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In a Declining Market, Look to Luxuries
There are many ways to play consumer trends. When the market pulls back and the economy slows, it may make sense to focus on companies that can offer users the best price available. However,…
Jan 6, 2023
Insider Trading Report: FedEx Corp (FDX)
Amy Lane, a director atFedEx Corp (FDX), recently added 280 shares. The buy increased her holdings by 22 percent, and came to a total price of just over $49,000. This marks the first insider buy at…
Jan 6, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Bausch Health Companies (BHC)
Shares of healthcare product producerBausch Health Companies (BHC) have lost three quarters of their value in the past year. One trader sees a rebound in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the February…
Jan 6, 2023
This Commodity Will Continue to See Strength This Year
In a volatile market, it may seem that no sector is safe. That’s especially true as both stocks and bonds sold off by double-digits last year. But other asset classes are more mixed. Commodities held…
Jan 5, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Agree Realty Corp (ADC)
Craig Erlich, COO atAgree Realty Corp (ADC), recently added 4,898 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 19 percent, and came to a total cost just under $80,000. The buy came a week after a…
Jan 5, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Nikola Corporation (NKLA)
Shares of electric truck manufacturerNikola Corporation (NKLA) are down 80 percent over the past year. One trader sees a further decline ahead. That’s based on the January 2024 $2 puts. With 379 days…
Jan 5, 2023
Pick the Industry Leader in a Stock Picker’s Market
Last year’s bear market likely isn’t quite over yet. However, many stocks that were fairly valued are now bargains. And they could start moving higher in the months ahead as the bear market reaches…
Jan 4, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Howard Hughes Corp (HHC)
Pershing Square Capital Management, a major owner ofHoward Hughes Corp (HHC), recently added 6,154 shares. The buy increased the fund’s holdings by under 1 percent, and came to a total cost of just…
Jan 4, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Novartis (NVS)
Shares of drug manufacturerNovartis (NVS) are slightly up over the past year. One trader sees a further rally occurring in the first half of the year. That’s based on the July $85 calls. With 197…
Jan 4, 2023
Watch For Companies Grabbing Market Share in a Tough Economy
There are many ways to value a company. For an industry with only a few players, one key metric is market share. That’s because when there are just a few companies in an industry, it’s growth is…
Jan 3, 2023
Insider Trading Report: CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD)
Roxanne Austin, a director atCrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD), recently added 25,000 shares. The buy increased her holdings by 62 percent, and came to a total cost of just under $2.5 million. This marks…
Jan 3, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)
Shares of oil and gas majorOccidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) are up 112 percent over the past year. One trader sees a pullback coming in the next 18 months. That’s based on the June 2024 $50…
Jan 3, 2023
Wait to Buy a Turnaround Play Until There’s a Sign of a Turnaround
Any successful company will eventually struggle with slowing demand. Those that are successful are able to turn around a declining situation. But many “turnaround” stories are just that – stories.…
Jan 2, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Enterprise Products Partners (EPD)
Marcy Barth, a director atEnterprise Products Partners (EPD), recently added 5,000 shares. The buy increased her stake by 6 percent, and came to a total cost of just under $120,000. The buy came as…
Jan 2, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: MicroStrategy (MSTR)
Shares of analytics software companyMicroStrategy (MSTR) are down 75 percent over the past year, largely due to the company’s decision to leverage up its balance sheet to buy Bitcoin. One trader sees…
Jan 2, 2023
For Market-Beating Long-Term Results, Follow the Big Money
It’s no surprise that when it comes to investing, larger players can have some advantages. One advantage smaller investors have, however, is the ability to see what the big players are doing and…
Dec 30, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Greif (GEF)
Lawrence Hilsheimer, CFO atGreif (GEF), recently added 4,050 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 2 percent, and came to a total cost of just under $320,000. The CFO last bought shares a week…
Dec 30, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Apple (AAPL)
Shares of consumer tech giantApple (AAPL) hit a new 52-week low this week. One trader sees shares rebounding in the coming weeks. That’s based on the January 20 $127 calls. With 21 days until…
Dec 30, 2022
Let Short-Term Fear Provide You with a Great Entry Point
In bear markets, investors and traders alike tend to sell first and ask questions later. That can create opportunities, provided you know how to weed through them. One opportunity occurs when there’s…
Dec 29, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Comstock Resources (CRK)
Jim Turner, a director atComstock Resources (CRK), recently added 15,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 6 percent, and came to a total cost just under $208,700. That follows up on a 14,025…
Dec 29, 2022