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Don’t Bet Against Global Consumers and Buy Quality Companies on Sale
The stock market decline has caused nearly all companies to drop. That means that even strong global companies are trading at their best valuation in over a year. That’s particularly true with…
Mar 17, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Ball Corporation (BLL)
Daniel Fisher, President atBall Corporation (BLL), recently picked up 7,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 6.7 percent, and came to a total price just over $601,000. He was joined by a…
Mar 17, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Marqueta, Inc (MQ)
Shares of programming platform companyMarqueta (MQ) have lost over two-thirds of their value in the past six months. One trader sees the possibility for a strong rebound here. That’s based on the…
Mar 17, 2022
Time to Buy a “Blood in the Streets” Play
The stock market pullback is getting ugly. With pullbacks deepening into corrections, investors want to know where to go for the best returns on the market’s next rebound. Historically, a handful of…
Mar 16, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Caesars Entertainment (CZR)
Micheal Pegram, a director atCaesars Entertainment (CZR), recently picked up 13,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by nearly 16 percent, and came to a total cost of just over $895,000. He was…
Mar 16, 2022
Unusual Options Huazhu Group Limited (HTHT)
Shares of Chinese hotel lodging operatorHuazhu Group (HTHT) shed nearly 19 percent on Monday as traders reassessed Chinese stocks. However, one trader sees an opportunity on a rebound ahead. That’s…
Mar 16, 2022
Buybacks Make This Value Play a Potential Winner on a Market Rebound
Share buybacks can add a lot of value for investors, provided that management only buys when shares look undervalued rather than indiscriminately buying at any price. Since share buybacks can…
Mar 15, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Coty Inc (COTY)
Gordon von Bretten, Chief Transformational Officer atCoty Inc (COTY), recently added 38,776 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 26 percent, and came to a total price of just over $302,000. This…
Mar 15, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: AT&T (T)
Shares of telecom giantAT&T (T) have slid over 20 percent in the past year. One trader sees the potential for a rebound in the coming weeks. That’s based on the April 22nd $25.50 calls. With 37…
Mar 15, 2022
A Higher-Margin Twist on Rising Commodities Looks Attractive Here
Commodities are taking off as investor interest soars. All sorts of raw goods from metals to agricultural to energy commodities have been rising. But investors who look beyond the raw commodities to…
Mar 14, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Velodyne Lidar (VLDR)
Virginia Boulet, a director atVelodyne Lidar (VLDR), recently bought 50,000 shares. The buy increased her stake by 417 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just over $108,500. Another…
Mar 14, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Transocean (RIG)
Shares of offshore drilling equipment companyTransocean (RIG) are up about in line with the S&P 500 over the past year, with a strong rally in recent weeks as oil prices have risen further. One…
Mar 14, 2022
The Best Way to Profit in This Market Is with a Solid Offense
Traders have been defensive lately. Capital has been rushing into commodity stocks amid high inflation, and companies like telecoms and utilities have been stronger performers rather than risk-on…
Mar 11, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Western Alliance Bancorp (WAL)
Robert Sarver, Executive Chairman atWestern Alliance Bancorp (WAL), recently added 25,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 2.2 percent, and came to a total price of just over $1.92 million.…
Mar 11, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Bausch Health Companies (BHC)
Shares of pharmaceutical and medical device companyBausch Health Companies (BHC) have been in a steady decline over the past year. One trader sees the potential for a rebound in shares in the coming…
Mar 11, 2022
Stick With Companies Capable of Growing with Inflation
While the market has been contending with the latest geopolitical headlines in the short-term, longer-term trends are still in play. That means high levels of inflation, whose growth may moderate…
Mar 10, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Digital Turbine (APPS)
Michelle Sterling, a director atDigital Turbine (APPS), recently added 1,000 shares. The buy increased her stake by 2.6 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just under $37,000. This marks…
Mar 10, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Corning Incorporated (GLW)
Shares of display technologyCorning International (GLW) are down slightly over the past year. One trader sees a rebound ahead in the coming months. That’s based on the May $42 calls. With 70 days…
Mar 10, 2022
Strong Guidance Makes this Pandemic-Shunned Company Worth a Buy Amid this Market Turmoil
Where the stock market goes on a given day, so do most stocks. Those that buck the trend usually have a specific reason to do so. Usually, strong earnings and guidance will allow a company to rise…
Mar 9, 2022
Insider Trading Report: James River Group Holdings (JRVR)
Sundar Srinivasan, a director atJames River Group Holdings (JRVR), recently added 12,500 shares. The buy increased the director’s stake by 217 percent, and came to a total price of $254,000. Other…
Mar 9, 2022