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Insider Trading Report: Farmers National Bank (FMNB)
Anne Crawford, a director atFarmers National Bank (FMNB), recently picked up 1,500 shares. The buy increased her holdings by 1.7 percent, and came to a total cost of just under $21,000. This is the…
Nov 4, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)
Shares of semiconductor companyAdvanced Micro Devices (AMD) have lost more than half their value in the past year. One trader sees a rebound in the months ahead. That’s based on the March 2023 $55…
Nov 4, 2022
It’s a Value Buyer’s Market
Price and value aren’t the same thing. A low-priced stock could be wildly overvalued relative to the business’ prospects. And a high-priced stock could still be pennies on the dollar for a great…
Nov 3, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Allegion PLC (ALLE)
John Stone, President and CEO atAllegion PLC (ALLE), recently picked up 12,500 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 24 percent, and came to a total cost just over $1.03 million. This marks the…
Nov 3, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Meta Platforms (META)
Shares of social media companyMeta Platforms (META) sank to a new 52-week low after earnings last week. One trader sees a further decline over the next year. That’s based on the January 2024 $25 put.…
Nov 3, 2022
Stick With Companies Growing Their Future Opportunities in Pessimistic Markets
Markets go up more often than they go down. But investors often forget when in the middle of a bear market. One way to break through the fear is to look at companies that are planning for a bright…
Nov 2, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Beacon Roofing Supply (BECN)
CD&R Investment Associates, a major holder ofBeacon Roofing Supply (BECN), recently added another 105,320 shares. The buy increased the fund’s stake by 0.7 percent, and came to a total cost of…
Nov 2, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Daqo New Energy Corp (DQ)
Shares of Chinese semiconductor companyDaqo New Energy Corp (DQ) are down nearly 40 percent in the past year. One trader sees a potential rebound ahead. That’s based on the December 16th $50 calls.…
Nov 2, 2022
Buy Volatile Stocks When They Take a Dive
Some stocks deliver slow and steady returns over time that can compound out into a phenomenal profit. Others can be volatile – but that volatility allows investors to earn even more over time,…
Nov 1, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Union Pacific Corp (UNP)
Teresa Finley, a director atUnion Pacific Corp (UNP), recently added 1,380 shares. The buy represents an initial stake for the director, who paid just under $260,000 for the position. This represents…
Nov 1, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK)
Shares of marine shipping companyStar Bulk Carriers (SBLK) are down about 14 percent in the past year, as shipping rates have started to come off extreme highs. One trader sees an even bigger drop…
Nov 1, 2022
Pick Up This Financial Leader Amid the Latest Market Fear
Sectors tend to start out with an explosion of activity, then consolidate into a few big names over time. That’s played out in everything from automakers to the media. As this happens, surviving…
Oct 31, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Riley Exploration Permian (REPX)
Alvin Libin, a major owner atRiley Exploration Permian (REPX), recently added 23,755 shares. The buy increased his stake by 1.2 percent, and came to a total cost just over $641,000. That’s just one…
Oct 31, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (CLF)
Shares of iron ore producerCleveland-Cliffs (CLF) have lost 40 percent of their value in the past year, more than double the drop in the S&P 500. One trader sees a further decline ahead. That’s…
Oct 31, 2022
Buy Strong Brands Being Hit by the Stronger Dollar
One trend this earnings season has been a number of companies impacted by the strength of the US dollar in currency markets. As a result, multinational companies are reporting headwinds, as a strong…
Oct 28, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Crown Castle (CCI)
Kevin Stephens, a director atCrown Castle (CCI), just added 2,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by nearly 19 percent, and came to a total cost of $247,000. The buy came a few days after…
Oct 28, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: AngloGold Ashanti (AU)
Shares of gold mining operationAngloGold Ashanti (AU) are down 32 percent in the past year, amid a drop in gold-related stocks overall. One trader sees the potential for a surge higher at some point…
Oct 28, 2022
Grab the World’s Best Assets When They Go on Sale
In a bear market, smart investors buy. They know that great companies get sold off with overpriced ones during a market selloff. And buying great companies ensures better returns than chasing great…
Oct 27, 2022
Insider Trading Report: The First Bancorp (FNLC)
Kimberly Swan, a director atThe First Bancorp (FNLC), recently added 1,000 shares. The buy increased her holdings by nearly 15 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just under $30,000. This…
Oct 27, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Momentive Global (MNTV)
Shares of software feedback companyMomentive Global (MNTV) are down 70 percent in the past year. One trader sees a move higher in the coming weeks. That’s based on the December 16th $9.00 calls. With…
Oct 27, 2022