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Insider Activity Report: Asana (ASAN)
Dustin Moskovits, President and CEO atAsana (ASAN), recently bought 1,015,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 2 percent, and came to a total cost of $18,310,600. This is his second buy of the…
Sep 25, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Palantir Technologies (PLTR)
Big data firmPalantir Technologies (PLTR) has doubled over the past year, but shares are well off their highs and have slid in recent weeks. One trader sees further weakness ahead. That’s based on…
Sep 25, 2023
Buy Income-Producing Defensive Stocks on Sale
When it comes to shopping at a store, consumers love a deal. Yet when those same consumers are shown a declining stock price, their first instinct is to avoid or sell, not buy. Investors who can look…
Sep 22, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Broadcom (AVGO)
Harry You, a director atBroadcom (AVGO), recently added 1,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 40 percent, and came to a total cost just under $859,000. The buy comes a week after another…
Sep 22, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Edwards Lifesciences (EW)
Medical device manufacturerEdwards Lifesciences (EW) is down 14 percent over the past year, with shares taking a beating in recent sessions. One trader sees a potential rebound ahead in the coming…
Sep 22, 2023
Bad News Can Prove Good News for Patient Investors
Markets tend to react quickly to news. However, markets don’t just react. They tend to overreact. When there’s good news, the price of a company can get pushed far higher than it should. And when bad…
Sep 21, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Digital Turbine (APPS)
Robert Deutschman, a director atDigital Turbine (APPS), recently bought 20,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 3 percent, and came to a total cost of $136,800. He was joined by another…
Sep 21, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Axos Financial (AX)
Regional bankAxos Financial (AX) is flat over the past year, missing out on the market rally. One trader sees downside ahead for shares in the coming weeks. That’s based on the October $37.50 puts.…
Sep 21, 2023
For Big Returns, Look for Smaller Players Profiting from an Industry Boom
When an industry is growing, investors may tend to go for the company that can boast the largest growth, or is simply the biggest player. That provides the perceived safety of a well-known name that…
Sep 20, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Cincinnati Financial (CINF)
Nancy Benacci, a director atCincinnati Financial (CINF), recently added 1,000 shares. The buy increased her stake by 28 percent, and came to a total cost of $106,570. That marks the first insider…
Sep 20, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Newell Brands (NWL)
Household product manufacturerNewell Brands (NWL) has been a poor performer this year, with the stock losing over 42 percent of its value. One trader sees shares rebounding in the next six months.…
Sep 20, 2023
Look Outside of the Best-Known Names for Great Returns on Big Trends
During an investment boom, some companies tend to soar relative to their peers. That’s because the market perceives them as having the best advantage. However, for a big enough trend, multiple…
Sep 19, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Advance Auto Parts (AAP)
Eugene Lee, a director atAdvance Auto Parts (AAP), recently added 8,670 shares. The buy increased his stake by 11 percent, and came to a total cost of $499,818. This marks the first insider buy since…
Sep 19, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Bank of America (BAC)
Major financial institutionBank of America (BAC) is down 15 percent over the past year as rising interest rates have weighed on lending activity. One trader sees a rebound in the coming month. That’s…
Sep 19, 2023
Buy Industry Leaders on Bad News
Investors looking for market-beating gains can find them by buying and holding great companies over the long term. The trick is when to buy a great company. If a company is well run, leads its…
Sep 18, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Southwest Gas Holdings (SWX)
Carl Icahn, a major owner atSouthwest Gas Holdings (SWX), recently added 127,731 shares. The buy increased his stake by 1 percent, and came to a total cost of $7.85 million. This is Icahn’s ninth buy…
Sep 18, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: United Airlines Holdings (UAL)
AirlinerUnited Airlines Holdings (UAL) is up about 17 percent over the past year, performing slightly better than the market. One trader sees shares trending lower in the coming months. That’s based…
Sep 18, 2023
Hedge Your Portfolio With this Recession-Resistant Giant
Investors remain concerned about a slowing economy. Inflation and unemployment have risen in recent weeks. While still off their highs from the past few years, it’s possible that the economy could…
Sep 15, 2023
Insider Activity Report: Five Below (FIVE)
Joel Anderson, President and CEO atFive Below (FIVE), recently bought 3,100 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 1 percent, and came to a total price of $500,560. This is the first insider buy…
Sep 15, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Cameco (CCJ)
Uranium producerCameco (CCJ) is up over 25 percent in the past year, nearly double the return of the S&P 500. Shares are also near a 52-week high. One trader sees that trend continuing in the…
Sep 15, 2023