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This Subset of the Tech Space Continues to Point to Higher Profits
Software companies can offer tremendous profit potential to investors, even with recent stock market volatility. But elsewhere in the tech space, a few other niches also offer big profits now—and…
Mar 26, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: ViacomCBS (VIAC)
Top performing media playViacomCBS (VIAC) saw a selloff earlier this week as the company announced it would issue more shares to raise capital. With the stock up over five-fold in the past year, some…
Mar 25, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Perrigo Co (PRGO)
Geoffrey Parker, a director atPerrigo Co (PRGO), recently picked up 2,500 shares. The buy increased his stake by nearly 18 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just over $103,000. This…
Mar 25, 2021
Ignore the Market Fear in Tech with Profitable Software Plays
Software is a high profit-margin business. Companies embracing a recurring revenue model can do even better. But with tech shares looking volatile lately, these companies have been out of favor with…
Mar 25, 2021
Ignore Supply Chain Problems, This Tech Giant Will Come Out Ahead
With a shortage of computer chips and semiconductors, a number of companies have had to warn that they may not be able to produce enough of some goods to meet demand. For some companies, however,…
Mar 24, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Software Acquisition Group Inc II (SAII)
Mithaq Capital, a major holder ofSoftware Acquisition Group II (SAII), recently bought 369,924 shares. The buy increased the fund’s stake by 4 percent, and came to a total purchase price of $3.89…
Mar 24, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Visa (V)
Credit card giantVisa (V) saw its shares sell off last week on news of a government probe. However, at least one trader is betting on a move higher. That’s based on the May $210 calls. Nearly 3,000…
Mar 24, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Biohaven Pharmaceutical (BHVN)
John Childs, a director atBiohaven Pharmaceutical (BHVN), recently made a 13,157 share buy. The purchase came to just under $1 million even, and increased the director’s stake by just over 0.5…
Mar 23, 2021
Rising Dividends Point to Strong Retail Trends Ahead
A number of companies reduced or eliminated dividend payments during the pandemic last year in a move to preserve cash. Now, a few companies are coming back to the table. But a select few firms have…
Mar 23, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Netflix (NFLX)
Streaming giantNetflix (NFLX) has had a big increase in competition in the past two years. But that hasn’t stopped one trader from making a hugely bullish bet on the company. That’s based on the June…
Mar 23, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF)
Suzanne Coulter, a director atAbercrombie & Fitch (ANF) recently started a stake at the company with 2,170 shares. The total cost of the share buy came to just over $75,000. This marks the first…
Mar 22, 2021
Accounting Issues? No Problem for this Beloved Power Company
Shares ofPlug Power (PLUG) took a steep dive last week, as the company announced it needed to restate some of its prior years of accounting. However, that hasn’t stopped analysts from looking beyond…
Mar 22, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: PagSeguro Digital (PAGS)
Brazilian financial software companyPagSeguro Digital (PAGS) has been active this year. Shares started the year with a selloff, then a rally, then another selloff. One trader sees the current selloff…
Mar 22, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Churchill Capital IV Corp (CCIV)
Churchill Capital IV (CCIV) is a special purpose acquisition company. Shares have sold off in recent weeks, but one trader sees a move higher in shares. That’s based on the October $45 calls. With…
Mar 19, 2021
Insider Trading Report: General Electric (GE)
Paula Reynolds, a director atGeneral Electric (GE), recently added another 5,000 shares to her stake. That increased her holdings by nearly 20 percent, and came to a total purchase price of just over…
Mar 19, 2021
Commercial Operations This Year Bode Well for this New Tourism Market
There’s high-flying stocks on Wall Street… and then there’s space tourism stocks. Launched just two years ago,Virgin Galactic Holdings (SPCE) has been a popular name with retail investors. And with…
Mar 19, 2021
Cybersecurity Is Here to Stay—Grab This Top Industry Play
While tech names have been out of favor with the markets the past few weeks, many tech companies continue to post impressive earnings and growth numbers. One such niche is in cybersecurity plays. For…
Mar 18, 2021
Insider Trading Report: Crown Castle International (CCI)
Martin Landis, a director atCrown Castle International (CCI), recently picked up 1,180 shares. The buy increased his stake by less than 1 percent, and came to a total cost of just under $190,000.…
Mar 18, 2021
Unusual Options Activity: Cameco (CCJ)
Commodities have been trending strong lately. It’s no surprise that traders still see some upside in uranium. One trader sees a move higher inCameco (CCJ). That’s based on the April $24 call option.…
Mar 18, 2021
Bitcoin Hits and Slips From Record Highs Again, But Traders Flock to Miners
Even with increased volatility, most assets are near all-time highs. That includes the Dow and S&P 500, and the Nasdaq has nearly recovered from its brief correction. One other area is Bitcoin,…
Mar 17, 2021