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Unusual Options Activity: Freeport-McMoRan (FCX)
Shares of mining giantFreeport-McMoRan (FCX) are down 21 percent over the past year thanks to a slide in recent months. One trader sees the possibility for a rebound ahead in the coming months.…
Jul 8, 2022
This Investment Strategy Works in Any Market Environment and Offers Safe Returns Now
There are many investment strategies that best work in a market that’s moving in a direction, whether up or down. In sideways markets, other strategies, often related to income, tend to perform…
Jul 7, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Tilly’s (TLYS)
Michael Henry, CFO atTilly’s (TLYS), recently added 4,400 shares to his holdings. The buy increased his stake by over 15 percent, and came to a total price over $30,600. This is the third buy from…
Jul 7, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: American Airlines Group (AAL)
Shares of airline operationAmerican Airlines Group (AAL) have shed over 37 percent of their value in the past year. One trader sees the possibility for a further decline in the next two years. That’s…
Jul 7, 2022
These Market Underperformers Stand to Outperform on the Next Rally
Financial stocks tend to be sensitive and even leveraged to changes in the economy. That’s been the case with a number of financial stocks so far this year. One niche in this space that has been hit…
Jul 6, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Nike (NKE)
John Rogers, a director atNike (NKE), recently added 10,000 shares. The buy increased his by nearly 64 percent, and came to a total cost of just over $1.02 million. This marks the first insider buy…
Jul 6, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Marvell Technology (MRVL)
Shares of semiconductor companyMarvell Technology (MRVL) have lost over a quarter of their value in the past year. One trader sees a potential rebound ahead in the coming months. That’s based on the…
Jul 6, 2022
Poor Company Outlooks Usually Mark a Time to Buy, Not Sell
Analysts tend to run behind market events. Companies tend to see upgrades after a big move higher. And when a stock is falling, the downgrades will come in too late to protect investors from most of…
Jul 5, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Thor Industries (THO)
Peter Orthwein, a director atThor Industries (THO), recently added 3,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 0.3 percent, and came to a total purchase price of $228,000. This is the second buy…
Jul 5, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Bank of America (BAC)
Shares of financial giantBank of America (BAC) have been in a downtrend for the past six months. One trader sees the potential for a rebound in the next two years. That’s based on the June 2024 $32…
Jul 5, 2022
These “First-Half” Market Winners May Continue Trending Favorably for Longer
The stock market just had its worst start to a year since 1970. That trend looks likely to continue, as interest rates need to rise further to slow down inflation. Most companies are down, with some…
Jul 4, 2022
Insider Trading Report: RE/MAX Holdings (RMAX)
Magnolia Capital Fund, LP, a major owner ofRE/MAX Holdings (RMAX), recently added to their stake with a 33,102 share buy. The purchase increased their stake by about 1.7 percent, and came to a total…
Jul 4, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Clarus Corporation (CLAR)
Shares of outdoor equipment producerClarus Corporation (CLAR) have been in a downtrend for the past year. One trader sees the possibility for a rebound in shares in the next few months. That’s based…
Jul 4, 2022
Grab Industry Dominating Companies When the Market Dislikes Them
Some industries are more concentrated than others. While hundreds of bank stocks flourish, for instance, there are only a handful of companies with the overwhelming share of the soft drink market.…
Jul 1, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Oneok (OKE)
Pierce Norton, President and CEO atOneok (OKE), recently picked up 8,975 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 2,044 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just under $500,000. Aside from…
Jul 1, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL)
Shares of luxury liner operationRoyal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) are down about 58 percent in the past year. One trader is betting that the stock will further decline in the coming months. That’s based…
Jul 1, 2022
Grab Income Plays in Today’s Market While Prices Are Out of Favor
Investors loved growth stocks during the stock market rally. With stocks now in a downtrend, investors are now looking less towards growth and now towards safety. One way investors can find safety is…
Jun 30, 2022
Insider Trading Report: DaVita Inc (DVA)
David Staffieri, COO atDaVita Inc (DVA), recently added 20,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 18 percent, and came to a total cost of just over $1.55 million. This marks the first insider buy…
Jun 30, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF)
Shares of iron ore producerCleveland-Cliffs (CLF) have shed nearly half their value in the past few months. One trader sees a much bigger decline playing out over the next year and a half. That’s…
Jun 30, 2022
Even With an Economic Slowdown, This Spending Trend Will Continue
Some industries and companies are heavily dependent on economic cycles. Other trends are far more recession-resistant. Investors looking to profit now can stay on the defensive by investing in…
Jun 29, 2022