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Over-the-Top Performance Shows the Value of this Tech Giant Play
Nvidia (NVDA) has done it again. The graphics processing giant just took the thunder from a number of competitors by releasing the specs on its first line of data-center chips. That will open up an…
Apr 14, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Barclays PLC (BCS)
British bankBarclays PLC (BCS) has been trending higher in the past six months, but the rate of the rally has started to slow in recent weeks. Traders seem to be sensing a weakness ahead for the…
Apr 14, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Crinetics Pharmaceuticals (CRNX)
Perceptive Life Sciences Master Fund, a major owner inCrinetics Pharmaceuticals (CRNX), recently added to its stake with a 304,136 share buy. The purchase increased the fund’s holdings by over 8…
Apr 13, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Two Harbors Investment Corp (TWO)
Mortgage REITTwo Harbors Investment Corp (TWO) has seen shares slow from a strong rally in recent months to a more sideways trend. One trader is betting that shares are due for a drop. That’s based…
Apr 13, 2021
This Utility-Like Play Offers Income and Modest Growth
Heavily-regulated industries tend to be mature, offering little in the way of growth, but most earnings can be given to shareholders as income. While power generation and telecoms tend to be fairly…
Apr 13, 2021
Streaming Trends Make this Hardware Play Worth Following
One of the past few trends of the past few years has come from streaming. A number of media companies have considerably expanded their offerings in the past few years. While the media companies…
Apr 12, 2021
Insider Trading Report: William Penn Bancorp (WMPN)
Alan Turner, EVP and CLO atWilliam Penn Bancorp (WMPN), recently bought 11,000 shares. The buy is an initial stake for the officer. The buy came to a total cost of just over $125,000. Company…
Apr 12, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: NCR Corp (NCR)
After trading in a range for nearly three months, shares ofNCR Corp (NCR) have finally broken higher. One trader sees the trend continuing strongly in the next month. That’s based on the May $46…
Apr 12, 2021
Data-Center Trends Bode Well for This Overlooked Tech Play
Semiconductors continue to look like a bright spot in the tech space following a drop in a number of tech heavy names so far this year. In particular, companies offering new products now to meet…
Apr 9, 2021
Insider Trading Report: The Howard Hughes Company (HHC)
Allen Model, a director atThe Howard Hughes Company (HHC), recently bought 4,300 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 26 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just under $418,000.…
Apr 9, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Dropbox (DBX)
File sharing app companyDropbox (DBX) is trading at its highest level since shortly after it went public in 2018. One trader sees the potential for shares to continue higher. That’s based on the May…
Apr 9, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Zillow (Z)
Real estate listing firmZillow (Z) saw shares soar to $200 before dropping back down to $120. Now, with shares on the rise to $140, one trader is betting on a move higher. That’s based on the…
Apr 8, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Joann Inc (JOAN)
Wade Miquelon, President and CEO ofJoann (JOAN) recently bought 47,500 shares. The buy increased his stake by 87 percent, and came to a total cost just over $540,000. This is the first insider trade…
Apr 8, 2021
Recurring Revenue Services Make for Strong Investment Returns
Wall Street loves hearing the words “recurring revenue.” That business model means receiving smaller sums from a customer, but on a regular, typically monthly, basis. Companies that move towards that…
Apr 8, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Applied Materials (AMAT)
Semiconductor playApplied Materials (AMAT) has more than doubled since November. One trader sees the trend continuing. That’s based on the June $185 calls. Expiring in 72 days, over 9,000 contracts…
Apr 7, 2021
Buybacks Bode Well for this Key Tech Supplier
Stock buybacks have had mixed results. But companies that are able to buy back shares at this point in the economic recovery are likely companies that are doing something right. Case in point?Corning…
Apr 7, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Republic Services Inc (RSG)
Cascade Investments, a major owner atRepublic Services Inc (RSG), recently bought 10,055 more shares. The buy came to just under $1 million, and increased the fund’s holdings by 0.01 percent. Cascade…
Apr 7, 2021
This Down-and-Out Asset Looks Oversold—Here’s How to Play It Higher
Investing is often about reverting to the mean. After one asset soars higher, another is likely out of favor. That will generally change as traders book profits in one area and look for a new trend…
Apr 6, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Purple Innovation Inc (PRPL)
Gary Kiedaisch, a director atPurple Innovation (PRPL) recently picked up 5,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 12 percent and came to a total purchase price of $150,000. That’s the first…
Apr 6, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Capital One Financial (COF)
Shares of finance companyCapital One Financial (COF) have been in a steady uptrend for the past few months. One trader sees the potential for a continued rally higher. That’s based on the June 2021…
Apr 6, 2021