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Unusual Options Activity: Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU)
Shares of coal companyPeabody Energy Corporation (BTU) have been volatile in recent sessions. One trader sees the possibility for a continued move higher this year. That’s based on the December $30…
Mar 9, 2022
This Infrastructure Trend Points to the Best Profits from Ongoing Digital Transformation
Current headlines are bearish, from rising interest rates to a potential global conflict following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. However, dour headlines often pop up, but longer-term trends underway…
Mar 8, 2022
Insider Trading Report: SoFi Technologies (SOFI)
Anthony Noto, CEO atSoFi Technologies (SOFI), recently bought 15,000 additional shares. The buy increased his holdings by 0.5 percent, and came to a total price of just over $149,000. This marks the…
Mar 8, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: NCR Corporation (NCR)
Shares of information technology firmNCR Corporation (NCR) have been trading in a range over the past year. One trader sees shares rallying from this lower part of its range to the higher part.…
Mar 8, 2022
To Find Growth Bargains, Look for the Relative Value Play
Any industry will eventually consolidate into a handful of players. One may dominate, but within the group of large players, one will usually be a value play. That company tends to have the potential…
Mar 7, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Floor & Décor Holdings (FND)
William Giles, a director atFloor & Décor Holdings (FND), recently added 2,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 51 percent, and came to a total price of $192,000. The buy came a few days…
Mar 7, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Vale (VALE)
Shares of iron ore producerVale (VALE) have been rising in recent weeks as commodity prices have been soaring higher. One trader sees the possibility for a further move from here. That’s based on the…
Mar 7, 2022
Retail Remains Strong, Which Should Benefit This Industry Leader
Although inflation remains high, consumers are continuing to buy. That might be to get ahead of continued expected price increases, or simply a reflection that the economy is running hot. There are a…
Mar 4, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Coterra Energy (CTRA)
Thomas Jorden, CEO, President and Chairman atCoterra Energy (CTRA), recently added 44,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 3.75 percent, and came to a total price of just over $1.02 million.…
Mar 4, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)
Shares of chipmakerAdvanced Micro Devices (AMD) have been more volatile than the overall market in recent months. One trader sees shares moving higher in the next upswing in the market. That’s based…
Mar 4, 2022
For the Best Profits Today, Follow the Bargain Shoppers
Economic uncertainty is high. That’s causing consumers of all income levels to cut back and take a wait-and-see attitude on spending, which is now growing more slowly than the rate of inflation.…
Mar 3, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Universal Insurance Holdings (UVE)
Stephen Donaghy, CEO atUniversal Insurance Holdings (UVE), recently added 10,000 shares to his holdings. The buy increased his stake by 0.04 percent, and came to a total cost of $311,000. This marks…
Mar 3, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Kinross Gold Corp (KGC)
Shares of gold mining operatorKinross Gold Corp (KGC) are near a 52-week low even as gold prices have started to heat up. One trader sees the potential for a big move higher in the coming months.…
Mar 3, 2022
Where to Profit as Energy Stocks Retreat from Russia
The world is taking sides. Most nations are siding with Ukraine, following the country’s invasion by Russia. While other governments are looking for a way to support Ukraine and punish Russia without…
Mar 2, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Coeur Mining (CDE)
Thomas Whelan, CFO atCoeur Mining (CDE), recently added 10,000 more shares. The buy increased his holdings by 2.5 percent, and came to a total cost of $42,500. The buy came two days after the company…
Mar 2, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY)
Shares of retailerBed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) have traded down over the past year, after shares surged higher following a near-miss with bankruptcy. One trader sees a further rally in shares…
Mar 2, 2022
Strong Tailwinds and Massive Buyback Program Make This Tech Play Worth a Buy
Stock buybacks can help move share prices higher in two ways. First, they simply act as buying pressure on a stock. Second, they help reduce the total share count, so a company can increase its…
Mar 1, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Synovus Financial Corp (SNV)
Kevin Blair, President and CEO atSynovus Financial Corp (SNV), recently bought 3,100 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 3.5 percent, and came to a total price of just over $150,000. This marks…
Mar 1, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Kinder Morgan Inc (KMI)
Shares of pipeline companyKinder Morgan Inc (KMI) are up about 11 percent in the past year, about in-line with the S&P 500. One trader sees a further rally in shares from here. That’s based on…
Mar 1, 2022
Crypto Integration Remains Strong Amid Volatile Prices
While cryptocurrencies can offer traders fast moves in either direction, the downward movement in prices in the past few months has scared off traders. But it hasn’t scared off investors looking to…
Feb 28, 2022