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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
Unusual Option Activity: Transocean (RIG)
Offshore drilling service providerTransocean (RIG) is down 10 percent over the past year, amid a decline in energy prices. One trader sees a rebound in the months ahead. That’s based on the August $6…
Jan 23, 2024
This Multi-Year Trend Is Just Getting Started
While the AI trend will likely keep some tech stocks jumping at times, other tech trends are also pushing one key part of the market. That’s the semiconductor space. Given the rise of technologies…
Jan 22, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Liberty SiriusXM Group (LSXMA)
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A), a major holder ofLiberty SiriusXM Group (LSXMA) recently added over 2.7 million shares in two transactions. The buy increased the company’s position by 10 percent, and…
Jan 22, 2024
Unusual Option Activity: Pfizer (PFE)
Drug manufacturerPfizer (PFE) has been in a steady downtrend for the past year. One trader is betting that downtrend will continue in the coming weeks. That’s based on the February 23 $26 puts. With…
Jan 22, 2024
Bad News May Prove Good News for This Company
Wall Street is active with plenty of mergers and acquisitions. Even during economic downturns, some companies look to combine forces. However, history isn’t kind to most mergers. That’s because the…
Jan 19, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Avadel Pharmaceuticals (AVDL)
Thomas McHugh, CFO atAvadel Pharmaceuticals (AVDL), recently bought 2,000 shares. The buy increased his position by 3 percent, and came to a total cost of $29,000. The CFO was the last insider buyer…
Jan 19, 2024
Unusual Option Activity: Rio Tinto Group (RIO)
Mineral minerRio Tinto Group (RIO) has lagged the market, losing 10 percent over the past year and sliding in recent weeks. However, one trader sees the potential for a rebound in the coming months.…
Jan 19, 2024
Follow the Profits in the Financial Sector
Big banks have kicked off earnings season. And there’s been a mixed result overall. Most banks are taking a more conservative approach, as benefits the Fed’s “higher for longer” strategy on interest…
Jan 18, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Red Violet (RDVT)
Paul Livek, a director atRed Violet (RDVT), recently added 4,900 shares. The buy increased his stake by 115 percent, and came to a total cost of $90,174. This is the first insider buy since last May,…
Jan 18, 2024
Unusual Option Activity: Denison Mines (DNN)
Uranium producerDenison Mines (DNN) handily beat the market over the past year, gaining 52 percent. One trader sees shares trending higher in the months ahead. That’s based on the July $2.50 calls.…
Jan 18, 2024
Oversold Large-Cap Plays that Haven’t Run Yet Can Be Market Winners Next
The market has been in rotation mode for a few weeks now. High-flying tech stocks have been underperforming as other sectors have been beating the market instead. If that trend continues, then many…
Jan 17, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Aehr Test Systems (AEHR)
Avijit Ray-Chaudhuri, an EVP atAehr Test Systems (AEHR), recently bought 3,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 45 percent, and came to a total cost of $53,600. This marks the first insider…
Jan 17, 2024
Unusual Option Activity: Bank of America (BAC)
Wall Street megabankBank of America (BAC) recently reported earnings. The market didn’t care too much for them, and one trader is now betting that shares will trend lower in the coming weeks. That’s…
Jan 17, 2024
This Leading Brand Will Continue to Power Higher
Many stocks aren’t near their all-time highs, even as the market headlines are. That could be an opportunity for investors, particularly those who focus on undervalued industry leaders. Leaders will…
Jan 16, 2024