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Growth Companies Making this Historic Move Tend to Move Far Higher
For many companies, being a growth stock often means running big losses over time. Many early-stage growth companies have a great story behind them. But they have to prove themselves. Growing…
Jan 31, 2024
Insider Activity Report: American Water Works (AWK)
Michael Marberry, a director atAmerican Water Works (AWK), recently bought 1,420 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 62 percent, and came to a total cost of $202,137. The director was the last…
Jan 31, 2024
Unusual Option Activity: Lockheed Martin (LMT)
Aerospace and defense contractorLockheed Martin (LMT) is down 6 percent over the past year, and shares have dropped in recent weeks. One trader sees a rebound in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the…
Jan 31, 2024
This Commodity Trend Points to Strong Returns for a Merger Play
The winter months in North America typically bode well for investors in natural gas. However, the specific dates and moves in prices depend significantly on weather conditions. That can make getting…
Jan 30, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Viridian Therapeutics (VRDN)
Fairmount Funds Management, a major holder ofViridian Therapeutics (VRDN), recently bought 476,190 shares. The buy increased the fund’s holdings by 35 percent, and came to a total cost of $9,999,990.…
Jan 30, 2024
Unusual Option Activity: Intel (INTC)
ChipmakerIntel (INTC) sold off heavily last week following the company’s latest earnings. One trader sees shares rebounding from their recent drop. That’s based on the February 23 $46 calls. With 24…
Jan 30, 2024
For Great Returns, Invest with Companies Expanding Into High-Margin Services
One of the great success stories of the past decade has been the rise of many big-cap tech names. Companies likeMicrosoft (MSFT) andAmazon (AMZN) have soared to new highs on the back of the expansion…
Jan 29, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Texas Capital Bancshares (TCBI)
Robert Stallings, a director atTexas Capital Bancshares (TCBI), recently bought 12,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 3 percent, and came to a total cost of $227,260. The director has been…
Jan 29, 2024
Unusual Option Activity: Verizon Communications (VZ)
Telecom giantVerizon Communications (VZ) is at its 52-week high following strong earnings last week. One trader sees the potential for a further rally in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the March…
Jan 29, 2024
Invest With Companies Going Back to their Core Strengths
Often, a company will start to make changes over the years to better respond to consumer tastes. If those tastes are cyclical, they may change back over time. Or companies may discover that those…
Jan 26, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Compass Minerals (CMP)
Joseph Reece, a director atCompass Minerals (CMP), recently added 5,000 shares. The buy increased his position by 13 percent, and came to a total cost of $106,200. This is the first insider buy since…
Jan 26, 2024
Unusual Option Activity: Ally Financial (ALLY)
Consumer lenderAlly Financial (ALLY) is up 12 percent over the past year, lagging the overall market’s returns. One trader sees shares rising in the coming weeks. That’s based on the March $39 calls.…
Jan 26, 2024
Stocks that Are Cheap and Hated Can Deliver Surprisingly Good Returns
The market may be hitting new all-time highs, but many stocks aren’t going along for the ride. That’s creating some value plays for investors. Stocks with beaten down prices offer better valuations…
Jan 25, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Talos Energy (TALO)
Control Empresarial De Capitales, a major holder ofTalos Energy (TALO), recently increased their position by 130 percent. They bought 19,658,119 shares, at a cost of just under $230 million. The fund…
Jan 25, 2024
Unusual Option Activity: Nordic American Tankers (NAT)
Shipping giantNordic American Tankers (NAT) is up 45 percent over the past year, more than double the return of the S&P 500. One trader is betting shares will continue higher in the coming weeks.…
Jan 25, 2024
Chips Are Critical for Today’s Technology – And So is This Overlooked Hardware
Chipmaker stocks continue to trend higher. Even with these companies making big moves over the last year, there’s still more room to run as there’s growth ahead. Technologies such as artificial…
Jan 24, 2024
Insider Activity Report: CME Group (CME)
William Shepard, a director atCME Group (CME), recently bought 1,390 shares. The buy increased his position by 1 percent, and came to a total cost of $281,368. The director was also a buyer in late…
Jan 24, 2024
Unusual Option Activity: Starbucks (SBUX)
Beverage chain giantStarbucks (SBUX) has been a market laggard with an 11 percent decline over the past year. However, shares have been prone to popping during earnings season. One trader is betting…
Jan 24, 2024
This Sector’s Rally Has More Room to Run this Year
Homebuilder stocks have had a strong winning streak lately. The housing market as a whole has been frozen over the last year. Rising mortgage rates have kept existing homeowners from looking to…
Jan 23, 2024
Insider Activity Report: FB Financial Corporation (FBK)
James Ayers, a major holder ofFB Financial Corporation (FBK), recently added 2,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by less than 1 percent, and came to a total cost of $70,580. Ayers was the…
Jan 23, 2024