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There are many ways to earn a great return in the stock market. One way is to look at special situations, such as a merger announcement. There’s also a less-well-known way to profit by buying up a company about to split into multiple companies. Such moves happen with less fanfare than an acquisition. But it can be a way for a company to unlock the value of a line of business that may not fit into the stock market’s perception of ...
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Fund 1 Investments LLC, a major holder at Tilly’s Inc (TLYS), recently added 177,930 shares. The buy increased the fund’s holdings by 3 percent, and came to a total cost of $1.36 million. The fund has been a steady buyer of shares over the past year. The fund also sold shares back in December, possibly for tax loss purposes. There have been a few small sales by company insiders over the past year. Overall, company insiders own about 2.3 percent of ...
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Megabank JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM) has been moving higher since the recent fears in the banking sector. One trader is betting that trend will continue. That’s based on the November $175 calls. With 211 days until expiration, 4,870 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 109, for a 45-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $1.06 to make the bullish bet. Shares last traded just over $140, so they would need to rise ...
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Following the market’s big drop last year and bounce so far this year, it’s likely that markets will continue to bounce around as economic data points a mixed picture. That’s a good trading environment—and it can also be a good one for long-term investors. The way to take advantage is to look for stocks that are cheap, ignored or even hated by the market in general, and capable of moving higher thanks to strong financial performance. The life insurance industry is cheap ...
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Steven Brass, President and CEO at WD 40 Co (WDFC), recently bought 558 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 3 percent, and came to a total purchase price just under $100,000. He was joined by several other company insiders. The company CFO bought 168 shares, increasing her stake by 12 percent at a cost just over $30,000. And two company vice presidents also bought the stock on the same day. Overall, insiders own 1.5 percent of the company. The specialty chemical ...
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Metals mining company Teck Resources (TECK) is closing in on 52-week highs following a strong rally. One trader sees a pullback for the company in the months ahead. That’s based on the January 2024 $42 puts. With 275 days until expiration, 10,013 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 440, for a 23-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the puts paid $3.16 to make the bearish bet. Teck shares recently traded for just under $49 ...
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Most economic activity is driven by consumer spending. That’s why changes in consumer spending can cause stocks to rise or fall. Some areas can hold up well, particularly those consumer goods or services that offer reasonable quality at a reasonable price. That’s because a slowing economy will cause consumers to shift to lower-price options rather than stop spending entirely. That may not be good news for upscale brands or services, but for some companies, it may indicate higher share prices ahead. Darden ...
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Laura O’Shaughnessy, a director at Acuity Brands Inc (AYI) recently added 632 shares. The buy increased her stake by 43 percent, and came to a total cost of just under $100,000. The director was also the most recent buyer, with a 575 share pickup last July. Otherwise, there have been two insider sales at the company, one of which came from the exercise of a stock option. Overall, insiders at the electrical equipment and parts manufacturer own 0.2 percent of shares. Acuity ...
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