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Insider Trading Report: Fastenal (FAST)
Sam Hsu, a director atFastenal (FAST), recently bought 1,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 50 percent, and came to a total price of just under $53,000. The buy came just a few days after…
Sep 21, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Roku (ROKU)
Shares of TV streaming platformRoku (ROKU) have been trending down since July. One trader sees the possibility for a rebound in the months ahead. That’s based on the December $325 calls. With 87 days…
Sep 21, 2021
This Commodity’s Rally Is Likely to Continue
The past year has seen a number of commodities rise, and then sometimes fall. The list includes lumber, which at one point was the highest-performing commodity of the year before dropping. The past…
Sep 20, 2021
Insider Trading Report: JOANN Inc (JOAN)
Ann Aber, senior vice president and general counsel atJOANN Inc (JOAN) recently picked up 1,000 shares. The buy increased her holdings by 66 percent, and came to a total price of just over $11,000.…
Sep 20, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Robinhood (HOOD)
Shares of stock brokerage firmRobinhood (HOOD) have been declining since their IPO. One trader sees the decline continuing for the next few months. That’s based on the January $31 puts. With 123 days…
Sep 20, 2021
Subscription Revenue Makes for a Successful Long-Term Investment
Wall Street loves a company that can create a subscription-based revenue model. Ensuring that customers come back monthly or annually make it possible for companies to better plan their future with…
Sep 17, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Molson Coors Beverage (TAP)
Louis Vachon, a director atMolson Coors Beverage (TAP), recently picked up 3,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by over 10 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just over $138,000. This…
Sep 17, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Colfax Corporation (CFX)
Shares of specialty industrial machinery companyColfax Corporation (CFX) have been trending higher in the past year, although the share appreciation has slowed in recent months. One trader sees the…
Sep 17, 2021
New Leadership Can Revitalize Even a Top Company
Company leadership changes over time. New leadership can bring about fresh energy, new ideas, and potentially find new ways to grow a business. Such leadership doesn’t always have to come from the…
Sep 16, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Teledyne Technologies (TDY)
Jason VanWees, an Executive Vice President atTeledyne Technologies (TDY), recently picked up 1,500 shares. The buy increased his stake by nearly 4 percent, and came to a total price of $639,000. This…
Sep 16, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Comcast Corporation (CMCSA)
Shares of cable giantComcast Corporation (CMCSA) slid on Tuesday as the company warned on declining cable subscribers. One trader sees the room for a further drop in the months ahead. That’s based on…
Sep 16, 2021
Don’t Sweat Slowing Earnings Growth in Great Companies
Earnings season has been solid the past few quarters for most stocks. Companies have been reporting numbers that crush pandemic levels from over the past year. Now, however, companies are getting…
Sep 15, 2021
Insider Trading Report: SelectQuote (SLQT)
Thomas Grant, a director atSelectQuote (SLQT), recently bought 144,533 shares. The buy increased his stake by nearly 6 percent, and came to a total price of just under $1.8 million. Grant was joined…
Sep 15, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Wells Fargo (WFC)
Shares of megabankWells Fargo (WFC) have traded mixed over the past month, as the company largely missed on earnings. Over the past year, shares have been trending up. However, one trader sees a…
Sep 15, 2021
Regulatory Fears Create a Buying Opportunity in One of the World’s Greatest Companies
Times are changing for many tech companies. Regulators around the world are looking into how tech companies collect and store data, or how they provide marketing or payment services to third-party…
Sep 14, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Farmland Partners Inc (FPI)
Paul Pittman, CEO atFarmland Partners Inc (FPI), recently bought 1,000 additional shares. The buy increased his stake by 0.04 percent, and came to a total cost of just under $13,000. The CEO was also…
Sep 14, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Merck & Co. (MRK)
Shares of pharmaceutical giantMerck & Co (MRK) have been trading roughly flat over the past six months following a selloff in shares. One trader sees the potential for a move higher in the coming…
Sep 14, 2021
The Hardware Behind This New Megatrend Is Here
There are a number of big-picture trends likely to play out over the next decade. One of the more interesting is the evolution of social media from websites into a veritable “metaverse.” That’s a…
Sep 13, 2021
Insider Trading Report: West Bancorp (WTBA)
Patrick Donovan, a director atWest Bancorp (WTBA), recently added 5,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by over 18 percent, and came to a total price of just under $150,000. This is the third buy…
Sep 13, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Discovery (DISCK)
Shares of media firmDiscovery (DISCK) have been trending down over the last month. However, one trader sees the potential for a big return over the next year. That’s based on the January 2023 $40…
Sep 13, 2021