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Strong Smartphone Demand Points to This Growth Play in Tech
There are plenty of big picture tech ideas for investors in the years ahead. With many investors looking for the next big play in electric vehicles, biotech, space tourism, or the like, a number of…
Nov 5, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Qumu Corporation (QUMU)
Jason Karp, Chief Counsel atQumu Corporation (QUMU), recently picked up 10,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 80 percent, and came to a total price of just over $20,000. The buy comes one…
Nov 5, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Coca-Cola (KO)
Shares of beverage giantCoca-Cola (KO) have been trending higher since a small pullback in September. One trader sees that trend continuing in the next few weeks. That’s based on the November 26 $58…
Nov 5, 2021
Earnings Suggest This “Old School Economy" Trend Is Here to Stay
This week, global leaders flew in private jets and extensive motorcades to meet regarding the climate and how greenhouse gas emissions could be curbed. The meeting occurred as oil prices globally…
Nov 4, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Fluence Energy (FLNC)
Harald von Heynitz, a director atFluence Energy (FLNC) recently added 1,000 shares. That represents an initial stake for the director, and came to a total cost of $28,000. He was joined by director…
Nov 4, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: CVS Health Corporation (CVS)
Shares of drugstore chainCVS Health Corporation (CVS) hit an all-time high in May, dipped, and have finally broken through to new highs. One trader sees that breakthrough continuing in the short run.…
Nov 4, 2021
This Diversified Play on the Economy Likely Made the Right Moves this Quarter
Every company navigates earnings season a bit differently, no matter what sector they’re in. However, few companies report on the weekend. One exception?Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B). The company…
Nov 3, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Beacon Roofing Supply (BECN)
CD&R Investment Associates IX, a major owner ofBeacon Roofing Supply (BECN), recently added 116,945 shares to their holdings. The buy increased the fund’s stake by over 0.8 percent, and came to a…
Nov 3, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: BlackBerry (BB)
Shares of wireless communications companyBlackBerry (BB) have been trading relatively flat since a big surge higher at the start of the year and a smaller rally higher in May. One trader sees the…
Nov 3, 2021
This Formerly Bankrupt Company May Hint at the Future of Travel
Last year, retail traders piled into shares ofHertz Global (HTZZ) as the company was still in bankruptcy. With the company largely in limbo due to the pandemic’s uncertainty regarding business and…
Nov 2, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Cricut Inc (CRCT)
The Abdiel Qualified Master Fund, a major owner ofCricut Inc (CRCT), recently added 42,558 shares to its holdings. The buy increased the fund’s ownership by 0.23 percent, and came to a total price of…
Nov 2, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Ford Motors (F)
Shares of automakerFord Motors (F) have more than doubled in the past year. One trader sees shares heading even higher in the months ahead. That’s based on the March $28 calls. With 136 days until…
Nov 2, 2021
This Retailer’s Business Model Isn’t Feeling the Sting of Supply Shortages
A number of companies have been warning this earnings season about potential supply chain shortages. While many retailers may see some partially bare shelves, those that have embraced a different…
Nov 1, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Bank of the James Financial Corp (BOTJ)
Julie Doyle, a director atBank of the James Corp (BOTJ) recently picked up 1,000 shares. The buy increased her stake by over 8 percent, and came to a total purchase price of $16,000. A number of…
Nov 1, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Live Nation Entertainment (LYV)
Shares of event sales companyLive Nation Entertainment (LYV) have been trending higher in the past year. One trader sees the potential for a move higher from here. That’s based on the April $105…
Nov 1, 2021
The Pandemic Permanently Thinned the Ranks of This Rare Type of Stock
Studies have shown that as much as half of an investor’s total return over a lifetime can come from receiving and reinvesting dividends. Combined with the timing of a trader, investors who buy into…
Oct 29, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Paramount Gold Nevada Corp (PZG)
Christopher Reynolds, a director atParamount Gold Nevada Corp (PZG), recently picked up 4,600 shares. The buy increased his stake by nearly 15 percent, and came to a total price of just under $4,000.…
Oct 29, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Pinterest (PINS)
Shares of social media firmPinterest (PINS) saw some volatility last week. The stock soared on a potential takeover rumor, only to drop a bit when the potential for a deal passed. One trader sees…
Oct 29, 2021
Amid a Shortage for Tech Parts, This One Niche Continues to Thrive
While the semiconductor chip shortage appears likely to continue well into next year, a number of tech plays are still able to avoid the challenge presented by that shortage. One particularly strong…
Oct 28, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Intel (INTC)
Patrick Gelsinger, CEO atIntel (INTC), recently picked up 10,000 shares of the company. The buy increased his stake by nearly 21 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just over $995,000. He…
Oct 28, 2021