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Use a Slowdown to Buy Industry Leaders at a Discount
Analysts spent the first few months of 2023 warning about an earnings recession. And so far, the data suggests that it’s here. Companies are slowing down overall. The good news? Analysts may have…
May 1, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Enphase Energy (ENPH)
Thurman Rodgers, a director atEnphase Energy (ENPH), recently bought 27,900 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 2 percent, and came to a total cost just over $4.56 million. The buy came right…
May 1, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Uber (UBER)
Ride share companyUber (UBER) is down about 5 percent over the past year. One trader sees a further move higher for shares in the coming months. That’s based on the August $42.50 calls. With 108 days…
May 1, 2023
For Companies that Create a Network, Bigger Is Better
Many technologies and economies function best due to a network effect. The larger the number of users in a network, the stronger and more robust it is. It’s less likely to have a single point of…
Apr 28, 2023
Insider Trading Report: KeyCorp (KEY)
Victor Alexander, Head of Consumer Bank atKeyCorp (KEY), recently bought 8,500 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 7 percent, and came to a total cost just over $100,555. This marks the second…
Apr 28, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW)
Investment brokerage firmThe Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) has lost about a quarter of its value in the past year, as slowing trading has reduced revenues. One trader sees the potential for a…
Apr 28, 2023
This Top Oligopoly Player Still Has Earnings Power
As an investment, companies with few competitors are better than companies with many competitors. That’s because competition tends to keep prices low and innovation high. That’s good for consumers,…
Apr 27, 2023
Insider Trading Report: US Bancorp (USB)
Alan Colberg, a director atUS Bancorp (USB), recently bought 10,000 shares. The buy increased his position by over 1,000 percent, and came to a total cost of $341,380. This marks the first insider…
Apr 27, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Carnival Cruise Lines (CCL)
Cruise line operatorCarnival Cruise Lines (CCL) has been rangebound for several months after a big drop nearly a year ago. One trader sees shares trending lower in the coming weeks. That’s based on…
Apr 27, 2023
Inflation and a Slowing Economy Make This Defensive Stock a Winner
A great company can overcome any economic challenge. To be a great company, it’s necessary to have pricing power. That means avoiding having to cut prices during a slow period. And it means when…
Apr 26, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Riley Exploration Permian (REPX)
Gerald Libin, a major holder ofRiley Exploration Permian (REPX), recently added 3,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by less than 1 percent, and came to a total cost of $131,370. This marks the…
Apr 26, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Vale (VALE)
Brazilian iron ore producerVale (VALE) is down 12 percent over the past year and 25 percent off its peak. One trader is betting that prices will fall further in the months ahead. That’s based on the…
Apr 26, 2023
Amid Sticky Inflation, Stick With Defensive Consumer Giants
While we’re coming up on the next Fed meeting, which could give a sign that the central bank’s interest rate hikes are finally over, we’re not out of the woods yet. Inflation has slowed over the past…
Apr 25, 2023
Insider Trading Report: American Realty Investors (ARL)
Bradford Phillips, a director atAmerican Realty Investors (ARL), recently bought 2,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 46 percent, and came to a total cost of $40,000. This is the third…
Apr 25, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Hercules Technology Growth Capital (HTGC)
Business development companyHercules Technology Growth Capital (HTGC) has slid nearly 30 percent over the past year. One trader sees a similar drop occurring over the next few months. That’s based on…
Apr 25, 2023
Long Term Investors Focus on Growth, Not the Noise of Short-Term Changes In Growth
Investors often take a current trend and extrapolate it to extremes. That’s why the end of a bull market has a lot of valuations that seem ridiculous in hindsight. And why there are many bargains at…
Apr 24, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Lockheed Martin (LMT)
John Donovan, a director atLockheed Martin (LMT), recently bought 506 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 22 percent, and came to a total purchase price of $250,556. This adds to the 556 shares…
Apr 24, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Pfizer (PFE)
Drug manufacturerPfizer (PFE) has seen shares slide nearly 20 percent to 52-week lows in the past few months. One trader sees a longer-term rebound for shares ahead. That’s based on the December 2025…
Apr 24, 2023
Continue Playing to Winning Retail Trends
Consumer spending may be slowing… but it’s also a huge chunk of the economy. And no matter how bad things slow down, there are still many goods that people will need to buy. That may be bad news for…
Apr 21, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Delta Air Lines (DAL)
David Taylor, a director atDelta Air Lines (DAL), recently bought 5,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 9 percent, and came to a total cost of $167,805. This marks the first insider buy…
Apr 21, 2023