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Unusual Options Activity: V.F. Corporation (VFC)
Apparel manufacturer V.F. Corporation (VFC) is down 17% over the past year and trending lower. One trader sees a further decline in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the August $15.50 puts. With 21…
Jul 26, 2024
Stick With Conventional Companies Still Growing Profits
During a market boom, it’s tempting to start buying into more speculative companies. While that can potentially mean bigger returns, it also increases the risks. Conversely, companies that have a…
Jul 25, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Community Trust Bancorp (CTBI)
Andy Waters, an EVP at Community Trust Bancorp (CTBI), recently bought 10,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 71%, and came to a total cost of $322,700. This marks the first insider buy since…
Jul 25, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: GE Aerospace (GE)
Aerospace and airplane component manufacturer GE Aerospace (GE) is up over 70% in the past year. One trader sees further gains in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the August 16 $200 calls. With 22…
Jul 25, 2024
A Tech Name Worth Buying on Market Dips
Last week’s market selloff was heavy on tech. Given how tech stocks tend to outperform the market, their underperformance in a selloff makes sense. Investors patient enough to wait for a 10-20%…
Jul 24, 2024
Insider Activity Report: J.B. Hunt Transportation Services (JBHT)
Persio Lisboa, a director atJ.B. Hunt Transportation Services (JBHT), recently bought 600 shares. The buy increased the director’s stake by 20%, and came to a total cost of $98,082. This is the first…
Jul 24, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Freeport-McMoRan (FCX)
Copper producerFreeport-McMoRan (FCX), is up 9% over the past year, slightly lagging the overall market. One trader sees shares trending higher into the autumn. That’s based on the October 18 $55…
Jul 24, 2024
Fixable Problems Create Buying Opportunities
Markets don’t just react to events. They often overreact. That’s why when a short-term problem flares up and goes away, the market tends to react sharply, then revert back to whatever it was doing…
Jul 23, 2024
Insider Activity Report: U.S. Bancorp (USB)
Aleem Gillani, a director at U.S. Bancorp (USB), recently bought 10,000 shares. The buy is an initial stake for the director, and came to a cost of $499,900. This marks the first insider buy since…
Jul 23, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Carvana (CVNA)
Online car dealership Carvana (CVNA) is up 183% over the past year, soaring well beyond the overall stock market’s return. One trader sees a pullback in the second half of the year. That’s based on…
Jul 23, 2024
For Reasonable Values Now, Look Overseas
With the stock market starting to show some love for smaller companies, it could also be a time to look towards investing overseas. That’s because the market’s returns have been dominated by big-cap…
Jul 22, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Barnes & Noble Education (BNED)
Eric Singer, a director and major holder at Barnes & Noble Education (BNED), recently bought 18,000 shares. The buy increased his position by less than 1%, and came to total cost of $146,630. The…
Jul 22, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN)
Oil and gas drilling services provider Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN) is down 25% over the past year. One trader sees shares declining over the coming weeks. That’s based on the August 16 $10 puts. With…
Jul 22, 2024
Follow the Market’s Rotation to Value with Stocks Ready to Break Higher
After dominating market returns for the past 18 months, tech stocks are starting to take a breather. But the overall market continues to trend higher, thanks to a rotation underway. Investors are…
Jul 19, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Fidelity National Information Services (FIS)
Jeffrey Goldstein, a director at Fidelity National Information Services (FIS), recently bought 719 shares. The buy increased his stake by 8%, and came to a total cost of $55,526. Goldstein has been…
Jul 19, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Aurora Innovation (AUR)
Autonomous driving technology companyAurora Innovation (AUR) is up 71% over the past year. One trader sees shares pulling back in the coming weeks. That’s based on the August 16 $4 puts. With 28 days…
Jul 19, 2024
This Play in a Long-Term Market Beating Sector Could Be a Winner Now
Investors must often contend with different market cycles. Even in a bull market, some sectors will lead at times. Tech has been leading for some time. Now, its returns have started to slow. But…
Jul 18, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Delta Air Lines (DAL)
Willie Chaing, a director atDelta Air Lines (DAL), recently bought 10,000 shares. The buy increased his position by 71%, and came to a total cost of $438,967. Chaing was the last buyer with a 10,000…
Jul 18, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Dell Technologies (DELL)
Computer manufacturer Dell Technologies (DELL) is up 155% over the past year as surging AI demand is boosting computer sales. One trader sees a pullback ahead over the coming weeks. That’s based on…
Jul 18, 2024
If You Can’t Beat ‘Em on Fees, Join ‘Em
Fees, surcharges, fines, taxes, and other add-ons are a perpetual annoyance. However, for investors, companies that are able to charge extra fees, or increase their fees substantially over time, may…
Jul 17, 2024