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Unusual Options Activity: PepsiCo (PEP)
Shares of beverage and snack companyPepsiCo (PEP) have been trending steadily higher in the past year, with a nice rally following earnings earlier this month. One trader sees that uptrend…
Oct 28, 2021
With Or Without Crypto Mining Demand, This Tech Stock a Buy
Led by Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies are moving higher. That’s great for cryptos themselves, as well as a number of companies that play to integrating cryptos into the existing financial system and the…
Oct 27, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Texas Capital Bancshares (TCBI)
Julie Anderson, CFO atTexas Capital Bancshares (TCBI), recently added 4,000 shares to her holdings. The buy increased her stake by just over 6 percent, and came to a total price of just under…
Oct 27, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Tesla Motors (TSLA)
Shares of electric vehicle giantTesla Motors (TSLA) hit a new all-time high on Monday on news of a massive sale of 100,000 vehicles to a rental car agency. One trader sees shares moving higher.…
Oct 27, 2021
The Market Is Clear: When in Doubt, Buy Quality
Some stocks in the same industry may have a vastly different valuation than others. This is typically the market’s way of indicating which company is the industry leader. That may be higher profit…
Oct 26, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Mueller Industries (MLI)
Gary Gladstein, a director atMueller Industries (MLI), recently picked up 11,399 additional shares. The buy increased his stake by over 9 percent, and came to a total cost of just under $544,000.…
Oct 26, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Devon Energy Corporation (DVN)
Shares of energy explorer and producerDevon Energy Corporation (DVN) are up nearly four-fold in the past year as energy prices, particularly natural gas, are on the rise. One trader sees shares…
Oct 26, 2021
Inflation-Resistant Pricing Power Makes this Company Likely to Keep Rallying
Investors are looking for how companies are navigating the worst environment for inflation in 25 years. Many companies are doing well, having found ways to cut costs, or raise prices without losing…
Oct 25, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Lamb Weston Holdings (LW)
Robert Niblock, a director atLamb Weston Holdings (LW), recently bought 2,500 shares. The buy increased his stake by 27.5 percent, and came to a total price of $141,000. The buy came just a few days…
Oct 25, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Vodafone (VOD)
Shares of telecom giantVodafone (VOD) have been trending down since May. However, one trader sees a potential rebound in shares ahead in the next six months. That’s based on the April $17 calls. With…
Oct 25, 2021
Wall Street’s Latest Rumor Creates a Buying Opportunity (But Not Where You Think)
Merger and acquisition activity is alive and well. More importantly, even rumors of a possible deal are capable of moving shares of companies large and small alike. That’s the case withPinterest…
Oct 22, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Truist Financial Corp (TFC)
William Rogers, CEO ofTruist Financial Corp (TFC), recently picked up 67,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by nearly 7 percent, and came to a total price of just over $4.14 million. This marks…
Oct 22, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: QuantumScape (QS)
Shares of electric battery technology companyQuantumScape (QS) are well off their highs from the past year, but have been trending higher in recent weeks. One trader sees the trend continuing. That’s…
Oct 22, 2021
Smaller-Than-Expected Losses Point to a Post-Pandemic Trading Strategy
Some companies are still seeing sales and revenues below their 2019 pre-Covid peak. For these firms, changes in how we live and travel continue to impact their returns. And when it comes to how their…
Oct 21, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Forian Inc (FORA)
Martin Wygod, a director atForian Inc (FORA), recently added 9,002 shares to his stake. The buy increased his holdings by 3.6 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just over $90,000. This is…
Oct 21, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Marvell Technology (MRVL)
Shares of semiconductor firmMarvell Technology (MRVL) have been trending higher in the past few months amidst a global chip shortage. One trader sees further upside ahead. That’s based on the March…
Oct 21, 2021
The SEC’s Retail Report Leaves Out this One Key Detail that Creates an Opportunity
After a failure to deliver on time, the SEC finally released a report on January’s “meme stock” activity in the market, primarily centered around the explosive move higher inGameStop (GME). The…
Oct 20, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Owens & Minor (OMI)
Robert Henkel, a director atOwens & Minor (OMI), recently picked up 1,000 additional shares. The buy increased his stake by over 4 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just over…
Oct 20, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Faraday Future Electric (FFIE)
Shares of electric vehicle manufacturerFaraday Future Electric (FFIE) have been trending down for several months. However, one trader sees a strong rebound in the coming months. That’s based on the…
Oct 20, 2021
Tis the Season for this Sector to Soar
A number of retailers have already started dropping Black Friday deals. Typically starting the day after Thanksgiving, the story on Wall Street is that it really marks the day that retail companies…
Oct 19, 2021