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Unusual Options Activity: Vinco Ventures (BBIG)
Shares of product research companyVinco Ventures (BBIG) have quadrupled in recent sessions. One trader sees the possibility for a surge even higher. That’s based on the October $20 calls. Over 10,173…
Sep 2, 2021
The Payment Wars Heat Up a Notch
The past few years have seen an explosion in payment apps. Each have their similarities and differences, from traditional wealth transfers to the ability to buy cryptocurrencies to offering payment…
Sep 1, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Ralph Lauren Corp (RL)
Hubert Joly, a director atRalph Lauren Corp (RL), recently bought 8,400 shares. The buy increased his stake by 47 percent, and came to a total price of just over $990,000. This marks the first…
Sep 1, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Apple (AAPL)
Consumer tech giantApple (AAPL) has been pushing to new highs in recent weeks. One trader sees the trend continuing throughout the month of September. That’s based on the October 1 $180 calls. With…
Sep 1, 2021
The Ultimate Semiconductor Shortage Play
The latest statements from companies relying on semiconductors for operations is still grim. A shortage persists, and likely won’t be fully resolved this year. That’s likely to impact everything from…
Aug 31, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Enterprise Products Partners LP (EPD)
John Rutherford, a director atEnterprise Products Partners LP (EPD), recently bought 10,000 more shares. The buy increased his stake by nearly 26 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just…
Aug 31, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: eBay (EBAY)
Online auction siteeBay (EBAY) has seen shares move higher over the past year with a number of small dips along the way. One trader sees that trend continuing in the short term. That’s based on the…
Aug 31, 2021
A Perfect Way to Play the Next Crypto Rally?
After a swift drop earlier in the year after hitting all-time highs, cryptocurrencies have surged higher in prior weeks. The space is pausing again, but may be on track to resume its rally soon.…
Aug 30, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Cree Inc. (CREE)
Loan Le Duy, a director atCree Inc. (CREE), recently bought 1,000 more shares. The buy increased the holdings by nearly 6 percent, and came to a total price of just under $85,000. That marks the…
Aug 30, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Opendoor Technologies (OPEN)
Real estate platform companyOpendoor Technologies (OPEN) has been trending down since February. However, one trader sees the potential for a rebound in the next year and change. That’s based on the…
Aug 30, 2021
The Wealth Effect Will Drive High-End Retailers Higher
Economic data continues to show that the rich got richer during the pandemic. Most were unaffected by shutdowns, and having wealth tied up in appreciating assets like stock and real estate increased…
Aug 27, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Six Flags Entertainment Corp (SIX)
Arik Ruchim, a director atSix Flags Entertainment Corp (SIX), recently bought 100,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 1.2 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just over $3.8 million.…
Aug 27, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO)
Sporting goods retailerAcademy Sports and Outdoors (ASO) is already up over 200 percent in the past year. One trader sees the opportunity for a further move higher. That’s based on the December $45…
Aug 27, 2021
The Big Box Trend Remains Alive and Well
For years, analysts bemoaned the “death of retail.” But consumers remain king, and many still want to shop in person, or online at a store other thanAmazon (AMZN). That’s been a boon largely for the…
Aug 26, 2021
Insider Trading Report: FireEye (FEYE)
John Watters, President and COO atFireEye (FEYE), recently picked up 40,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by over 14.4 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just over $680,000. This…
Aug 26, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Devon Energy Corporation (DVN)
Energy prices have been rebounding in recent weeks, and one trader sees a possibility to play that trade withDevon Energy (DVN). That’s based on the December $30 calls. With 113 days until…
Aug 26, 2021
Earnings Season Shows Security Software Demand Remains Strong
Security software spending is on the rise following a series of high-profile hacks against a number of businesses this year. Now, security software companies are starting to report earnings, and it’s…
Aug 25, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Old Republic International (ORI)
Michael Kennedy, a director atOld Republic International (ORI), recently bought 1,024 shares. The buy increased his holdings by over 26 percent, and came to a purchase price of just under $27,000.…
Aug 25, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)
Shares of semiconductor firmAdvanced Micro Devices (AMD) have been in a strong uptrend, particularly after reporting its latest earnings numbers a few weeks ago. One trader sees the possibility for a…
Aug 25, 2021
Fears of Slowing Growth in the Cloud Space are Overrated
One of the biggest trends of the past few years has been the rise of companies using cloud-based services. That bypasses the need for a company to run its own data centers, and has created some…
Aug 24, 2021