Three Companies with Noteworthy Insider Buying Amid Weak Insider Trading Activity
The history proves that corporate insiders’ acquisition of their own companies’ stock tend to outperform the stock market gauges by a wide margin.
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Why Are These Five Stocks In Spotlight Today?
U.S. equities inched up on Monday after fresh data displayed that consumer spending rose marginally in February.
Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO), Ross Stores Inc. (ROST) and Others Witness Increased Insider Selling Lately
The dollar volume of both insider buying and selling decreased quite dramatically last week, partly because of the holiday-shortened week.
One Vehicle-Repair Giant and Two Biotech Companies with Clusters of Insider Buying
The insider trading activity decreased quite significantly last week as compared to the activity observed during the previous one, partially owing to the four-day workweek.
CEOs Are Piling Up More Shares of These Three Companies
Most corporate insiders possess all the knowledge, characteristics, and skills that could be used to describe the “value-oriented” type of investors.
Starboard Sets Out to Remove Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO)’s Entire Board, ValueAct Further Trims Adobe Stake, Plus 2 Other Moves
According to fresh data from Hedge Fund Research, the activist hedge fund industry lost 6.52% in the first two months of this year, versus the decline of 2% for the average hedge...
Corporate Insiders Are Backing Up the Truck on Two Battered Healthcare-related Companies and One Private Equity Firm
Retail investors usually do not have the luxury of discussing with the management of a company they intend to invest in, but they can keep track of what corporate insiders are...
Insiders Are Running Away From Adobe Systems Incorporated (ADBE) and Two Finance-Related Companies (REIT and Investment Management Firm)
Avoiding “loser” stocks is of equal importance for investors as it is finding high-potential equity investments.
Five Tobacco Stocks to Buy
Most investors consider cigarette companies as utilities that generate steady cash flow streams over the years.
Fairholme Cuts Stake in Sears Holdings Corp (SHLD), Ubben Sells Even More Shares of Motorola Solutions Inc. (MSI), Plus Two Other Moves
Chief Investment Officer of Cambria Investment Management, Mebane Faber, wrote a book titled “Invest With the House: Hacking the Top Hedge Funds”, revealing a successful approach...
One Theatre Chain and Two Finance-related Companies Witness Insider Trading Activity on Buy Side
As a general rule, strong insider buying is usually interpreted as a sign of future stock appreciation.
Five Big Winners in Today’s Trading Session Include Biotech with Promising Drug That Cures Ebola-like Virus
U.S equities inched lower in early trading this morning following twin deadly attacks on Brussels' Zaventem airport and a metro train in the Belgian capital.
Massive Insider Buying Witnessed at 3 Companies, Including This Fresh Acquisition Target
High-ranking executives have more knowledge and insight concerning the state of their companies, the market conditions within their industries, and possible future developments...
Massive Clusters of Insider Selling Registered at Costco (COST) and 2 Other Companies
It’s common knowledge that corporate insiders sell their shares for a wide variety of reasons.
Ubben Sells More Shares of Motorola Solutions Inc. (MSI), Meister Cuts Stake in This REIT, Plus 2 Other Moves
Fresh data shows that 2015 was the year with the highest number of hedge fund closures since the financial crisis, as increased volatility in equity markets significantly impacted...
Noteworthy Insider Buying at This Biopharmaceutical Company and 2 Other Battered Companies
All major U.S indexes closed in the green on Friday, marking their fifth consecutive week of gains.
Activision Blizzard Inc. (ATVI) and Two Other Companies Witness Top Executives Sell Shares
The Standard and Poor’s 500 gauge is finally trading in positive territory for 2016, after gaining approximately 12% since it reached its 2016 lows in mid-February.
Billionaire Leone Boosts Stake in This REIT, Ubben Sells More Shares of Motorola Solutions Inc. (MSI), Plus Two Other Hot Moves
It is generally believed that individuals seeking to become millionaires (and who isn't?) need to think and act like millionaires.
Aetna Inc. (AET) and Two IT-related Companies Register Heavy Insider Buying
Legendary Fidelity Magellan fund manager Peter Lynch once said that “Insiders might sell their shares for any number of reasons, but they buy them for only one: they think the...
Hedge Funds Like These 5 Cheap Energy Stocks
Most retail investors already know that the nominal share price of a stock does not matter for the most part, what really matters is the quality of the business behind each stock...
Bill Ackman Cuts Mondelez Stake, Carl Icahn Trims Position in This Software Maker, Plus 2 Other Moves
Both small- and large-scale investors share a valuable asset when it comes to equity investing: information.
Are Weight Management Stocks A Good Investment?
It is no surprise to anyone that obesity represents a major global health concern.
Two Healthcare Companies and One Micro-Cap Company Register Strong Insider Buying
Piggybacking insider trading has been a profitable investment strategy over the past several decades or so based on research, though new regulations and an increased use of stock...
Billionaire Steven Cohen Buys Stake in the Week’s Hottest Biotech Stock, Plus 3 Other Moves
It's common knowledge that hedge fund managers are highly-informed and diligent investors, so their bullish moves may represent a reliable confirmation of a retail investor's ...
Starboard Value Warns of Looming Election Contest at Insperity Inc. (NSP), Plus 3 Other Activist Moves
It has been shown in the past that activist hedge funds can deliver above-average returns that are uncorrelated with broader market returns, but that has not been the case in...
Eye-Catching Insider Buying Witnessed at Tempur Sealy (TPX) and 2 Other Companies
Most insider trading experts believe there is only one straightforward reason for corporate insiders to purchase shares of their own companies, which is that they anticipate...
Activists Icahn and Ubben Take Profits Off the Table from Successful Campaigns, Plus 2 Other Activist Moves
Some players in the financial industry believe that most hedge fund managers like to advertise their stock picks, which might explain why hedge funds tend to move in packs on ...
Insider Buying at Newell Rubbermaid Inc. (NWL) Ahead of Merger, Plus 2 Other Companies
I am a great believer in corporate insiders’ ability to outperform broader market benchmarks and I am not the only one in this camp.
As Gold Stocks Soar, Here Are The 5 That Hedge Funds Like The Most
Gold has enjoyed a strong and sharp rally since the beginning of 2016, primarily owing to worries and concerns over the state of the global economy and the strong depreciation...
Activist Paul Singer Increases Exposure to American Capital Ahead of Possible Sale & 3 Other Smart Money Moves
Shareholder activism has been on a surge following the aftermath of the financial crisis and is anticipated to keep expanding despite the somewhat disappointing performance delivered...
ConocoPhillips (COP) and 2 Small-Cap Companies Are Targets of Insider Buying
U.S. equities closed sharply in the green on Friday, marking the fourth consecutive week of strong gains for the major U.S stock indexes.
Notable Insider Selling at Masco Corp (MAS) and 2 Other Companies
Although investors and other stock market participants tend to avoid keeping track of insider selling activity, Insider Monkey closely monitors both insider buying and selling...
Hedge Funds’ Most-Favored REITs This Quarter
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) should reside the equity portfolio of each long term-oriented investor.
Noteworthy Insider Selling Observed At These Three Companies
It is already common knowledge that inside selling does not serve as a perfect indicator of future stock performance, mainly due to the increased usage of stock-based compensation...
Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD): Why Hedge Fund Sentiment Remains Strong
With tens of thousands of stocks currently trading on the market, it is quite difficult to determine those that will most likely generate strong returns in the foreseeable...
Heavy Insider Buying at 3 Recovering Companies
With U.S. equities enjoying a three-week-long rally, last week’s insider selling to insider buying ratio reverted back to its more common levels.
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA): Are Hedge Funds Right About This Stock?
Insider Monkey has processed numerous 13F filings of hedge funds and famous investors to create an extensive database of hedge fund holdings.
Is Mondelez International Inc. (MDLZ) A Good Stock To Buy?
It already common knowledge that there is no single correct strategy of picking high-potential stocks, but there are some ways through which investors could narrow down the ...
Should You Avoid Medtronic Inc. (MDT)?
Billionaire hedge fund managers such as Steve Cohen and Stan Druckenmiller can generate millions or even billions of dollars every year by pinning down high-potential small-cap...
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (BKD): Hedge Fund Sentiment Takes a Turn for the Worse
Investing in hedge funds can bring large profits, but this practice is not for everybody given that hedge funds are only available for high-net-worth individuals.
PepsiCo Inc. (PEP): Continues to Lead The Coca-Cola Co (KO) in Hedge Fund Sentiment
Hedge funds and other investment firms run by legendary investors like Israel Englander and Ray Dalio are entrusted to manage billions of dollars of accredited investors' money...
Is Bristol Myers Squibb Co. (BMY) Going to Burn These Hedge Funds?
Hedge fund managers like David Einhorn, Dan Loeb, and Carl Icahn became billionaires by reaping large profits for their investors, which is why piggybacking their stock picks ...
Should You Avoid Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO)?
Insider Monkey has processed numerous 13F filings of hedge funds and famous investors to create an extensive database of hedge fund holdings.
Here’s What Hedge Funds Think About Jarden Corp (JAH)
It is widely known that each investor or trader has his/her own strategy of how to trade equities.
Kraft Heinz Co (KHC): Hedge Funds Are Snapping Up; Signs of Confidence in Post-Merger Synergies
There is a high variety of “time-tested” methods for successful stock selection, but most of them seem to be rather focused on short-termism.
Is Mylan Inc. (MYL) Going to Burn These Hedge Funds?
Insider Monkey follows around 730 of the best-performing money managers and even though many of them lost money in the last several months, the history shows that they still manage...
Hedge Funds Are Crazy About Ctrip.com International Ltd. (ADR) (CTRP)
There is a wide range of stock selection methods retail investors can use to select good stocks, or at least avoid bad stocks.
Should You Buy Biogen Inc. (BIIB)?
The majority of U.S. equities have not delivered the much-awaited exceptional performance thus far in 2016, even considering the recent strong rebound.
Hedge Funds Are Snapping Up Time Warner Inc (TWX); Could It Face Activist Pressure?
It's a little-known fact that stock performance is not evenly distributed (i.e. you don't have a 50/50 chance of picking a market-beating stock).
Liberty Interactive Corp (QVCA): Are Hedge Funds Right About This Stock?
Insider Monkey has processed numerous 13F filings of hedge funds and famous investors to create an extensive database of hedge fund holdings.
