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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
Insider Trading Report: Piedmont Lithium (PLL)
Michael Bless, a director atPiedmont Lithium (PLL), recently bought 1,750 shares. The buy is an initial stake for the director, and came to a total cost of $105,250. This is the first insider buy…
Mar 14, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: U.S. Bancorp (USB)
Money center bankU.S. Bancorp (USB) has seen shares drop about 25 percent in the past year. One trader sees a further drop for shares in the coming months. That’s based on the June 16 $30 puts. With…
Mar 14, 2023
Investors Focused on the Long Term Should Continue to Focus on Earnings
There are many things that companies can control. But they can’t control how the market will react to one of their quarterly earnings reports. A company may have great earnings, but see shares sell…
Mar 13, 2023
Insider Trading Report: First Solar (FSLR)
Norman Wright, a director atFirst Solar (FSLR), recently bought 465 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 40 percent, and came to a total cost just over $99,900. The buy marks the first insider…
Mar 13, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: 3M Company (MMM)
Industrial and manufacturing conglomerate3M Company (MMM), has seen shares lose nearly a quarter of their value over the past year. One trader sees a further decline in the weeks ahead. That’s based…
Mar 13, 2023
Companies Right-Sizing May Lead to Big Profits Now
Tech layoffs have dominated headlines since the start of the year. However, many of these companies vastly increased their hiring during the pandemic, and may have overshot to the upside. So while…
Mar 10, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (RRGB)
Joshua Wilson, general counsel atRed Robin Gourmet Burgers (RRBG), recently added 10,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 22 percent, and came to a total cost of $112,250. He was joined by…
Mar 10, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)
Oil and gas operatorOccidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) has seen shares rise 7 precent in the past year. More importantly,Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A) has been buying up shares as they drop to the…
Mar 10, 2023
Higher Earnings and Dividends Is the Perfect Recipe for Higher Prices
Dividend-paying companies have a few ways of delivering cash to shareholders. They can borrow the money, which increases debt and debt payments. They can issue shares, which dilutes shareholders.…
Mar 9, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Dish Network Corporation (DISH)
James DeFranco, a director atDish Network Corporation (DISH), recently bought 1,450,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 20 percent, and came to a total cost of over $15.7 million. The…
Mar 9, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Barrick Gold Corporation (GOLD)
Gold mining operatorBarrick Gold Corporation (GOLD) has seen shares slide by just over one-third in the past year. One trader is betting on a rebound in shares over the coming months. That’s based on…
Mar 9, 2023
This Slow-and-Steady Sector Can Win the Investment Race
Some industries are cyclical, with big booms and busts. Other industries tend to be steadier. Which wins out over time? It depends on whether you get in at a good price – or wait to jump in once a…
Mar 8, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Domino’s Pizza (DPZ)
Russell Weiner, CEO atDomino’s Pizza (DPZ), recently bought 3,333 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 13 percent, and came to a total price just over $1.01 million. This marks the first insider…
Mar 8, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Spirit Airlines (SAVE)
AirlinerSpirit Airlines (SAVE) dropped nearly 9 percent on Monday on a report that its potential acquisition would likely face an antitrust lawsuit from the Department of Justice. One trader sees a…
Mar 8, 2023
Follow Real Operational Growth for Big Profits, Not Just a Fast-Moving Stock
While a share of stock is a fraction of a company, its valuation can vary wildly. Intense fear or greed can lead to big swings in valuation, often quickly. Over time, however, growing earnings and…
Mar 7, 2023
Insider Trading Report: NextEra Energy (NEE)
Kirk Hachigain, a director atNextEra Energy (NEE), recently added 10,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 25 percent, and came to a total cost of $700,000. Insiders have been notable buyers…
Mar 7, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Apple (AAPL)
Consumer tech giantApple (AAPL) dropped about in-line with the overall stock market last year. Shares look ready to move higher, however, and one trader is betting on a sizeable move in the coming…
Mar 7, 2023