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Insider Buys Stocks
January 15, 2024 6:59 AM ET

Insidertrades.com uncovers the hottest insider activity from 2023

Thomas Hughes

Insiders were actively buying and selling in 2023; this is a look at the top stocks bought and sold by insiders in 2023 and why.

NASDAQ:TEAMNYSE:WMTNYSE:SCHW
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JP Morgan stock price
January 12, 2024 8:45 AM ET

20% upside for JPMorgan Chase stock? Here’s how

Thomas Hughes

JPMorgan Chase and Co. reported a solid quarter, with NII juicing the bottom line. The cash balance and tier 1 ratio are up and capital is flowing to investors.

NYSE:JPM
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January 12, 2024 7:57 AM ET

Delta Air Lines: A buy-the-dip stock with ample upside

Thomas Hughes

Delta Air Lines had a solid Q4 and gave favorable guidance, but markets wanted more. Shares are down 5% in early trading, setting up a buy-the-dip opportunity.

NYSE:DAL
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Infosys stock sets up for growth, supported by AI
January 12, 2024 5:34 AM ET

Infosys stock sets up for growth, supported by AI

Thomas Hughes

Infosys' globally and industrially diversified business is a foundation for solid growth in the back half of 2024, and the analysts are upgrading the stock.

NYSE:UBSNYSE:JPMNYSE:INFY
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Semiconductor stocks 2024
January 12, 2024 5:24 AM ET

Semiconductor sales grow; acceleration is in the forecast

Thomas Hughes

Semiconductor sales returned to growth in Q4 2023 and are on track to grow by double-digits in 2024, led by AI and data center demand.

NASDAQ:INTCNASDAQ:AMDNASDAQ:SOXX
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Stock upgrades
January 12, 2024 5:00 AM ET

2 eCommerce upgrades that you can buy into

Thomas Hughes

Analysts are upgrading these retail stocks due to an expectation for margin improvement and top-line growth this year and next.

NASDAQ:ARHSNYSE:RHNYSE:WSM
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KB homes stock price
January 11, 2024 7:11 AM ET

4 reasons to buy the dip in KB Home

Thomas Hughes

KB Home had a tough quarter but generated significant cash, improved shareholder value and forecast a good year with new orders up triple digits.

NYSE:KBH
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WD 40 stock price
January 11, 2024 5:39 AM ET

WD-40 Company Stock: Reversal with room to run

Thomas Hughes

WD-40 is on track to rally higher in the first half of 2024, and it may reclaim all-time highs set early in the pandemic bubble.

NASDAQ:WDFC
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January 11, 2024 4:10 AM ET

SGH transformation gains momentum

Thomas Hughes

SGH had a mixed quarter, but repositioning for growth and margin is taking effect. The long-term outlook includes a return to growth and for EPS to double

NASDAQ:SGH
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January 10, 2024 7:33 AM ET

PriceSmart is a smart play for 2024 with multiple tailwinds

Thomas Hughes

PriceSmart surges on solid results and cash flow that support dividends and repurchases. The market is up 10% and may sustain a rally in the first half of 2024.

NASDAQ:COSTNASDAQ:PSMTNYSE:WMT
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Bark inc stock price
January 10, 2024 5:58 AM ET

Penny stock watch: Is it time to take a bit out of BARK, Inc.?

Thomas Hughes

Bark, Inc. issued favorable guidance and shares are soaring, but short-sellers are in the mix and may cap gains. A move to $1.00 may be all she wrote.

NYSE:CHWYNYSE:BARK
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stocks upgraded 2024
January 10, 2024 5:32 AM ET

The 4 most upgraded stocks in the first week of 2024

Thomas Hughes

Analysts' activity has been robust in the first week of 2024. Many of the most actively traded names getting numerous upgrades and price target revisions.

NYSE:CMGNASDAQ:LULUNYSE:PPG
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Danaher stock price outlook
January 10, 2024 5:05 AM ET

Will Danaher stock hit new highs in 2024?

Thomas Hughes

Danaher raises guidance, sending shares higher, but the move may not last. Resistance is just above current levels and may cap gains until later in the year.

NYSE:DHR
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Acuity Brands Stock price
January 9, 2024 6:45 AM ET

Acuity Brands stock: A good play on falling rates

Thomas Hughes

Acuity Brands had a decent quarter, with margin expanding significantly and raising the expectations for 2024. The stock is moving higher but faces resistance.

NYSE:AYI
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five below stock price
January 9, 2024 6:10 AM ET

Five Below falls below EMA; is it time to buy the dip?

Thomas Hughes

Five Below reaffirmed its guidance, but the market wanted more. Now, the stock is down 5% and in a position where sell-siders may buy the dip.

NASDAQ:FIVE
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January 9, 2024 6:05 AM ET

4 hot midcaps that the insiders are buying

Thomas Hughes

Here's a look at the four hot midcaps insiders bought most in Q4 2023. Some are good buys, some are wait-and-see, and some it's time to say goodbye.

NYSE:MODGNASDAQ:FFINNYSE:CW
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Chipotle stock price
January 8, 2024 7:00 AM ET

Chipotle stock price can set a new all-time high in 2024

Thomas Hughes

Chipotle Mexican Grill analysts are raising their targets and see this stock trading at a new all-time high in 2024; digital and store count growth are why.

NYSE:CMG
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Greenbriar stock price
January 5, 2024 9:10 AM ET

The Greenbrier Companies: Underappreciated or overvalued? 

Thomas Hughes

The Greenbrier Companies had a mixed quarter, but shares shot higher as revenue and earnings clarity appeared for this dividend stock.

NYSE:GBX
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sidus space stock price outlook
January 5, 2024 8:10 AM ET

Is Sidus Space about to launch its share price into reversal?

Thomas Hughes

Sidus Space is preparing to launch its first LizzieSat satellites for its Space-as-a-service satellite cluster; a license from NOAA clears the path.

NASDAQ:SIDU
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Utz brand stock outlook
January 5, 2024 6:55 AM ET

Small-cap Utz Brands has mid-cap aspirations: analysts upgrade

Thomas Hughes

Utz Brands is a high-quality small-cap consumer staple and budding dividend-growth stock with an aspiration for mid-cap status.

NYSE:UTZNYSEARCA:XLP
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Cal-Maine Stock Price outlook
January 5, 2024 5:21 AM ET

Cal-Maine Stock: Buying the dip in America’s largest egg producer

Thomas Hughes

Cal-Maine had a weak quarter, with price declines offsetting volume increases and deleveraging earnings. However, profits remained and dividends were paid.

TSE:CALMNASDAQ:CALM
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Dividend stocks
January 5, 2024 5:20 AM ET

The 5 top-rated dividend stocks by analysts

Thomas Hughes

This article looks at the top five highest-rated dividend stocks on the Marketbeat platform; yields run from 3.0% to over 10%.

NYSE:AESINYSE:BIPNASDAQ:CNOB
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consumer Staples Stocks
January 4, 2024 7:59 AM ET

Lamb Weston or Conagra Brands: Which is the better buy?

Thomas Hughes

The Consumer Staples sector offers value and yield but individual stocks are better plays than the ETF; Lamb Weston and Conagra Brands are reasons why.

NYSE:CAGNYSE:LW
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Walgreens stock price outlook
January 4, 2024 7:55 AM ET

Walgreens Boots Alliance: Is it time to take this Dog for a walk?

Thomas Hughes

Walgreens cut its dividend in half to right-size the payment and preserve cash flow; the stock still yields about 4% and trades at a deep value.

NASDAQ:WBA
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