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Chinese internet retailer Alibaba Group Holding (BABA) has been in an uptrend the past few months. One trader sees further upside in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the September 1 $115 calls. With 31 days until expiration, 13,146 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 106, for a massive 124-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $1.82 to make the bullish bet. Shares recently traded for about $100, so they would need to ...
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In many industries, several companies will compete for leadership. It can change over time, particularly if market conditions provide unusual opportunities. The past few years has seen wild swings in a number of sectors. Tech stocks soared during the pandemic amid the rise for remote work and contactless payments. Then tech stocks came back down, as their valuations were wildly expensive when interest rates started to rise. The media has been on a similar loop. Investors loved any company offering streaming services ...
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Lecil Cole, CEO at Calavo Growers (CVGW) recently added 75,000 shares. The buy increased the CEO’s stake by 17 percent, and came to a total cost of $2.275 million. The CEO Was joined by a director two days later, who bought 2,000 shares, increasing his stake by 6 percent. Over the past year, one director has been a seller, while the CEO has bought on three occasions so far. Overall, insiders own 3.4 percent of the company. The produce grower is ...
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Data center operator Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) has moved up nearly five-fold from its 52-week lows. One trader is betting shares will continue to rise through the end of the year. That’s based on the January 2024 $11 calls. With 172 days until expiration, 6,902 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 127, for a 54-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $2.80. Shares recently traded for just under $10, so the stock ...
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Earnings season is in full swing. And investors can once again see good companies falter on less-than-perfect quarterly news. For investors looking beyond the quarterly sprint, however, it may open up some reasonable buying opportunities. That’s true for industry-leading firms. They tend to have higher expectations, and any market disappointment could lead to a buy, even if it’s just a slight discount to where a company would otherwise trade. One great company that often trades at a premium is Visa (V). The ...
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Bryant Riley, Co-CEO and major holder at B. Riley Financial (RILY), recently added 72,727 shares. The buy increased his stake by 1 percent, and came to a total cost just shy of $4 million. He was joined by the other CEO, who bought 5,000 shares, at a cost of $275,000. A company director also bought 5,000 shares around the same time. This adds to a number of insider buys over the past year. Overall, insiders own 49.3 percent of the company. The ...
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Media giant The Walt Disney Company (DIS) has been declining this year, amid dropping theme park attendance and a strike impacting production in Hollywood. One trader sees a further decline in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the August $82 puts. With 21 days until expiration, 4,679 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 156, for a 30-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the puts paid $1.40 to make the bearish bet. Disney shares last went ...
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Companies are impacted by any number of uncertainties. Investors who wait for completely clear skies often miss out on the opportunity. But buying when things are starting to turn around can offer the best returns relative to the risk. That’s especially true when buying shares of industry leaders. Taking advantage of a short-term fear can be the best way to get the optimal price for a company’s shares. The most recent industry leader getting a big uncertainty off the table is United ...
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