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Insider Activity Report: TKO Group Holdings (TKO)
Ariel Emanuel, CEO and major shareholder of TKO Group Holdings (TKO), recently bought 350,017 shares. The buy increased her stake by 14%, and came to a total cost of $50,281,340. This is the first…
Jan 29, 2025
Unusual Options Activity: Williams Companies (WMB)
Oil and gas midstream giant Williams Companies (WMB) is up 70% over the past year, performing exceptionally well even as energy prices have been lackluster. One trader sees a pullback in the weeks…
Jan 29, 2025
Consumers Keep Binging on Debt, Making This Company a Buy for Now
Consumers make up the bulk of the economy. And they continue to spend, which is a healthy sign for most companies overall, and for a stock market likely to trend higher. There are a few warning…
Jan 28, 2025
Insider Activity Report: Concentrix Corp (CNXC)
Kathryn Hayley, a director at Concentrix Corp (CNXC), recently bought 500 shares. The buy increased her stake by 6%, and came to a total cost of $25,110. This marks the first buy since last April,…
Jan 28, 2025
Unusual Options Activity: BP (BP)
Oil giant BP (BP) has popped higher nearly 10% in the past month, as oil prices have jumped higher. One trader sees shares pulling back in the months ahead. That’s based on the March 21 $28 puts.…
Jan 28, 2025
This Big-Cap Tech Stock Is Primed for An Oversold Bounce
The stock market is back re-testing all-time highs. But while the overall market is back, several individual stocks are still well off their highs. Some are down for fundamental reasons. Others are…
Jan 27, 2025
Insider Activity Report: Caleres (CAL)
Kyle Gendreau, a director at Caleres (CAL), recently bought 5,000 shares. The buy is a new stake for the director, who paid $99,661 for the stake. This marks the first insider buy in nearly six…
Jan 27, 2025
Unusual Options Activity: Pfizer (PFE)
Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer (PFE) has traded weakly in the past year, with shares down 7%. One trader sees further downside over the coming weeks. That’s based on the February 21 $24.50 puts. With 25…
Jan 27, 2025
New AI Infrastructure Spending Makes this Database Giant the Next Big-Cap Winner
Stocks got a jolt earlier this week, as President Trump announced that up to $500 billion will be invested in the years ahead to build up AI infrastructure in the United States. Several companies are…
Jan 24, 2025
Insider Activity Report: Goldman Sachs (GS)
Kevin Johnson, a director at Goldman Sachs (GS), recently bought 2,400 shares. The buy is a new stake for the director, and came to a total cost of $1,485,648. That’s the first insider buy since…
Jan 24, 2025
Unusual Options Activity: Invitation Homes (INVH)
Single-family home leasing company Invitation Homes (INVH) is down 6% over the past year, amid a softening market for rents and stubbornly-high interest rates. One trader sees shares trending higher…
Jan 24, 2025
A Roaring Stock Market Means Big Profits In Select Financial Plays
The stock market is trending higher, once again nearing all-time highs. Investors are bullish on the economy, as taxes are unlikely to rise, and regulations are likely to see hefty cuts. While that…
Jan 23, 2025
Insider Activity Report: Constellation Brands (STZ)
William Giles, a director at Constellation Brands (STZ), recently bought 1,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by a massive 216%, and came to a total cost of $186,390. This marks the first…
Jan 23, 2025
Unusual Options Activity: Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL)
Regional bank Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) is up 37% over the past year, far outperforming the overall stock market. One trader sees further upside in the first half of 2025. That’s based on…
Jan 23, 2025
Don’t Count Out Industrial Plays Amid Today’s Tech Boom
The market still loves tech plays, whether AI or not. However, the rest of the economy still continues to show signs of booming. That means that other sectors can also perform well. And they may even…
Jan 22, 2025
Insider Activity Report: United Fire Group (UFCS)
Micah Woolstenhulme, a SVP at United Fire Group (USFC), recently bought 2,500 shares. The buy came to a total cost of $48,003, and increased his stake by 7%. Woolstenhulme was a buyer last year for…
Jan 22, 2025
Unusual Options Activity: Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM)
Semiconductor manufacturer Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) is up 88% over the past year, and just provided strong guidance in the quarters ahead. One trader is betting on a further rally. That’s based on…
Jan 22, 2025
Beaten-Down Consumer Food Brands Could Rebound This Year
It’s been a challenging year for packaged food companies. Consumers have cut back on favorite name brands following years of above-average inflation. And the rise of new weight loss drugs have curbed…
Jan 21, 2025
Insider Activity Report: Lamb Weston Holdings (LW)
Robert Niblock, a director at Lamb Weston Holdings (LW), recently bought 3,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 13%, and came to a total cost of $182,819. This marks the first buy of 2025. In…
Jan 21, 2025
Unusual Options Activity: Peabody Energy (BTU)
Coal miner Peabody Energy (BTU) shed over 25% last year amid a weak energy market and a continued shift away from the use of coal. One trader sees shares rebounding a bit over the coming weeks.…
Jan 21, 2025