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Unusual Options Activity: Tesla Motors (TSLA)
Shares ofTesla Motors (TSLA) slid under $200 this week. The stock is now at a five-month low and under its 200-day moving average. One trader sees a short-term bounce in the weeks ahead. That’s based…
Nov 1, 2023
Buy this Industry Leader Rewarding Shareholders Now
Companies can do a lot of things with the profits they make. They could continue to expand the business, but after a certain size, most companies start to pay a dividend or buy back shares to reward…
Oct 31, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Nasdaq (NDAQ)
Johan Torgeby, a director atNasdaq (NDAQ), recently bought 14,000 shares. The buy increased his position by 165 percent, and came to a total cost of $705,880. This follows up on buy from another…
Oct 31, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Cenovus Energy (CVE)
Canadian energy producerCenovus Energy (CVE) has been making higher highs since May, but recently started to break lower. One trader is betting on further downside for shares in the coming weeks.…
Oct 31, 2023
Look for Efficiently-Run Companies to Thrive in Choppy Economic Times
With interest rates at their highest levels in 15 years, companies can’t just rely on cheap debt as an option when making decisions. The companies that will fare best will be those that have strong…
Oct 30, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Sherwin Williams (SHW)
John Morikis, CEO atSherwin Williams (SHW), recently bought 2,125 shares. The buy increased his position by 1 percent, and came to a total cost of $504,890. The CEO Was the last buyer of shares with…
Oct 30, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM)
Gold producerAgnico Eagle Mines (AEM) is up about 9 percent over the past year, but has declined substantially from its 52-week highs in the spring. One trader sees shares posting a stronger rally…
Oct 30, 2023
Buy the Earnings, Not the Earnings Report
Earnings season can create some big swings in share prices. And they can create some counterintuitive moves. Companies that beat earnings can sell off. Companies that miss on earnings can see shares…
Oct 27, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Truist Financial (TFC)
William Rogers, CEO atTruist Financial (TFC), recently added 10,000 shares to his holdings. The buy increased his position by 1 percent, and came to a total cost of $280,240. This is the first…
Oct 27, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: General Electric (GE)
Industrial conglomerateGeneral Electric (GE) is having a strong year, with shares up over 90 percent. One trader sees further upside ahead going into next year. That’s based on the March 2024 $105…
Oct 27, 2023
A Safe Way to Play the Bitcoin ETF Rumors
Bitcoin is having a strong year. Rumors of an ETF approval are helping to push the crypto’s price higher, even if the actual news hasn’t materialized yet. Chances are investors will continue to see…
Oct 26, 2023
Insider Activity Report: BioLife Solutions (BLFS)
Casdin Partners Master Fund, a major holder ofBioLife Solutions (BLFS), recently added 927,165 shares. The buy increased the fund’s position by 12 percent, and came to a total cost of $10.37 million.…
Oct 26, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: StoneCo (STNE)
E-commerce financial technology companyStoneCo (STNE) has been trading lower in recent months. One trader sees shares declining further into the new year. That’s based on the January 2024 $8 puts.…
Oct 26, 2023
Overlooked Laggards Can Win in a Market Rally
When stocks sell off, good names sell off with bad ones. And companies that have been lagging their industry peers tend to sell off harder. In a turnaround, however, they can have more room to run.…
Oct 25, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Archer Aviation (ACHR)
Stellantis, a major holder ofArcher Aviation (ACHR), recently bought 12,313,234 shares. The buy increased the fund’s stake by 66 percent, and came to a total cost of $70 million. This is the first…
Oct 25, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Las Vegas Sands (LVS)
Casino operatorLas Vegas Sands (LVS) is up 30 percent over the past year, even as shares have come well off their 52-week highs. One trader is making a high probability bet shares will trend higher.…
Oct 25, 2023
This Upscale Oligopoly Player Has Long-Term Potential Here
The market’s selloff over the past few months may be nearing a peak. While there could be another leg lower first, the drop has hit great companies to own hard enough to be a buy here. That’s…
Oct 24, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Delta Air Lines (DAL)
David Taylor, a director atDelta Air Lines (DAL), recently bought 10,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 13 percent, and came to a total cost of $330,900. Taylor was the last insider to buy…
Oct 24, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: United States Steel (X)
Metal producerUnited States Steel (X) is up nearly 48 percent over the past year, far beating the overall market. One trader is betting on shares to move higher in the next month. That’s based on the…
Oct 24, 2023
Uncertain Times or Not, Cash Flow Matters
Investors tend to focus on earnings and sales. But cash flow is also a critical component of analyzing a company. It shows how money comes in as revenue, is spent on goods and services a company…
Oct 23, 2023