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Insider Trading Report: Fiserv (FSV)
ValueAct Capital Master Fund, a major holder ofFiserv (FSV), recently added 1,000,000 shares. The buy increased the fund’s holdings by 7.3 percent, and came to a total cost of just under $92 million.…
Jun 17, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Riot Blockchain (RIOT)
Shares of Bitcoin mining companyRiot Blockchain (RIOT) has slid 90 percent from its highs. One trader sees the possibility for a further decline in the months ahead. That’s based on the December…
Jun 17, 2022
The Market Loves This Investment Strategy Right Now
The stock market is usually driven by growth names. While some of those stories fail to pan out, when the going gets tough, the market tends to pivot towards certainty. And nothing is as certain as…
Jun 16, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Alliant Energy Corp (LNT)
Nanco Falotico, a director atAlliant Energy Corp (LNT), recently added 1,200 shares. The buy increased her stake by 12,000 percent, and came to a total price just over $73,000. This marks the first…
Jun 16, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Starbucks (SBUX)
Shares of coffee shop chainStarbucks (SBUX) are trading near a 52-week low. One trader sees the possibility for a further significant drop ahead in the coming months. That’s based on the December $50…
Jun 16, 2022
Stick With Infrastructure Plays When Looking for a Tech Rebound
While the economy is slowing, many trends in place will continue, even at a slower pace. Companies that can cater to the needs of growing industries can still grow and eventually even buck a market…
Jun 15, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Shutterstock (SSTK)
Paul Hennessy, a director atShutterstock (SSTK), recently picked up 10,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 47 percent, and came to a total price of just over $564,000. This marks the first…
Jun 15, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Digital Realty Trust (DLR)
Shares of data center REITDigital Realty Trust (DLR) are down 20 percent over the past year. One trader sees the possibility for a further decline in the months ahead. That’s based on the October…
Jun 15, 2022
More Great Companies Slide into A Buying Range as Fear Reigns
The stock market set a new low last week, and again on Monday. That may be a re-test of the prior low before moving higher, or it may more pain ahead for investors. Those looking for when to buy…
Jun 14, 2022
Insider Trading Report: American Eagle Outfitters (AEO)
David Sable, a director atAmerican Eagle Outfitters (AEO), recently picked up 1,500 shares. The buy increased his stake by 6 percent, and came to a total price of just under $19,000. This marks the…
Jun 14, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Devon Energy (DVN)
Shares of oil and natural gas exploration companyDevon Energy (DVN) have been in a steady uptrend over the past year. One trader sees the strong prospect for a further rally. That’s based on the…
Jun 14, 2022
Consider the Top Brands in the Future of Entertainment
Whether the economy is doing well or poorly, people want to be entertained. In a struggling market, most can find the money for inexpensive forms of entertainment such as movies, books, or video…
Jun 13, 2022
Insider Trading Report: SoFi Technologies (SOFI)
Anthony Noto, CEO atSoFi Technologies (SOFI), recently picked up 47,625 shares. The buy increased his stake by 1.4 percent, and came to a total price of just over $300,000. The buy came a day after…
Jun 13, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: FIGS, Inc (FIGS)
Shares of apparel manufacturing companyFIGS, Inc (FIGS) have slid about 75 percent in the past year. One trader sees further downside for the company in the months ahead. That’s based on the October…
Jun 13, 2022
Consumer Goods Still Deliver a Safe-Haven from Inflation’s Bite
Consumers may be cutting back on higher-priced goods right now as housing and fuel costs have been on the rise. But for some consumer goods, raising prices to contend with inflation hasn’t been a…
Jun 10, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Weyerhaeuser (WY)
Albert Monaco, a director atWeyerhaeuser (WY), recently picked up 3,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by about 12 percent, and came to a total price of just over $115,000. This marks the first…
Jun 10, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Comstock Resources (CRK)
Shares of oil and gas exploration companyComstock Resources (CRK) have soared 256 percent in the past year. One trader is betting on a further rally higher for the energy company. That’s based on the…
Jun 10, 2022
One Way to Benefit as Consumers Recover from Declining Inflation Rates
Consumers have been spending more in the past year, but overall sales are down. It’s inflation that’s causing the total rise, at least for the moment. Retailers are having to deal with two…
Jun 9, 2022
Insider Trading Report: United Airlines Holdings (UAL)
Edward Shapiro, a director atUnited Airlines Holdings (UAL), recently picked up 50,000 shares. The buy represents an initial stake by the director. The total cost to acquire the shares came to just…
Jun 9, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Canopy Growth Corp (CGC)
Shares of pot stockCanopy Growth Corp (CGC) are down 84 percent in the past year. One trader is betting that steady downtrend will continue. That’s based on the October $10 puts. With 134 days until…
Jun 9, 2022