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Insider Buying Week 05-02-25 Record Run for the Bulls

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Every bear market since 2001 has only ended with a plethora of insider buying.  I’m waiting, waiting, and waiting without any insider buying to speak of. There is not much selling either. Just keep in mind that bear markets don’t go straight down.  Who’s saying we are in one anyway? Maybe it’s just a slow-motion train wreck that every earnings webcast is riddled with uncertainty and lowered earnings expectations. Name: Joseph P. Adams Jr. Position: CEO and Chairman Transaction Date: 05-02-2025  Shares Bought: 3,000 shares an Average Price Paid of $94.54 for Cost: $283,620 Name: David Moreno Position: Chief Operating … Read more

Insider Buying 02-28-25 Be Fearful When Others Are Greedy and Greedy When Others Are Fearful

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CHAOS 2.0 unfolds as expected with a sharp drop in interest rates as market participants pivot from worrying about inflation to crumbling public sentiment and the likelihood of rising unemployment numbers.  The Atlanta Federal Reserve is projecting a contraction of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) of 1.5 percent in the first quarter, flashing a warning sign for the U.S. economy. The projection is a significant shift for the Atlanta Fed over the last few weeks that comes a little more than a month after President Trump took office. The Atlanta Fed last week was predicting 2.3 percent positive growth … Read more

Insider Buying Week 12-15-23 Glad to See some Big Names and Big Dollars Returning to the Insider Buying Game

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While some stocks like the Magnificent Seven have had a phenomenal comeback year, many, many companies are depressed in value. We have no shortage of compelling investment ideas, but getting people to invest when values are low is the opposite of human nature. Paying particular attention to significant insider buying is one way to force that discipline on yourself. When not painting the tape or participating in required corporate ownership requirements, insiders are historically value buyers.  This week, we highlight what we think are notable buys. Although we pay attention to selling, we don’t write about this far more nuanced … Read more