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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
Downgrades For Top Companies Offer a Counter-Intuitive Buying Opportunity
Wall Street analysts tend to be quick to upgrade stocks that are rallying, and quick to downgrade a stock after it’s fallen. Traders who take the opposite tack tend to cash out during a rally, and…
Apr 13, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Confluent (CFLT)
Brad Gerstner, a major owner atConfluent (CFLT), recently added 439,200 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 8.3 percent, and came to a total price of just over $17.1 million. That follows up on…
Apr 13, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: General Motors (GM)
Shares ofGeneral Motors (GM) are near a 52-week low thanks to high inflation, supply chain shortages impacting auto production, and the view of a slowing economy. One trader is betting on a rebound…
Apr 13, 2022
The Best Market Defense Is… A Good Defense Stock
Historically, defense stocks haven’t necessarily related to the defense and aerospace industry. However, in today’s economic and geopolitical climate, it’s not a bad place to look. The space has…
Apr 12, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (PLAY)
Kevin Sheehan, Interim CEO atDave & Buster’s Entertainment (PLAY), recently added 10,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 6.5 percent, and came to a total purchase price of $405,800.…
Apr 12, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Carnival Cruise Lines (CCL)
Shares ofCarnival Cruise Lines (CCL) have been trading in a range over the past year. One trader sees shares, near the low end of their range right now, heading higher in the next few weeks. That’s…
Apr 12, 2022
In the Retail Trade, Stick with This Key Metric
Every sector has a key metric that may be more important than things like earnings or profit margins in the short-term. For instance, the restaurant industry may look at how many times its tables…
Apr 11, 2022
Insider Trading Report: PG&E Corp (PCG)
Newtyn Management, LLC, a major holder ofPG&E Corp (PCG), recently added to their position with a 2,400 share buy. The purchase increased their holdings by just under 0.2 percent, and came to a…
Apr 11, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Kinross Gold Corp (KGC)
Shares ofKinross Gold Corp (KGC) have been knocked down over 20 percent in the past year, although shares have been starting to slightly trend up in the last week. One trader sees the possibility for…
Apr 11, 2022
It’s Time to Prepare for Food Shortages with an Industry-Leading Stock
The one-two punch of rising fuel prices and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is having a major effect on agricultural commodities. It’s simply becoming too expensive to grow certain crops given the costs…
Apr 8, 2022
Insider Trading Report: HCI Group (HCI)
Paresh Patel, CEO and a major owner atHCI Group (HCI), recently added 1,500 shares. The buy increased his holdings by just over 3 percent, and came to a total price of just under $104,000. This marks…
Apr 8, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Cameco (CCJ)
Shares of uranium producerCameco (CCJ) have been trending higher as traders have become interested in the commodity. One trader sees substantial upside ahead in the coming weeks. That’s based on the…
Apr 8, 2022
Time to Consider Long-Term Plays on Today’s Top Growing Tech
The tech selloff of the past year has made a number of companies a relative value play. That’s especially true to firms that are investing in long-term trends. While they won’t play out overnight,…
Apr 7, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Groupon Inc (GRPN)
Jan Barta, a major holder atGroupon Inc (GRPN), recently added 123,346 shares. The buy increased her stake by just under 7 percent, and came to a total purchase price of $2.374 million. This marks…
Apr 7, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Apple (AAPL)
Shares of consumer tech giantApple (AAPL) have been in a range near all-time highs over the past few months. One trader sees shares moving higher in the coming weeks. That’s based on the May 13th…
Apr 7, 2022
Investors Give Good Managers Excessive Control – But It’s Usually Worth It
There are plenty investment sayings about how company management can make or break a firm’s stock returns. And in today’s world, where retail investors own a minuscule number of shares and…
Apr 6, 2022
Insider Trading Report: HP Inc (HPQ)
Bruce Broussard, a director atHP Inc (HPQ), recently added 6,810 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 131 percent, and came to a total price of just under $250,000. This marks the first insider…
Apr 6, 2022