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Insider Trading Report: Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD)
Jacinto Hernandez, a director atPioneer Natural Resources (PXD), recently picked up 588 shares. The buy increased the director’s stake by over 37 percent, and came to a total cost just over $148,000.…
Nov 22, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Aflac (AFL)
Shares of supplemental insurance companyAflac (AFL) are up 27 percent in the past year, fueled in part by a strong rally in recent weeks. One trader sees a pullback in the coming weeks. That’s based…
Nov 22, 2022
This Infrastructure Play May Prove One of the Best Income Investments Today
With the stock market down so heavily, traders may feel hit hard. But looking at the market objectively, a big down year leads to lower valuations. And for income-generating investments like dividend…
Nov 21, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Dentsply Sirona (XRAY)
Gregory Lucier, a director atDentsply Sirona (XRAY), recently added 6,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by nearly 20 percent, and came to a total cost just under $189,000. This marks the…
Nov 21, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA)
Shares of Chinese internet retailerAlibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) are down over 45 percent in the past year. One trader sees a further decline in shares by mid-2024. That’s based on the June…
Nov 21, 2022
Stick With Great Companies in Struggling Industries for a Rebounding Market
Investors are forward-looking. So while the market may be performing poorly this year, those who look further ahead can find bargains today that should be more valuable down the line. One area where…
Nov 18, 2022
Insider Trading Report: B&G Foods (BGS)
David Wenner, a director atB&G Foods (BGS), recently added 20,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by nearly 2.7 percent, and came to a total cost just over $280,000. Insiders aren’t…
Nov 18, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Las Vegas Sands (LVS)
Shares of casino operatorLas Vegas Sands (LVS) are up nearly 12 percent over the past year, amid a general market decline. However, one trader sees a drop ahead for shares going into the end of the…
Nov 18, 2022
For Great Investment Returns, Follow the Greats
Many professional investors attract followers. And rightly so. Successful fund managers have to report their holdings to the SEC. That means their activity is updated every 90 days. So it’s easy to…
Nov 17, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Boeing (BA)
David Calhoun, President and CEO ofBoeing (BA), recently bought 25,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by nearly 24 percent, and came to a total cost of $3.97 million. He was joined by a…
Nov 17, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Full Truck Alliance (YMM)
Shares of freight logistics platformFull Truck Alliance (YMM) are down nearly 60 percent over the last year. One trader sees a rebound in shares in the next month. That’s based on the December $10…
Nov 17, 2022
Buy Defensive Companies Growing Sales Now
At the end of the day, companies exist to sell a product or service. When times are tough, some goods are seen as luxuries. But many items are necessities. That’s why investors tend to pile into…
Nov 16, 2022
Insider Trading Report: FS KKR Capital Corp (FSK)
Daniel Pietrzak, Co-President atFS KKR Capital Corp (FSK), recently picked up 6,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by nearly 20 percent, and came to a total cost just over $112,500. He was…
Nov 16, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Fisker Inc (FSR)
Shares of electric vehicle manufacturerFisker (FSR) have lost 60 percent of their value in the past year. One trader sees a further drop ahead. That’s based on the December 16 $10 puts. With 30 days…
Nov 16, 2022
In Bear Markets, Follow Companies with Cash to Burn
Many companies get into trouble overleveraging while times are good. They take on too much debt. That becomes a problem with things slow, and the costs to finance that debt become too much to bear.…
Nov 15, 2022
Insider Trading Report: American Express (AXP)
Clayton Joseph, a director atAmerican Express (AXP), recently bought 1,000 shares. The purchase came to a total price of just under $150,000, and represents an initial stake for the director. This…
Nov 15, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Oracle (ORCL)
Shares of database software companyOracle (ORCL) are up nearly 30 percent in the past month following the stock market’s strong rebound. One trader sees a short-term pullback ahead. That’s based on…
Nov 15, 2022
Consider This Retail Player Ahead of the Holidays
Economists are predicting a gloomy holiday season. Real spending will likely be down thanks to slow economic growth and high inflation this year… not to mention the impact of supply chains. But…
Nov 14, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Datadog (DDOG)
Matthew Jacobson, a director atDatadog (DDOG), recently bought 719,894 shares. The buy increased his holdings by nearly 6 percent, and came to a total cost just under $50 million. This marks the…
Nov 14, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: American Airlines Group (AAL)
Shares ofAmerican Airlines Group (AAL) have been trading in a range over the past few months. One trader sees shares heading higher in the coming weeks. That’s based on the December 23 $17.50 calls.…
Nov 14, 2022