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Insider Trading Report: Fedex Corp (FDX)
Amy Lane, a director atFedex Corp (FDX), recently bought 830 shares. The buy came to a total cost of $193,289, and increased the director’s stake by 54 percent. This is the first insider buy at the…
Apr 11, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Wynn Resorts (WYNN)
Resort and casino operatorWynn Resorts (WNN) has rallied 53 percent in the past year. One trader sees a reversal playing out at some point by 2025. That’s based on the January 2025 $47.50 puts. With…
Apr 11, 2023
Use Market Uncertainty to Grab Income-Gushing Brands at a Fair Price
Markets will likely remain uncertain for some time. That means daily swings will occur, punctuated with moments of extreme fear or greed. Traders can take advantage of the swings in both directions.…
Apr 10, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Planet Labs (PL)
Kevin Weil, President of Product and Business atPlanet Labs (PL), recently bought 274,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 16 percent, and came to a total cost just over $997,000. This marks…
Apr 10, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Transocean (RIG)
Offshore oil and gas drilling supplierTransocean (RIG) is up nearly 50 percent over the past year. However, one trader sees shares declining in the next 15 months. That’s based on the July 2024 $7.00…
Apr 10, 2023
This Knocked-Down Sector Looks Like a Speculative Buy Now
Wall Street is fond of saying that investors shouldn’t look to catch a falling knife. However, once a stock has had a big drop, fears of a further decline tend to leave investors on the sidelines.…
Apr 7, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Cheniere Energy Partners LP (CQP)
Blackstone Holdings III LP, a major holder atCheniere Energy Partners LP (CQP), recently added 96,470 shares to their holdings. The buy increased the fund’s position by about 1 percent, and came to a…
Apr 7, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Gold Fields Limited (GFI)
Gold mining and exploration companyGold Fields Limited (GFI) has soared 40 percent in recent weeks as gold prices have once again topped $2,000 per ounce. One trader sees a further rally ahead.…
Apr 7, 2023
Buy The Fear and Uncertainty from Short Sellers Talking Their Book
There’s a common strategy for a company to take a short position in a company, then issue a research report explaining why. Typically, such reports will take company statements and claim that they’re…
Apr 6, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA)
Rosalind Brewer, CEO atWalgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), recently bought 10,000 shares. The buy increased her stake by 3 percent, and came to a total cost of $339,510. This marks the first insider buy…
Apr 6, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Alphabet (GOOGL)
Search engine giantGoogle (GOOGL) has been trending higher in the past few weeks following a massive decline last year. One trader sees a further move higher in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the…
Apr 6, 2023
Look For Companies Squeezing Out Unneeded Corporate Expenses
Many companies hire as they need to when growing like gangbusters. But when things go down, it’s a time to assess the size of a company and its needs, no matter what sector it’s in. For some…
Apr 5, 2023
Insider Trading Report: GameStop Corp. (GME)
Lawrence Cheng, a director atGameStop Corp. (GME), recently bought 5,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 13 percent, and came to a total cost of $113,900. The buy came a year after another…
Apr 5, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: ConocoPhillips (COP)
Major oil and gas producerConocoPhillips (COP) jumped over 9 percent on Monday as oil prices rallied on news of OPEC cuts. One trader sees shares continuing higher in the coming weeks. That’s based…
Apr 5, 2023
Buy Stealthy Bull Market Stocks Ahead of the Big Money Flows
The end of the first quarter of the year saw the Nasdaq rebound more than 20 percent off of its lows from last year. Technically, that means the index is in a new bull market. And that’s no surprise…
Apr 4, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Main Street Capital Corp (MAIN)
Earl Jackson, a director atMain Street Capital Corp (MAIN), recently added 3,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 5 percent, and came to a total cost of $117,600. The director was also the…
Apr 4, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Valley National Bancorp (VLY)
Regional bankValley National Bancorp (VLY) has seen shares slide 25 percent in the past few weeks amid fears in the banking sector. One trader sees further downside ahead for the stock. That’s based…
Apr 4, 2023
Follow Cyclical Stocks Starting an Upswing
Some companies tend to be growth plays. Others can be steady. A few are more cyclical, having obvious booms and busts. Tech companies that fall out of favor can become cyclical companies, provided…
Apr 3, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Genuine Parts Co. (GPC)
Paul Donahue, CEO atGenuine Parts Company (GPC), recently bought 1,600 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 1 percent, and came to a total cost of $249,728. This is the first buy at the company…
Apr 3, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Alamos Gold (AGI)
Precious metals producerAlamos Gold (AGI) has fared well over the past year, with a 44 percent gain. One trader sees a further rally in the months ahead. That’s based on the June $17.50 calls. With…
Apr 3, 2023