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For the Best Market Returns, Follow the Demographics
Every dollar held by a consumer acts like a vote. And sometimes, consumers vote with their feet. The past few years has seen an acceleration to a trend that involves millions of Americans moving. For…
Aug 2, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Huntington Bancshares (HBAN)
Gary Torgow, a director atHuntington Bancshares (HBAN), recently added 19,382 shares to his holdings. The buy increased his stake by 2.2 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just over…
Aug 2, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Caterpillar (CAT)
Shares of industrial equipment manufacturerCaterpillar (CAT) are down about 3 percent over the past year, but down 10 percent just since June. One trader is betting on a rebound in the coming months.…
Aug 2, 2022
Invest With Companies Simplifying Now
In a bull market, companies will try all sorts of new ways to compete with each other. When times get tougher, companies that are quick to cut back to the basics are the most likely to keep their…
Aug 1, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Bed Bath & Beyond Corp (BBBY)
Andrea Weiss, a director atBed Bath & Beyond Corp (BBBY), recently added 2,000 shares. The buy increased her holdings by about 3 percent, and came to a total purchase price just over $9,200. The…
Aug 1, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Newmont Corporation (NEM)
Shares of gold mining firmNewmont Corporation (NEM) have shed 27 percent of their value over the past year, as gold has failed to keep up with inflation. One trader sees the potential for a rebound…
Aug 1, 2022
Stick With Earnings Winners in Today’s Economy
Earnings season is coming in mixed. It often does. In a bull market, a few misses can be written off. In a bear market… companies that miss tend to get punished. While that creates a potential buying…
Jul 29, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Conagra Brands Inc (CAG)
Emanuel Chirico, a director atConagra Brands Inc (CAG), recently picked up 30,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by just over 29 percent, and came to a total purchase price just over $1.02…
Jul 29, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Shopify (SHOP)
Shares of online retailerShopify (SHOP) have shed nearly 80 percent of their value in the past year as tech stock valuations have dropped. One trader sees shares potentially stabilizing and moving…
Jul 29, 2022
High Profit Margin Companies Will Win in Time
The current earnings season is showing which companies can fare well with high inflation right now, and which companies are struggling. While a company may report far different earnings than average…
Jul 28, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Baker Hughes Company (BKR)
Michael Dumais, a director atBaker Hughes Company (BKR), recently added 10,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by nearly 67 percent, and came to a total price of just under $244,000. This…
Jul 28, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Rollins Inc. (ROL)
Shares of pesticide control companyRollins Inc. (ROL) have traded flat over the past year. One trader sees the possibility for a decline in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the August $35 puts. With…
Jul 28, 2022
Beat the Bear Market with Safe Companies Now
Traders have largely priced in a recession, with slowing growth all but certain for some time to come. The slowdown is being done in order to combat high inflation. Part of that is to lower prices.…
Jul 27, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Alta Equipment Group (ALTG)
B. Riley Financial, a major holder atAlta Equipment Group (ALTG), recently added 20,243 shares. The buy increased the fund’s stake by 0.3 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just under…
Jul 27, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Abbott Laboratories (ABT)
Shares of medical diagnostic device companyAbbott Laboratories (ABT) are down just under 10 percent in the past year. One trader is betting that shares will trend lower in the coming months. That’s…
Jul 27, 2022
For the Best Profits Now, Look for Low-Cost Providers
The past few years has been great for some sectors. For others, it’s been tough. The restaurant space has had to rapidly change to pandemic protocols, a rise in takeout orders, and increased outdoor…
Jul 26, 2022
Insider Trading Report: CrossFirst Bankshares (CFB)
Benjamin Clouse, CFO atCrossFirst Bankshares (CFB), recently added 7,500 shares to his holdings. The buy increased his stake by just over 101 percent, and came to a total cost just over $97,400.…
Jul 26, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Alphabet Inc (GOOGL)
Shares of search engine giantAlphabet (GOOGL) have shed nearly 20 percent of their value in the past year. One trader sees the potential for a further decline in shares in the next 14 months. That’s…
Jul 26, 2022
This Top Tech Name Looks Attractive Ahead of Earnings
It’s still the early stages for earnings season. But we’ve seen companies perform above expectations, even as overall performance has started to slow in the past year. With some big tech names about…
Jul 25, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Comtech Telecommunications Corp (CMTL)
Lisa Lesavoy, a director atComtech Telecommunications Corp (CMTL), recently added 10,000 shares. The buy increased her stake by 118 percent, and came to a total price just over $102,000. The buy…
Jul 25, 2022