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Insider Trading Report: DISH Network Group (DISH)
James DeFranco, a director atDISH Network Group (DISH), recently picked up 1,250,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by over 154 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just under $24.3…
May 20, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: FedEx Corporation (FDX)
Shares of freight and logistics companyFedEx Corporation (FDX) have lost over one-third of their value in the past year. One trader is betting on a further decline. That’s based on the July $180 put.…
May 20, 2022
In a Rising or Falling Economy, Don’t Bet Against Defensive Consumer Plays
Consumer spending makes up the bulk of economic spending – over two-thirds, by most estimates. That means that any change in where and how consumers are spending can lead to a shift of billions of…
May 19, 2022
Insider Trading Report: CSX Corp (CSX)
James Wainscott, a director atCSX Corp (CSX), recently picked up 10,000 shares. The buy increased his position by nearly 95 percent, and came to a total price of just over $330,000. This marks the…
May 19, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Cisco Systems (CSCO)
Shares of internet hardware providerCisco Systems (CSCO) have been in a downtrend for the past few months. One trader sees the prospect of further declines in the months ahead. That’s based on the…
May 19, 2022
Consider This Profitable Media Space as Streaming Stocks Slide
The media space is a lucrative one, and one where just a few companies control the bulk of the industry. However, the past few years has seen many media companies rise and fall as plans have come to…
May 18, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Morgan Stanley (MS)
Stephen Luczo, a director atMorgan Stanley (MS), recently bought 25,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 11.8 percent, and came to a total price of just over $1.98 million. This marks the first…
May 18, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM)
Shares of gold producerAgnico Eagles Mines (AEM) are off by over 30 percent in the past year, as gold prices have been lackluster. One trader, however, sees the possibility for a massive rally in the…
May 18, 2022
Why This Strong Performing Player Can Continue Higher Now
The past six months have been devastating for growth companies. From the tech space to speculative startups to everything crypto, many of the well-known growth stories of the past year have seen…
May 17, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Starbucks (SBUX)
Howard Schultz, interim CEO ofStarbucks (SBUX), recently added 137,500 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 0.6 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just under $10 million. This marks…
May 17, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Synchrony Financial (SYF)
Shares of regional bankSynchrony Financial (SYF) are trading near a 52-week low. One trader sees the stock moving even lower in the coming months. That’s based on the September $29 puts. With 122…
May 17, 2022
Long-Term Trends Bode Well for Tech Infrastructure Plays Now
Even with a modest slowdown in the overall economy in the first quarter of the year, and even with a potential recession if the second quarter also shows a slowdown, the world continues to improve.…
May 16, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Fastenal (FAST)
Michael Ancius, a director atFastenal (FAST), recently added 1,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 3 percent, and came to a total purchase price of $51,000. This is the fourth buy from the…
May 16, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Nu Holdings (NU)
Shares of Brazilian bankNu Holdings (NU) have been in a steep downtrend since the company went public late last year. One trader is betting on a further decline in shares. That’s based on the June…
May 16, 2022
Slow and Steady Still Makes Real Estate A Compelling Sector For Investors Now
Real estate has been holding up better than the stock market. Even rising interest rates are seen as a potential way to cool the rapidly-rising housing market. Other parts of the real estate market…
May 13, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Caesars Entertainment (CZR)
Courtney Mather, a director atCaesars Entertainment (CZR), recently bought 16,000 shares. The buy increased her stake by 113 percent, and came to a total price just over $961,000. That follows up on…
May 13, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Roblox (RBLX)
Shares of metaverse platformRoblox (RBLX) have been at ground zero for the market selloff. One trader sees the potential for shares to decline even further. That’s based on the January 2024 $17.50…
May 13, 2022
Stick With Strong Brands and Intellectual Properties in Today’s Markets
With the stock market significantly off its highs, investors are looking for companies that can deliver on strong earnings right now. This earnings season, companies with strong brands and…
May 12, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Cloudflare (NET)
Maria Eitel, a director atCloudflare (NET), recently picked up 15,000 shares. The buy increased her stake by 226 percent, and came to a total price just over $941,000. This marks the first insider…
May 12, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Masco Corporation (MAS)
Shares of building product companyMasco Corporation (MAS) have been sliding in recent months. However, one trader sees the possibility of a rebound in the coming weeks. That’s based on the July $60…
May 12, 2022