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Insider Trading Report: NRG Energy (NRG)
Elisabeth Donohue, a director atNRG Energy (NRG), recently added 2,500 shares. The buy increased her holdings by 16 percent, and came to a total cost of $78,300. She was joined by another director…
Dec 21, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Seagate Technology (STX)
Shares of hard drive manufacturer Seagate Technology (STX) have been cut in half over the past year amid slowing demand for computer and computer parts. One trader sees a further decline over the…
Dec 21, 2022
Stick With Industry Winners, Even When They’re Being Cautious
The economy continues to slow. While that’s starting to show up in declining year-over-year inflation rates, the market is warning about a recession in several ways. Big businesses are one of the…
Dec 20, 2022
Insider Trading Report: B. Riley Financial (RILY)
Bryant Riley, Chairman and Co-CEO ofB. Riley Financial (RILY), recently added 63,527 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 1 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just over $2.6 million.…
Dec 20, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: 3D Systems Corporation (DDD)
Shares of 3D printing hardware and software provider3D Systems Corporation (DDD) has lost over 62 percent of its value in the past year. One trader sees a further drop ahead. That’s based on the…
Dec 20, 2022
Play This Stealth Winner in the Cloud Space
In any sector or trend, a few companies come to dominate. The headline names may attract considerable attention, but the real returns can often be in the companies providing the infrastructure behind…
Dec 19, 2022
Insider Trading Report: VAALCO Energy (EGY)
George Maxwell, CEO atVAALCO Energy (EGY), recently bought 5,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 3.9 percent, and came to a total cost of $21,650. The CEO last bought shares in November,…
Dec 19, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: The Home Depot (HD)
Shares of home improvement retailerThe Home Depot (HD) are down about in-line with the market over the past year. One trader sees a further drop in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the February 2023…
Dec 19, 2022
This Tech Industry Leader Offers High Appreciation Potential and a High Dividend
Investors often see a trade-off between high growth opportunities and income. However, in a market selloff, growth names can go on sale. And when they do, any dividend that they may be paying can…
Dec 16, 2022
Insider Trading Report: FreightCar America (RAIL)
Matthew Tonn, Chief Commercial Officer atFreightCar America (RAIL), recently picked up 5,700 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 3.5 percent, and came to a total cost just over $20,000. This is…
Dec 16, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: GameStop (GME)
Shares of video game retailerGameStop (GME) are down nearly 45 percent in the past year, nearly triple the amount the S&P 500 has declined. One trader sees a further decline in the coming months.…
Dec 16, 2022
Go Where the Growth Is Now, Even If You’re Early
There’s an old Wall Street saying that they don’t ring a bell at the top. That’s also true of the bottom for the stock market, a sector, or individual companies. The best that investors can do is…
Dec 15, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Illinois Tool Works (ITW)
David Smith, a director atIllinois Tool Works (ITW), recently added 1,390 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 0.4 percent, and came to a total cost just over $308,000. This is the first buy…
Dec 15, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Sally Beauty Holdings (SBH)
Shares of cosmetic retailerSally Beauty Holdings (SBH) have lost nearly 42 percent in the last year. One trader sees a further drop in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the January $10 puts. With 36…
Dec 15, 2022
Market Share Trumps Market Fears
A great company is one that comes to dominate its market. Some industries may have an oligopoly, with a few big players dividing the space up somewhat evenly. Others may have one or two big players…
Dec 14, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Cheesecake Factory (CAKE)
Edie Ames, a director atCheesecake Factory (CAKE), recently added 4,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 47 percent, and came to a total cost just over $129,000. Insiders have previously…
Dec 14, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Paramount Global (PARA)
Shares of media conglomerateParamount Global (PARA) have struggled in the past year, with a 37 percent drop in shares. One trader sees a further decline ahead. That’s based on the February 2023 $20…
Dec 14, 2022
To Thrive in Volatile Markets, Look for Recession-Resistant Businesses
Investors tend to spend bull markets looking for opportunities in high-growth areas. But the economy isn’t always moving at full blast. For slower times, it may be prudent to focus on businesses that…
Dec 13, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Paramount Group (PGRE)
Albert Behler, President and CEO atParamount Group (PGRE), recently added 50,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 38 percent, an came to a total cost just under $288,000. He was joined by a…
Dec 13, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Microsoft (MSFT)
Shares of tech giantMicrosoft (MSFT) have underperformed the market this year, with a 27 percent drop. One trader sees a rebound in the next month. That’s based on the January $265 calls. With 31…
Dec 13, 2022