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Invest With Companies Pushing for a Top Customer Experience
Some sectors of the market are competitive with a number of companies working hard for market share. More mature industries often have fewer competitors, but can increase their business by improving…
Jul 21, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Lockheed Martin (LMT)
John Donovan, a director atLockheed Martin (LMT), recently added 548 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 19 percent, and came to a total cost of $250,476. The director bought 508 shares in…
Jul 21, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Rio Tinto Group (RIO)
Iron ore producerRio Tinto Group (RIO) has seen shares drop nearly 10 percent since the start of the year. One trader sees shares moving higher in the coming months. That’s based on the October $60…
Jul 21, 2023
There’s Strong Value in Last Generation’s Growth Trends
Market trends change over time. The market often gets hyped over tech stocks. But that’s changed over the years in everything from lasers and personal computers to internet stocks to today’s interest…
Jul 20, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Landmark Bancorp (LARK)
Jim Lewis, a director atLandmark Bancorp (LARK), recently bought 2,723 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 2 percent, and came to a total cost of $58,662. He was joined by another director, who…
Jul 20, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Nvidia (NVDA)
Graphics processing unit manufacturerNivida (NVDA) has been on a tear this year, with shares more than doubling. One trader sees a pullback in the coming weeks. That’s based on the August 25 $460…
Jul 20, 2023
Big Tech Is Back in Favor: Follow the Trend
Last year’s big market losers have been this year’s winners, at least so far. However, once a trend is underway, it’s unlikely to change unless there’s a big reason for doing so. That’s why a number…
Jul 19, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Cadiz (CDZI)
Scott Slater, CEO atCadiz (CDZI), recently bought 14,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 13 percent, and came to a total cost of $49,000. He was joined by two directors. One also bought 14,000…
Jul 19, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)
Semiconductor firmAdvanced Micro Devices (AMD) has nearly doubled so far this year. One trader sees shares pulling back in the coming weeks. That’s based on the August 25 $115 puts. With 37 days…
Jul 19, 2023
Use Uncertainty to Grab High Dividend Yields
Companies face uncertainties all the time. But when a big new fear comes out, prices drop first, and take time to recover. That can cause dividend companies to see their yields soar. Investors who…
Jul 18, 2023
Insider Activity report: Upbound Group (UPBD)
Jeffrey Brown, a director atUpbound Group (UPBD), recently added 877 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 1 percent, and came to a total cost of $27,000. The director was the most recent buyer…
Jul 18, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: BILL Holdings (BILL)
Payment management companyBILL Holdings (BILL) is up about 14 percent so far this year. However, one trader sees a pullback in the months ahead. That’s based on the November $120 puts. With 122 days…
Jul 18, 2023
Brands Continue to Reward Patient Investors
In a bull market, investors want what’s going up. But fast-moving stocks can also quickly move down in a bear market. However, companies that have built strong brands tend to mostly just go up over…
Jul 17, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Asana (ASAN)
Dustin Moskovitz, President and CEO atAsana (ASAN), recently bought 160,000 shares. The buy came to a total price of $3.475 million, and increased his stake by less than 1 percent. This is the fourth…
Jul 17, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: JPMorgan Chase (JPM)
MegabankJPMorgan Chase (JPM) is up about 10 percent so far this year, as regional banks have plunged into turmoil. One trader sees shares moving even higher in the coming days. That’s based on the…
Jul 17, 2023
Invest With Companies Building Smart Partnerships
Companies regularly announce all sorts of partnerships . Most are fairly humdrum affairs, and are hardly worth the ink spilled in a press release. But a big partnership that has the potential to…
Jul 14, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Domo (DOMO)
David Daniel, a director atDomo (DOMO), recently bought 26,400 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 19 percent, and came to a total cost of $357,580. This is the director’s third buy of the…
Jul 14, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA)
Digital asset companyMarathon Digital Holdings (MARA) has risen nearly 70 percent in recent weeks on news that the SEC may approve a bitcoin ETF. One trader is betting shares will give back some of…
Jul 14, 2023
Buy Companies that Regulators Slap on the Wrist
Today’s regulation heavy world means that companies are often in the spotlight. That can include for actual wrongdoing or perceived wrongdoing. Big companies tend to get hit with seemingly large…
Jul 13, 2023
Insider Activity Report: SecureWorks Corp (SCWX)
Neil Gagnon, a major holder atSecureWorks Corp (SCWX), recently bought 6,725 shares. The buy increased his holdings by less than 1 percent, and came to a total cost of $45,967. Gagnon has been a…
Jul 13, 2023