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Unusual Options Activity: Mondelez International (MDLZ)
Packaged food giant Mondelez International (MDLZ) is down 23% over the past year. One trader sees the downtrend continuing in the first half of 2025. That’s based on the June $47.50 puts. With 133…
Feb 7, 2025
Earnings Matter, But Other Factors Can Create Buying Opportunities
Over time, a stock will continue to rise thanks to growing earnings. That tends to be the stickiest metric for investors when it comes to rewarding a stock. However, over the course of a quarter,…
Feb 6, 2025
Insider Activity Report: Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP)
Jab Bevco, a major holder of Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), recently bought 3,619,600 shares. The purchase increased the fund’s position by 2%, and came to a total cost of $120,677,464. This marks the first…
Feb 6, 2025
Unusual Options Activity: Palantir Technologies (PLTR)
Big data giant Palantir Technologies (PLTR) soared over 20% following an earnings beat earlier this week. One trader sees the jump higher fizzling out over the coming weeks. That’s based on the March…
Feb 6, 2025
Defensive Companies Beating on Earnings Can Prove Big Winners Here
Earnings season is underway. And investors are finding reasons to be both bullish and bearish right now. For companies that are beating earnings handily, the market is generally rewarding those…
Feb 5, 2025
Insider Activity Report: Adobe (ADBE)
David Ricks, a director at Adobe (ADBE), recently bought 2,250 shares. The buy increased his position by 34%, and came to a total cost of $998,946. This is the first insider buy in over a year, when…
Feb 5, 2025
Unusual Options Activity: Alamos Gold (AGI)
Gold producer Alamos Gold (AGI) is up 70% over the past year, far outperforming the S&P 500. One trader sees the potential for a pullback this year. That’s based on the November 2025 $18 puts.…
Feb 5, 2025
Increased Competition Creates an Income Opportunity
As a company grows, it often requires investor capital to succeed. That can mean issuing shares over time. As a company matures, its cash flows rise, and they can start rewarding investors with…
Feb 4, 2025
Insider Activity Report: General Motors (GM)
Alfred Kelly, a director at General Motors (GM), recently bought 12,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by a massive 225%, and came to a total cost of $607,920. This marks the first insider buy…
Feb 4, 2025
Unusual Options Activity: JetBlue (JBLU)
Regional airliner JetBlue (JBLU) sank over 20% following earnings last week. One trader is betting that the bounce higher already will continue in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the February 21…
Feb 4, 2025
Look For “Good News Hidden as Bad News” Earnings Reports
Earnings season is in full swing. Investors have been willing to reward companies with strong guidance, and punish those with weak guidance. However, not all guidance is created equal. It’s a future…
Feb 3, 2025
Insider Activity Report: Mid Penn Bancorp (MPB)
Rory Ritrievi, President and CEO of Mid Penn Bancorp (MPB), recently bought 3,050 shares. The buy increased his position by 4%, and came to a total cost of $91,639. Ritrievi was also a notable buyer…
Feb 3, 2025
Unusual Options Activity: Constellation Energy (CEG)
Utility generator Constellation Energy (CEG) is up 128% over the past year, far beating out the overall market. One trader is betting on a pullback in the months ahead. That’s based on the June $250…
Feb 3, 2025
Consumer Dining Trends Point to Ongoing Strong Returns Here
Consumers have shifted tastes in recent years, spending less on goods and more on experiences such as travel and vacations. Part of that shift also includes a trend towards dining out more often.…
Jan 31, 2025
Insider Activity Report: Texas Capital Bancshares (TCBI)
Robert Stallings, a director at Texas Capital Bancshares (TCBI), recently bought 7,676 shares. The buy increased his stake by 1%, and came to a total cost of $198,597. Stallings has been a steady…
Jan 31, 2025
Unusual Options Activity: Visa (V)
Credit card provider Visa (V) has started 2025 off strong, gaining nearly 7%. One trader sees shares building on that gain in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the February $355 calls. With 21 days…
Jan 31, 2025
Spending Uncertainty Creates a Buying Opportunity
Investors like certainty. They don’t always get it. Companies are often changing plans, either of their own volition or because of outside factors. For companies that have to contend with government…
Jan 30, 2025
Insider Activity Report: Ally Financial (ALLY)
Russell Hutchinson, CFO at Ally Financial (ALLY), recently bought 19,100 shares. The buy increased his stake by 10%, and came to a total cost of $753,474. This marks the only insider buy at the…
Jan 30, 2025
Unusual Options Activity: VNET Group (VNET)
Information technology company VNET Group (VNET) is up over 315% in the past year. One trader is betting on a further surge higher in shares. That’s based on the March $9.00 calls. With 50 days until…
Jan 30, 2025
Customer Growth Can Cut Through Market Noise
As expected, market volatility is on the rise in 2025. Many tech stocks carry high valuations following a massive bull market. That may not mean that the market’s overall rally is over. But it is a…
Jan 29, 2025