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Insider Trading Report: New York City REIT (NYC)
Nicholas Schorsch, a major owner atNew York City REIT (NYC), recently added 12,500 shares. The buy increased his holdings by just under 1 percent, and came to a total price of $167,125. The move came…
Apr 22, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Marriott International (MAR)
Shares of hotel chainMarriott International (MAR) have been in an uptrend over the past few months, with a big surge in recent weeks. One trader sees a potential move higher in the coming months.…
Apr 22, 2022
Suppliers Continue to Offer the Best Return Potential Here
It may sound like a cliché at this point, but when there’s a gold rush, the folks selling picks and shovels tend to be the ones to make a consistent profit. No matter what the industry, the key…
Apr 21, 2022
Insider Trading Report: BlackRock (BLK)
William Ford, a director atBlackRock (BLK), recently added 3,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 25 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just over $2.06 million. This marks the first…
Apr 21, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: American Airlines (AAL)
Shares of airlinerAmerican Airlines (AAL) have been rallying higher in recent weeks. One trader sees the potential for a move higher in the coming months. That’s based on the November $25 calls. With…
Apr 21, 2022
In an Oligopoly Market, Buy Where the Growth Lies
Many sectors of the market trend towards an oligopoly, where a small number of players will dominate the market. One such example is the media industry, where six large corporations control about 90…
Apr 20, 2022
Insider Trading Report: iHeartMedia Inc (IHRT)
Global Media & Entertainment, a major owner ofiHeartMedia Inc (IHRT), recently added 3,908,826 shares. The buy increased the fund’s stake by just over 17 percent, and came to a total purchase…
Apr 20, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Intel (INTC)
Shares of chipmakerIntel (INTC) have been a poor performer in the past year, but the company has had some surges higher. One trader sees another such move playing out in the weeks ahead. That’s based…
Apr 20, 2022
New Opportunities Tend to Be Undervalued in Bear Markets
As the market goes, so do most individual stocks. That’s especially true for early-stage companies or new combinations with a limited market history. A bull market can mean a new company will tend to…
Apr 19, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Nielsen Holdings (NLSN)
WindAcre Partnership Master Fund, a major owner ofNielsen Holdings (NLSN), has been buying up shares in recent days. Last week, the company bought over 23 million shares, increasing its holdings to…
Apr 19, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: U.S. Silica Holdings (SLCA)
Shares of silica producerU.S. Silica Holdings (SLCA) have been in a strong uptrend, more than doubling since February. One trader sees a continued rally in shares. That’s based on the January 2023…
Apr 19, 2022
Stick With Commodity Plays as the Boom Continues
After a massive surge higher in a number of commodities as Russia invaded Ukraine, prices for many such goods have come back down a bit. But company executives remain bullish on the space, and with…
Apr 18, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Dakota Gold Corp (DC)
Robert Quartermain, a director and major holder atDakota Gold Corp (DC), recently picked up 10,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 0.14 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just…
Apr 18, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: AT&T (T)
Shares of telecom companyAT&T (T) dropped recently as the company completed a spinoff of its media properties. However, shares have been trending higher since. One trader sees a further move…
Apr 18, 2022
For the Best Profits, Follow Consolidating Industries
When an industry is new, many companies will flourish. Over time, the market will determine the best winners in the space. It could come from a better product, a better brand, a better business…
Apr 15, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Darden Restaurants (DRI)
Juliana Chugg, a director atDarden Restaurants (DRI), recently added 1,925 shares. The buy represents an initial stake at the company for the director, and came to a total cost of just over $248,000.…
Apr 15, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Bank of America (BAC)
Shares of megabankBank of America (BAC) have been trending down in recent months, and shares just went negative over the past year. One trader sees the possibility for a rebound in the next few…
Apr 15, 2022
Strong Earnings Will Continue to Beat a Weak Economy
Investors remain concerned as inflation is running at its hottest since 1981, and as commodity prices have spiked higher, weighing on the overall economy. But no matter how good or bad the economy…
Apr 14, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Invesco (IVZ)
Trian Fund Management, a major holder atInvesco (IVZ), recently picked up 3,724,600 shares. The buy increased the fund’s stake by just over 7 percent, and came to a total price of just over $86…
Apr 14, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: PulteGroup (PHM)
Shares of homebuilderPulteGroup (PHM) have been sliding in recent months. But one investor sees the possibility for a rally in the coming months. That’s based on the July $45 calls. With 92 days…
Apr 14, 2022