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The Future Takes Time – Capitalize on that Delay with Well-Performing Stocks Today
The past few years has seen tremendous growth in alternative energy plays. And in a push for more environmentally-friendly ways of doing business. That’s led some to see the end of old-school energy…
Oct 25, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Coinbase Global (COIN)
Tobias Lutke, a director atCoinbase (COIN), recently picked up 5,349 shares. The buy increased his stake by about 7 percent, and came to a total cost of just under $390,000. This is the eighth buy…
Oct 25, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: B&G Foods (BGS)
Shares of packaged food companyB&G Foods (BGS) have been cut in half in the past year. One trader sees further downside in the months ahead. That’s based on the January 2023 $12.50 puts. With 87…
Oct 25, 2022
Buy Great Companies While They’re Cheap, Rather than Try and Time the Bottom
It’s likely the stock market won’t end its current downtrend until the Fed stops raising interest rates. But given how bear markets work, we may be closer to the end than the beginning. The best…
Oct 24, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Fastenal Co (FAST)
Stephan Eastman, a director atFastenal Co (FAST), recently picked up 1,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by over 11 percent, and came to a total cost of just under $44,000. He was joined by…
Oct 24, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Petroleo Brasiliero (PBR)
Shares of oil giantPetroleo Brasiliero (PBR) are up 48 percent in the past year thanks to strong energy prices. One trader sees a further rally in the coming weeks. That’s based on the November 11…
Oct 24, 2022
Invest Today in the Infrastructure of Tomorrow
The only constant in life is change. Even great companies that have consistently rewarded shareholders for years come up with new products or find ways to improve profitability for the work that they…
Oct 21, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Owens & Minor (OMI)
Robert Henkel, a director atOwens & Minor (OMI), recently added 1,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 3.7 percent, and came to a total cost of just under $16,000. The director was also…
Oct 21, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Procter & Gamble (PG)
Shares of consumer goods companyProcter & Gamble (PG) moved higher earlier this week on earnings, although the company did warn on the effect of a strong dollar. One trader sees that as bearish.…
Oct 21, 2022
The Big Money Is Placing Their Bets on Beaten-Down Winners Now
It’s no surprise that investors who follow company insiders can make above-average returns over time. Company insiders are knowledgeable about their company and its operations. But following big-name…
Oct 20, 2022
Insider Trading Report: AZZ Inc (AZZ)
Ken Lavelle, President atAZZ Inc (AZZ), recently added 2,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by nearly 9 percent, and came to a total cost just over $69,000. The buy comes a few days after the…
Oct 20, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Suncor Energy (SU)
Shares of oil and gas explorerSuncor Energy (SU) are up about 35 percent in the past year. One trader sees a short-term drop ahead for the stock. That’s based on the November $25 puts. With 29 days…
Oct 20, 2022
Follow Growth for Great Returns – Even If It Means Patience Now
Companies can’t control what the stock market is doing. That’s why great companies will sell off in a bear market along with poor ones. It also means that companies facing strong growth may continue…
Oct 19, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Veris Residential Inc (VRE)
Akiva Katz, a director atVeris Residential Inc (VRE), recently bought 376,101 shares. The buy increased the director’s stake by 7.6 percent, and came to a total cost of just over $4.36 million. The…
Oct 19, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Snap (SNAP)
Shares of social media companySnap (SNAP) are down 86 percent over the past year. One trader sees room fur a further decline in the months ahead. That’s based on the March 17, 2023 $6 puts. With 149…
Oct 19, 2022
For Better Investment Results, Capitalize on Multiple Fears
Markets are always bothered by something. That can lead to short-term opportunities that disappear when the fear does. That can include anything from a war to the current fears over how long the Fed…
Oct 18, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Enviva Inc (EVA)
Thomas Meth, president ofEnviva Inc (EVA), recently added 5,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 1.2 percent, and came to a total cost of just over $254,000. He was joined by the company…
Oct 18, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Philip Morris International (PM)
Shares of tobacco product companyPhilip Morris International (PM) are down about 11 percent over the past year. One trader sees a rebound in the coming weeks. That’s based off of the November 18 $90…
Oct 18, 2022
Buy Beaten Down Winners Ahead of the Next Market Rally
Bear markets tend to occur every few years. And they include a selloff in all assets – whether of high quality or poor. It’s unusual for blue-chip names to take such a big hit in the span of a year…
Oct 17, 2022
Insider Trading Report: UMH Properties Inc (UMH)
Matthew Hirsch, a director atUMH Properties Inc (UMH), recently picked up 3,207 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 8.5 percent, and came to a total price of $49,933. That’s on top of other…
Oct 17, 2022