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Growing Market Share Makes for Big Return Potential
There are many ways that a company’s stock can rise over time. Its earnings can grow over time, indicating a more valuable company. Or the multiple that investors are willing to pay for a company can…
Feb 3, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Beacon Roofing Supply Inc (BECN)
CD&R Investment Associates, a major holder ofBeacon Roofing Supply Inc (BECN), recently added 107,185 shares. The buy came to a total cost just under $6 million, and increased the fund’s sake by…
Feb 3, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Wayfair (W)
Shares of internet retailerWayfair (W) are down 60 percent over the past year. One trader sees that trend continuing over the next few months. That’s based on the May $50 puts. With 105 days until…
Feb 3, 2023
It’s All About Passing on Higher Costs to Customers
Wealthy investors tend to see inflation as a friend, not an enemy. Rising prices tend to benefit assets like stocks and real estate over time. Owning companies that can pass on all, or nearly all, of…
Feb 2, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Uber Technologies Inc (UBER)
Yasir Al-Rumayyan, a director atUber Technologies Inc (UBER), recently bought 250,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 181 percent, and came to a total cost of $5.145 million. This is the…
Feb 2, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Macy’s (M)
Shares of department store chainMacy’s (M) are down about in-line with the overall stock market over the last year. One trader sees a further decline ahead. That’s based on the May $19 puts. With 105…
Feb 2, 2023
Keep Investing in Companies Raising Prices as Inflation Remains High
Inflation rates are coming down off of a 40-year high. But they’re still far higher than average. The process will take time to fully play out. When it does, prices will remain higher than they are…
Feb 1, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Sherwin Williams (SHW)
John Morikis, CEO atSherwin Williams (SHW) recently added 2,207 shares. The buy increased his holdings by just over 1 percent, and came to a total cost of $500,327. The CEO was the last buyer of…
Feb 1, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: United Parcel Service (UPS)
Shares of package delivery companyUnited Parcel Service (UPS) are down about 10 percent over the past year. One trader sees a move higher for shares in the months ahead. That’s based on the March…
Feb 1, 2023
This Household Name Has A Better Future Trend Than Its Biggest Competitor
Many industries tend to have a few big players. There will likely be a single player that dominates the industry. But things can change. And underdog companies looking to catchup to the big dog can…
Jan 31, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Banc of California (BANC)
Andrew Barker, a director at theBanc of California (BANC), recently bought 48,435 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 50 percent, and came to a total cost just over $800,800. This insider was…
Jan 31, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: QuantumScape (QS)
Shares of battery technology companyQuantumScape (QS) have lost over 40 percent of their value in the past year, although shares have recently bounced more than 50 percent higher off their lows. One…
Jan 31, 2023
This Trend Will Continue – Invest While Markets Are Fearful
Economies change over time. The U.S. economy is largely driven by consumer spending. Most of the goods that consumers spend money on are made overseas, where labor is cheaper. But that’s starting to…
Jan 30, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Lockheed Martin (LMT)
John Donovan, a director atLockheed Martin (LMT), recently added 556 shares to his holdings. That increased his stake by 31 percent, and came to a total cost just under $251,000. The director was…
Jan 30, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: AngloGold Ashanti (AU)
Gold mining companyAngloGold Ashanti (AU) has fared well in the past year, with a 20 percent gain. One trader sees a pullback in the coming months. That’s based on the April $20 puts. With 80 days…
Jan 30, 2023
Scoop Up Companies Making New Highs Now
When markets are running scared, it may be prudent to look at companies making new highs. Chances are there’s something going on with the underlying business that explains why they’re bucking the…
Jan 27, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Old Republic Insurance (ORI)
Michael Kennedy, a director atOld Republic Insurance (ORI), has been a buyer of 2,950 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 40 percent, and came to a total cost just under $68,500. Insiders have…
Jan 27, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF)
Retail apparel companyAbercrombie & Fitch (ANF) have seen shares drop by over 20 percent in the past year. One trader is betting on more long-term pain for the company in the year ahead. That’s…
Jan 27, 2023
Slow and Steady Wins the Investment Race
Wall Street treats stocks like they’re sprinting. Each quarter, beating or missing investment results can lead to a big move higher or lower. But investing is like a marathon. Companies that…
Jan 26, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Delta Air Lines (DAL)
Francis Blake, a director atDelta Air Lines (DAL), recently bought 12,880 shares. That came to a total cost just under $497,000, and increased the director’s holdings by 16 percent. This marks the…
Jan 26, 2023