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Insider Trading Report: Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP)
A cluster of insiders picked up shares ofKeurig Dr Pepper (KDP) last week. That includes the company’s CFO, who bought 5,074 shares at a cost of $165,511. And the firm’s Chief Supply Chain Officer…
May 9, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: StoneCo (STNE)
Financial technology software companyStoneCo (STNE) is up about 50 percent over the past year. However, one trader sees the potential for a big selloff by the end of the year. That’s based on the…
May 9, 2023
Cash Flow Remains King: Stick With One of the Greatest Investments of All Time
While earnings are the most important part of earnings season, they’re simply a yardstick that considers different accounting measures across different sectors. A different measure, cash flow, can…
May 8, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Crown Castle Inc (CCI)
Kevin Stephens, a director atCrown Castle Inc (CCI), recently added 1,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 7 percent, and came to a total cost of $117,996. The director was also the most…
May 8, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Gilead Sciences (GILD)
Biotech companyGilead Sciences (GILD) has had a strong year, with shares up 30 percent. However, shares have started to trend lower in recent sessions, and one trader sees a further drop ahead.…
May 8, 2023
Buy This Management Titan Ahead of His Next Big Move
A company can have a great product. Or a great marketing team. But if management isn’t good… the company will falter. Even a manager who knows to step aside for the team is better than an executive…
May 5, 2023
Insider Trading Report: American Water Works Company (AWK)
Michael Marberry, a director atAmerican Water Works Company (AWK), recently bought 825 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 200 percent, and came to a total cost of $120,541. This marks the…
May 5, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: MPLX LP (MPLX)
Oil and gas midstream companyMPLX LP (MPLX) is up 2 percent over the past year, slightly trending higher even as energy prices have been moving lower. One trader sees possible upside in the weeks…
May 5, 2023
Focus on Long-Term Trends, Not Short-Term Noise
Earnings season can create a tremendous amount of short-term noise. Companies tend to focus on 90-day sprints, rather than the long run, to keep Wall Street happy. But even with that short-term…
May 4, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Markel Corporation (MKL)
Lynne Puckett, a director atMarkel Corporation (MKL), recently bought 75 shares. The buy increased her holdings by 8 percent, and came to a total cost of $100,550. Other insiders have been buyers…
May 4, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Cardinal Health (CAH)
Healthcare services companyCardinal Health (CAH) has been trending higher in the past few months, and even recently set a new 52-week high. One trader sees shares pulling back by the start of next…
May 4, 2023
To Make a Decent Return, Find a Stock That Funds Must Buy
The stock market is an index of a number of companies. And it’s largely weighted by market cap. That index can change all the time, and for any number of reasons. One reason may involve the…
May 3, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Beacon Roofing Supply Inc (BECN)
CD&R Investment Associates, a major holder ofBeacon Roofing Supply Inc (BECN), recently added 99,880 shares to their holdings. The buy increased the fund’s stake by 1 percent, and came to a total…
May 3, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Airbnb (ABNB)
Hotel alternativeAirbnb (ABNB) has slid about 22 percent over the past year, but the stock is up over 50 percent from its lows in 2022. One trader sees a further decline ahead for the company. That’s…
May 3, 2023
Don’t Overlook “Pick and Shovel” Plays In a Down Market
During a gold rush, most prospectors won’t find much, if any, gold. The real winners are those who supply prospectors with tools that they need, such as picks and shovels. Today, these suppliers…
May 2, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF)
Lourenco Goncalves, President and CEO atCleveland-Cliffs (CLF), recently bought 100,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 2 percent, and came to a total cost of $1,496,350. He was joined by…
May 2, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: PacWest Bancorp (PACW)
Regional bankPacWest Bancorp (PACW) was hit hard in March’s banking crisis. Shares are now down 67 percent over the past year. But one trader sees a long-term rebound ahead. That’s based on the…
May 2, 2023
Use a Slowdown to Buy Industry Leaders at a Discount
Analysts spent the first few months of 2023 warning about an earnings recession. And so far, the data suggests that it’s here. Companies are slowing down overall. The good news? Analysts may have…
May 1, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Enphase Energy (ENPH)
Thurman Rodgers, a director atEnphase Energy (ENPH), recently bought 27,900 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 2 percent, and came to a total cost just over $4.56 million. The buy came right…
May 1, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Uber (UBER)
Ride share companyUber (UBER) is down about 5 percent over the past year. One trader sees a further move higher for shares in the coming months. That’s based on the August $42.50 calls. With 108 days…
May 1, 2023