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Energy stocks have been trending higher over the past few weeks, including giants like Chevron (CVX). One trader sees shares making a pullback in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the July 26 $150 puts. With 25 days until expiration, 3,511 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 103, for a 34-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the puts paid $1.03 to make the bearish bet. Chevron shares recently traded for about $156, meaning shares would ...
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The past year has been a challenge for investors. While tech stocks have been soaring, the data suggests that the real economy has been muted. Consumer spending is weak and trending lower. The labor market is showing a similar decline. However, one industry leader has just indicated that business is faring well. And that could be a sign that the economy will continue to hold up, even with today’s lackluster data. The industry leader is shipping and logistics giant FedEx (FDX). Shares ...
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Oscar Munoz, a director at Salesforce (CRM), recently bought 2,051 shares. The buy increased his position by 41%, and came to a total price of $499,806. That’s the second insider buy of the month, following a $99.8 million share buy from a major holder. Those are the only two insider buys over the past two years. Otherwise, company executives have largely been sellers of Salesforce stock, with about half of those sales occurring following the exercise of stock options. Overall, Salesforce ...
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Cruise line Carnival Corporation (CCL) is up 3% over the past year, with shares trading towards the higher end of their 52-week range. One trader sees shares trending higher in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the July 19 $18.50 calls. With 21 days until expiration, 28,491 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 616, for a 46-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $0.68 to make the bullish bet. Carnival shares recently traded ...
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Investors have several ways to hedge themselves from inflation. Owning shares of great companies that can pay an increasing dividend over time is one way. But when inflation spikes suddenly, companies can also take a hit to their profits. Owning a small position in gold can reduce the impact of sudden inflationary jolts. And it can ensure that investors protect their purchasing power over time. Inflation is down but not out. Gold is in a similar situation today. After making new all-time ...
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Daniel Durn, a director at Marvell Technology (MRVL), recently bought 1,425 shares. The buy increased his stake by a massive 286%, and came to a total cost of $100,049. This is the first insider buy at Marvell since September 2022, when a company director bought 6,781 shares at a cost of just over $314,000. Otherwise, company executives and directors alike have been heavy and steady sellers of shares over the past two years. Overall, Marvell insiders own 0.5% of shares. The data ...
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Cybersecurity software firm SentinelOne (S) is up 21% over the past year. One trader sees a further rally for shares in the coming five months. That’s based on the November $22 calls. With 141 days until expiration, 5,044 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 135, for a 37-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $1.40 to make the bullish bet. SentinelOne shares recently traded for just under $19, meaning the stock would need ...
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The past decade has seen retailers shift heavily into online sales. While there’s still demand for many goods at brick-and-mortar stores, investors are more willing to buy online. Catering to that growing demand in new and innovative ways can give any retailer an opportunity to profit over time. It also means a retailer can continue to expand their market share as the world goes increasingly digital. Discount store chain Target (TGT) has been shifting with digital trends in recent years. Now, it’s ...
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