"Flagstar Bancorp (FBC), the Midwest savings bank that we recommended, as our favorite stock for 2011, remains a buy," says Mark Skousen.

The editor of Forecasts & Strategies explains, "The bank missed expected earnings, losing 74 cents per share, compared to an expected loss of 15 cents per share. But looking at the bigger picture, the news is better than those numbers reflect.

"Flagstar Bancorp technically lost $0.74 per share this year, but that's better than last year's loss of $1.53 per share. Moreover, if you look beyond the one-time charge for the sale of a bad loan portfolio, the per-share loss was only $0.06.

Continue reading Insiders and Institutions Bank on Flagstar Bancorp (FBC)

Insiders and Institutions Bank on Flagstar Bancorp (FBC) originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Thu, 03 Mar 2011 13:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

If you are looking for clues to tell you which stocks have a good chance of increasing in value, you might want consider watching what insiders are doing. After all, talk is cheap, but when insiders put their own money on the line, you should sit up and take note.

Mattson Technology (MTSN) topped the insider-buying charts for the week ending Feb. 25 as insiders snapped up 5,000,000 shares of company stock at a market value of $12,350,000. During the past six months, insiders have increased their overall holdings in the company by -6.49% and now own 0.14% of MTSN stock.

Continue reading Insiders Snapping Up Mattson Technology, Acelrx Pharmaceuticals and More

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Continue reading AOL CEO Buys $10M of stock

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"KKR Financial Holdings (KFN) is a leading alternative asset manager; led by its founders, Henry Kravis and George Roberts, KKR specializes in large, complex buyouts," notes Mark Skousen.

The editor of The Hedge Fund Trader explains, "The company's edge is industry-leading private equity experience, in-depth industry knowledge, sophisticated processes for growing and improving businesses and an almost unbeatable information network.

"KKR has a history of landmark achievements in private equity, including the first leverage buyout above the $1-billion mark.

Continue reading Insider Shows Confidence in KKR Financial (KFN)

Insider Shows Confidence in KKR Financial (KFN) originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

If you are looking for clues telling you which stocks have a good chance of increasing in value, you might want consider watching what insiders are doing. After all, talk is cheap, but when insiders put their own money on the line, you should sit up and take note.

Lions Gate Entertainment (LGF) topped the insider-buying charts for the week ending Jan. 14 as insiders snapped up 819,823 shares of company stock at a market value of $5,328,850. During the past six months, insiders have increased their overall holdings in the company by 35.40% and now own 2.94% of LGF stock.

Continue reading Insiders Snapping Up Lions Gate, JW Mays and More

Insiders Snapping Up Lions Gate, JW Mays and More originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Tue, 18 Jan 2011 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

This post is one in a series in which more than 60 newsletter advisors share their Top Stock Picks for 2011. This special report is courtesy of TheStockAdvisors.com.

"VIST Financial Corp. (VIST) -- which operates 24 banking and mortgage centers in Pennsylvania -- is our favorite investment idea for the coming year," says Benj Gallaner and Ben Stadelmann.

The co-editors of Contra the Heard explain, "Last April two institutional investors specializing in banking recently purchased 644,000 shares at $8.00, moving the share count to around 6.5 million.

Continue reading Top Picks 2011: VIST Financial (VIST)

Top Picks 2011: VIST Financial (VIST) originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

If you are looking for clues to which stocks have a good chance of increasing in value, you might want consider watching what insiders are doing. After all, talk is cheap, but when insiders put their own money on the line, you should take note.

Jefferies Group (JEF) topped the insider-buying charts for the week ending July 9th as insiders snapped up 1,382,000 shares of company stock at a market value of $32,403,125. During the past six months, insiders have increased their overall holdings in the company by 1.73% and now own 3.76% of the stock.

Continue reading Insiders Snap Up Jefferies, Mannkind and More

Insiders Snap Up Jefferies, Mannkind and More originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Tue, 26 Oct 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

"Nowadays, internet marketing is adjustable, very profitable and works in real time; technology innovations now allow marketers to identify unique (or individual) users to a site," notes Karim Rahemtulla.

The contributing editor to White Cap Research Group explains, "One stock poised to benefit from these developments is ValueClick (VCLK). The company's sole purpose is to turn each click on a website into profits.

"The advancements in online market technology let marketers gauge how long someone spent on each page, whether they clicked on a link or made a purchase.

Continue reading ValueClick (VCLK): Insiders Eye Internet Firm

ValueClick (VCLK): Insiders Eye Internet Firm originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Wed, 29 Sep 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

"Transportation stocks are a traditional harbinger of future economic growth. After all, physical goods must be shipped for customers to take delivery," says Mark Skousen.

The editor of High Income Alert explains, "We turn to this sector for our latest featured recommendation: Overseas Shipping Group (OSG).

This is a company that has survived and prospered during multiple shipping cycles. Its balanced portfolio of vessel types and charter mix optimizes annual revenue. And that revenue topped $1 billion during the last 12 months.

Continue reading Insider Targets Overseas Shipping (OSG)

Insider Targets Overseas Shipping (OSG) originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

If you are looking for clues telling you which stocks have a good chance of increasing in value, you might want consider watching what insiders are doing. After all, talk is cheap, but when insiders put their own money on the line, you should sit up and take note.

Take-Two Interactive Software Inc (TTWO) topped the insider-buying charts for the week ending July 9 as insiders snapped up 427,900 shares of company stock at a market value of $4,093,939. During the past six months, insiders have increased their overall holdings in the company by 64.15% and now own 2.74% of TTWO stock.

Continue reading Insiders Snapping Up Take-Two Interactive, Icahn Enterprises and More

Insiders Snapping Up Take-Two Interactive, Icahn Enterprises and More originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Tue, 21 Sep 2010 12:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

If you are looking for clues to tell you which stocks have a good chance of increasing in value, you might want to watch what insiders are doing. After all, talk is cheap, but when insiders put their own money on the line, you should sit up and take note.

Westport Innovations Inc. (WPRT) topped the insider-buying charts for the week ending July 9 as insiders snapped up 500,000 shares of company stock at a market value of $9,280,046. During the past six months, insiders have increased their overall holdings in the company by 160.45% and now own 12.67% of WPRT stock.

Continue reading Insiders Snapping Up Westport Innovations, Luby S and More

Insiders Snapping Up Westport Innovations, Luby S and More originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Continue reading Insiders Snapping Up Monsanto, Overseas Shipholding

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Continue reading Insiders Snatching Up Sunesis, Unify Corp. and Others

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If you are looking for clues telling you which stocks have a good chance of increasing in value, you might want consider watching what insiders are doing. After all, talk is cheap, but when insiders put their own money on the line, you should sit up and take note.

Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. (LGF) topped the insider-buying charts for the week ending July 2 as insiders snapped up 7,071,774 shares of company stock at a market value of $49,502,418. During the past six months, insiders have increased their overall holdings in the company by 15.84% and now own 7.71% of LGF stock.

Continue reading Insiders Snapping Up Lions Gate, Saul Centers

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"Energy prices are beginning to firm up again. And one opportunity we see in this sector is NuStar Energy (NS); there has been heavy insider buying here," says Mark Skousen.

In his High Income Alert, the advisor explains, "Insiders have purchased 622,000 shares of NuStar during the last six months. They have sold exactly none.

"Last month, for example, Director William Greehey of NuStar purchased 350,000 shares at $65.55, an investment of nearly $19.8 million. Directors Rodman Patton, Dan Hill and Jesse Bates have bought lately, too.

Continue reading NuStar (NS): Insiders Are Energized over Utility

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Continue reading Chiquita Lifted by Insider Buying

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Continue reading Insider buying lifts Barnes & Noble (BKS)

Insider buying lifts Barnes & Noble (BKS) originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

"Citigroup (NYSE: C) used to be the world's #1 bank; it is now ranked #15 after the financial crisis," points out long-standing investing and trading expert Mark Skousen.

Yet, in his premium Hedge Fund Trader service, the leading advisor ranks the bank as a speculative buy. Here's his review.

"The stock fell to $1 a share from $40 a share two years ago. But now Citigroup is showing some breathing room after selling Smith Barney to Morgan Stanley for $6.7 billion and pushing revenues up to $34 billion.

Continue reading Insider buying at Citigroup (C)

Insider buying at Citigroup (C) originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

"The CEO of Target (NYSE: TGT) has purchased $4.6 million in shares of the discount retailer, and we're going to follow suit," says Bill Martin in his BullMarket.com advisory.

"Chief Executive Officer Gregg Steinhafel purchased 150K shares at $30.54 on March 18th. On the same day, he also acquired 78K shares at $31.58 for his 401(k) plan in what appears to have been an automated transaction.

"Following the transactions Steinhafel now holds 555.8K shares, exercisable options on 727.7K shares at $34.00 to $58.13, and unexercisable options on 600.9K shares at $48.16 and $58.13.

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Insider targets Target (TGT) originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

"Peabody Energy (NYSE: BTU), the largest private market coal firm in the world, had a great 2008," says Jack Adamo who has recently added the stock to the buy list of Insiders Plus.

"Peabody has extensive holdings in the U.S. and Australia, the latter serving the China/Asia Pacific markets. It sells steam coal for heating and utility use, and coking coal for steel making.

"Peabody has had some decent iInsider buying in the last few months -- about 30,000 shares -- not enough to get too excited about, but encouraging. There were also 27,000 options exercised, most of it at very low prices, for which the holder took no profits.

"That's also a good sign, particularly since those exercises come with a tax bill, and shares weren't sold to pay it. It implies faith the stock will rise.

Continue reading Coal insiders eye Peabody (BTU)

Coal insiders eye Peabody (BTU) originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.