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Even Amid Market Turmoil, Expect “Buy the Rumor” Trades
There’s an old Wall Street adage about buying the rumor and selling the news. And traders continue to pile in ahead of a possible development that may or may not pan out. Either way, there tends to…
Jan 31, 2022
Insider Trading Report: VOXX International (VOXX)
Beat Kahli, a director and major holder ofVOXX International (VOXX), recently added 10,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 0.2 percent, and came to a total price of $105,000. That adds on…
Jan 31, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Deutsche Bank (DB)
Shares of German megabankDeutsche Bank (DB) have been trading in a range over the past year. One trader is betting that the stock’s recent attempts to move higher will continue in the next few weeks.…
Jan 31, 2022
Rising Inflation Fears Create Buying Opportunities for Strong Brands
With inflation running at its hottest levels since 1982, investors are rethinking how companies can cope with growing their business with such a rapid change. And many companies are starting to…
Jan 28, 2022
Insider Trading Report: William Penn Bancorporation (WMPN)
Jonathan Logan, an EVP and CFO atWilliam Penn Bancorporation (WMPN), recently bought 1,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by nearly 13 percent, and came to a total cost of over $12,500. The buy…
Jan 28, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Palantir Technologies (PLTR)
Shares of software intelligence companyPalantir Technologies (PLTR) have shed nearly half their value in the past few months. One trader sees the potential for a turnaround in the next month. That’s…
Jan 28, 2022
Bear Market or Not, Semiconductors Still Stand to Profit
The semiconductor shortage remains a huge setback to global manufacturing and production. However, the industry as a whole stands to profit from the trend. So it’s likely to continue growing no…
Jan 27, 2022
Insider Trading Report: EverQuote (EVER)
David Blundin, a director and major owner ofEverQuote (EVER) recently added 55,239 shares. The buy increased his holdings by just over 1.5 percent, and came to a total price of $812,000. This is the…
Jan 27, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Home Depot (HD)
Shares of home improvement retail chainHome Depot (HD) have slid sharply with the overall market in recent sessions. One trader is willing to bet that shares are ready to move higher. That’s based on…
Jan 27, 2022
In a Volatile Market, Use Activist Trends to Profit
When the going gets tough, traders have a number of opportunities to take advantage of. They can look to invest in prospective mergers, where a market selloff may have depressed prices that may…
Jan 26, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Phillips 66 Partners LP (PSXP)
Mark Haney, a director atPhillips 66 Partners LP (PSXP), recently bought 1,623 more shares of the company. The buy increased his holdings by 5 percent, and came to a total price of just over $72,000.…
Jan 26, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Nvidia (NVDA)
Shares of graphics processing companyNvidia (NVDA) have been hit hard with the recent tech market selloff. One trader sees share reversing higher in the next month. That’s based on the February $235…
Jan 26, 2022
Opportunities Rise in Big Tech Amid Market Meltdown
Investors looking for bargains in today’s market have their pick right now. This may be a good time to look at companies that dominate their industry now, as a rebound will likely make a leader…
Jan 25, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Oracle Corp (ORCL)
Charles Moorman, a director atOracle Corp (ORCL), recently picked up 15,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 27 percent, and came to a total price just over $1.25 million. Insiders have a mixed…
Jan 25, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Boeing (BA)
Shares of airline manufacturerBoeing (BA) have been gradually trending down over the past year. However, one trader sees the possibility for a strong rebound in shares in the next few weeks. That’s…
Jan 25, 2022
This Chipmaker Will Be One of the Leaders in the Next Market Move Higher
The stock market’s recent decline has been felt most heavily in technology stocks. That’s the typical case of selloffs in general, as tech stocks tend to outperform the market on the way up.…
Jan 24, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Stitch Fix (SFIX)
Working Capital Advisors, a major holder ofStitch Fix (SFIX), recently picked up 500,000 more shares. The buy increased the fund’s stake by nearly 4.4 percent, and came to a total price of just under…
Jan 24, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Northern Oil & Gas (NOG)
Shares of energy producerNorthern Oil & Gas (NOG) have more than doubled in the past year. One trader sees that trend continuing as energy prices continue higher. That’s based on the June $30…
Jan 24, 2022
Opportunities Abound as the Video Game Sector Prepares to Shrink
Microsoft (MSFT) made its biggest acquisition offer yet, with the proposal to buyActivision Blizzard (ATVI) at $95 per share. Judging by how the share prices of both companies have moved, the market…
Jan 21, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Thor Industries (THO)
Peter Orthwein, a director atThor Industries (THO), recently picked up 10,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by just over 1 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just over $985,000.…
Jan 21, 2022