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Unusual Options Activity: JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)
MegabankJPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM) has been moving higher since the recent fears in the banking sector. One trader is betting that trend will continue. That’s based on the November $175 calls.…
Apr 20, 2023
Cheap, Boring, and Hated Stocks Can Outperform In Slow Markets
Following the market’s big drop last year and bounce so far this year, it’s likely that markets will continue to bounce around as economic data points a mixed picture. That’s a good trading…
Apr 19, 2023
Insider Trading Report: WD-40 Co (WDFC)
Steven Brass, President and CEO atWD 40 Co (WDFC), recently bought 558 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 3 percent, and came to a total purchase price just under $100,000. He was joined by…
Apr 19, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Teck Resources (TECK)
Metals mining companyTeck Resources (TECK) is closing in on 52-week highs following a strong rally. One trader sees a pullback for the company in the months ahead. That’s based on the January 2024…
Apr 19, 2023
Customers Are Slowing Spending, But Will Never Stop Entirely
Most economic activity is driven by consumer spending. That’s why changes in consumer spending can cause stocks to rise or fall. Some areas can hold up well, particularly those consumer goods or…
Apr 18, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Acuity Brands Inc (AYI)
Laura O’Shaughnessy, a director atAcuity Brands Inc (AYI) recently added 632 shares. The buy increased her stake by 43 percent, and came to a total cost of just under $100,000. The director was also…
Apr 18, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: GXO Logistics (GXO)
E-commerce logistics firmGXO Logistics (GXO) has seen shares move in an uptrend over the past few months. One trader is betting that trend will play out over the next month. That’s based on the May…
Apr 18, 2023
Invest With Companies with the Ability to Follow Through
Many things in life have a first-mover advantage. However, in investing, the first company to come to the marketplace with a product isn’t always the winner. A company that follows up with a better…
Apr 17, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Donaldson Company (DCI)
Christopher Hilger, a director atDonaldson Company (DCI), recently added 3,186 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 68 percent, and came to a total cost just under $200,000. This marks the first…
Apr 17, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Best Buy (BBY)
Electronics retailerBest Buy (BBY) has been trending down in recent weeks. One trader sees shares continuing lower in the next two months. That’s based on the June $67.50 puts. With 60 days until…
Apr 17, 2023
When Markets Are Down, Buy the Boring Business
In a bull market, traders can profit by buying companies with an exciting story behind them. Those stocks tend to be runaway winners. But when the market is trading flat or down, the slow-and-steady,…
Apr 14, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Clearway Energy (CWEN)
Totalenergies Se, a major holder ofClearway Energy (CWEN), recently added 71,980 shares. The buy increased the fund’s position by $2.42 million on top of its existing position. The fund last bought…
Apr 14, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Delta Air Lines (DAL)
Airline carrierDelta Air Lines (DAL) has pulled back in recent weeks, as fears of a slowing economy may soften demand for air travel. One trader sees a further downside in the weeks ahead. That’s…
Apr 14, 2023
Buy the Winner in a Consolidating Industry
When an industry starts out, there may be dozens, if not hundreds of competitors. But, much like the automotive industry, eventually the space will consolidate into a few big players. Sometimes, that…
Apr 13, 2023
Insider Trading Report: BRT Apartments Corp (BRT)
Jeffrey Gould, President and CEO atBRT Apartments Corp (BRT), recently added 4,858 shares. The buy increased his holdings by less than 1 percent, and came to a total cost of $90,721. He was joined by…
Apr 13, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Caterpillar (CAT)
Construction machinery manufacturerCaterpillar (CAT) has traded flat over the past year, following a sizeable drop and rally over the past few months. One trader sees shares moving higher into the…
Apr 13, 2023
Buy the Best Companies to Play a Hot Growth Trend
When a growth trend is underway, nearly every company that plays to that trend will rally. At least, at first. However, weaker companies will get squeezed out by competition, leading to only a few…
Apr 12, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Business First Bancshares (BFST)
Edgar Smith, a director atBusiness First Bancshares (BFST), recently reported the purchase of 17,109 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 1 percent, and came to a total cost of $400,220. He was…
Apr 12, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Silvercorp Metals (SVM)
Precious metals explorer and producerSilvercorp Metals (SVM) has rallied in recent weeks as gold and silver have jumped higher. One trader sees that trend continuing in the months ahead. That’s based…
Apr 12, 2023
This Slow and Steady Operator Is Setting Up to Win Long-Term
Some market sectors are cyclical. Others tend to be slow and steady. The financial sector has characteristics of both. It tends to be slow and steady most of the time, but fears hitting the financial…
Apr 11, 2023