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Buy the Brand When It’s Down and Out
Earnings season in a bear market can turn even a blue-chip stock into what looks like a penny stock with big moves up or down – usually down. But patient investors who buy an industry-leading company…
Nov 11, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Energy Transfer (ET)
Kelcy Warren, Executive Chairman ofEnergy Transfer (ET), continues to pick up shares, with a 1.2 million share buy. The latest purchase increased his holdings by 0.4 percent, and came to a total cost…
Nov 11, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Robinhood Markets (HOOD)
Shares of brokerageRobinhood Markets (HOOD) have been slammed in recent sessions amid a selloff in cryptocurrencies. One trader sees a further decline in the coming months. That’s based on the…
Nov 11, 2022
Profit With Winning Companies Providing “Slow and Steady” Returns
Many investors have made money by buying the dip and being greedy while others are fearful. In today’s fearful markets, there are plenty of bargains. But some companies may continue to struggle right…
Nov 10, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Caesars Entertainment (CZR)
Michael Pegram, a director atCaesars Entertainment (CZR), recently added 25,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by about 31 percent, and came to a total cost just over $1.18 million. This is…
Nov 10, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Hanesbrands Inc (HBI)
Shares of apparel companyHanesbrands Inc (HBI) have lost 60 percent of their value in the past year. One trader sees a further decline in shares in the next few weeks. That’s based on the December 16…
Nov 10, 2022
Stick With Companies That Can Build Their Customer Base in Poor Markets
Some companies are cyclical, seeing customers appear in good times and disappear in bad. Those customers can be individuals, or entities like corporations or governments. Companies that are building…
Nov 9, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Sealed Air Corp (SEE)
Sergio Pupkin, a senior vice president atSealed Air Corp (SEE), recently picked up 1,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 2 percent, and came to a total cost of just over $44,000. He was…
Nov 9, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Starbucks (SBUX)
Shares of coffee chainStarbucks (SBUX) have rebounded strongly off of earnings in the past few days. One trader sees a further rally in shares over the months ahead. That’s based on the March $115…
Nov 9, 2022
How to Win 98% of Your Options Trades
Introduction:Investors tend to love options in bull markets. But options mostly expire worthless. And a directional options trade like buying just a call option or a put option may not be ideal…
Nov 9, 2022
Companies that Can Smartly Cut Expenses Can Deliver Big Profits
During a boom, companies tend to need more employees or services immediately. So they pay market rates… and often end up overbuilding when the boom comes to an end. Many companies have already…
Nov 8, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Newell Brands (NWL)
James Craigie, a director atNewell Brands (NWL), recently bought 10,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by nearly 46 percent, and came to a total cost of just over $133,000. This marks the…
Nov 8, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Alphabet (GOOG)
Shares of search engine giantAlphabet (GOOG) have shed 44 percent of their price in the past year. One trader sees a further decline ahead for shares in the next month. That’s based on the December 9…
Nov 8, 2022
Buy Companies That Sell Inelastic Goods
In finance, there’s a concept called elasticity. It shows that some goods won’t see a big drop in demand, even if there’s a big change in price. This can be seen with energy prices, as people have to…
Nov 7, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Barnes Group (B)
Richard Hipple, a director atBarnes Group (B), recently bought 1,200 shares. The buy increased his holdings by nearly 9 percent, and came to a total cost just under $43,000. That’s the first insider…
Nov 7, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Devon Energy Corporation (DVN)
Shares of oil and gas exploration companyDevon Energy Corporation (DVN) are up about 60 percent in the past year. One trader sees a further rally in shares in the coming weeks. That’s based on the…
Nov 7, 2022
Follow the Fundamentals, Not the Estimates
Earnings season can be a tricky time. A company can report great earnings. But if they warn on guidance, shares may sell off big time. Or, if a company has poor earnings, shares may move higher as…
Nov 4, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Farmers National Bank (FMNB)
Anne Crawford, a director atFarmers National Bank (FMNB), recently picked up 1,500 shares. The buy increased her holdings by 1.7 percent, and came to a total cost of just under $21,000. This is the…
Nov 4, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)
Shares of semiconductor companyAdvanced Micro Devices (AMD) have lost more than half their value in the past year. One trader sees a rebound in the months ahead. That’s based on the March 2023 $55…
Nov 4, 2022
It’s a Value Buyer’s Market
Price and value aren’t the same thing. A low-priced stock could be wildly overvalued relative to the business’ prospects. And a high-priced stock could still be pennies on the dollar for a great…
Nov 3, 2022