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Gold producer Alamos Gold (AGI) is up 70% over the past year, far outperforming the S&P 500. One trader sees the potential for a pullback this year. That’s based on the November 2025 $18 puts. With 289 days until expiration, 6,001 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 108, for a 56-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the puts paid $0.97 to make the bullish bet. Alamos has had a fantastic year, with earnings up a ...
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As a company grows, it often requires investor capital to succeed. That can mean issuing shares over time. As a company matures, its cash flows rise, and they can start rewarding investors with buybacks and dividends. Dividends aren’t as tax efficient, but investors tend to flock to cash flows. If a company’s dividend comes under threat, however, a big selloff may be in the works. Shares of United Parcel Service (UPS) sank to a multi-year low, following earnings and a report that ...
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Alfred Kelly, a director at General Motors (GM), recently bought 12,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by a massive 225%, and came to a total cost of $607,920. This marks the first insider buy since last July, when the company CFO bought 25,000 shares for just over $1.1 million. Otherwise, company insiders have been slight sellers of shares following the exercise of stock options, including the CEO and general counsel. Overall, General Motors insiders own 0.2% of shares. The automaker is ...
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Regional airliner JetBlue (JBLU) sank over 20% following earnings last week. One trader is betting that the bounce higher already will continue in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the February 21 $7.50 calls. With 17 days until expiration, 15,516 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 109, for a massive 142-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $0.18 to make the bullish bet. JetBlue shares recently traded for about $6.70, so the stock ...
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Earnings season is in full swing. Investors have been willing to reward companies with strong guidance, and punish those with weak guidance. However, not all guidance is created equal. It’s a future estimate after all. Understanding why a company may struggle in the future can give a better understanding of whether or not a company has been fairly or unfairly punished when the market sends shares into a selloff. For instance, tech giant Microsoft (MSFT) sold off 6% on Thursday following earnings ...
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Rory Ritrievi, President and CEO of Mid Penn Bancorp (MPB), recently bought 3,050 shares. The buy increased his position by 4%, and came to a total cost of $91,639. Ritrievi was also a notable buyer last year. Seven company directors are also regular buyers of shares, as well as the company CFO and other executives. Over the past two years, insiders have made over three dozen buys, with zero insider sales. Overall, Mid Penn Bancorp insiders own 15.7% of shares. The regional ...
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Utility generator Constellation Energy (CEG) is up 128% over the past year, far beating out the overall market. One trader is betting on a pullback in the months ahead. That’s based on the June $250 puts. With 137 days until expiration, 7,502 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 151, for a 50-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the puts paid $14.22 to make the bearish bet. Constellation shares recently traded for about $310, so shares ...
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Consumers have shifted tastes in recent years, spending less on goods and more on experiences such as travel and vacations. Part of that shift also includes a trend towards dining out more often. While there have been some worries about a slowdown in consumer dining, the latest earnings suggest that isn’t a worry. Customers continue to go out to dine, with many restaurant franchises benefiting from the ongoing spending. That includes Brinker International (EAT), owner of chains such as Chili’s. The company’s offerings ...
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