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This Consumer Trend Looks Strong Into 2025
Overall, sticky inflation and a rising unemployment rate suggests that consumers may be getting burned out. Traders are keeping a close eye on consumer trends to avoid a danger from any slowdown in…
Dec 23, 2024
Insider Activity Report: HF Sinclair (DINO)
Craig Knocke, a director at HF Sinclair (DINO), recently bought 5,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 20%, and came to a total cost of $180,746. This buy came just a few days after the company…
Dec 23, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Lam Research (LRCX)
Chipmaker Lam Research (LRCX) has been in a downtrend since July, and shares are now down over 7% in the past year. One trader sees a rebound in the first half of 2025. That’s based on the June 2025…
Dec 23, 2024
This Beaten-Down Play Has Gotten Oversold Here
Stocks can rise or fall for any number of reasons. Over time, a company’s fundamentals, such as rising earnings and profit margins, should drive shares higher. In the short-term, any item of news…
Dec 20, 2024
Insider Activity Report: LyondellBasell Industries (LYB)
Robin Buchanan, a director atLyondellBasell Industries (LYB), recently bought 5,000 shares. The buy increased her stake by 38%, and came to a total cost of $380,300. This marks the first insider buy…
Dec 20, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Sphere Entertainment Co. (SPHR)
Entertainment venue operatorSphere Entertainment Co. (SPHR) is up just 10% over the past year, far underperforming the overall stock market. One trader sees a rally in the next two months. That’s…
Dec 20, 2024
This Top Tech Play of 2024 Has More Room to Run in 2025
Investors are taking profits and positioning themselves for the start of 2025. It’s likely that, even after a strong run, there’s still some more upside in the markets. That’s especially true for…
Dec 19, 2024
Insider Activity Report: SoFi Technologies (SOFI)
Eric Schuppenhauer, an EVP atSoFi Technologies (SOFI), recently bought 30,600 shares. The buy increased his stake by 197%, and came to a total price of $500,001. This marks the first insider buy at…
Dec 19, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Under Armour (UAA)
Athletic apparel manufacturerUnder Armour (UAA) is down 12% over the past year, far underperforming the market’s strong rally. One trader sees shares continuing to underperform through the end of…
Dec 19, 2024
Shifting Market Index Holdings Can Create Buying Opportunities
When investors talk about the stock market, they’re usually referencing an index such as the S&P 500. Every index is made up of a mix of different stocks, and carry different weightings. Over…
Dec 18, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Healthcare Realty Trust (HR)
Peter Lyle, a director atHealthcare Realty Trust (HR), recently bought 10,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 40%, and came to a total cost of $172,100. Other directors have been active buyers…
Dec 18, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Reddit (RDDT)
Social media siteReddit (RDDT) has been on a tear, with shares soaring 275% over the past year. One trader sees further upside over the next two years. That’s based on the January 2027 $270 calls.…
Dec 18, 2024
The AI Chip Story Isn’t Over Yet
While investors have started looking beyond the chipmakers to play the AI boom, it’s clear that chips are still central to that theme. The world’s greatest AI software can’t run if there isn’t the…
Dec 17, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Norfolk Southern (NSC)
Mark George, President and CEO ofNorfolk Southern (NSC), recently bought 200 shares. The buy increased his stake by 1%, and came to a total cost of $49,967. One day later, a company director picked…
Dec 17, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Centene Corporation (CNC)
Healthcare plan providerCentene Corporation (CNC) has been trending lower over the past year, with shares down over 20%. One trader sees a further decline into the start of 2025. That’s based on the…
Dec 17, 2024
The Worst May Be Over for this Critically Important Company
Every company will run into trouble at some point. For investors, it’s critical to know when the biggest dangers have passed. One sign is that even when facing bad news, the share price either…
Dec 16, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Hormel Foods Corp (HRL)
Steven Lykken, a Group VP atHormel Foods Corp (HRL), recently bought 4,904 shares. The buy increased his stake by 15%, and came to a total cost of $159,246. This is the first insider activity since…
Dec 16, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Riot Platforms (RIOT)
Bitcoin mining giantRiot Platforms (RIOT) is down 25% over the past year, even as cyrpto prices have been surging higher. One trader sees shares continuing to underperform in the first half of 2025.…
Dec 16, 2024
Tread Carefully with This Possible Restructuring Play
Investors can sometimes see big returns from companies that restructure. That’s been the case withApple (AAPL), which nearly went bankrupt in the late 1990s before it was able to refocus on key…
Dec 13, 2024
Insider Activity Report: MSCI (MSCI)
Henry Fernandez, CEO and Chairman ofMSCI (MSCI), recently bought 2,900 shares. The buy increased his stake by less than 1%, and came to a total cost of $1,777,119. Fernandez was also the most recent…
Dec 13, 2024