Month: January 2013

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.

Colgate Palmolive Company (CL) maintained its quarterly dividend of 62 cents per share. The dividend is payable on February 15, 2013, to shareholders of record on January 24, 2013.

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.

In trading on Thursday, precious metals shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 1.7%. Leading the group were shares of North American Palladium Limited (PAL), up about 6.3% and shares of International Tower Hill Mines L (THM) up about 5% on the day.

Every year we get predictions from Main Street and Wall Street about the year ahead. So what’s going to happen in 2013?

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) could be cutting some 1,600 jobs at its securities unit, according to sources familiar with the matter. The layoffs are just the start of a wider effort to cut costs in the face of new regulations and capital standards.

Here’s the latest news for: Thursday, January 10th. Biden to meet with NRA; Lew could be nominated today; Venezuela welcomes visiting Latin American leaders; Ice castles delight Minneapolis-area residents.

Here’s the latest news for: Thursday, January 10th. Biden to meet with NRA; Lew could be nominated today; Venezuela welcomes visiting Latin American leaders; Ice castles delight Minneapolis-area residents.

BlackRock (BLK) had its price target raised by Jefferies (JEF) as the company has been growing organically. A hold rating was issued with a price target of $215.

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.