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This Failed IPO Play Is Now Turning Around
The past few years has seen an explosion in companies going public through the IPO process. Most are successes, seeing shares immediately rise as they start trading. However, there have been a number…
Aug 13, 2021
Insider Trading Report: ConocoPhillips (COP)
RA Walker, a director atConocoPhillips (COP) recently bought 22,500 shares. The stake represents an initial buy for the director, and came to a total cost of just under $1.5 million. This marks the…
Aug 13, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Lithium Americas (LAC)
Shares of commodity producerLithium Americas (LAC) have been somewhat rangebound over the past few months, but have started to trend higher in recent days. One trader sees that trend continuing.…
Aug 13, 2021
This Old Line Company Looks Strong Ahead of Earnings
The only constant in the world is change. Companies that have been around for decades (or even over a century) need to either adapt or die. Some companies are getting the message that if they want to…
Aug 12, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Lumber Liquidators (LL)
Joseph Nowicki, a director atLumber Liquidators (LL), recently picked up 5,033 shares. The buy increased her stake by over 41 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just under $100,000. This…
Aug 12, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Snap (SNAP)
Shares of social media giantSnap (SNAP) have been trending stronger in the past year, with a further jump after beating earnings last week. One trader sees the chance of a continued move higher in…
Aug 12, 2021
This Strong Brand Keeps Serving Up Income Growth
With the stock market at all-time highs, investors can either jump in at high prices, look for value trades, or focus on great companies trading at reasonable prices. That last category has been…
Aug 11, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Energy Transfer LP (ET)
Bradford Whitehurst, CFO atEnergy Transfer LP (ET) recently picked up 5,000 more shares. The buy increased his holdings by 0.65 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just over $46,000. This…
Aug 11, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: AT&T (T)
Shares of telecom giantAT&T (T) dropped from 52-week highs earlier in the year as the company announced it would sell off its media assets to refocus on being a telecom company. One trader is…
Aug 11, 2021
Big Oil Isn’t Dead Yet: Grab this Growth and Income Play
Yes, the energy industry is changing. But it’s a trend that won’t happen overnight. A number of oil giants are looking into going carbon neutral, but setting goal dates as far out as 2050, nearly 30…
Aug 10, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Louisiana-Pacific Corp (LPX)
Alan Hughie, CFO atLouisiana-Pacific Corp (LPX) recently picked up 12,470 more shares. The buy increased his stake by nearly 29 percent, and came to a total price of just under $700,000. This marks…
Aug 10, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: LiveRamp Holdings (RAMP)
Shares of IT connectivity platformLiveRamp Holdings (RAMP) has seen shares taken a major dive over the past few months, although the company jumped 22 percent higher on Friday thanks to…
Aug 10, 2021
This Global Cloud Play Could Become a European Tech Giant
Companies that can pivot to new business lines can thrive. Those that don’t are likely to be poor performers at best, or go out of business. One European conglomerate, in business for over a century,…
Aug 9, 2021
Insider Trading Report: CVS Health Corp (CVS)
Edward Ludwig, a director atCVS Health Corp (CVS), recently picked up 3,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by nearly 12 percent, at a total value of around $240,000. This marks the first insider…
Aug 9, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: NOV Inc (NOV)
Shares of oil and gas equipment companyNOV (NOV) have been generally heading higher over the past year, with a number of healthy pullbacks along the way. However, one trader sees the possibility for…
Aug 9, 2021
This Overlooked Part of Tech Infrastructure Continues to Look Strong
The semiconductor shortage continues to wreak havoc on a number of industries. But other key tech components, and the companies that manufacture them, are also performing strongly right now. That…
Aug 6, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Beacon Roofing Supply (BECN)
CD&R Investment Associates IX, a major holder atBeacon Roofing Supply (BECN), recently added 108,056 shares. The buy increased the fund’s stake by 0.75 percent, and came to a total price of just…
Aug 6, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: International Game Technology (IGT)
Shares of gambling and gaming companyInternational Game Technology (IGT) have been trending down over the past few weeks as the threat of further economic lockdowns has risen. However, one trader…
Aug 6, 2021
Buy Consumer Goods Stocks When They’re Out of Favor
Price is what you pay, value is what you get. For some companies, it’s hard to get an exceptional value. Consumer goods companies, which tend to have solid profit margins thanks to brand loyalties,…
Aug 5, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Aflac Inc (AFL)
Karole Lloyd, a director atAflac Inc (AFL), recently bought another 1,000 shares. The buy increased her stake by just under 3 percent, and came to a total cost of just over $55,000. This marks the…
Aug 5, 2021