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One Top Play Amid the Crypto Carnage
Cryptocurrencies took a major dive on Monday, as the largely unregulated space allows traders to use more leverage than in other financial markets. And companies catering to the space likewise…
May 11, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Brown & Brown (BRO)
Hugh Brown, a director atBrown & Brown (BRO), recently added 1,311 shares. The buy increased his stake by nearly 3 percent, and came to a total price of just under $79,000. That buy came the same…
May 11, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Apple (AAPL)
Shares of consumer tech giantApple (AAPL) have succumbed to the recent market decline, although shares are faring somewhat well given the company’s relatively strong cash flows and excellent…
May 11, 2022
Follow the World’s Safest Long-Term Investment Strategy Now
Investors looking to go long on stocks right now could be in for a wild ride. But over time, a few strategies can ensure that buying during this period of market fear leads to great results. While…
May 10, 2022
Insider Trading Report: PayPal Holdings (PYPL)
Enrique Lores, a director atPayPal Holdings (PYPL), recently picked up 1,100 shares. The buy increased his stake by over 26 percent, and came to a total cost of just under $97,000. This follows up on…
May 10, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Wells Fargo Company (WFC)
Shares of megabankWells Fargo Company (WFC) have lost over one quarter of their value since February. One trader sees room for a continued downtrend in the coming weeks. That’s based on the June 10th…
May 10, 2022
Growing Consumer Goods Companies Look Like a Market Safe-Haven Now
Stocks are closing in on a bear market, as rising inflation seems to be out of control, even with the Federal Reserve hiking interest rates. However, some areas of the market are holding up well. A…
May 9, 2022
Insider Trading Report: B. Riley Financial (RILY)
Randall Paulson, a director atB. Riley Financial (RILY), recently added 10,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by nearly 6 percent, and came to a total price of just under $485,000. This adds…
May 9, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Block (SQ)
Shares of payment companyBlock (SQ) have been in a sharp downtrend with other tech names in the past few months. One trader sees that trend continuing indefinitely. That’s based on the December $90…
May 9, 2022
This Unusual Commodity Is Set for a Great Few Years, No Matter What the Economy Does
Commodities have been in a bull market for some time. But with oil prices well off their highs, and with precious metals failing to break higher even with high inflation rates, prices have moderated…
May 6, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Intel (INTC)
David Zinsner, CFO atIntel (INTC), recently picked up 5,550 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 166 percent, and came to a total price of just over $246,000. The buy comes one day after the…
May 6, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: The Walt Disney Company (DIS)
Shares of entertainment giantThe Walt Disney Company (DIS) have been sliding in recent months. One trader sees a further decline in the days ahead. That’s based on the May 20th $108 puts. With 14…
May 6, 2022
It’s Still Not Too Late to Make an Investment in This Top-Quality Tech Player
The tech space has been a roller coaster over the past six months, and largely to the downside. Many big names retested their February lows in last week’s selloff. However, as earnings come in,…
May 5, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Aflac (AFL)
Karole Lloyd, a director atAflac (AFL), recently added 1,000 shares. The buy increased her position by just under 3 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just under $60,000. This marks the…
May 5, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Antero Resources Corporation (AR)
Shares of oil and gas exploration companyAntero Resources Corporation (AR) are up over 240 percent in the past year. One trader sees a further rally in the months ahead. That’s based on the November…
May 5, 2022
For Complex Companies, Break It Down into Parts to Find Potential Bargains Now
Many companies offer just one product or service. Some of today’s large companies, however, offer many services and products (or even both). That’s especially true in the tech space, where rapid…
May 4, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Western Alliance Bancorp (WAL)
Kelly Ardrey, Chief Accounting Officer atWestern Alliance Bancorp (WAL), recently picked up 3,000 shares. The buy increased her stake by 97 percent, and came to a total purchase price just over…
May 4, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Comcast Corporation (CMCSA)
Shares of cable providerComcast Corporation (CMCSA) hit a 52-week low on Monday before turning higher. But one trader is betting that the stock will continue to decline in the months ahead. That’s…
May 4, 2022
Look Beyond One-Time Events for Long-Term Winners
Life is complex. A company that is executing a long-term plan may have to contend with short-term unexpected events. At one point or another, every company hits an unexpected snag and has to report a…
May 3, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (CLF)
Celso Goncalves, CFO atCleveland-Cliffs (CLF), recently picked up 4,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by nearly 3 percent, and came to a total price just over $105,000. The buy comes three…
May 3, 2022