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Unusual Options Activity: American Airlines (AAL)
Over 4,100 contracts traded on May 2021 $16 calls onAmerican Airlines (AAL). That’s a 40-fold rise in volume from the prior open interest near 100 contracts. The bet, expiring in 224 days, would…
Oct 9, 2020
Insider Trading Report: NuStar Energy LP (NS)
Dan Hill, a director atNuStar Energy (NS), recently picked up an even 5,000 shares. Paying about $10 per share, the buy came to $50,000. It increased his total holdings to 59,214 shares. This is the…
Oct 9, 2020
Insider Trading Report: Continental Resources Inc. (CLR)
Harold Hamm, executive chairman atContinental Resources (CLR) recently added 769,235 shares to his holdings. The buy increased his stake to over 296 million shares, and came at a cost of just over…
Oct 8, 2020
Unusual Options Activity: Las Vegas Sands (LVS)
With a 33-fold rise in volume on the October 30th $50 calls, one trader is betting on a big move higher inLas Vegas Sands (LVS) this month. With 22 days until expiration, the call would require…
Oct 8, 2020
Gold Mining Companies a Buy Ahead of the Election
Gold has been a top-performing asset in 2020, far outpacing stocks. On average, gold mining companies have done even better as well. While the metal has pulled back a bit after topping $2,000 earlier…
Oct 8, 2020
Invest in this Unstoppable Holiday Trend
Even with the economic struggles this year, the holiday season is rapidly approaching. And with the rise of e-commerce trends, chances are a few companies stand to substantially benefit from the…
Oct 7, 2020
Insider Trading Report: Progress Software Corp (PRGS)
Rainer Gawlick, a director atProgress Software Corp (PRGS), recently picked up 1,000 shares of the company. That increased his share count by 3 percent. The buy came to just over $32,000. That makes…
Oct 7, 2020
Unusual Options Activity: Applied Materials (AMAT)
One trader is betting that shares ofApplied Materials (AMAT) will soar in the next two days. That’s because over 6,100 contracts traded on Friday’s $63.50 calls, a 42-fold surge in volume. With…
Oct 7, 2020
Unusual Options Activity: Boeing (BA)
At least one trader is betting on a bounce higher in airline manufacturerBoeing (BA) this month. The October 23rd $187.50 calls just saw 1,188 contracts trade. That’s a nine-fold rise in volume over…
Oct 6, 2020
Dividends Will Shine, Making for Some Attractive Buys Now
Interest rates are back to zero again, and the Federal Reserve has indicated that it will likely remain that way for years to come. That means investors looking for an income need to move to riskier…
Oct 6, 2020
Insider Trading Report: CarMax (KMX)
Mark O’Neil, a director atCarMax (KMX), recently picked up 2,700 shares. That buy increased his holdings by 90 percent, and came at a cost of just over $252,000. This marks the first insider buy…
Oct 6, 2020
High-End Home Investments have Analysts Gushing Over this Retailer
While affluent households may have cut back spending this year, chances are their income levels have still held up well. And with many public venues closed or at reduced capacity, some of the income…
Oct 5, 2020
Unusual Options Activity: Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A)
The energy space continues to remain out of favor as demand remains low. Traders remain bearish, as indicated by the surge in buying in the January 2021 $17.50 puts onRoyal Dutch Shell (RDS.A). Over…
Oct 5, 2020
Insider Trading Report: Icahn Enterprises LP (IEP)
Brett Icahn, a director atIcahn Enterprises (IEP) recently added 202,758 shares to his holdings. The buy increased his holdings by nearly 85 percent and came at a total price tag of $10 million. The…
Oct 5, 2020
Unusual Options Activity: Microsoft (MSFT)
Traders are betting on a rally in tech giantMicrosoft (MSFT). The November 6th $230 calls, expiring in just over a month, saw a huge uptick in volume. Over 7,000 contracts traded, a 30-fold rise in…
Oct 2, 2020
Insider Trading Report: Phillips 66 Partners (PSXP)
Phillip Barrington, a director atPhillips 66 Partners (PSXP), recently added 15,000 shares to his stake. The buy increased his holdings by a significant 55 percent to over 42,250 shares. The buy cost…
Oct 2, 2020
E-Commerce Trends Likely to Strengthen, Making this Winner Still Buyable
Retailers with an online presence have held up well amidst the shift to online buying in 2020. Those without such a plan have had to scramble for one, but those who were already an online-only…
Oct 2, 2020
Why this Retail Apparel Company May Have its Best Days Ahead
It’s been a tough year for retailers, as pandemic shutdowns have kept down physical, in-store traffic. While many have shifted online, a few retailers have struggled. However, with a growing overseas…
Oct 1, 2020
Unusual Options Activity: Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY)
Traders are betting on shares ofBed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) to move higher into the holiday season. The December 18th, 2020 $15 calls saw over 3,100 contracts trade, about a 27-fold rise in trading…
Oct 1, 2020
Insider Trading Report: VEREIT (VER)
Glenn Rufrano, CEO atVEREIT (VER), recently picked up 40,000 shares, shelling out just over $253,000 to do so. The buy increased his total holding to over 3,279,250 shares. Insider data shows that…
Oct 1, 2020