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Insider Trading Report: Marvell Technology (MRVL)
Michael Strachan, a director atMarvell Technology (MRVL), recently picked up 6,781 shares. The buy increased his stake by over 13 percent, and came to a total cost just over $314,000. This marks the…
Sep 9, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Altimmune (ALT)
Shares of biotechnology companyAltimmune (ALT) are up 28 percent over the past year, but are also up nearly four-fold from their 52-week lows. One trader sees shares giving back some of their recent…
Sep 9, 2022
As Recession Fears Grow, Look for Recession-Resistant Companies on Market Drops
Typically, it’s taken two quarters of negative GDP growth to officially mark a recession. By the time that’s announced, some short or shallow recessions are already over. We’ve seen two negative…
Sep 8, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Trustco Bank Corp (TRST)
Michael Ozimek, an executive vice president atTrustco Bank Corp (TRST), recently picked up 2,500 shares. The buy increased his stake by nearly 63 percent, and came to a total price of just over…
Sep 8, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Texas Instruments (TXN)
Shares of semiconductor companyTexas Instruments (TXN) are down about 14 percent in the past year, about in-line with the overall stock market. One trader sees a further decline in the weeks ahead.…
Sep 8, 2022
Time to Bet on This Winning Trade from the First Half of the Year
The stock market trended down in the first half of the year. Then, starting in late June, investors enjoyed a summer rally. Given the continuing strength in the economy and high inflation numbers,…
Sep 7, 2022
Insider Trading Report: CNA Financial Corp (CNA)
Loews Corp, a major owner ofCNA Financial Corp (CNA), recently added 168,099 shares. The buy increased the investment firm’s ownership by 0.1 percent, and came to a total cost just over $6.5 million.…
Sep 7, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Cameco (CCJ)
Shares of uranium producerCameco (CCJ) have risen 26 percent in the past year, on renewed interest in nuclear power and rising uranium prices. One trader sees that trend continuing through the end of…
Sep 7, 2022
Slowing Growth Trends Point to Relative Winners
Many companies are coming off of strong earnings reports from the past year. Those numbers were influenced by the prior year, where pandemic shutdowns made things look horrific. Now, with the added…
Sep 6, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Solid Power Inc (SLDP)
John Stephens, a director atSolid Power Inc (SLDP), recently picked up 30,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 42 percent, and came to a total price of $204,000. The director has been buying…
Sep 6, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: CTI BioPharma Corp (CTIC)
Shares of biotech playCTI BioPharma Corp (CTIC) have soared over 100 percent in the past year. One trader sees shares giving up some of those gains in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the October…
Sep 6, 2022
Don’t Let a Buying Opportunity Go to Waste in a Crisis
There’s an old saying that the Chinese character for “crisis” can also be interpreted as “opportunity.” That’s often the case in the stock market, where a big selloff can lead investors to years of…
Sep 5, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Freeport-McMoRan (FCX)
Ryan Lance, a director atFreeport-McMoRan (FCX), recently added 31,000 shares to his holdings. The buy increased his stake by a staggering 368 percent, and came to a total price of just over…
Sep 5, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Ovintiv Inc (OVV)
Shares of oil exploration and production companyOvintiv (OVV) are up 87 percent over the past year thanks to a strong energy market. One trader sees the possibility for a short-term drop in the…
Sep 5, 2022
Find Companies Pursuing the Best Growth Markets Now
Some companies lead their sectors to new areas of growth. Others may hold back, to determine where the best prospect for growth is right now. Both can have their merits, if successful. A handful of…
Sep 2, 2022
Insider Trading Report: The AZEK Co. (AZEK)
Vernon Nagel, a director atThe AZEK Co. (AZEK), recently added 3,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 12.5 percent, and came to a total price of just over $55,500. The director was the last…
Sep 2, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Ryder System (R)
Shares of logistics and trading companyRyder System (R) have broken even over the past year amid a more tumultuous return for the S&P 500 index. One trader sees that outperformance continuing…
Sep 2, 2022
One Seasonal Trend Likely to Benefit Shareholders Has Arrived
Typically, the fall season isn’t good for the stock market. Much like a harvest season, it’s a time for reaping, not sowing. But in some parts of the economy, the fall can be a favorite time of year.…
Sep 1, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Energizer Holdings (ENR)
Mark Lavigne, CEO atEnergizer Holdings (ENR), recently added 3,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 2 percent, and came to a total price of just over $91,400. This is the second buy from the…
Sep 1, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Twitter (TWTR)
Shares of social media companyTwitter (TWTR) are down 38 percent in the past year, amid heavy volatility over the potential takeover of the company. One trader sees shares declining in the coming…
Sep 1, 2022