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Unusual Options Activity: American Airlines (AAL)
Airliner American Airlines (AAL) is up 12% over the past year, with half that gain coming following the company’s latest earnings report. One trader sees shares continuing higher over the coming…
Oct 18, 2024
Regulatory Fears or Not, This Tech Giant Should Continue to Hum Along
The past few years have seen a several regulators look to go after the “big tech” companies. The issues range from monopoly power to how products and services are bundled in a way that prevents…
Oct 17, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Sirius XM Holdings (SIRI)
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B), a major holder ofSirius XM Holdings (SIRI), recently bought another 3,564,059 shares. The buy increased Berkshire’s holdings of Sirius by 3%, and came to a total cost of…
Oct 17, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Frontier Communications Parent (FYBR)
Telecom service provider Frontier Communications Parent (FYBR) is up 96% over the past year. One trader is betting on shares taking a breather over the coming months. That’s based on the December 20…
Oct 17, 2024
This Underperforming Tech Play Has More Room to Rally
The market is shifting. Big-cap tech names that have dominated the markets for nearly two years are starting to slow down. Other parts of the market are starting to take over the leadership. However,…
Oct 16, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Bath & Body Works (BBWI)
Gina Boswell, CEO of Bath & Body Works (BBWI), recently bought 6,000 shares. The buy increased her stake by 3%, and came to a total cost of $177,852. This marks the first insider buy at the…
Oct 16, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Coinbase (COIN)
Cryptocurrency brokerage Coinbase (COIN) has soared in recent sessions, rallying 11% on Monday alone. One trader sees further upside through the end of the year. That’s based on the December 20 $190…
Oct 16, 2024
Banks Still Look Profitable After Interest Rates Shift
While the Federal Reserve just started to lower interest rates, new economic data suggests that rates will take their time to decline from here. A strong labor market and potential for inflation…
Oct 15, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (PLAY)
Christopher Morris, CEO of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (PLAY), recently bought 14,912 shares. The buy increased his stake by 14%, and came to a total cost of $502,162. This is the first insider…
Oct 15, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: V.F. Corporation (VFC)
Clothing manufacturerV.F. Corporation (VFC) is up 30% over the past year, with most of that gain occurring over the past few months. One trader sees shares trending higher over the coming weeks.…
Oct 15, 2024
Earnings Still Matter, But Look for Oversold Opportunities
Over time, a company’s earnings will drive its share price higher. In the short-run, headwinds like uncertainty over consumer spending could lead to some buying opportunities as share prices get…
Oct 14, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Lions Gate Entertainment (LFG)
Liberty 77 Capital, a major holder of Lions Gate Entertainment (LFG), recently added 183,576 shares. The buy increased the fund’s position by 7%, and came to a total cost of $1,238,322. That’s the…
Oct 14, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Harley-Davidson (HOG)
Motorcycle manufacturerHarley-Davidson (HOG) is up 13% over the past year, largely in range-bound trading. One trader sees the shares drifting a bit lower over the coming weeks. That’s based on the…
Oct 14, 2024
One Way to Play A “No Landing” Economy
The economy continues to grow. Inflation has fallen well off its highs. And the labor market continues to hold up well. These are all signs of a “soft landing” scenario for the economy. Some are even…
Oct 11, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Simon Property Group (SPG)
Eleven company directors at Simon Property Group (SPG) have acquired shares recently, with buys ranging from $3,346 to as much as $61,901. The company directors appear to be quarterly buyers, as…
Oct 11, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Aurora Innovation (AUR)
Self-driving vehicle companyAurora Innovation (AUR) is up 167% over the past year, but have been pulling back from their 52-week high of $6.79 in recent weeks.. One trader sees the pullback…
Oct 11, 2024
Companies With Strong Brands May Thrive as Markets Shift Away from Tech
Investors have started to shift away from tech companies over the past few months. The trend is still an early one. It means that the Magnificent Seven stocks, which have led the market higher for…
Oct 10, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Amrep (AXR)
James Dahl, a major holder at Amrep (AXR), recently added 1,800 shares. The buy increased his stake by less than 1%, and came to a total cost of $53,906. Dahl has made over 20 separate buys over the…
Oct 10, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Acadia Healthcare Company (ACHC)
Healthcare facility firmAcadia Healthcare Company (ACHC) is down 24% over the past year, amid slow health spending. One trader sees shares soaring higher into early next year. That’s based on the…
Oct 10, 2024
Shifting Interest Rates Bode Well for This Niche Market Sector
Interest rates have started to decline, for the first time in four years, and after a hefty interest rate hike cycle. The bond market is starting to predict future rate moves, with the expectation…
Oct 9, 2024