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Unusual Options Activity: Shopify (SHOP)
Commerce platformShopify (SHOP) fell last week following earnings. As a result, shares are now trading flat over the past year. One trader is betting shares will rebound from the earnings drop in the…
May 14, 2024
For the Best Tech Returns, Buy the Facts During Times of Fear
Markets tend to get jittery during earnings season. In the long-term, earnings matter. In the short-term, other factors may be at play. That can include how a company discusses its forward outlook.…
May 13, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Caesars Entertainment (CZR)
Michael Pegram, a director atCaesars Entertainment (CZR), recently bought 40,000 shares. The buy increased his take by 25%, and came to a total cost of $1.45 million. That’s the second buy from the…
May 13, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Exact Sciences Corp (EXAS)
Health diagnostics companyExact Sciences Corp (EXAS) is down nearly 25% in the past year. One trader is betting on a further decline in the coming weeks. That’s based on the June $50 puts. With 38…
May 13, 2024
When in Doubt, Buy the Industry Leader
Every industry will have several players. Depending on the structure of the industry, there may be dozens of players or just a few. The ease of entering the industry and successfully competing can…
May 10, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Caterpillar (CAT)
David MacLennan, a director atCaterpillar (CAT), recently bought 500 shares. The buy increased his position by 10%, and came to a total cost of $168,195. This is the director’s second buy of the…
May 10, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA)
Drug manufacturerTeva Pharmaceutical (TEVA) has been on a tear, with shares soaring 67% over the past year. One trader sees shares continuing higher into the autumn. That’s based on the September $18…
May 10, 2024
Buy the Earnings, Not the Management Shuffle
For investors, a company’s prospects come down to earnings. Rising earnings will drive a stock higher over time. And when a company reports great earnings, but shares sell off, it may create a buying…
May 9, 2024
Insider Activity Report: SoFi Technologies (SOFI)
Anthony Noto, CEO OfSoFi Technologies (SOFI), recently bought 28,775 shares. The buy increased his position by less than 1%, and came to a total cost of $198,548. Noto was the last insider buyer with…
May 9, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: NextEra Energy (NEE)
Electric utilityNextEra Energy (NEE) is down 5% over the past year, but is surging higher from well off its lows. One trader sees shares continuing to rise over the next 13 months. That’s based on…
May 9, 2024
A Safe Play on the Market’s Long-Term Growth Worth Picking Up Now
Even with stocks near all-time highs, the recent pullback has left investors jittery. Small pullbacks are often just a healthy part of an overall longer-term market uptrend. However, they can also be…
May 8, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Delta Air Lines (DAL)
Willie Chaing, a director atDelta Air Lines (DAL), recently bought 10,000 shares. The buy is a new stake for the director, and came to a total cost of $494,955. This is the first insider buy since…
May 8, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Walmart (WMT)
Retail giantWalmart (WMT) is up 17% in the past year, slightly underperforming the overall market. One trader sees shares pulling back by the end of the month. That’s based on the May 31 $59 puts.…
May 8, 2024
This Contrarian AI Play May See Strong Returns This Summer
While investors have flocked to AI stocks in the past 18 months, some companies have sold off as AI technology threatens their business model. Software can now replace what an employee does, not only…
May 7, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Enphase Energy (ENPH)
Mandy Yang, CFO ofEnphase Energy (ENPH), recently bought 4,000 shares. The buy increased her stake by 4%, and came to a total cost of $416,972. This is the second insider buy of the year following a…
May 7, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA)
Bitcoin mining companyMarathon Digital Holdings (MARA) is up 62% over the past year as bitcoin prices have trended higher. One trader expects shares to drop considerably in the coming months. That’s…
May 7, 2024
Rising Revenues Indicate Good Times For This Industry Leader
While the market focuses on earnings, companies can do a lot to impact that number. It’s harder to impact revenues, or the raw cash coming in the door. When business is good, more money is coming in.…
May 6, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Cincinnati Financial (CINF)
David Osborn, a director atCincinnati Financial (CINF), recently bought 2,000 shares. The buy increased his position by 4%, and came to a total cost of $223,283. He was joined by another director who…
May 6, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Etsy (ETSY)
Online marketplaceEtsy (ETSY) sank 16% last week following its latest earnings report. One trader sees a rebound for shares playing out in the months ahead. That’s based on the January 2025 $65…
May 6, 2024
Strong Earnings and a Strong Business Model Will Win Over Time
To get a great investment return, look for companies with a high barrier to entry. This likely means a sector only has a few players for customers to choose from. It also means that those companies…
May 3, 2024