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Unusual Options Activity: FireEye (FEYE)
Shares of cybersecurity companyFireEye (FEYE) had a slight selloff following their earnings last week. One trader is betting on a rebound in the coming weeks. That’s based on the May 21st $19 calls.…
May 3, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Heartland Express (HTLD)
Michael Sullivan, a director atHeartland Express (HTLD), recently added 1,000 shares to his holdings. The buy increased his stake by over 8 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just over…
May 3, 2021
An Overlooked Player in Computing Points to Further Profits Ahead
With most of the tech space focused on the semiconductor shortage, a few areas are performing well in spite of the industry effects. One area? Memory. From solid state drives to flash drives, demand…
May 3, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Apollo Medical Holdings (AMEH)
Allied Physicians of California, a major holder inApollo Medical Holdings (AMEH), recently added 100,000 shares. The buy increased the organization’s position by just under 1 percent, and came to a…
Apr 30, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Visa (V)
Credit card processing companyVisa (V) hit an all-time high following a strong earnings report. One trader sees the trend continuing in the next few months. That’s based on the August $240 calls.…
Apr 30, 2021
The King of Share Buybacks Ups the Stakes to $90 Billion
For most companies, share buybacks sound attractive. They can offset shares issued to executives. And as long as the market is rising, things look good. Most companies aren’tApple (AAPL). The…
Apr 30, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: HP Inc (HPQ)
Computing giantHP Inc (HPQ) has seen its shares move steadily higher over the past few months, with only minimal pullbacks along the way. One trader is betting the trend will continue. That’s based…
Apr 29, 2021
Another Rebound Play Emerges on Strong Earnings, but a Share Drop
Earnings season makes for some rich trades. While many traders expected shares ofMicrosoft (MSFT) to rally to a $2 trillion valuation after earnings, the company instead surprised with a drop…
Apr 29, 2021
Insider Trading Report: TuSimple Holdings (TSP)
Karen Francis, a director atTuSimple Holdings (TSP), recently bought 7,142 shares. The buy increased her stake by nearly 9 percent, and came to a total cost of just over $285,000. The company CFO…
Apr 29, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Bank of America (BAC)
Shares of megabankBank of America (BAC) have not only recovered from the drop last year, but have moved to new highs. One trader sees that trend continuing strong in the next month. That’s based on…
Apr 28, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Anixa Biosciences (ANIX)
Emily Gottschalk, a director atAnixa Biosciences (ANIX) recently bought 10,000 shares. The buy increased her stake by 64 percent, and came to a total cost of just under $45,000. Insiders, including…
Apr 28, 2021
Growing Business and Side Profits Bode Well for This Big-Name Tech Play
There’s always a lot to read on a company’s earnings report.Tesla Motors (TSLA) fared well with a strong earnings and sales beat. And the company disclosed that it sold some of its Bitcoin position…
Apr 28, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Oracle (ORCL)
Shares of software database companyOracle (ORCL) have recently dropped slightly from all-time highs around $80 per share. One trader sees shares rebounding in the coming months. That’s based on the…
Apr 27, 2021
Insider Trading Report: The Tattooed Chef (TTCF)
Daniel Williamson, a director atThe Tattooed Chef (TTCF) recently bought 250,000 shares. The buy came to a total price of $2.5 million, and represented a 3,346 percent increase in the director’s…
Apr 27, 2021
Pick Up This Overlooked Industrial Growth Play Following an Earnings Selloff
What do you get when a stock beats on its quarterly earnings numbers and when it raises guidance? Typically, you get a rally. But not always. If you get a selloff when that happens, the numbers…
Apr 27, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Micron (MU)
Shares of chip giantMicron (MU) are still near their all-time highs, but sold off strongly on Thursday on reports of higher potential tax rates. One trader sees a clear rebound in the coming weeks.…
Apr 26, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Paramount Gold Nevada Corp (PZG)
Rachel Goldman, CEO atParamount Gold Nevada Corp (PZG) recently picked up 15,000 shares. The buy doubled her stake in the firm, and came to a total price of just over $15,500. Insiders have been…
Apr 26, 2021
Revenue Miss Creates Buying Opportunity in Economic Recovery Play
While earnings season has come in strong, a few misses have occurred. Within that group of stocks, some companies are likely to continue to struggle. Other firms, however, are demonstrating…
Apr 26, 2021
Strong Earnings Beats Suggests a Trade on this Big Tech Winner
Earnings season is off to a strong start. Despite a few high-profile misses, most companies have beaten expectations. One company has had a series of better-than-expected numbers in the past year…
Apr 23, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY)
Gustavo Arnal, CFO atBed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) recently picked up 20,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 7 percent, and came to a total purchase price of $509,000. He was joined by a…
Apr 23, 2021