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Hotel and casino operator Wynn Resorts (WYNN) is up 12% over the past year, but shares were underwater until a large rally last month. One trader sees the stock trending higher into the spring. That’s based on the March 2025 $87.50 calls. With 144 days until expiration, 38,508 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 102, for a massive 378-fold jump in volume on the option contract. The buyer of the calls paid $15.15 to make the bullish bet. Wynn ...
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The stock market often climbs the “wall of worry.” Any negative event, no matter how small, seems like a potential threat to a stock that’s been rallying. Over time, most negative events look like little more than a speed bump on a long-term stock chart. Even the Crash of 1987, when stocks slid 19% in a day doesn’t look so bad on a multi-decade chart. For traders, smaller selloffs from short-term news events can be a top time to buy. One possible ...
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Topline Capital Partners, a major holder of NerdWallet (NRDS), recently bought 461,777 shares. The buy increased the fund’s stake by 10%, and came to a total cost of $5,275,974. This marks the first buy since September 2023, when the company CEO bought $255,676 of shares. Otherwise, company insiders have been slight sellers of shares, with two directors and a company Vice President selling off small amounts of their positions. Overall, more insiders have sold, but buying has far exceeded selling. Overall, Read More About This

Tech giant Microsoft (MSFT) is up 25% over the past year, lagging the overall market. Plus, shares are off about 10% from their summer highs. One trader sees shares trending higher into next year. That’s based on the February $470 calls. With 119 days until expiration, 32,503 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 384, for an 85-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $10.20 to make the bullish bet. Microsoft shares recently traded ...
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The world is a dangerous place. Russia and Ukraine have been in conflict for over two years. Iran and Israel have been lobbing missiles back and forth at each other. Other potential hotspots exist that could flare up at any time. That’s why defense spending in the United States and elsewhere is on the rise. That includes investing in refueling and refilling existing weapons platforms. It also includes creating and designing new ones that can stand the test of time. Defense and ...
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James Ayers, a major holder at FB Financial Corp (FBK), recently added to his position with a 4,000 share buy. The purchase increased his position by less than 1%, and came to a total cost of $201,340. Ayers was the last buyer with two buys in February for a total of 5,000 shares at a cost of over $175,000. Two company directors were also buyers of shares over the past two years. The last insider sale occurred back in November 2022. Overall, ...
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Chinese-based online brokerage firm UP Fintech Holding Limited (TIGR) has soared over the past year, gaining 56%. One trader sees shares pulling back in 2025. That’s based on the January 2026 $4.50 puts. With 449 days until expiration, 6,355 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 158, for a 40-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the puts paid $0.90 to make the bearish bet. UP Fintech shares recently traded for about $6.50, so the stock would ...
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Investors will often get ahead of events. If a company is struggling and could near bankruptcy, shares will often collapse in anticipation. However, if a company is able to secure last-minute funding, then it’s possible that trend could reverse. Even a partial reversal could mean triple-digit returns for shares. Investors are often willing to give a struggling company that just got a reprieve a quarter or two to turn things around. That could be the case with Spirit Airlines (SAVE). Shares have ...
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