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Unusual Options Activity: Vale (VALE)
Shares of iron ore producerVale (VALE) are up 22 percent in the past year, but are still well under the year’s highs. One trader sees shares moving higher through the first half of 2023. That’s based…
Dec 1, 2022
This Holiday Season, look for the Retailers That Don’t Need a Bargain
Black Friday and Cyber Monday have come and gone. It’s likely that the biggest bargains in retail for the holiday season have already been made. Sales appear to be higher, but adjusted for inflation,…
Nov 30, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Ryan Specialty Holdings (RYAN)
Patrick Ryan, CEO and major owner atRyan Specialty Holdings (RYAN), recently added 285,058 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 2.2 percent, and came to a total cost of just over $11 million. In…
Nov 30, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Burlington Stores (BURL)
Shares of apparel chainBurlington Stores (BURL) are down about 33 percent in the past year. One trader sees a further decline ahead for shares. That’s based on the March 2023 $150 put. With 106 days…
Nov 30, 2022
Add This Big Tech Stock to Your Holiday Shopping List
The past year has been brutal for tech companies. That’s true of both early-stage small-cap stocks or large-cap established names. But for those who have been patient, this year’s selloff has set the…
Nov 29, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Six Flags Entertainment (SIX)
Gary Mick, chief financial officer atSix Flags Entertainment (SIX), recently added 7,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by nearly 21 percent, and came to a total cost just under $155,000. He…
Nov 29, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC)
Shares of packaged food companyThe Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) are up about 12 percent over the past year. One trader sees a further long-term uptrend for shares playing out through next summer. That’s…
Nov 29, 2022
Bear Markets Are Boom Times for Value Investors
Value investors are often ignored or derided during a bull market. That’s because high-growth names tend to take off. But when markets sell off, more value stocks emerge. Those who buy into value…
Nov 28, 2022
Insider Trading Report: C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW)
Henry Maier, a director atC.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW), recently bought 1,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 108 percent, and came to a total cost of just over $96,000. The director…
Nov 28, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Morgan Stanley (MS)
Shares of investment bankMorgan Stanley (MS) are down about 12 percent in the last year, but have been trending higher in recent weeks. One trader sees the current uptrend continuing in the next few…
Nov 28, 2022
This Momentum Play Can Continue to Move Higher Following Strong Earnings
There are many different strategies for beating the stock market. And as long as a trader finds one that works for them and follows it consistently, things can work out well. Some traders swear by…
Nov 25, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Lincoln National Corp (LNC)
Deirdre Connelly, a director atLincoln National Corp (LNC), recently bought 3,000 shares. The buy increased the director’s holdings by 300 percent, and came to a total cost just over $112,000. This…
Nov 25, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Unilever (UL)
Shares of consumer goods giantUnilever (UL) are down just 6 percent in the past year, outperforming the S&P 500 by nearly 10 percent. One trader sees shares moving higher to close out the year.…
Nov 25, 2022
Pick Up Shares of Companies that Can Grow in Slow Markets
Whether stocks move up or down, a company’s earnings remain fundamental to its long-term share price. A growing company will reflect that in growing earnings, whereas a struggling company may find…
Nov 24, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Zions Bancorp (ZION)
James Abbott, a Senior Vice President atZions Bancorp (ZION), recently added 2,500 shares. The buy increased his stake by 3 percent, and came to a total cost of just over $126,000. Abbott was the…
Nov 24, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Tesla Motors (TSLA)
Shares of electric car manufacturerTesla Motors (TSLA) hit a 52-week low earlier this week. The automaker has been caught up in CEO Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter. One trader is betting on a…
Nov 24, 2022
Good Companies and Great CEOs Are a Powerful Combination
The tenure of a company CEO can be judged in part by the stock price performance. Those who do a great job will see their shares rise well above that of other players in the industry. And when a…
Nov 23, 2022
Insider Trading Report: The Home Depot (HD)
Paula Santilli, a director atThe Home Depot (HD), recently bought 1,583 shares. The purchase is an initial stake by the director, and came to a total cost of just over $499,900. This is the first buy…
Nov 23, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Intel Corporation (INTC)
Shares of chipmakerIntel Corporation (INTC) have slid 40 percent in the past year. One trader sees a potential rebound in the next 10 months. That’s based on the September 2023 $40 calls. With 295…
Nov 23, 2022
Consumers May Soon Be Down, But They Won’t Be Out
Consumer spending makes up about 70 percent of the US economy. Currently, sales remain strong, but there are some signs that consumers may be increasing their credit card usage to do so. If that…
Nov 22, 2022