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Insider Trading Report: Illinois Tool Works (ITW)
Jay Henderson, a director atIllinois Tool Works (ITW) recently bought 10,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by over 112 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just over $2.35 million.…
Nov 17, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Nvidia (NVDA)
Shares of graphics processing companyNvidia (NVDA) have seen a big move higher since tech stocks rebounded in the past two months. One trader sees the possibility of a sizeable pullback here. That’s…
Nov 17, 2021
This e-Commerce Play Offers Excellent Reward for the Risk
E-commerce continues to grow as a trend, with more customers making more purchases online globally. While that trend may look played out, companies are still posting record numbers.Alibaba (BABA)…
Nov 16, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Cheesecake Factory (CAKE)
Edie Ames, a director atCheesecake Factory (CAKE) recently added 1,650 shares. The buy increased her stake by 25.6 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just under $75,000. This is the…
Nov 16, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Aurora Cannabis (ACB)
Shares of pot producerAurora Cannabis (ACB) have been trending higher in the past few weeks, thanks to strong earnings in the sector. One trader sees shares moving even higher in the coming weeks.…
Nov 16, 2021
This Slow-and-Steady Sector Could Unlock Big Profits In the 5G Boom
Lost among the shuffle of some of today’s tech trends, the 5G network continues to roll out. The technology includes faster download speeds and a better ability to use video and other tools for…
Nov 15, 2021
Insider Trading Report: The Scotts Miracle Grow Company (SMG)
Gerald Volas, a director atThe Scotts Miracle Grow Company (SMG), recently bought 6,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 1,376 percent, and came to a total price of just under $1.03 million.…
Nov 15, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: The Walt Disney Company (DIS)
Shares of entertainment giantThe Walt Disney Company (DIS) shed over 7 percent on Thursday following lackluster earnings. Traders were active in the options market, betting that shares would soon…
Nov 15, 2021
Overly Bearish Analysts Point to a Rebound in this Big Data Play
With so many new technologies unfolding today, big data is sometimes lost in the shuffle. But by using algorithms and artificial intelligence data can be processed in different ways, sometimes…
Nov 12, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY)
Gustavo Arnal, CFO ofBed Bath & Beyond (BBBY), recently bought 12,500 shares. The buy increased his stake by just over 4 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just over $255,000. That…
Nov 12, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: SSR Mining (SSRM)
Shares of gold mining companySSR Mining (SSRM) have been trending higher in recent days, likely fueled by a rising price of gold. One trader sees the potential for a bigger move higher in the coming…
Nov 12, 2021
Earnings Miss Overshadows Rally Potential in This Crypto Name
Cryptocurrencies are trending higher, with Bitcoin and Ethereum hitting new all-time highs in the past week. One beneficiary from this trend has been any company that either facilitates crypto…
Nov 11, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Bally’s Corporation (BALY)
Lee Fenton, CEO ofBally’s Corporation (BALY), recently bought 5,750 shares of company stock. The buy increased his stake by almost 2.5 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just under…
Nov 11, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: The TJX Companies (TJX)
Shares of clothing retailing chainThe TJX Companies (TJX) have been somewhat range-bound this year, but have been rallying to the higher end of their range in the past few weeks. One trader sees the…
Nov 11, 2021
Fear Hits this Key Digital Commerce Player
Earnings season can give a snapshot into how a company is doing. It can also give a view into how traders view a company’s prospects based on one-time events that may not have a massive bearing over…
Nov 10, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Air Products & Chemicals (APD)
Wayne Thomas Smith, a director atAir Products & Chemicals (APD) recently bought 1,637 shares. The buy created an initial stake, and came to a total purchase price of just over $500,000. This is…
Nov 10, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Micron Technology (MU)
Shares of semiconductor firmMicron Technology (MU) have been trending higher in recent weeks, reversing a longer-term declining trend this year. One trader sees a continued move higher this month.…
Nov 10, 2021
A Value Play in the Streaming Space
Typically, investors love companies with a strong brand, a loyal following, a recurring revenue model, and improving key metrics. In the streaming space, a number of companies have created tremendous…
Nov 9, 2021
Insider Trading Report: ExxonMobil (XOM)
Michael Angelakis, a director atExxonMobil (XOM) recently picked up 5,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 15 percent, and came to a total purchase price of $320,000. This marks the first…
Nov 9, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Cameco (CCJ)
Shares of uranium producerCameco (CCJ) have continued their strong move higher this year. One trader sees that rally continuing into next year. That’s based on the March $33 calls. With 129 days…
Nov 9, 2021