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Bargain hunters are wise to pay careful attention to insider buying, because although there are many various reasons for an insider to sell a stock, presumably the only reason they would use their hard-earned cash to mak...

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.

Sandy may cost the insurance industry up to $25 billion, according to a new estimate that provides the largest potential price tag for the storm so far.

Staples (SPLS) announced that earnings for the third quarter increased by 10.4% to $3.62, beating analyst estimates by one cent. Revenue fell by 3.3% to $6.35 billion, while analysts had expected revenue of $6.45 billion...

Cisco announced a solid set of Q1 FY 2013 results November 13th as revenues grew close to 6% and operating income 20% over the same period last year. The networking giant continued to perform better than rivals such as J...

Video-gaming retailer GameStop will report earnings for the third fiscal quarter on Thursday, 15th November. Operating earnings for the first half of the year were down 19% as declining sales were observed across the ind...

Shares of Atlanta based Teavana (TEA) are soaring after Starbucks (SBUX) announced plans to acquire the company. The coffee giant will expand to Teavana's 300 mall based locations, and add additional stores outside of ma...

Three companies announced on Wednesday that they are postponing their initial public offerings, citing weak market conditions due to the post election sell off.

The Commerce Department reported today that retail sales were lower by 0.3 percent, the first drop after three months of gains. Sales at auto dealers fell by 1.5 percent. Reasons for the drop included cautious spending a...

Zions Bancorporation (ZION) maintained its quarterly dividend of 1 cent per share. The dividend is payable on November 29, 2012 to shareholders of record as of November 23, 2012.

Broker Nomura said funding conditions could spur more deals.

The voters have spoken. Now investors have to deal with reality and act accordingly. The plunging investment markets since the election give us clues of what the markets are anticipating, and it?s not good.

Cisco (CSCO) had its numbers raised by Citigroup (C) after the announcement of a strong quarter. A $21 price target was set.

Clorox Company (CLX) maintained its quarterly dividend of 64 cents per share. The dividend is payable February 15, 2013, to stockholders of record as of January 23, 2013.

There's an old saying on Wall Street about insider buying: there are many possible reasons to sell a stock, but only one reason to buy. Back on November 5, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s Chief Executive Officer, Peter M...

There's an old saying on Wall Street about insider buying: there are many possible reasons to sell a stock, but only one reason to buy. Back on August 15, B&G Foods Inc's Director, Charles F. Marcy, invested $27,900.00 i...

While revenue growth was low in Q3 2012, CBS did demonstrate significant growth in its profits driven by cost controls and increasing contribution of high margin revenue streams such as digital licensing and re-transmiss...

Home Depot (HD) had its numbers increased by UBS (UBS) as the improving housing market should add to earnings. A buy rating was issued with a $70 price target.

JC Penney (JCP) was downgraded by JP Morgan (JPM) to neutral from overweight with a price target of $20, as the company's situation has a great likelihood of worsening rather than improving.

Centurylink Incorporated (CTL) maintained its quarterly dividend of 72.5 cents per share. The dividend is payable on December 21, 2012, to shareholders of record on December 11, 2012.

In trading on Wednesday, manufacturing shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 1.8%. Leading the group were shares of Kior (KIOR), up about 17.1% and shares of Sierra Wireless (SWIR) up about 7.3% on the day...

In trading on Wednesday, precious metals shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 1.3%. Helping drag down the group were shares of Iamgold (IAG), down about 15.5% and shares of Sandstorm Gold Limited Ord (...