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Insider Activity Report: Occidental Petroleum (OXY)
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A), a major holder ofOccidental Petroleum (OXY), continues to accumulate shares. Last week saw a 2,137,250 share buy, valued at $122.1 million. That’s the first buy in nearly…
Jul 4, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: JD.com (JD)
Chinese internet retailerJD.com (JD) has seen its shares get cut nearly in half over the past year. One trader is betting on a further decline in the coming weeks. That’s based on the August $50…
Jul 4, 2023
Don’t Miss this Overlooked Part of the AI Revolution
The past few months have been great for AI stocks, particularly those working on generative AI software. That’s led to the rise of several prompts that can make work easier, particularly in…
Jul 3, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Oneok (OKE)
Brian Derksen, a director atOneok (OKE), recently bought 4,900 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 36 percent, and came to a total cost just under $292,000. This marks the first buy at the…
Jul 3, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: PBF Energy (PBF)
Oil and gas refining companyPBF Energy (PBF) has risen over 32 percent in the past two months. One trader sees a further rally in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the August $45 calls. With 45 days…
Jul 3, 2023
Stick With Companies Cracking Down on Member Sharing
Markets were skeptical whenNetflix (NFLX) started to crack down on users who shared their account information. The company even tried the policy last year and failed. But this time around, it’s clear…
Jun 30, 2023
Insider Activity Report: John Wiley & Sons (WLY)
David Dobson, a director atJohn Wiley & Sons (WLY), recently bought 3,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 61 percent, and came to a total cost just under $95,000. This marks the first…
Jun 30, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Unity Software (U)
3D software companyUnity Software (U) has moved higher in the past few weeks, on AI speculation. One trader is betting the rally will continue. That’s based on the July $51 calls. With 21 days until…
Jun 30, 2023
For Winning Results, Follow Winning Partnerships
The corporate world is full of mergers and acquisitions. But a partnership, which can allow companies to share their respective strengths, can often get overlooked. Investors who can find successful…
Jun 29, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Southwest Gas Holdings (SWX)
Carl Icahn, a major owner atSouthwest Gas Holdings (SWX), recently added 9,652 shares. The buy came to a total price of $559,700, and increased his holdings by less than one percent. Icahn has been…
Jun 29, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Delta Air Lines (DAL)
AirlinerDelta Air Lines (DAL) is up over 40 percent in the past year, as flight demand has remained strong and energy prices have declined. One trader sees shares giving back some of those gains in…
Jun 29, 2023
Buy This Sector as the Fear Is Finally Leaving
Sometimes the market gets fearful of some sectors. When that happens, prices plummet in a short period of time. However, the market is cyclical. And there will always be a new sector that grabs the…
Jun 28, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Vistra Corp (VST)
Julie Lagacy, a director atVistra Corp (VST), recently bought 10,000 shares. The buy increased her stake by 143 percent, and came to a total cost just over $248,000. This marks the first insider buy…
Jun 28, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Eos Energy Enterprises (EOSE)
Energy storage solution companyEos Energy Enterprises (EOSE) have been trending higher in recent sessions. One trader sees that trend continuing in the coming few weeks. That’s based on the August…
Jun 28, 2023
Declining Uncertainty Is Good for Stock Prices
Investors don’t like uncertainty. That tends to lead prices lower, which can create a good buying opportunity. Ideally, the time to buy is when uncertainties that represent a major threat to a…
Jun 27, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Archer Aviation (ACHR)
Deborah Diaz, a director atArcher Aviation (ACHR), recently bought 12,000 shares. The buy increased her stake by 54 percent, and came to a total cost of $53,640. This marks the first insider buy at…
Jun 27, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Newell Brands (NWL)
Consumer goods manufacturerNewell Brands (NWL) has lost over 60 percent of its value over the past year. One trader sees a rebound ahead in the coming months. That’s based on the August $9 calls.…
Jun 27, 2023
For Big Trend Profits, Follow the Money
Investors often follow big trends. And by investing in those trends when they’re out of favor, they stand to make a fortune. That’s especially true when the big trend involves support from the…
Jun 26, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Epsilon Energy (EPSN)
Jason Stabell, CEO atEpsilon Energy (EPSN), recently bought 11,300 shares. The buy increased his stake by 14 percent, and came to a total cost of $57,856. This is the third buy from the CEO in recent…
Jun 26, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD)
Media conglomerateWarner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is down about 12 percent over the past year. One trader sees the potential for a rebound in the next two months. That’s based on the August $17.50…
Jun 26, 2023