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Our Unusual Options Activity Scanner Reveals Institutional Secrets

A closer look at the signals that reveal where institutional traders are concentrating their options bets. Before the opening bell on Monday, a member of our Discord community – Greg (.odd.1.) – spotted something unusual in the options market. Institutional traders had been quietly accumulating …

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2 Microcap Regional Bank Valuation Plays

AmeriServ Financial, Inc. (ASRV) is a bank holding company that owns and operates AmeriServ Financial Bank, a full-service financial institution offering retail and commercial banking, lending, and wealth management services, serving primarily southwestern Pennsylvania and parts of Maryland.   Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Importantly, …

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Billionaire Seth Klarman Recently Sold 41% of the Baupost Group’s Stake in Alphabet and Piled Into an Embattled Fintech Stock Down 75% Over the Past Year

Key Points Baupost Group has historically been known for its value investing approach. The fund generated 20% annualized returns in its first 26 years. In the fourth quarter of 2025, Baupost Group significantly increased its position in a company that has lost the confidence of …

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Microsoft, Meta, and Alphabet Stocks Are All Getting Hammered. But I Think Only 1 Is Worth Buying

Key Points Microsoft’s cloud computing segment is trailing Alphabet’s in growth, while its core software business faces a tricky transition to an AI-driven world. Meta remains heavily tethered to its social media roots, and its slowing earnings growth is concerning ahead of its heavy 2026 …

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Crypto Market Update: Bitcoin Rallies on Reports of Productive Middle East Talks

Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Monday (March 23) as of 9:00 p.m. UTC. Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ether and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrencymarket news Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$70,731.91, up by 3.7 percent over …

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Flex Up 21% in the Past 6 Months: Can the Stock Climb Higher?

Flex Ltd.’s FLEX shares have appreciated 21.4% over the past six months, almost in line with the 21.2% growth recorded by the Zacks Electronics – Miscellaneous Products industry. The Zacks Computer and Technology sector and the S&P 500 composite have registered declines of 3% and …

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Forget GPUs: Custom AI Chips Are the Next Trillion-Dollar Opportunity. Here Are 2 Stocks to Buy Now.

Key Points Nvidia’s GPU is the current dominant AI hardware, but many companies are looking to move away from it. Broadcom is one of the most prominent chip designers out there and works with Alphabet, OpenAI, and Anthropic. Taiwan Semiconductor is the most dominant chip …

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Microsoft Is Having Its Worst Start to a Year Since 2008. Is That a Red Flag or a Once-in-a-Decade Buying Opportunity?

Key Points Microsoft stock has been stuck in a downward spiral following the company’s earnings report last month. While AI-driven growth remains strong, investors worry about the impact of its rising infrastructure spending. Still, the company is sitting on a number of catalysts that should …

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These 9 Oversold Stocks Are Significantly Undervalued – Perfect Time to Buy?

The best market bargains are sometimes found among the stocks that have suffered the most. Picking the Right Criteria Is Key to Spotting High-Upside Beaten-Down Stocks. Take a peek at nine oversold stocks offering compelling value and up to 66% upside. Markets feel shaky right …

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AmeriServ Financial Climbs 43% in a Year: Should You Buy the Stock?

AmeriServ Financial, Inc. ASRV shares have gained 43.3% in the past year compared with the industry’s 13.8% growth. The company has outperformed other industry players, including Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation AUB and Merchants Bancorp MBIN. Shares of AUB and MBIN have rallied 11.5% and 13%, …

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