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Media Merger Rumors Show Value in Two Companies
The stock market has always been rife with rumors. From big players talking up positions or trying to talk down a shorted stock, it’s part of the great game. This week, merger speculation occurred…
Jun 28, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Restaurant Brands International (QSR)
Marc Lemann, a director atRestaurant Brands International (QSR), recently bought 15,000 shares. This buy came to a total purchase price of just over $1 million, and represents the director’s initial…
Jun 28, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Weyerhaeuser (WY)
Shares of mill and paper firmWeyerhaeuser (WY) have slid heavily in the past few weeks, coinciding with a massive drop in lumber prices after a massive expansion in the past year. One trader sees the…
Jun 28, 2021
The World’s Most Successful Conglomerate Buys… Itself
The pandemic saw a rapid drop in companies paying out dividends or buying back shares. That trend has now reversed. Even though most stocks are above pre-pandemic levels and have been for some time,…
Jun 25, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: SoFi Technologies (SOFI)
Shares of fintech firmSoFi Technologies (SOFI) have been trading in a narrow range since the company’s IPO via a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC. One trader sees the potential for a move…
Jun 25, 2021
Insider Trading Report: FutureFuel Corp (FF)
Donald Bedell, a director atFutureFuel Corp (FF), recently picked up 10,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 17 percent, and came to a total purchase price of $9,660. This marks the first…
Jun 25, 2021
Is It Time for Short Squeeze 2.0?
Possibly. The past few weeks have seenAMC Entertainment (AMC) raise billions of dollars in capital from selling shares at market, and retiring debt. And earlier this week,GameStop (GME) announced it…
Jun 24, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Continental Resources (CLR)
Harold Hamm, a director and major holder atContinental Resources (CLR), recently bought 76,486 shares. The buy increased his stake by 0.03 percent. The buy comes two days after a 270,000 share buy.…
Jun 24, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Apple (AAPL)
Shares of consumer tech giantApple (AAPL) have been trading in a range for the past few months, but is starting to move towards the higher end of its range. One trader sees the possibility for a…
Jun 24, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Vista Gold Corp (VGZ)
Douglas Tobler, CFO ofVista Gold Corp (VGZ), recently picked up 2,500 additional shares. The buy increased his stake by 3.2 percent, and came to a total purchase price just over $3,100. This is the…
Jun 23, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Devon Energy Corporation (DVN)
Shares of energy giantDevon Energy Corporation (DVN) have seen shares rise steadily higher over the past year. One trader sees the potential for a further move higher. That’s based on a number of…
Jun 23, 2021
This Tech Infrastructure Play Offers Growth and Value
With traders uncertain as to the market’s next move, a great way to find opportunities is to look for the best values in each sector. For big tech, only a few companies look attractive now. That’s…
Jun 23, 2021
This “Stealth Rally” Has a Few More Weeks to Peak
The past week has seen a big shift in investor sentiment following the latest Fed meeting and inflation fears. While some sectors like tech have performed relatively better, one market has been in a…
Jun 22, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Transocean (RIG)
Frederik Mohn, a director and major holder atTransocean (RIG), recently picked up 5,000,000 shares. The buy came to a total purchase price of $20.9 million, and represents a 7.4 percent increase.…
Jun 22, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Caesar’s Entertainment (CZR)
Shares of casino operatorCaesar’s Entertainment (CZR) have been in an uptrend for the past few months, but have recently pulled back to the lower end of their trendline. One trader sees a continued…
Jun 22, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Macy’s (M)
Shares of department store chainMacy’s (M) have been in a steady uptrend for the past several months. One trader sees a continuation of that trend in the months to come. That’s based on the November…
Jun 21, 2021
Whether Working Remotely or in office, Software Companies Will Continue to Reign
Tech stocks started moving higher overall last week as inflation expectations dropped following the latest Federal Reserve meeting minutes. In the tech space, software companies offer excellent…
Jun 21, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Euronet Worldwide (EEFT)
M. Jeannie Strandjord, a director atEuronet Worldwide (EEFT), recently picked up 1,166 additional shares. The buy increased her stake by 2.5 percent, and came to a total price of just over $146,000.…
Jun 21, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Corning (GLW)
Roger Ferguson, a director atCorning (GLW), recently bought 1,420 shares. The buy increased his stake by nearly 26 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just under $60,000. This follows up…
Jun 18, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Petroleo Brasileiro (PBR)
Shares ofPetroleo Brasilerio (PBR), Brazil’s state-owned oil company, have been moving higher in recent sessions, following the price of oil higher. At least one trader sees that trend continuing.…
Jun 18, 2021