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Unusual Options Activity: Snap Inc (SNAP)
Social media companySnap Inc (SNAP) has seen shares drop 70 percent in the past year. One trader is betting that shares have further to fall in the next six months. That’s based on the September $6…
Mar 23, 2023
Keep Buying Strong Brands in Uncertain Times
While the next market-moving news may not be positive, over time, investing in the stock market is more rewarding than betting against it. And with so many companies knocked down last year and into…
Mar 22, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Walmart (WMT)
Randall Stephenson, a director atWalmart (WMT), recently purchased 7,245 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 58 percent, and came to a cost of $1,000,168. This marks the first insider buy at…
Mar 22, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Analog Devices (ADI)
Semiconductor companyAnalog Devices (ADI) have been a strong performer in the past year, with a 13 percent gain, amid overall losses for the sector. One trader is betting on a reversion taking shares…
Mar 22, 2023
Amid a Declining Market, This Space Looks Set to Move Higher
While the stock market has been down over the past year, some sectors look set for a move higher. One such space is in commodities. Inflation remains sticky, which tends to keep prices of hard assets…
Mar 21, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Prospect Capital Corp (PSEC)
Kristin Van Dask, CFO atProspect Capital Corp (PSEC) recently bought 6,000 shares. The buy increased her stake by 10 percent, and came to a total cost just over $41,200. She was also the most recent…
Mar 21, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Electronic Arts (EA)
Video game design studioElectronic Arts (EA) dropped about 10 percent over the past year. One trader sees shares rebounding in the months ahead. That’s based on the September $125 calls. With 178…
Mar 21, 2023
The Higher Margin Player in an Oligopoly Always Wins
Many industries consolidate over time into just a handful of players. These oligopolies can jockey for market share. Chances are one of the players will move towards higher-end consumers to…
Mar 20, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Howard Hughes Corp (HHC)
Pershing Square Capital Management, a major owner ofHoward Hughes Corp (HHC) has been adding shares in recent days. The fund bought 62,474 more shares, shelling out over $4.6 million, a buy that…
Mar 20, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Vale (VALE)
Brazilian iron ore producerVale (VALE) is down 17 percent in the past year, with most of that decline occurring in just the past few weeks. One trader sees a potential rebound in the coming weeks.…
Mar 20, 2023
Stick With Strong, Accessible Brands in a Slowing Economy
Investors are more than willing to place trades outside their comfort zone in a bull market. But in a slowing economy, they tend to gravitate towards the tried and true. That explains the relative…
Mar 17, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Charles Schwab (SCHW)
Walter Bettinger, CEO atCharles Schwab (SCHW), recently bought 50,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 8 percent, and came to a total cost of $2.965 million. He was joined by a number of…
Mar 17, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: United Airlines Holdings (UAL)
AirlinerUnited Airlines Holdings (UAL) has held up well over the past year, with a 12 percent gain amid the market’s overall 10 percent drop. One trader sees that outperformance continuing in the…
Mar 17, 2023
For Turbulent Markets, Seek Out Boring Companies
Market volatility is back. That means that companies can expect their share price to see sizeable swings by the day. As markets get turbulent, investors should look for companies that can continue to…
Mar 16, 2023
Insider Trading Report: PacWest Bancorp (PACW)
Christopher Blake, President and CEO atPacWest Bancorp (PACW), recently bought 6,660 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 3 percent, and came to a total cost just over $118,000. He was joined by…
Mar 16, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: SL Green Realty (SLG)
Office real estate investment trustSL Green Realty (SLG) has seen shares slide by nearly two-thirds in the past year. One trader sees a further decline in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the May…
Mar 16, 2023
In a Flight to Safety, Look for Cash-Generating Giants
Market sentiment has turned on a dime, as fears about the solvency of several banks has surged. In this flight to quality, investors are moving into assets such as Treasury bonds and gold. However,…
Mar 15, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Dollar Tree (DLTR)
Richard Dreiling, CEO atDollar Tree (DLTR), recently added 7,100 shares to his holdings. The buy increased his stake from just 18 shares, and came to a total cost of just over $1 million. This marks…
Mar 15, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Marqeta (MQ)
Transaction processing services companyMarqeta (MQ) has seen shares get cut in half over the past year. One trader sees further downside in the months ahead. That’s based on the June $3.50 puts. With…
Mar 15, 2023
Companies With an Expanding Niche Can Be Long-Term Winners
Most companies tend to find that they have their best profitability in a narrow niche. But over time, competition or changing consumer tastes can eat away at that niche. Many firms have found that…
Mar 14, 2023