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Unusual Options Activity: The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW)
Brokerage firmThe Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) has seen shares drop about 25 percent over the past year. One trader is betting on a long-term rebound. That’s based on the March 2024 $80 calls.…
Oct 4, 2023
Time to Buy Great Companies at a Decent Price
When the market is selling off, investors will often go to cash first and then wait for the all-clear. That can result in missing out on the start of the next rally. An alternative strategy is to buy…
Oct 3, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Plains GP Holdings LP (PAGP)
Willie Chaing, CEO of PlainsGP Holdings LP (PAGP), recently bought 62,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 20 percent and came to a total cost of just over $1,000,000. Chaing was the last buyer…
Oct 3, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: The Gap (GPS)
Clothing retailerThe Gap (GPS) has outperformed the market this year, with a 30 percent gain. One trader sees shares pulling back in the next few weeks. That’s based on the October 20 $10.50 puts.…
Oct 3, 2023
Invest In Companies Providing Services You Can’t Avoid
The investment world is full of products and services. Many are essential, such as food and gasoline. Others are more discretionary, like airfares and vacation destinations. When the economy gets…
Oct 2, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Postal Realty Trust (PSTL)
Andrew Spodek, CEO atPostal Realty Trust (PSTL), recently added 10,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 1 percent, and came to a total cost of $137,500. The CEO has made a total of 5 buys since…
Oct 2, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: The Walt Disney Company (DIS)
Shares of media giantThe Walt Disney Company (DIS) have sunk to a 52-week low near $80 per share. One trader sees the potential for a rebound in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the November 3 $82…
Oct 2, 2023
Follow this Stock’s Trend, Not Its Current News
Some companies are starting to struggle right now amid the costs of rising interest rates. Other companies are faring much better, as there are strong long-term trends behind them that can help them…
Sep 29, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Hyatt Hotels Corp (H)
Richard Tuttle, a director atHyatt Hotels Corp (H), recently bought 1,250 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 4 percent, and came to a total cost of $130,615. This marks the first insider buy…
Sep 29, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: American Tower Corporation (AMT)
Shares of cell tower REITAmerican Tower Corporation (AMT) hit a 52-week low on Wednesday. One trader is betting on a rebound in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the October 20 $165 calls. With 21…
Sep 29, 2023
In Rough Markets, Look for Winning Trends
The market’s selloff in the past week has been extreme in its speed and severity. But investors in some sectors have been hit harder than others. Knowing where to look for winning long-term trends…
Sep 28, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Howard Hughes Holdings (HHH)
Pershing Square Capital Management, a major holder with a director’s seat atHoward Hughes Holdings (HHH), recently added to its position with a 80,391 share buy. The total cost came to just under…
Sep 28, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: American Airlines (AAL)
Shares ofAmerican Airlines (AAL) have recently slumped to a six-month low, having lost nearly one-third of their value since July. One trader is betting on a further decline in the weeks ahead.…
Sep 28, 2023
Buy the Sector That’s Quietly Rallying Now
The past few weeks have seen investors sour on technology stocks. However, it’s normal in any market for a sector that’s been the runaway winner to take a breather. When that happens, other sectors…
Sep 27, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Agree Realty Corporation (ADC)
John Rakolta, a director atAgree Realty Corporation (ADC), recently bought 30,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 9 percent, and came to a total cost of $1.72 million. Insiders have been…
Sep 27, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Medical Properties Trust (MPW)
Healthcare facility real estate investment trust (REIT)Medical Properties Trust (MPW) has lost over half its value in the past year amid rising interest rates. One trader sees further downside in the…
Sep 27, 2023
Buy Turnaround Plays When They Prove They Can Turn Around
On Wall Street, traders are often attracted to “turnaround” stocks. These are companies that have fallen on hard times. But, they have a plan to right what went wrong. That sounds well, and can often…
Sep 26, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Planet Labs (PL)
William Spencer, Co-founder and CEO ofPlanet Labs (PL), recently added 100,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 8 percent, and came to a total cost of $269,840. This is the first insider buy…
Sep 26, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: TJX Companies (TJX)
Retail chainTJX Companies (TJX) is up nearly 50 percent over the past year, although the stock has come down in the past few weeks. One trader sees a strong rebound in the coming weeks. That’s based…
Sep 26, 2023
Higher Fees Mean Higher Profits for the Right Companies
No matter how you slice it, companies need to make a profit. That means they need to make money even after all the costs of business. So when those costs rise, so do the prices consumers pay. It can…
Sep 25, 2023