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Unusual Options Activity: Aurora Innovation (AUR)
Self-driving technology company Aurora Innovation (AUR) has surged over 115% in the past year. One trader is betting shares will keep trending higher over the coming weeks. That’s based on the May $6…
Apr 22, 2025
Insurance Companies Can Keep Delivering Profits in Volatile Markets
Investors looking to stay invested in volatile markets should think defensively. One way to do that is by investing in insurance companies. These firms are heavily regulated, but don’t carry the…
Apr 21, 2025
Insider Activity Report: WD-40 Company (WDFC)
Sara Hyzer, CFO at WD-40 Company (WDFC), recently bought 256 shares. The buy increased her position by 7%, and came to a total cost of $57,044. Hyzer was the last buyer with a 213-share pickup in May…
Apr 21, 2025
Unusual Options Activity: Peabody Energy (BTU)
Coal producer Peabody Energy (BTU) has been roughly cut in half this year, amid a lackluster energy market. One trader sees further downside in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the June $11 puts.…
Apr 21, 2025
Resilient Oligopoly Players Could Keep Trending Higher
The souring stock market has created an environment where many stocks are sold off even if new developments don’t specifically impact them. While the high near-term uncertainty makes for a poor…
Apr 18, 2025
Insider Activity Report: Lions Gate Entertainment (LGF)
Liberty 77 Capital, a major holder of Lions Gate Entertainment (LGF), recently bought 1,018,107 shares. The buy increased the fund’s position by 10%, and came to a total cost of $6.98 million. The…
Apr 18, 2025
Unusual Options Activity: MP Materials (MP)
Rare earth explorer and producer MP Materials (MP) has been on a tear, with shares continuing to hit new 52-week highs. One trader sees further upside in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the May $31…
Apr 18, 2025
This Health Care Player Continues to Deliver Steady Profits
Since the start of the year, health care has been a leading sector for the economy. It’s a defensive sector, and tends to perform well over time. What’s more, it tends to have some insulation from…
Apr 17, 2025
Insider Activity Report: Science Applications International (SAIC)
Garth Graham, a director at Science Applications International (SAIC), recently bought 215 shares. The buy increased his stake by 3%, and came to a total cost of $25,101. The buy came a week after…
Apr 17, 2025
Unusual Options Activity: Keycorp (KEY)
Regional bank KeyCorp (KEY) has traded flat over the past year, with shares recently sliding over 20% from their 52-week highs. One trader sees further downside in the weeks ahead. That’s based on…
Apr 17, 2025
Volatile Markets Or Not, Wall Street’s Leading Investment Bank Stands to Prosper
While markets remain volatile, investors can take advantage of the market’s big swings. That includes targeting and buying shares of high-quality, industry-leading companies when the market is down.…
Apr 16, 2025
Insider Activity Report: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL)
GMT Capital Corp., a major holder of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL), recently bought 63,600 shares. The buy increased the fund’s position by 3%, and came to a total cost of $2.42 million.…
Apr 16, 2025
Unusual Options Activity: Google (GOOGL)
Search engine and tech giant Google (GOOGL) is now up less than 5% over the past year, following the recent market weakness. One trader sees shares making up for lost ground and rallying over the…
Apr 16, 2025
Long-Term Investors Will Benefit from Buying into Today’s Strong Trends
The fear of a recession has increased in recent weeks. Investors are uncertain over the impact of tariffs and trade policy on the economy. However, investors who buy companies that largely provide…
Apr 15, 2025
Insider Activity Report: Owens & Minor (OMI)
Coliseum Capital Management, a major holder of Owens & Minor (OMI), recently bought over 935,000 shares across two transactions. The buy increased the fund’s position by 4%, and came to a total…
Apr 15, 2025
Unusual Options Activity: Newmont Mining (NEM)
Gold exploration and production company Newmont Mining (NEM) has soared over 40% in the past year thanks to the strong performance of gold. One trader sees further gains going out into 2027. That’s…
Apr 15, 2025
This High-Income Trade Is Also Looking at Growth
With stock market volatility on the rise and likely to persist, investors should think more defensively. That means looking for great companies to buy on big down days for the market. It can also…
Apr 14, 2025
Insider Activity Alert: Wynn Resorts (WYNN)
Tilman Fertitta, a major holder at Wynn Resorts (WYNN), recently bought 400,000 shares. The buy increased his position by 3%, and came to a total cost of $27,872,500. Fertitta was the last buyer with…
Apr 14, 2025
Unusual Options Activity: Citigroup (C)
Wall Street megabank Citigroup (C) has been hit hard with the rest of the market in recent weeks, with the stock down 30% from recent highs. One trader sees further downside in the coming weeks.…
Apr 14, 2025
Get Ahead of a Manufacturing Renaissance
The tariff whipsaw in markets may be past the worst of the pain, but it’s not over yet. However, there’s a clear sign that many companies will be increasing their domestic manufacturing to avoid the…
Apr 11, 2025