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Unusual Options Activity: Micron Technology (MU)
Shares of semiconductor companyMicron Technology (MU) have been caught up in the recent tech selloff. One trader sees the potential for a bounce higher in the near future. That’s based on the August…
May 12, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Lumber Liquidators (LL)
Joseph Nowicki, a director atLumber Liquidators (LL), recently bought 6,274 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 258 percent, and came to a total purchase price of $150,000. This is the first…
May 12, 2021
Don’t Ignore the Power of 5G Amid the Tech Slump
While tech stocks have been out of favor the past few months, companies continue to innovate and roll out new products. Some are mere ideas, others are on the cusp of massive profitability. The 5G…
May 11, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Weyerhaeuser Co (WY)
Nancy Lowe, CFO ofWeyerhaeuser (WY) recently bought 10,000 more shares. The buy increased her stake by over 46 percent, and came to a purchase price of just over $385,000. Insiders have been active…
May 11, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Palantir Technologies (PLTR)
Big data firmPalantir Technologies (PLTR) has lost half its value from a speculative peak earlier in the year. One trader sees a rebound in the coming weeks. That’s based on the June 11 $24.50 calls.…
May 11, 2021
This FinTech Giant Crushes Earnings and Revenue
Fintech payment companySquare (SQ) has been a big pandemic winner. Cashless transactions are on the rise, and the company’s touchless technology has done a lot to avoid the physical exchange of cash,…
May 10, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Intel Corp (INTC)
Dion Weisler, a director atIntel Corp (INTC) recently picked up 4,464 shares. The total cost came to $250,000, and represents an initial stake for the director. Like many big-name tech companies that…
May 10, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Devon Energy Corp (DVN)
Oil and gas exploration companyDevon Energy (DVN) has been in a strong uptrend the past few months as oil prices have trended higher. One trader sees a further rally in the months ahead. That’s based…
May 10, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Peloton Interactive (PTON)
Shares ofPeloton Interactive (PTON) dropped on Tuesday following news of a voluntary recall for the company’s treadmill products. At least one trader sees a recovery in shares in the upcoming months.…
May 7, 2021
Insider Trading Report: US Silica Holdings (SLCA)
Bryan Shinn, CEO ofUS Silica Holdings (SLCA) recently bought 2,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 0.25 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just over $48,000. This marks the…
May 7, 2021
Signs Point to Further Gains in Housing Trends
Residential real estate has been a strong performer in the past year. Sales trends suggest that home prices will continue to appreciate as demand remains strong and supply remains tight. That bodes…
May 7, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Delta Air Lines (DAL)
Shares ofDelta Air Lines (DAL) have been trading in a range between $44 and $52 over the past few months. One trader sees the potential for a move higher as the economy continues to reopen. That’s…
May 6, 2021
The Biggest Trend in Entertainment Continues to Point to Profits
Even before the pandemic, sales of video games were topping box office receipts. And with a world loaded with small indie studios to developers producing popular titles, video games are a growing…
May 6, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Vista Gold Corp (VGZ)
Douglas Tobler, CFO ofVista Gold Corp (VGZ) recently picked up 3,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by nearly 4 percent, and came to a total purchase price of over $3,200. He has been a repeated…
May 6, 2021
Global Recovery Points to Strong Logistics Returns
The pandemic’s effect on the economy can be measured in many ways. One simple way to track its effects is by looking at the level of global commerce. A number of companies can provide a one-stop look…
May 5, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Greenbrier Companies (GBX)
William Furman, chairman and CEO ofGreenbrier Companies (GBX), recently bought 10,000 more shares. The buy increased his stake by just under 2 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just over…
May 5, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Beyond Meat (BYND)
Shares of plant-based protein alternativeBeyond Meat (BYND) have been in a downtrend. At least one trader sees the company turning around as it reports earnings later this week. That’s based on the…
May 5, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Las Vegas Sands (LVS)
Shares of casino giantLas Vegas Sands (LVS) have largely traded in a range from the high $50s to the mid $60s in the past few months. One trader sees shares moving to the higher end of their range…
May 4, 2021
Strong Growth Trends Bode Well for this New Digital Sector
The past few years has seen the rise of entirely new businesses online. Areas such as e-Sports are overtaking physical sports in terms of value and customer interest. That’s also true with sports…
May 4, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Beacon Roofing Supply (BECN)
CD&R Investment Associates, a major holder inBeacon Roofing Supply (BECN) recently added 563,611 shares to their holdings. The buy increased the fund’s stake by over 4 percent, and came to a…
May 4, 2021