRVL)
Semiconductor developerMarvell Technology (MRVL) is up 21 percent over the past year, beating the S&P 500 by about 6 points. One trader sees further outperformance in the months ahead. That’s…
Dec 11, 2023
For Volatile Sectors, Look for Companies with Strong Cash Flows
Some sectors are secular, which offer a long-term growth trend. That’s where growth stocks such as those playing to the AI trend have seen great results this year. Other sectors are cyclical, leading…
Dec 8, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Big Lots (BIG)
Christopher McCormick, a director atBig Lots (BIG), recently bought 12,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 31 percent, and came to a total cost of $75,480. This marks the first insider…
Dec 8, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Truist Financial Corporation (TFC)
Regional bankTruist Financial Corporation (TFC) has lost 20 percent of its value over the past year as interest rates have continued to rise. One trader is betting on a move higher in the coming…
Dec 8, 2023