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Insider Trading Report: Graphite Bio (GRPH)
Samsara BioCapital, a major owner ofGraphite Bio (GRPH), recently added 50,800 shares. The buy came to a total cost of just over $667,000. This follow up from a 145,496 share buy from the same fund a…
Oct 19, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: British Petroleum (BP)
Shares of oil and gas giantBritish Petroleum (BP) have nearly doubled in the past year on the back of rising energy prices. One trader sees that trend continuing for some time. That’s based on the…
Oct 19, 2021
When a Rising Tide Lifts All Boats, Buy the Best Boat
Investors have to pay up for quality. That tends to be worth it in time, as buying the best company in a sector can provide excess returns. In the past few trading sessions, the biggest Wall Street…
Oct 18, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Riley Exploration Permian (REPX)
Alvin Libin, a major owner atRiley Exploration Permian (REPX), recently added 7,500 shares. The buy increased his stake by 0.2 percent, and came to a total price of just over $187,000. This insider…
Oct 18, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Lumen Technologies (LUMN)
Shares of telecommunications companyLumen Technologies (LUMN) have risen about in-line with the overall market in the past year, but shares have been trending down in recent months. One trader sees…
Oct 18, 2021
Stronger Travel Trends Point to Profitability For this Industry Leader
After being pent up at home for months on end, consumers are looking to get out and travel more. That’s a trend showing signs of growth, a welcome indicator as the economy contends with persistent…
Oct 15, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Life Time Group Holdings (LTH)
Partners Group Private Equity, a major holder atLife Time Group Holdings (LTH), recently added 277,777 more shares. The buy increased the fund’s holdings by over 4 percent, and came to a total cost…
Oct 15, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Wells Fargo & Company (WFC)
Shares of megabankWells Fargo & Company (WFC) have nearly doubled in the past year. However, over the past 5 years, shares are largely down thanks to a number of scandals. One trader expects a…
Oct 15, 2021
Time to Buy the Dip On this Leading Global Brand
Investors are willing to pay a premium for a brand. The name brand of anything, from shoes to soda will carry a premium compared to a lesser-known or even a store brand. Companies with strong brands…
Oct 14, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Landmark Infrastructure Partners (LMRK)
Landmark Dividend, a major holder ofLandmark Infrastructure Partners (LMRK), recently added 852,748 shares to their holdings. The buy increased the fund’s stake in the firm by over 24 percent, and…
Oct 14, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Dun & Bradstreet (DNB)
Shares of financial analytics companyDun & Bradstreet (DNB) have been trending down steadily over the past year, before a brief spike higher in the past few weeks. One trader sees the longer-term…
Oct 14, 2021
The Market Will Reward This Fast-Growing Company
A record number of companies have gone public so far this year, with a few more months left on the calendar. And the total amount of capital raised has been a record too. Yet many freshly-public…
Oct 13, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Akerna Corp (KERN)
Matthew Kane, a director atAkerna Corp (KERN), recently picked up 128,160 shares. The buy increased his holdings by over 48 percent, and came to a total price of just over $346,000. This marks the…
Oct 13, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Northern Oil and Gas (NOG)
Shares of energy firmNorthern Oil and Gas (NOG) have ratcheted higher in the past few weeks as energy prices have continued to rally. One trader sees that trend continuing. That’s based on the March…
Oct 13, 2021
Repeat Sales of the Same Product Make This Company a Clear Winner
While the recurring revenue model is one that can often lead to steady profits and returns for investors, a truly great company can essentially sell the same product repeatedly, marking up profits on…
Oct 12, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Lemonaria (LMNR)
Jose De Jesus Loza, a director atLemonaria (LMNR), recently picked up 10,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by nearly 3 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just over $156,000. This is…
Oct 12, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: The GEO Group (GEO)
Shares of private prison companyThe GEO Group (GEO) have been trending up since May, with a large spike higher on Friday. One trader sees the possibility for a move even higher. That’s based on the…
Oct 12, 2021
Improving Guidance May Send This Sector Back Toward a High
Most companies are having a solid year, even when comparing their sales and earnings to post-pandemic quarters. However, a few sectors haven’t fared too well in recent months and have missed out on…
Oct 11, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Asana Inc (ASAN)
Dustin Moskovitz, President and CEO ofAsana Inc (ASAN), recently acquired another 500,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by nearly 6 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just under…
Oct 11, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Alcoa Corporation (AA)
Shares of aluminum processorAlcoa Corporation (AA) have been moving steadily higher over the past year amid a booming commodity market. One trader sees that trend continuing into the first half of…
Oct 11, 2021