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Bitcoin mining company Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA) is up 62% over the past year as bitcoin prices have trended higher. One trader expects shares to drop considerably in the coming months. That’s based on the September $5.00 puts. With 136 days until expiration, 5,008 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 196, for a 26-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the puts paid $0.15 to make the bearish bet Marathon recently traded for about $17.50. So ...
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While the market focuses on earnings, companies can do a lot to impact that number. It’s harder to impact revenues, or the raw cash coming in the door. When business is good, more money is coming in. And that will translate to higher earnings and should also propel shares higher over time. When an industry leader is seeing higher revenues, it’s also a great sign for the sector as a whole Hotel and casino operator MGM Resorts (MGM) just saw Read More About This

David Osborn, a director at Cincinnati Financial (CINF), recently bought 2,000 shares. The buy increased his position by 4%, and came to a total cost of $223,283. He was joined by another director who bought 1,000 shares on the same day, paying $113,470, to increase their position by 2%. Insiders have been buyers in seven transactions over the past year. The last insider sale occurred last May. Overall, Cincinnati Financial insiders own 1.5% of shares. The insurance provider is up 13% ...
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Online marketplace Etsy (ETSY) sank 16% last week following its latest earnings report. One trader sees a rebound for shares playing out in the months ahead. That’s based on the January 2025 $65 calls. With 256 days until expiration, 4,447 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 134, for a 33-fold increase in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $8.10 to make the bullish bet. Etsy shares traded around $58, meaning they would need to rise ...
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To get a great investment return, look for companies with a high barrier to entry. This likely means a sector only has a few players for customers to choose from. It also means that those companies can earn consistently high profits, which in turn is great for shareholders. A company with a high barrier to entry has a powerful business model that can allow it to earn big profits. Investing when those companies are down can lead to great returns. One area ...
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Mark Miller, President and COO of Goosehead Insurance (GSHD) recently bought 10,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 50%, and came to a total cost of $580,650. This is Miller’s second buy of the year following a 5,000 share pickup in January for $369,725. And other company insiders, including the company CFO have been buyers so far this year. One major holder, a trust, has been a moderate seller of shares so far this year. Overall, Goosehead insiders own ...
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Investment bank Jefferies Financial Group (JEF) has had a strong year, with shares up over 40%. One trader sees shares trending even higher through the autumn. That’s based on the September $50 calls. With 140 days until expiration, 3,003 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 120, for a 25-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $0.67 to make the bullish bet. Jefferies shares recently traded for about $43, so the stock would need ...
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A company that’s out of favor with the market can see big returns once it moves back into favor. But first, it has to have been out of favor for so long that shares are cheap. It also helps if the company is growing earnings and revenues. From there, it’s best to wait until an uptrend starts. A hated company will typically start to move higher even if shares are out of favor with investors. Once perception flips positive, the rally ...
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