Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Broadcom Inc (Symbol: AVGO), where a total volume of 7,104 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximatel
Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc (Symbol: SPCE), where a total of 150,008 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 15.0 million underlying shares. That amo
Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Kraft Heinz Co (Symbol: KHC), where a total volume of 26,936 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximat
Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Akamai Technologies Inc (Symbol: AKAM), where a total volume of 10,723 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of a
The best performing sector as of midday Tuesday is the Utilities sector, up 1.7%. Within that group, Edison International (Symbol: EIX) and Duke Energy Corp (Symbol: DUK) are two large stocks leading the way, showing a gain of 4.1% and 3.9%, respectively. Among utilities ETF
Looking at the sectors faring worst as of midday Tuesday, shares of Materials companies are underperforming other sectors, showing a 1.3% loss. Within that group, Ecolab Inc (Symbol: ECL) and Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (Symbol: MLM) are two large stocks that are lagging,
On 7/30/20, Lexington Realty Trust's 6.50% Series C Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (Symbol: LXP.PRC) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.8125, payable on 8/17/20. As a percentage of LXP.PRC's recent share price of $54.02, this dividend works out t
On 7/30/20, Hartford Financial Services Group Inc.'s 6.000% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series G (Symbol: HIG.PRG) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.375, payable on 8/17/20. As a percentage of HIG.PRG's recent share price of $27.98, this dividend w
On 7/30/20, Chicken Soup For The Soul Entertainment Inc's 9.75% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock (Symbol: CSSEP) will trade ex-dividend, for its monthly dividend of $0.2031, payable on 8/17/20. As a percentage of CSSEP's recent share price of $23.10, t
On 7/30/20, Bank of America Corp's 6.000% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series GG (Symbol: BAC.PRB) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.375, payable on 8/17/20. As a percentage of BAC.PRB's recent share price of $27.48, this dividend works out to appro
As the saying goes, there are many possible reasons for an insider to sell a stock, but only one reason to buy -- they expect to make money. So let's look at two noteworthy recent insider buys.
Looking at options trading activity among components of the S&P 500 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Tiffany & Co. (Symbol: TIF), where a total volume of 13,928 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approxima
Looking at options trading activity among components of the S&P 500 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Humana Inc. (Symbol: HUM), where a total volume of 2,960 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 29
Nokia Corporation NOK is slated to report second-quarter 2020 results on Jul 31, before the opening bell. In the March-end quarter, the company’s earnings per share were in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate.The Finland-based telecom equipment maker is likely to have recor
Nokia Corporation NOK recently announced its collaboration with leading mobile network operator United States Cellular Corporation USM for the deployment of its AirScale mmWave radio products. The deployment will complement the carrier’s low-band infrastructure as well as powe
Hanesbrands Inc. HBI is likely to post deterioration in the top and bottom line when it reports second-quarter 2020 results on Jul 30. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter earnings is pegged at 2 cents per share, which suggests a decline from 45 cents registered in th
Growth stocks are attractive to many investors, as above-average financial growth helps these stocks easily grab the market's attention and produce exceptional returns. But finding a growth stock that can live up to its true potential can be a tough task.
Growth stocks are attractive to many investors, as above-average financial growth helps these stocks easily grab the market's attention and produce exceptional returns. However, it isn't easy to find a great growth stock.