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Goldman Sachs (GS) announced its quarterly dividend of 50 cents per share, an increase of about 9% over its prior dividend in August of 46 cents. The dividend will be paid on December 28, 2012.

In trading on Tuesday, sporting goods & activities shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 4.3%. Leading the group were shares of Premier Exhibitions (PRXI), up about 19% and shares of Wms Industries (WMS) up about 1.9% on the day.

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) announced that profit increased by 23 percent during the third quarter due to increased enrollment, as well as lower spending. Net income increased to $1.56 billion, or $1.50 per share, up from $1.27 billion, or $1.17 per share, in the same period last year.

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.

Charles Schwab (SCHW) announced that third-quarter profit increased by 12% to $247 million, or 19 cents a share, up from $220 million, or 18 cents a share, in the same period last year. Revenue increased by one percent to $1.2 billion from $1.18 billion.

The Daily Ticker’s Aaron Task interviews Business Insider’s Joe Weisenthal

Gannett (GCI) announced better-than-expected revenue and higher profit due to strong television advertising revenue from the Olympics and the presidential election, as well as online subscription revenue. Third-quarter revenue increased by 3.4 percent to $1.31 billion, while analysts expected revenue of $1.29 billion.

Costco (COST) was upgraded by BMO Capital (BMO) to market perform from underperformed due to lower costs and higher sales. A $106 price target was issued.

In trading on Monday, communications services shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 1.6%. Leading the group were shares of B Communications Limited (BCOM), up about 29.8% and shares of Clearwire (CLWR) up about 26.3% on the day.

The Daily Ticker’s Henry Blodget talks to Nate Silver.