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Market Fears Point to Potential Buying Opportunity
The past few months have been brutal for cryptocurrencies, which went from a total market cap over $2 trillion to shedding over half its market value in just a few weeks. One culprit? China, which…
Jul 26, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Ames National Corp (ATLO)
James Larson, a director atAmes National Corp (ATLO), recently picked up 1,300 shares. The buy increased his stake by just under 4 percent, and came to a total value of around $30,000. A number of…
Jul 26, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Las Vegas Sands (LVS)
Shares of casino giantLas Vegas Sands (LVS) have been trending down since mid-March, and now stand near a six-month low. One trader sees shares breaking off the low and moving higher once again.…
Jul 26, 2021
This Hated Stock Has Massive Rebound Potential
A number of smaller tech companies exploded at the start of the year on the back of retail interest. Some of that speculation quickly died out. Even with markets still near all-time highs, these…
Jul 23, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Dorchester Minerals LP (DMLP)
The Dorchester Minerals Operating company, the controlling entity forDorchester Minerals LP (DMLP), recently added 9,000 shares. That increased the operating company’s holdings by 54 percent, and…
Jul 23, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: 3M (MMM)
Shares of conglomerate3M (MMM) have been trading in a range for the past few months. One trader sees the shares moving higher, potentially out of its trading range and into a new rally. That’s based…
Jul 23, 2021
Streaming Services Hit a Crossroad
2020 was a great year for streaming service companies, as quarantined populations turned to binge watching shows old and new. With the economy reopening, however, more options are available to…
Jul 22, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Cricut (CRCT)
The Abdiel Qualified Master Fund, a major holder inCricut (CRCT), recently added 123,291 shares. The buy increased the fund’s stake by 1.5 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just over…
Jul 22, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Valero Energy (VLO)
Shares of oil refining giantValero Energy (VLO) have been sliding in the past month. However, one trader sees a potential rebound in the coming months. That’s based on the November $65 call. With 120…
Jul 22, 2021
Is Big Blue Finally a Buy?
What’s old can often be new again in tech. Case in point?International Business Machines (IBM). The tech giant is starting to show some signs of life as it pivots away from computer mainframes and…
Jul 21, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Hibbett Inc (HIBB)
David Benck, General Counsel atHibbett Inc (HIBB), recently picked up 2,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 33 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just over $175,000. He was joined…
Jul 21, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT)
Shares of hotel chainHilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT) have been trading in a range over the past few months. One trader is betting that when shares do break out of their range, it will be higher.…
Jul 21, 2021
This Original Silicon Valley Giant Might Jump to New Heights
Wall Street loves nothing more than a good rumor. Rumors about a potential merger often involve multiple companies. That includes the two companies that might merge, as well as any competitors or big…
Jul 20, 2021
Insider Trading Report: SentinelOne (S)
Daniel Loeb, a major holder atSentinelOne (S), recently picked up another 200,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by just over 10 percent, and came to a total price of just under $9 million. This…
Jul 20, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Nordstrom (JWN)
Shares of department store chainNordstrom (JWN) have been trading in a range year-to-date. Shares now trade at the lower end of that range, and one trader is betting on a move higher. That’s based on…
Jul 20, 2021
Meme Trade Absurdity Strikes Again
Shares ofGameStop (GME) dropped heavily last week, adding to weeks of sagging since its last earnings report. One potential culprit?Netflix (NFLX), which announced that it hired a former executive…
Jul 19, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Aspen Group (ASPU)
Michael Mathews, CEO ofAspen Group (ASPU), recently bought 10,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by more than 1 percent, coming to a total value of $58,000. He was joined by the company COO, who…
Jul 19, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Verizon (VZ)
Shares of telecom companyVerizon (VZ) have been trading in a narrow range over the past year. One trader sees shares moving higher, possibly back to the top of their trading range, if not higher.…
Jul 19, 2021
Strong Airline Earnings Point to Solid Future Returns
The airline industry is back. Earnings season is still unfolding, but the airlines, which looked like they may be facing years of challenge ahead at the start of the pandemic, are already at or near…
Jul 16, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Super League Gaming Inc (SLGG)
Michael Keller, a director atSuper League Gaming Inc (SLGG), recently picked up 20,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by over 11 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just over…
Jul 16, 2021