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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
Unusual Options Activity: Papa John’s International (PZZA)
Pizza chainPapa John’s International (PZZA) is down 20 percent over the past year, and shares trade near their 52-week low. However, one trader sees the possibility for a sizeable jump higher in the…
Nov 28, 2023
In a Rallying Market, Look for Bargains that Haven’t Broken Higher Yet
Market sentiment has reversed in the past month, from extreme fear to extreme greed. Some companies are making new all-time highs. But not all stocks have gone along for the ride yet. Over time, that…
Nov 27, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY)
Theodore Samuels, a director atBristol Myers Squibb (BMY), recently bought 8,500 shares. The buy increased his stake by 31 percent, and came to a total cost of $423,385. This marks the first insider…
Nov 27, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: McEwen Mining (MUX)
Gold mining and exploration companyMcEwen Mining (MUX) has seen shares rally 34 percent in the past year, nearly triple the return on the S&P 500. One trader is betting on a further rally in the…
Nov 27, 2023
Growth Stocks May Slow, But Growing Companies Will Still Pay Off
The big market rally of the past few weeks will likely slow down into the final weeks of the year. And we may see a pullback at the start of 2024. Rising interest rates may finally scare investors…
Nov 24, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Dow Inc (DOW)
Richard Davis, a director atDow Inc (DOW), recently bought 5,000 shares. The buy increased his position by 17 percent, and came to a total cost of $255,437. This marks the first insider activity…
Nov 24, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Petroleo Brasileiro (PBR)
Oil giantPetroleo Brasileiro (PBR) has had a strong year, with shares rallying nearly 60 percent. One trader sees further upside ahead for shares. That’s based on the June 2024 $10 calls. With 209…
Nov 24, 2023
It’s Not Too Late to Buy the Smaller Players in This Trend
It’s no secret that artificial intelligence has been the top investment trend of the past year. And that it’s helped big-name tech companies soar higher. In turn, that’s helped the overall market…
Nov 23, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Black Stone Minerals, LP (BSM)
Mark Dewalch, a director atBlack Stone Minerals, LP (BSM), recently bought 44,000 shares. The buy increased his position by 14 percent, and came to a total cost of $761,952. The buy came a few weeks…
Nov 23, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Citigroup (C)
Wall Street megabankCitigroup (C) is down 8 percent over the past year, as higher interest rates and a slowdown in financial activity have hit the bottom line. One trader sees shares trending lower.…
Nov 23, 2023
Consumers Still Love Experiences – Invest Accordingly
The economy may be showing some signs of a slowdown, but consumers continue to break out their wallets for unique and memorable experiences. That’s in contrast to the pandemic, which featured a focus…
Nov 22, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Enphase Energy (ENPH)
Badrinarayanan Kothandaraman, President and CEO ofEnphase Energy (ENPH), recently bought 1,118 shares. The buy increased his stake by less than 1 percent, and came to a total cost just under…
Nov 22, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Morgan Stanley (MS)
Wall Street megabankMorgan Stanley (MS) is down nearly 10 percent over the past year, as financial stocks have been hit by rising interest rates. One trader is betting on a bounce higher in the…
Nov 22, 2023
Strong Earnings and Momentum Offer Investors a Winning Stock
Earnings season is winding down, following the statements from many big-name companies. But a company that’s been trending higher, combined with strong earnings, can trend even higher. Add in the…
Nov 21, 2023