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The Next Short Squeeze: A Heavily Hated Commodity?
Traders looking for other short-squeeze alternatives toGameStop (GME) are turning their eyes toward silver. Why? The commodity is seeing lower annual mining production, while demand for it increases…
Jan 29, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Continental Resources (CLR)
Oil and gas exploration companyContinental Resources (CLR) has seen shares soar in recent sessions, and is in a general uptrend. One trader sees the move continuing over the next few weeks. That’s…
Jan 29, 2021
Insider Trading Report: FuelCell Energy (FCEL)
Jason Few, CEO ofFuelCell Energy (FCEL), recently added 11,000 shares to his holdings. The buy increased his stake by 98 percent, and the total buy came to just under $200,000. This marks the first…
Jan 28, 2021
The World’s Most Valuable Brand Has Changed Again
For the first time in five years,Amazon (AMZN) isn’t the reigning global brand. Rather, the title is going back to a name that had it before. The company?Apple (AAPL). It’s the ultimate consumer tech…
Jan 28, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: BlackBerry (BB)
Mobile data security firmBlackBerry (BB) has gotten caught up in the “meme stock” rally of 2021. At least one trader sees shares capable of doubling yet again from here in the next year. That’s based…
Jan 28, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: The TJX Companies Inc (TJX)
Discount retailer giantThe TJX Companies Inc (TJX), parent company of HomeGoods, T.J. Maxx, and others, has seen shares decline rapidly over the past few sessions. However, one trader sees shares…
Jan 27, 2021
A Strong Way to Play a K-Shaped Recovery
The pandemic and related lockdowns have left some better off. For others, job losses have led to a challenge. The end result? A K-shaped recovery, as some trend higher and some lower. With that theme…
Jan 27, 2021
Insider Trading Report: B. Riley Financial (RILY)
Michael Sheldon, a director atB. Riley Financial (RILY) recently bought 2,089 shares. That increased his holdings by nearly 10 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just over $102,000. That…
Jan 27, 2021
Insider Trading Report: TSR Inc (TSRI)
Bradley Tirpak, a director atTSR Inc (TSR) recently started a position with a 7,758 share buy. The total cost came to just under $50,000. That move marks the first insider activity since 2018, when…
Jan 26, 2021
Covid Vaccine Availability Suggests Push to Biotech Plays
With a number of areas removing Covid-related restrictions thanks to the availability of multiple vaccines, capital is likely to start moving out of these names and into other potential fast-movers.…
Jan 26, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Palantir (PLTR)
Big data giantPalantir (PLTR) recently saw shares surge from the mid-$20 range to the mid-$30 range as retail investors drove shares higher. At least one trader sees the move as played out. That’s…
Jan 26, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Oil-Dri Corp of America (ODC)
Allan Selig, a director atOil-Dri Corp of America (ODC), recently added 1,000 shares to his holdings. The buy increased his stake by 2.2 percent, and came to a cost of just under $34,000. He was also…
Jan 25, 2021
How Small Moves Can Leverage a Company to Higher Growth
The energy industry has changed rapidly over the past decade. The growth of alternatives, and their improving costs, have made them viable compared to the use of fossil fuels. Even oil is under…
Jan 25, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Ford (F)
AutomakerFord (F) has seen shares rally over 30 percent since the start of the year, from $8.50 to $11.50. One trader sees the move as too much, too quick. That’s based on the September 2021 $10…
Jan 25, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Phillips 66 Partners LP (PSXP)
Phillip Barrington, a director atPhillips 66 Partners LP (PSXP) recently increased his holdings by 3.4 percent with the addition of 1,445 shares. He paid just over $30,000 to do so. He was joined by…
Jan 22, 2021
Analysts Cool on Coffee — Here’s One Way to Play for Safe Profits
Restaurant stocks have fared relatively well the past few months on news of a Covid vaccine rollout. While that’s still an ongoing concern, the big move higher for restaurant stocks suggests a pause…
Jan 22, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Facebook (FB)
Shares of social media behemothFacebook (FB) have rallied modestly in the past few days as the backlash against social media firms has started to recede. At least one trader sees shares heading…
Jan 22, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Verizon (VZ)
Shares of telecom companyVerizon (VZ) have been in a downtrend in recent weeks. However, one trader sees shares bouncing higher in the next month. That’s based on the February $57 calls. Over 21,050…
Jan 21, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Owens & Minor (OMI)
Robert Henkel, a director atOwens & Minor (OMI), recently added 1,000 shares to his holdings. The buy increased his stake by 5 percent, and came to a cost just over $27,000. Over the past year,…
Jan 21, 2021
The Covid Crisis Has Created Pockets of Value in the Biotech Space
Healthcare companies have seen renewed interest in the past year due to the Covid pandemic. But as capital flooded into the space, some companies fared better than others. Those best prepared for…
Jan 21, 2021