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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 to ...
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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). They’re ...
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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 2021. Overall, ...
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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 under ...
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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). The ...
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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 REIT. The ...
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Shares of natural gas producer
Chesapeake Energy (CHK) are up 27 percent in the past year amid a strong energy market. One trader sees a further rally in shares in 2023. That’s based on the January 2024 $100 calls. With 372 days until expiration, 6,499 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 229, for a 28-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $9.70 to make the bullish bet. Shares recently traded around $88, so they ...
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The market selloff last year has led to a significant drop in prices for technology firms. While many of these companies have traded at high valuations in expectations of high growth, the selloff last year may have pushed a few companies with promising technologies into value territory. Investors who look at the top tech trends of the next decade can likely find some solid pockets of value today, even among large, established players. One trend is in artificial intelligence (AI). The concept ...
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