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Insider Trading Report: Krispy Kreme Inc (DNUT)
JAB Holdings, a major holder atKrispy Kreme (DNUT), recently added 234,748 more shares to their holdings. The buy increased the company’s stake by 0.35 percent, and came to a total purchase price…
Aug 24, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Caesars Entertainment (CZR)
Shares of casino giantCaesars Entertainment (CZR) have been steadily declining since early June. However, one trader see the possibility for a strong rebound. That’s based on the December $125 calls.…
Aug 24, 2021
This Hardware-to-Software Play Closes an Era
A number of companies are synonymous with certain eras. FromGeneral Motors (GM) in the 1950s orInternational Business Machines (IBM) in the 1960s, these companies have changed with the times, but…
Aug 23, 2021
Insider Trading Report: SoFi Technologies (SOFI)
Christopher Lapointe, CFO atSoFi Technologies (SOFI), recently bought 3,500 shares. The stake increased his position by 1.3 percent, and came to a total valuation of about $49,000. That follows on…
Aug 23, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Macy’s (M)
Shares of department store chainMacy’s (M) rallied last week on news that the retailer would carry pop-up toy shops under the Toys “R” Us brand. One trader sees that trend continuing in the weeks…
Aug 23, 2021
Security Software Gives This Company a Second Life
BeforeApple (AAPL) invented the iPod, the company controlled about 10 percent of the PC market at its peak. That didn’t generate huge business. But by reinventing towards having the most…
Aug 20, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Herbalife Nutrition (HLF)
Alan LeFevre, a director atHerbalife Nutrition (HLF), recently bought 3,000 additional shares. The buy increased his stake by over 19 percent, and came to a total cost of just under $145,0000. This…
Aug 20, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Gilead Sciences (GILD)
Shares of biotech firmGilead Sciences (GILD) have been trending gradually higher over the past few months, with shares now at a 52-week high. One trader see the possibility for further profits in the…
Aug 20, 2021
China’s Crackdown Creates Buying Opportunity
While it’s usually a good idea in investing not to fight a central bank, it can sometimes be a good idea to buy when a regulatory authority is stepping up its bounds. That’s especially true when…
Aug 19, 2021
Insider Trading Report: B. Riley Financial (RILY)
Bryant Riley, Chairman atB. Riley Financial (RILY), recently bought 15,000 more shares. That buy increased his stake by about 0.25 percent, and came to a total price of just over $953,000. That was…
Aug 19, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Live Nation Entertainment (LYV)
Shares of event sales platformLive Nation Entertainment (LYV) have pulled back in recent weeks, likely due to a rise in Covid cases. One trader sees shares shaking off their recent fears and heading…
Aug 19, 2021
Data Breaches Provide Investment Opportunity
The past few years have seen a number of companies have their data hacked. This can include everything from customer sales data to personal information as well. These hacks tend to lead to a drop in…
Aug 18, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Genuine Parts Company (GPC)
John Holder, a director atGenuine Parts Company (GPC), recently picked up 2,000 more shares. That increased his stake at the company by nearly 13 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just…
Aug 18, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Beyond Meat (BYND)
Shares of plant-based meat alternativeBeyond Meat (BYND) have been trading in a range over the past year, and are now trading near the lower end of their range. One trader sees the possibility for a…
Aug 18, 2021
Red-Hot Housing Trends Point to Boon for These Companies
Home prices continue to move higher at a record pace. That’s led to a strong demand for more housing to meet this lack of supply, and existing homeowners are looking to upgrade their homes as well.…
Aug 17, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Palantir Technologies (PLTR)
Cathie Wood of ARK Investments, a major holder inPalantir Technologies (PLTR), picked up more shares of the company after its earnings report last week. The total buys across a number of funds came…
Aug 17, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Comcast (CMCSA)
Shares of media and cable companyComcast (CMCSA) have been moving steadily higher over the past year. One trader expects that trend to continue in the next few months. That’s based on the November…
Aug 17, 2021
The Best Winners Never Move in a Straight Line
In fact, no asset moves up or down in a straight line. Even a stock or sector in a hot uptrend can be hit with a wild downtrend. Traders astute enough to recognize a temporary setback rather than a…
Aug 16, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Cigna Corp (CI)
Donna Zarcone, a director atCigna Corp (CI) recently picked up 1,000 shares. The buy increased her stake by nearly 4 percent, and came at a total cost of just under $211,000. This is the first…
Aug 16, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: PG&E Corporation (PCG)
Shares of utility providerPG&E Corporation (PCG) have been trending down since last November. One trader sees the potential for a big spike upwards. That’s based on the January $14 calls. With…
Aug 16, 2021