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Insider Trading Report: Avis Budget Group (CAR)
SRS Investment Management bought 104,900 more shares ofAvis Budget Group (CAR) recently. The buy upped the fund’s stake by a mere 0.6 percent despite a cost of $3.6 million. That’s thanks to the…
Nov 25, 2020
Unusual Options Activity: Bloom Energy (BE)
At least one trader is betting that shares of alternative energy firmBloom Energy (BE) will continue to trend higher in the next month. That’s based on the 11,805 contracts that traded on the…
Nov 25, 2020
This Social Media Giant Continues to Deliver Growth
Social media companies aren’t going away. The internet platforms continue to vie for viewers, as that in turn leads to advertising dollars and revenues. This big-buck business continues to find new…
Nov 25, 2020
Unusual Options Activity: Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY)
At least one trader is betting on a rally inBed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) around the Black Friday holiday. That’s based on the December 4th $21 call option. Expiring in 10 days, the option saw over…
Nov 24, 2020
Insider Trading Report: Bryn Mawr Bank (BMTC)
Michael LaPlante, Chief Accounting Officer atBryn Mawr Bank (BMTC) recently picked up 1,500 shares. That represented his initial purchase of company shares. The buy came to just over $45,000. This…
Nov 24, 2020
Why One Mall-Based Retailer May Rally from Here
Retail companies have had a tough year. Big-box stores and companies in the e-commerce space have zoomed ahead of other players. Companies that rely on in-store sales and foot traffic, such as stores…
Nov 24, 2020
Payment Processing Companies Continue to Lead the Markets
2020 has been a solid year for payment processing companies. From added contactless features to the inclusion of cryptocurrencies, it’s a space that’s showing tremendous innovation over the credit…
Nov 23, 2020
Insider Trading Report: Beazer Homes (BZH)
Christian Winkle, a director atBeazer Homes (BZH), recently bought 5,950 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 32 percent, and came to a total cost just over $82,000. This marks the first buy…
Nov 23, 2020
Unusual Options Activity: Bristol Myers-Squibb (BMY)
At least one trader is betting that pharma giantBristol Myers-Squibb (BMY) will have a big rally in the first half of 2021. That’s based on the call buying in the June 2021 $72.50 calls. The strike…
Nov 23, 2020
Unusual Options Activity: Credit Suisse (CS)
European bankCredit Suisse (CS) has seen its shares rise over the past few months. One trader sees an even bigger move ahead. That’s based on the March 2021 $14 calls. Over 4,300 contracts traded…
Nov 20, 2020
Insider Trading Report: Hercules Capital Inc (HTGC)
Carol Foster, a director atHercules Capital (HTGC) recently bought 3,850 shares. The buy increased her holdings by 30 percent, and came to a cost of just over $50,000. This is the first insider…
Nov 20, 2020
One Data Point Showing the Top Chip Stocks Today
Different companies in different sectors of the market are measured best by different metrics. A restaurant may look at turnover, or how many times it can seat customers at tables every day. In the…
Nov 20, 2020
Unusual Options Activity: First Solar (FSLR)
Alternative energy playFirst Solar (FSLR) has generally been trending up, although shares recently saw a strong pullback. One trader is betting that the drop is temporary, and shares will trend…
Nov 19, 2020
This Retail Investor Favorite Still Has Room to Run
It’s sometimes dangerous to follow into a trade that’s popular with retail investors. In a market selloff, they may be quick to send shares lower, and without institutional investors, rallies can be…
Nov 19, 2020
Insider Trading Report: Sally Beauty Holdings (SBH)
Christian Brickman, President and CEO ofSally Beauty Holdings (SBH), remelt added 11,350 shares to his holdings. The purchase price came to just over $124,000 and increased his total stake by 2.5…
Nov 19, 2020
Insider Trading Report: Avis Budget Group (CAR)
SRS Investment Management, a major holder atAvis Budget Group (CAR), added to their stake with a 149,796 share buy. The purchase increased the fund’s stake in the company by 0.8 percent, and came to…
Nov 18, 2020
This Structural Change Could Lead to a Further 10-15 Percent Rally in this Tech Giant
The stock market is the amalgamation of individual stocks. However, not all stocks are created equal. How a stock is weighted in an index can have a huge impact on the overall returns. That’s why…
Nov 18, 2020
Unusual Options Activity: Palantir (PLTR)
Big data companyPalantir (PLTR), which recently went public, has seen shares rise from an initial price near $9 to over $17 in recent sessions. At least one trader sees that uptrend continuing for…
Nov 18, 2020
Insider Trading Report: Lions Gate Entertainment (LGF.B)
Gordon Crawford, a director atLions Gate Entertainment (LGF.B), recently bought 200,000 shares of the company. The buy increased his holdings by 330 percent, and came to a total purchase price of…
Nov 17, 2020
A Down, But Not Out, Tech Play
While technology companies tend to move up and down in lockstep, there are always a few companies that buck the trend. That occurs as traders perceive a company as falling behind competitors. That…
Nov 17, 2020