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Unusual Options Activity: Goldman Sachs (GS)
Shares of investment bankGoldman Sachs (GS) have fared well in the past year thanks to a strong stock market, a rise in investment and IPO activity, and low interest rates. One trader sees the…
Jun 9, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Hawthorn Bancshares (HWBK)
Stephen Guthrie, CFO atHawthorn Bancshares (HWBK), recently bought 3,000 additional shares. The buy increased his stake by nearly 59 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just over $71,500.…
Jun 9, 2021
Dividend Growth Investing Doesn’t Go Out of Style
With markets focused on tech plays, favorite short squeezes by masses of retail players, and other potential news-driven events, the relative boredom of dividend investing seems to have passed the…
Jun 8, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Dun & Bradstreet (DNB)
Bryan Hipsher, CFO ofDun & Bradstreet (DNB), recently bought 3,000 additional shares. The buy increased his holdings by nearly 0.5 percent, and came to a total purchase price of $63,000. Hipsher…
Jun 8, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Square (SQ)
Shares of payments processing companySquare (SQ) saw a jump higher on Friday as the company announced more initiatives to integrate traditional finance with the rise of cryptocurrencies. While the…
Jun 8, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: QuantumScape (QS)
Shares of experimental battery makerQuantumScape (QS) have surged higher in recent sessions. While the move may just be part of a trend of retail investor favorites moving higher, one trader sees the…
Jun 7, 2021
Insider Trading Report: comScore Inc (SCOR)
Irwin Gotlieb, a director atcomScore Inc (SCOR), recently picked up 100,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 115 percent, and came to a total purchase price of $397,000. This is the second buy…
Jun 7, 2021
Some Big Tech Names May Be Bordering on Value Plays
For years, investors have piled into big tech names, like the FANG stocks. Even with the recent weakness in the sector, however, some still see some value in these giant names, which dominate the…
Jun 7, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Baker Hughes (BKR)
Shares of oil and gas equipment and services companyBaker Hughes (BKR) have surged 30 percent higher in the past month. One trader sees that trend continuing over the summer. That’s based on the…
Jun 4, 2021
Insider Trading Report: US Silica Holdings (SLCA)
William Kacel, a director atUS Silica Holdings (SLCA), recently bought 15,000 additional shares. The buy increased his stake by nearly 8 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just over…
Jun 4, 2021
There’s More to this Meme Stock Than Meets the Eye
Retail investors are coming back to some of the top performing stocks of January and February with a vengeance. One such company that’s starting a new massive rally?BlackBerry (BB). Shares saw a move…
Jun 4, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Jacobs Engineering (J)
Christopher Thompson, a director atJacobs Engineering (J), recently bought 10,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 46 percent, and came to a total price of just over $140,000. This marks the…
Jun 3, 2021
More Upside Catalysts Than Downside Point to this Blue Chip Winner
The past few years have been some of the worst inBoeing’s (BA) history. The airline manufacturer has had to deal with rising international competition, the flaws in its 737 Max jet, and then the…
Jun 3, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: NRG Energy (NRG)
Shares of utility companyNRG Energy (NRG) have been in a sharp drop since early March. One trader sees the potential for a partial rebound in the coming weeks. That’s based on the July $35 calls.…
Jun 3, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Citigroup (C)
Shares of megabankCitigroup (C) have nearly rallied back to their pre-pandemic peak in recent months. However, one trader sees the potential for a big decline in shares at some point in the next year…
Jun 2, 2021
Is It time for This Inflation Hedge to Shine Again?
Gold prices peaked at over $2,000 per ounce over the summer on a rapidly-inflating economy and concerns over rapid government spending. While the metal then saw a drop as the stock market roared…
Jun 2, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Altria Group (MO)
Ellen Strahlman, a director atAltria Group (MO), recently bought 2,000 more shares. The buy increased her stake by nearly 57 percent, and came to a total price of just over $99,000. This action marks…
Jun 2, 2021
Insider Trading Report: QuantumScape (QS)
Brad Buss, a director atQuantumScape (QS) recently bought 10,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by nearly 4 percent, in a transaction valued at nearly $284,000. This is the first buy from an…
Jun 1, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Live Nation Entertainment (LYV)
Shares of ticket selling companyLive Nation Entertainment (LYV) spiked higher following the vaccine rollout, pulled back, and have now moved back to their old highs. One trader sees shares breaking…
Jun 1, 2021
Consumers Remain King, And So Does This Retail Play
Even with the rise of e-commerce, it’s clear that some retail companies will continue to dominate the in-person experience. Those companies are usually big box stores, which offer sufficient variety…
Jun 1, 2021