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For Long-Term Investors, “Boring” Works
While trading in the markets can be exciting, it’s best to balance a portfolio with some long-term opportunities as well. Investing in value and dividend-focused stocks can be as boring as watching…
Dec 6, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Illinois Tool Works (ITW)
David Smith, a director atIllinois Tool Works (ITW), recently bought 1,000 shares. The buy increased his position by less than 1 percent, and came to a total cost of $241,790. The director was also…
Dec 6, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Shopify (SHOP)
Commerce platformShopify (SHOP) has had a banner year, returning 81 percent, far outpacing the 15 percent return in the S&P 500. One trader sees a pullback in the coming weeks. That’s based on…
Dec 6, 2023
Strong Brands Will Power Through In 2024
Even with markets up this year, many individual stocks have had a rough time. Some branded stocks have had a rough few years, as inflation has pushed prices higher and consumers away. For many…
Dec 5, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY)
Christopher Boerner, CEO ofBristol Myers Squibb (BMY), recently bought 3,071 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 4 percent, and came to a total cost of $150,049. The buy came a week after a…
Dec 5, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: 1-800-FLOWERS.COM (FLWS)
Online floral delivery company1-800-FLOWERS.COM (FLWS) is down 4 percent over the past year. One trader sees shares trending higher in the coming weeks. That’s based on the January 19 $10 calls. With…
Dec 5, 2023
Consider Using This Annual Strategy Now, Not in January
There are plenty of market strategies that investors like to employ. And often, the start of a new year is an opportunity to make a change. However, investors don’t have to wait. Given that stocks…
Dec 4, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Heartland Express (HTLD)
The Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust, a major owner ofHeartland Express (HTLD), recently added 32,914 shares. The buy increased the trust’s holdings by less than 1 percent, and came to a total cost of…
Dec 4, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Chewy (CHWY)
E-commerce pet supply retailerChewy (CHWY) has been out of favor with the market in the past year, with shares down 60 percent. One trader sees a potential recovery in the first half of 2024. That’s…
Dec 4, 2023
Stick With this Winning Corner of the Energy Market
After a strong year in 2022, energy prices have been volatile for 2023. Oil is back under $80, after trending over $90 in the summer. Production cuts should have led to higher prices, but the world…
Dec 1, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Kemper Corporation (KMPR)
Joseph Lachner, President and CEO ofKemper Corporation (KMPR), recently bought 5,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 4 percent, and came to a total cost of $216,000. The buy came after two…
Dec 1, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: General Motors (GM)
Automobile producerGeneral Motors (GM) jumped nearly 10 percent on Wednesday, on news that they were undertaking a large share buyback. One trader sees the potential for shares to trade flat or lower…
Dec 1, 2023
This Tech Trend Is Safer for Investors than AI
While the market still loves rewarding AI-based companies, the trend is an early one. It will take time to roll out. And much like the rollout of the internet, there will be big winners and losers.…
Nov 30, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Arbor Realty Trust (ABR)
Ivan Kaufman, CEO atArbor Realty Trust (ABR) recently bought 35,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 1 percent, and came to a total cost of $426,450. He was joined by the company CFO, who…
Nov 30, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Amazon (AMZN)
Tech giantAmazon (AMZN) is up about 60 percent over the past year, and the company is holding up well as retail is showing signs of strength this holiday season. However, one trader is betting shares…
Nov 30, 2023
This Income Play Is Trending Higher – And May Have More Value to Unlock
While growth stocks have staged a strong comeback in recent weeks, income stocks remain well off their highs. The good news is that these stocks offer a historically higher yield than at most other…
Nov 29, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Prospect Capital (PSEC)
Grier Eliasek, COO atProspect Capital (PSEC), recently bought 26,750 shares across two transactions. The buys came to a total price just over $153,000, and increased the COO’s position by about 2…
Nov 29, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Dominion Energy (D)
Utility companyDominion Energy (D) is down over 22 percent this year, as rising interest rates have hit interest-rate sensitive stocks hard. Shares have started to move higher, and one trader sees a…
Nov 29, 2023
This 2024 Trend Could Offer Stronger-Than-Expected Returns
Economic trends can shift over time, and catching them near the start can lead to big profits. The strategy is to identify which sectors will benefit from that shift, and invest with the industry…
Nov 28, 2023
Insider Activity Report: 3D Systems Corp (DDD)
Thomas Erickson, a director at3D Systems Corp (DDD), recently added 50,000 shares to his holdings. The buy increased his position by 32 percent, and came to a total cost of $328,400. This is the…
Nov 28, 2023