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Unusual Options Activity: Coca Cola (KO)
Shares of beverage giantCoca Cola (KO) have been in a downtrend in recent weeks. At least one trader sees a potential for a further long-term decline. That’s based on the January 2023 $42.50 puts.…
Jan 20, 2021
Will Space Tourism Be 2021’s Top Trend?
Investors are interested in space tourism, with a number of companies close to offering passengers low-orbit flights as a prelude to possible space travel. With that news has come a powerful rally…
Jan 20, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Steel Partners Holdings (SPLP)
Gordon Walker, a Senior Vice President atSteel Partners Holdings (SPLP), recently doubled his holdings with a 70,182 share buy. The total cost came to just over $779,000. Insiders at the company have…
Jan 20, 2021
The Affluent Play for This Trending Market Could be the Biggest Winner
While the pandemic created a number of unexpected challenges, it’s created a number of opportunities as well. Slashing interest rates to zero has led to an explosion in a number of areas, most…
Jan 19, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Century Bancorp (CNBKA)
James Filler, a major owner atCentury Bancorp (CNBKA), recently added 1,509 shares to his holdings. The buy came to just over $118,000, and increased his total holdings by 0.18 percent. This follows…
Jan 19, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Enphase Energy (ENPH)
Shares ofEnphase Energy (ENPH) have tripled since August. At least one trader sees room for shares to nearly double again in the coming months. That’s based on the May 21st $320 calls. Over 7,690…
Jan 19, 2021
A Vaccine Play in an Overlooked Tech/Industrial Giant
Creating a vaccine in under a year is a tremendous achievement. The next difficult step? Making sure it gets out where it needs to go in a timely manner. So far, the rollout has some hitches.…
Jan 18, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Bank of America (BAC)
Shares ofBank of America (BAC) had a relatively slow day, as other large banks reported their earnings. But at least one trader sees shares heading higher when BAC reports earnings next week. That’s…
Jan 18, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Palantir Technologies (PLTR)
Ark Invest ETF, the top-performing tech fund of the past year, recently released its latest holdings. The fund picked up 497,100 shares ofPalantir Technologies (PLTR), increasing its stake to 1.93…
Jan 18, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Nio Limited (NIO)
Shares of electric vehicle manufacturerNio Limited (NIO) saw a modest decline. With shares still in an uptrend and near all-time highs, it’s no surprise that at least one trader sees a move higher.…
Jan 15, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Perrigo Company PLC (PRGO)
Richard Sorota, an Executive Vice President atPerrigo Company (PRGO), recently started a stake with a 7,513 share buy. The total cost of that buy came to just over $326,000. This marks the first…
Jan 15, 2021
The “Retail Isn’t Dead” Trade May be Stalling Out
As far back as 2017, analysts were calling for the death of retail, particularly with mall-related names. As e-commerce and big box stores increased their market share, the traditional mall seems to…
Jan 15, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Martin Midstream Partners LP (MMLP)
Robert Bondurant, President and CEO ofMartin Midstream Partners LP (MMLP), recently bought 1,158 shares. That increased his stake by 1 percent, and came to a cost of $1,600. He was also joined by…
Jan 14, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Target Corporation (TGT)
Shares of big-box retailerTarget Corporation (TGT) have rallied in the prior weeks. Yesterday, the company reported a strong holiday season with double-digit same-store sales. One trader sees shares…
Jan 14, 2021
Low Expectations Can Drive High Returns
One common investment theme is a reversion to the mean. That’s a fancy way of saying that stocks that have outperformed the market will often come back down. And stocks that have underperformed the…
Jan 14, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: General Motors (GM)
Shares of vehicle manufacturerGeneral Motors (GM) surged higher on Tuesday following the announcement of electric delivery vehicles. At least one trader sees shares moving higher. That’s based on the…
Jan 13, 2021
Big Bank Earnings Season is Here, and Traders are Betting the Party Isn’t Over
Bank stocks and financials in general slumped more than the average stock during the market selloff. A decline in economic activity means fewer new loans being made, and old loans face a rising risk…
Jan 13, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Conagra Brands (CAG)
Richard Lenny, a director atConagra Brands (CAG), recently picked up 10,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by just over 10 percent, and came to a total cost of $337,000. This marks the first…
Jan 13, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Peloton Interactive (PTON)
Shares of exercise equipment companyPeloton Interactive (PTON) have been a top performer in the past year. At least one trader sees that trend continuing in the first half of 2021 as well. That’s…
Jan 12, 2021
Insider Trading Report: The Howard Hughes Group (HHC)
Pershing Square Capital Management, a major holder and director atThe Howard Hughes Group (HHC) recently made an addition to its stake with a 2,516,846 share buy. The total price tag came to just…
Jan 12, 2021