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Insider Activity Report: John Wiley & Sons (WLY)
David Dobson, a director atJohn Wiley & Sons (WLY), recently bought 5,081 shares. The buy increased his stake by 64 percent, and came to a total cost of $152,357. Dobson was the most recent…
Oct 23, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM)
Semiconductor producerTaiwan Semiconductor (TSM) is up 41 percent over the past year, and held up well amid last week’s market selloff. One trader sees further upside ahead. That’s based on the…
Oct 23, 2023
In Uncertain Markets, Quality Stocks Hold Up Best
Markets are still setting up for a year-end rally. But the selloff of the past month has taken many great companies far lower. While tech stocks have been hit the hardest, consumer goods companies…
Oct 20, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Lamb Westin (LW)
William Jurgensen, a director atLamb Westin (LW), recently bought 3,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 2 percent, and came to a total cost just over $253,000. This is the first insider buy at…
Oct 20, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Marvell Technology (MRVL)
Semiconductor designerMarvell Technology (MRVL) is up 40 percent in the past year, returning more than double the S&P 500. One trader sees shares trending higher in the next two weeks. That’s…
Oct 20, 2023
Invest Where Other Companies See Value
One way to find market-beating trades is to look at companies that have suitors. A company that receives an unsolicited buyout offer can get a sense of what their shares would be worth if they were…
Oct 19, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Lennar Corp (LEN)
Amy Banse, a director atLennar Corp (LEN) recently bought 920 shares. The buy increased her position by 10 percent, and came to a total cost just over $100,000. This follows up on two other buys she…
Oct 19, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Colgate-Palmolive (CL)
Household product firmColgate-Palmolive (CL) is trading flat over the past year as consumer goods companies have sold off in recent weeks. One trader sees a strong rebound by the end of next spring.…
Oct 19, 2023
One Easy Way to Bet on this Market-Changing Event
The cryptocurrency market has been trending higher this year, following massive losses in 2022. Traders and investors alike are looking at improving conditions. The biggest potential improvement is…
Oct 18, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Aehr Testing Systems (AEHR)
Howard Slayen, a director atAehr Testing Systems (AEHR), recently bought 700 shares. The buy increased his position by less than 1 percent, and came to a total cost of $28,140. This marks the first…
Oct 18, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Cassava Sciences (SAVA)
Alzheimer’s disease treatment companyCassava Sciences (SAVA) dropped 15 percent on Monday. A leaked report suggests that the company may have manipulated data, and one trader is betting shares will…
Oct 18, 2023
Use Weak Markets to Buy High-Quality Names
The market remains well off its summer highs, and may be in for a few more rough days of trading before moving into an end-year holiday rally. That means investors have a chance to buy companies well…
Oct 17, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Argan (AGX)
Cynthia Flanders, a director atArgan (AGX), recently bought 8,500 shares. The buy increased her position by 106 percent, and came to a total cost just under $258,000. This follows up on two buys from…
Oct 17, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF)
RetailerAbercrombie & Fitch (ANF) is having a banner year, with a 276 percent rally in shares. One trader sees that rally continuing in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the December 15 $80 calls.…
Oct 17, 2023
Look Beyond Headline Names and Profit with Key Suppliers
The stock market usually moves higher due to just a handful of companies. Today, that’s centered around big-cap tech stocks working on artificial intelligence (AI) programs. In time, that may change.…
Oct 16, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Carnival Corp (CCL)
Randall Weisenburger, a director atCarnival Corp (CCL), recently bought 350,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 39 percent, and came to a total cost of $4.54 million. The director was the last…
Oct 16, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Morgan Stanley (MS)
Financial services leaderMorgan Stanley (MS) is trading flat over the past year, as the banking sector has been under pressure from higher interest rates and slow stock trading. One trader is betting…
Oct 16, 2023
Weight Loss Drugs or Not, Sugary Foods Aren’t Going Away
The past few weeks have seen several snack food companies take a big hit. Part of the move may have been from rising bond yields, which compete with dividend yields. Another factor is the use of…
Oct 13, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Coty (COTY)
Isabelle Parize, a director atCoty (COTY), recently bought 4,775 shares. The buy increased her stake by 8 percent, and came to a total cost of just over $50,100. The buy was a follow-up from a buy…
Oct 13, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Baxter International (BAX)
Dialysis machine manufacturerBaxter International (BAX) is down nearly a third over the past year. Part of the recent selloff comes as new weight loss drugs have come onto the market. One trader is…
Oct 13, 2023