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The stock market is not the economy. However, many trends can play out with exaggerated moves both up and down in the stock market. That’s especially true with tech trends. While technology continues to transform, how investors view the investment opportunities can rapidly change. That can create times when it’s wise to step aside, as values are too high. At other times, it may make sense to buy, even when things look ugly. That latter case may be playing out today… The ...
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Randall Paulson, a director at B. Riley Financial (RILY), recently added 20,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 8 percent, and came to a total cost of just over $744,000. That adds to other insider buys over the past year, including the company Co-CEO, who last bought over 26,500 shares in late December. Overall, insiders have been substantial buyers over the past two years, with the last insider sale occurring back in May 2022. Overall, company insiders own 46.5 percent ...
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Shares of consumer goods company Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) lost 7 percent over the past year, declining about half as much as the S&P 500. One trader sees a further decline in the months ahead. That’s based on the May $62.50 puts. With 122 days until expiration, 8,317 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 257, for a 32-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the puts paid $0.33 to make the bearish bet. Shares recently traded close ...
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Many companies expanded during the past few years, amid unprecedented government stimulus checks and easy money policies. Now, many companies have found that rapid growth is a bit more elusive over the long haul. They’re cutting back on employees. That trend is right-sizing companies that may have over-expanded on employees in recent years. That’s been seen primarily with big tech. But the current slowdown is also starting to be seen with financial companies as well. The latest is asset manager BlackRock (BLK) ...
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Augusta Investments Inc., a major owner of Augusta Gold Corp (AUGG), recently purchased 20,000 additional shares. The fund owns over 22 million shares, and the latest buy increased their holdings by less than 1 percent at a cost of just over $28,500. The fund last bought shares in August, picking up 10,000 shares for just under $11,000. The fund bought shares on over two dozen occasions in the last year. Going further back, company insiders were buyers of shares in early ...
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Shares of cryptocurrency miner Riot Blockchain (RIOT) have lost nearly three-quarters of their value in the past year, but have risen in recent sessions as cryptos have trended higher. One trader sees shares moving lower in the next month. That’s based on the February $5 puts. With 35 days until expiration, 10,021 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 195, for a 51-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the puts paid $1.15. Shares recently traded just ...
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It’s clear the market won’t hit new highs anytime soon. But before investors throw in the towel, it may be prudent to instead look at how great companies are acting today. Many are starting to invest with the future in mind. Some of these investments may be relatively small, but over time, they could prove transformative to the companies making them today. They could even ensure big growth for companies that already lead in their respective industries. Case in point? Microsoft (MSFT) ...
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Matt McGraner, Chief Investment Officer at Nexpoint Real Estate Finance (NREF), recently added 5,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 5 percent, and came to a total cost of just over $84,000. Insiders have been regular and steady buyers of shares over the past two years, with no insider sales over the same time. The buyers also include the company General Council, and the company President as well as directors. Overall, insiders own about 4.9 percent of the mortgage lender ...
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