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Unusual Options Activity: Ford (F)
Shares of car manufacturing giantFord (F) have been doing well this year. One trader sees that trend continuing well into the next year. That’s based on the June 2022 $22 calls. The trade has 336…
Jul 16, 2021
Global Trends Point to This Low-Cost App Giant
Pandemic restrictions are ending globally, which points to a potential revival, however slowly, of global travel. While some may be wary of international travel, others may be sick of staying at home…
Jul 15, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Vista Gold Corp (VGZ)
Douglas Tobler, the CFO ofVista Gold Corp (VGZ), recently bought 10,000 more shares. The buy increased his stake by over 12 percent, and came to a total purchase price of $11,000 exactly. He was…
Jul 15, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Photronics Inc (PLAB)
Shares of semiconductor companyPhotronics Inc (PLAB) have been generally moving higher over the past few months, but with some volatile spikes in shares. One trader sees the potential for a further…
Jul 15, 2021
This Return-to-Normal Trend Points to Further Big Profits
The entertainment industry has been hit hard thanks to the pandemic. While many areas are resuming in-person forms of entertainment once again, the best gauge for how the industry is faring is by…
Jul 14, 2021
Insider Trading Report: TPG Pace Beneficial Finance Group (TPGY)
Light Street Capital, a major owner ofTPG Pace Beneficial Finance Group (TPGY), has added an additional 251,907 shares. The total cost to acquire those shares came to just under $3.3 million. This…
Jul 14, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: The Trade Desk (TTD)
Shares of digital advertising firmThe Trade Desk (TTD) have started moving higher in recent weeks after dropping and bottoming out in early May. One trader sees the potential for shares to head…
Jul 14, 2021
Big Tech Has Unlocked the Secret to Staying Big— Or Even Getting Bigger
Historically, most companies focused on one product or service. That eventually saturates the market. Today’s tech companies, particularly software ones, are able to break that cycle with new…
Jul 13, 2021
Insider Trading Report: R.R. Donnelley & Sons (RRD)
Chatham Asset Management, a major holder ofR.R. Donnelley & Sons (RRD), has bought another 185,000 shares recently. The buy increased the fund’s stake in the company by nearly 1.75 percent, and…
Jul 13, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Boston Properties (BXP)
Shares of office real estate investment trust (REIT)Boston Properties (BXP) have generally been rising over the past few months. One trader sees a continued rally in shares. That’s based on the…
Jul 13, 2021
Growth Trends Will Continue to Make Popular Stocks More Valuable
Sometimes, a company will be caught in a virtuous loop, where its rising share price attracts analyst upgrades. In turn, the shares rise again, prompting more analysts to turn bullish. While that can…
Jul 12, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Piedmont Lithium (PLL)
Jeffrey Armstrong, a director atPiedmont Lithium (PLL), recently picked up 2,500 shares. The buy increase his stake by more than 14 percent, and came to a total price of just over $174,000. This…
Jul 12, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Expedia Group (EXPE)
Shares of online travel agencyExpedia Group (EXPE) has been trending down slightly in recent months as the market has largely priced in the reopening trade. However, one trader sees shares moving…
Jul 12, 2021
Higher Prices? Higher Rewards for Shareholders
Some companies assume that when things are going well, that trend will continue forever. That can sometimes lead to unpleasant surprises. During last year’s pandemic, a number of companies cut or…
Jul 9, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Asana Inc (ASAN)
Dustin Moskovitz, President and CEO atAsana (ASAN) recently picked up over 1.1 million shares of the firm. The total cost of the buy came to just under $70 million, and was made over a number of days…
Jul 9, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: The Trade Desk (TTD)
Shares of digital advertising firmThe Trade Desk (TTD) have been trending higher in the past few weeks after a longer-term slump. One trader sees the shares continuing higher. That’s based on the…
Jul 9, 2021
Supply Chain Issues or Not, Retail Trends Will Likely Move Higher
The economy has been moving strongly past the pandemic, but concerns over inflation and supply chain disruptions have led to some uncertainty. While markets are generally heading higher, one area is…
Jul 8, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Alaska Air Group (ALK)
Jessie Knight, a director atAlaska Air Group (ALK) picked up another 1,200 shares last month. The buy increased the director’s stake by nearly 32 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just…
Jul 8, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Newegg Commerce (NEGG)
Shares of ecommerce platformNewegg Commerce (NEGG) traded in a narrow range for the past few months, before exploding more than 300 percent higher in recent sessions. One trader expects that move…
Jul 8, 2021
A New CEO Could Break this Stock Out of Its Stuck Range
There’s nothing wrong with a company trading in a range, moving up a little and down a little, but mostly unchanged over time. But investors who look for catalysts can likely find hints as to whether…
Jul 7, 2021