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Right-Sizing Companies May Prove Market Leaders This Year
The job market held up well last year, with unemployment near historic lows. That’s even after rising interest rates weighed on potential economic expansion. And it’s even after many big-cap tech…
Jan 5, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Simon Property Group (SPG)
Six directors atSimon Property Group (SPG) recently added to their positions. The buys ranged from $26,756 to $52,793. Each director increased their holdings by about 1 percent. This is similar to…
Jan 5, 2024
Unusual Option Activity: UBS Group (UBS)
Swiss bankUBS Group (UBS) soared over 50 percent last year, coming off extremely low valuations. One trader is betting on a pullback in shares in the coming months. That’s based on the May 17, 2024…
Jan 5, 2024
2024 Could Prove a Boon for This Underperforming Sector
2023 was a great year for the markets. But behind the headline data, some sectors performed better than others. Most of 2023 followed the narrative of rising interest rates. That weighs on the cost…
Jan 4, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Greif (GEF)
Lawrence Hilsheimer, CFO atGreif (GEF), bought 2,210 shares in two transactions in the last week of December. The buys increased his position by just under 2 percent, and came to a total cost just…
Jan 4, 2024
Unusual Option Activity: Shopify (SHOP)
Commerce platformShopify (SHOP) rose over 120 percent in 2023, fueled in strong part by the year-end rally. One trader is betting shares will pull back in the coming weeks following their major move.…
Jan 4, 2024
Companies Integrating AI Now May Prove Solid Investments This Year
Markets can often get ahead of themselves, particularly with tech trends. The internet boom of the 1990s led to the creation of many companies, but most of those companies died out before they could…
Jan 3, 2024
Insider Activity Report: CME Group (CME)
William Shepard, a director atCME Group (CME), recently bought 278 shares. The buy increased his stake by less than 1 percent, and came to a total cost of $58,646. The director was the most recent…
Jan 3, 2024
Unusual Option Activity: Antero Resources (AR)
Oil and gas exploration companyAntero Resources (AR) sank 20 percent in 2023, as energy prices trended down compared to the prior year. One trader sees a move higher in the coming weeks. That’s based…
Jan 3, 2024
This Business Model Is Paying Off for Investors
There are many ways to run a business, and just as many ways to get customers to pay. One popular business model is the recurring revenue model. Rather than getting a big one-time payment, and…
Jan 2, 2024
Insider Activity Report: Agree Realty (ADC)
John Rakolta, a director atAgree Realty (ADC), recently bought 13,335 shares. The buy increased his position by 4 percent, and came to a total cost just under $833,000. The buy came a few weeks after…
Jan 2, 2024
Unusual Option Activity: Alibaba (BABA)
Chinese e-commerce platformAlibaba (BABA) is down 15 percent over the past year, as China’s economy has failed to grow faster following the end of its pandemic lockdowns. One trader sees a further…
Jan 2, 2024
Investors Are Already Targeting This Winning Theme for 2024
While 2023 was the year of AI, the new year brings the opportunity for a new investment idea to take the lead. One potential leader this year is the cryptocurrency space. 2023 ended with the view…
Jan 1, 2024
Insider Activity Report: FedEx (FDX)
Amy Lane, a director atFedEx (FDX), recently bought 200 shares. The buy increased her holdings by 6 percent, and came to a total cost of $50,643. This is the first insider buy at FedEx since April,…
Jan 1, 2024
Unusual Options Activity: Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT)
Hotel owner and operatorHilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT) rose 44 percent in 2023, amid a strong demand for travel and tourism. One trader sees shares continuing to trend higher in the first quarter of…
Jan 1, 2024
Invest When Big Uncertainties Go Away
Every company has some kind of uncertainty surrounding it at some point. The market doesn’t like uncertainty, and will likely price shares of a company with an uncertain outlook too low. It’s only…
Dec 29, 2023
Insider Activity Report: HighPeak Energy (HPK)
Jack Hightower, CEO and major holder ofHighPeak Energy (HPK), recently bought 150,442 shares. The buy increased his position by less than 1 percent, and came to a total cost of $2.1 million. This buy…
Dec 29, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Ironwood Pharmaceuticals (IRWD)
Pharmaceutical developerIronwood Pharmaceuticals (IRWD) is down 7 percent over the past year, but shares have been trending higher in recent weeks. One trader sees the potential for a big surge in…
Dec 29, 2023
This Company May Enjoy a Seasonal Boost in the Coming Months
While the holiday season is over, the final data will take weeks to compile. Early information coming in indicates that consumers remained strong, and spending held up well. That’s good news for a…
Dec 28, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Dollar Tree (DLTR)
Mantle Ridge LP, a major holder ofDollar Tree (DLTR), recently added 738,862 shares. The buy increased the fund’s position by 7 percent, and came to a total cost of $99,281,000. This is the first…
Dec 28, 2023