Insiders Corner with Michael Brush

The Few, the Brave and the Strong, posted June 25, 2009 (MMR) (CPE) (UTHR) (FLO)

Thu, 25 June 2009 06:00:00 PDT

Insider buying has really dried up - partly because we are now moving into earnings season once again and insiders face restrictions on activity around quarterly results.

Smart Insiders Bet on Nine Cyclical Stocks for a Rebound (STRA) (CPX) (BID) (OSG) (TEX) (GME) (OYOG) (BEXP) (CSA)

Thu, 10 June 2009 06:00:00 PDT

It's now conventional wisdom that we are due for a pullback because the rally off March lows seems unwarranted - but many of the smartest insiders just aren't buying it.

Insider Greats Favor Eight Picks - Despite Potential Market Weakness Ahead, (STX, HAS, BQI, GHDX, VPHM, SGEN, STXS, ARNA)

Thu, 28 May 2009 06:00:00 PDT

Even though the market is starting to feel ripe for a pullback, I'd be ok with owning alongside any of the insiders with excellent records who were recently purchasing.

5 Cyclical Plays for a Rebound, Plus 3 Biotech Genius Stocks, (BID) (SAH) (AXTI) (CVO) (CAB) (GHDX) (VPHM) (BRKR)

Thu, 14 May 2009 06:00:00 PDT

Given the huge rallies we had off the March lows it's no big surprise to see a pullback finally arrive. It could persist for a while as well, if history is any guide.

How to Play the Swine Flu Madness; Plus an Insider Update (They're on Fire), (BCRX), (NVAX), (TSN), (SFD), (VIVO), (MANH)

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 06:00:00 PDT

Investors have reacted to the "swine flu" scare with a typical herd mentality.

Nine Hidden Gems at Prices Insiders Love, (IDSA, CMTL, PTSI, LQDT, MEI, OSG, SRI, ASGN, BSQR), posted April 16, 2009

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:00:00 PDT

Insiders we've highlighted here at Insiders Corner have made some excellent calls during this rally. Take Liberty Media Capital (LCAPA), the media company, for example.

Steady Buying Continues in Cyclical Plays: Insiders Bet on 12 to Outperform in a Rebound, posted April 2, 2009

Thu, 2 Apr 2009 06:00:00 PDT

Insider buying has definitely dried up to the modest levels typically seen whenever the market has been poised for another sell off in this bear market cycle. But what little buying remains has a distinct tilt towards "cyclical" companies.

Set Your Limit Orders to Buy These Six Insider Favorites in the Upcoming Pullback, posted March 19, 2009

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 06:00:00 PDT

This market looks like it's due for a pullback. That means it's time to start thinking about what stocks you are going to pick up - and at what prices - when the retrace plays out.

Insiders Buy the Pullback With a Penchant for Energy; 14 Companies the Smart Insiders Favor the Most, posted March 5, 2009

Thu, 5 Mar 2009 06:00:00 PDT

They're back! In a repeat of what happened the last time stocks took a trip down to these levels in November, insiders have decisively ramped up their buying.

An Insider Guide to a Half Dozen Cheap Tech Plays on an Obama Rebound, posted February 19, 2009

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 06:00:00 PDT

If the economy ever does recover, tech stocks will be among the best performers since they are just about the ultimate in "cyclical plays" - or the kind that are the most sensitive to changes in the overall macroeconomic trends.

Insider Buying Points to Upside at Two Tiny Drug Companies, posted February 5, 2009

Thu, 5 Feb 2009 06:00:00 PDT

Insider buying has virtually dried up in the past few weeks - partly because it's earnings season. But purchasing at two small drug companies looks quite compelling.

Insiders Point the Way to Play an Obama Rebound: Four Cyclical Stocks They're Buying, posted January 22, 2009

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 06:00:00 PDT

If you have more faith than inauguration-day traders that Barack Obama can turn things around, insiders have been showing you the way to play the rebound

3 Stocks Insiders Still Like Despite the Huge Rally, posted January 9, 2009

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 06:00:00 PDT

Most of our insider-buy stocks highlighted here in November and early December are up 30% to 50% - sweet gains in just a few weeks.

Savvy Insiders Bet Big On Economic Rebound; What Were They Buying? posted December 19, 2008

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 06:00:00 PDT

Insider sentiment cooled off last week, but insiders continued to place compelling bets on cyclical companies - the kind that will prosper the most in an economic rebound.

Insiders Bullish for Yet Another Week; What Six Energy and Tech Stocks Did They Buy?

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 06:00:00 PDT

Insiders remained bullish for yet one more week - with buyers outnumbering sellers by a healthy margin. To find the best insider signals to follow in relatively "safe" stocks, I looked for names that had three qualities.

Insider Kool-Aid or Monkey Rally Picks: A Corner Guide to the Insider Buying Spree

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 06:00:00 PDT

Insiders continued their buying spree in the past week - racking up some of the biggest buying volume compared to sales that anyone has seen in years.

Insiders Snap Up 9 Natural Gas and Oil Plays in Buying Rampage; What Are They Buying?

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:00:00 PDT

Amidst all the gloom and doom that permeates the investing world now, there comes a ray of hope for bulls. Insiders are back in the market buying big time over the past few weeks.

All-Star Insiders Scoop Up Cyclical Plays Offering Hope For an Economic Rebound; What 7 Stocks Did They Buy?

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 06:00:00 PDT

While most investors remain disheartened by the "greatest economic downturn since the Depression," at least a half a dozen smart insiders with excellent records have been snapping up cyclical names on the cheap.

Insiders Scoop up Shares of Hard-Times Play: See What They're Buying

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 06:00:00 PDT

When times get tough, shoppers pull out all the stops in the hunt for bargains.

Mega-Bets by All-Star Insiders Present Smack Down Challenge to Ugly Market; Who Was Buying?

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 06:00:00 PDT

Insider buying continues to be exceptionally light - a troubling sign given that valuations look so cheap at so many companies.

Three More Bazooka Specials that Should See Healthy Bail-Out Plan Gains

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 06:00:00 PDT

As promised, here are three more growth-sensitive cyclical names that show a lot of promise because insiders with great records have been loading up in the recent weakness.

Two Bail Out Specials May Get a Boost from Paulson's Bazooka

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 06:00:00 PDT

Insider buying has virtually dried up in the past two weeks. That sounds pretty dire, but it might not be as bad as it seems.

Be a Better Bargain Hunter Than Warren Buffett

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 06:00:00 PDT

It's not often that you get to buy a Warren Buffett stock for 30% less than what he paid. With his cash hoard of over $30 billion Buffett is known to wait patiently - for years sometimes - for the best prices.

Something's Brewing at Caribou Coffee

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:00:00 PDT

Republican delegates who have trouble staying awake during speeches at this week's convention might want to check out a regional Starbucks (SBUX) rival known as Caribou Coffee (CBOU).

Beautify Your Portfolio with Help from Jessica Alba, Elle Macpherson and Halle Berry

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:00:00 PDT

My guess is that if you have billions of dollars you pretty much have as much money as you need -- and you can probably take a break from trying to make more.

Insiders Nurse Three Bruised and Battered Health Care Plays

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:00:00 PDT

The health care sector is supposed to provide a margin of safety when the economy is weak - since health care is one of the last things people cut from their budgets.

A Dozen Energy Plays the Smart Money Is Buying on the Dip

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 06:00:00 PDT

As I guessed might happen back in late May, the speculative bubble in energy prices got zapped.

Insider Deluxe: Betting on New Directions for an Economy and Themselves

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:00:00 PDT

One of the great resources out there for investors is a monthly list of "most attractive" and "most dangerous" stocks published by an outfit called New Constructs.

Insiders say There's Gold in Them Hills!

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 06:00:00 PDT

A tiny gold exploration company called US Precious Metals (USPR) looks just like the kind of risky bulletin board penny stock you'd want to avoid.

Time to Nibble on Housing-Related Stocks

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:00:00 PDT

Is it finally time to start building positions in housing-related stocks?

See Beyond the Downturn with Cbeyond and Two Other Stocks Insiders Favor

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:00:00 PDT

Insider buying has lightened up considerably of late - most likely because of the clamp down by companies on insider activity around earnings season.

Rib Eyes and Stock on the Menu at Texas Home-Style Restaurant Chain

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 06:00:00 PDT

Slammed by rising food costs -- plus higher gas prices and worries about the economy that have families rattling the pots and pans in their kitchens once again -- restaurants are among the biggest losers in the current market rout.

Another Way to Slip Under the "Halo" of a Powerful Biotech Investing Duo

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:00:00 PDT

As expected, being in stocks "protected" by the halo of ownership by a powerful biotech investing duo known as the Baker brothers has kept investors away from the harsh declines in this terrible market so far this year.

Three Broadcast Plays Insiders Like for a Rebound

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:00:00 PDT

Are the "mainstream media" finally in the last throes of a long and painful demise?

Let Courteney Cox Brighten Up Your Stock Portfolio

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:00:00 PDT

A small drug company called Valeant offers something we don't see much of in this grim market. Its stock is in a decided uptrend -- and insiders are buying a lot on the strength.

Insiders Roll the Dice on Regional Casino Company Rebound

Thu, 13 Jun 2008 06:00:00 PDT

Like other consumer-facing stocks, casino shares have been crushed.

Two Great Retail Plays on a Consumer Rebound

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 06:00:00 PDT

I'm not sure when employment trends will start to firm up and gasoline prices will begin to ease enough to get consumers to open their wallets again.

Oil Pullback Will Boost Two Refiners Favored By Insiders

Thu, 29 May 2008 06:00:00 PDT

When gasoline nears $4 a gallon, drivers naturally lash out at "big oil."

Three Ways to Hedge Those High Prices at the Pump

Thu, 22 May 2008 06:00:00 PDT

It's not often that we see significant insider buying in a group that's run as far and as long as energy has.

Three Ways to Play the U.S. Export Boom, posted May 16, 2008 (CFX, BRKR, ACIW)

Thu, 15 May 2008 06:00:00 PDT

You can usually tell when we are at extremes in the market - because obviously nonsensical ideas begin to circulate widely and masquerade as intelligent analysis.

Insiders See Gains Ahead at Three Micro Cap Chip Plays

Thu, 08 May 2008 06:00:00 PDT

One of my favorite newsletter writers, George Putnam who pens the Turnaround Letter, recently told his readers to get exposure to the beaten-down chip sector through the iShares SandP GTSI Semiconductor (IGW) exchange traded fund (ETF) -- for solid diversification.

Free Again, U.S Water Works Play Holds Promise

Thu, 01 May 2008 06:00:00 PDT

In the game of Monopoly, Water Works sits precariously between "Go to Jail" and a railroad called B.and O. It's nestled in among a bunch of middling Atlantic City properties.

Two Better-Late-Than-Never Plays on China Growth and Natural Gas

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:00:00 PDT

Spend enough time hunting for investment ideas, and inevitably you will look back in awe at the ones that "got away."

Warming Up to Cold Turkey

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 06:00:00 PDT

A running gag in Hollywood has press agents putting celebrity clients into rehab to shift the spot light off an embarrassing public gaff - whether or not the faux pas had anything to do with substance abuse.

Despite Energy Mania, Insiders Buy Two Natural Gas Plays

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 06:00:00 PDT

With energy and many energy related stocks trading at or near all time highs, we haven't noticed much buying in this sector for a while.

Some Nutty Growth in a Nutty Economy

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:00:00 PDT

A great benefit of tracking insiders closely is that they regularly lead you to obscure corners of the economy where few sane people would ever consider searching for growth.

Five Quick Reversal Plays for a Tough Market

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 06:00:00 PDT

One thing I like to look for with insider patterns is a quick reversal to buying after what I'd call a big wall of selling at much higher prices.

Let's Go to Bat With the Hank Aarons of Insiders

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 06:00:00 PDT

It's such a treacherous market out there, when following insiders I'd stick with those who have an excellent record over several years for buying and selling at the right time.

Six Reasons to Love Crocs (Again)

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 06:00:00 PDT

Crocs are those ugly shoes that everyone loves to hate...or love, depending on your tastes.

Lick the Market Blues with Stamps.com

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 06:00:00 PDT

The U.S. post office keeps raising rates. But that hasn't helped Stamps.com (STMP), an Internet-based service that allows customers to print stamps for a monthly fee.

Insiders Bucking the Trend Again

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 06:00:00 PDT

Once again this past week insiders were placing bets on beaten-down cyclical names - the kind that aren't supposed to do well because the economy is meant to weaken further.

Insiders Aren't Nuts, They Just Look That Way

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 06:00:00 PDT

Some of the most remarkable insider buying in the past week was going on in precisely the sectors that should do the worst if we really are headed for economic disaster.

Come Join the Million Dollar Club

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 06:00:00 PDT

In late January I suggested one great way to get a clear signal in these confusing times is to go with the super insiders.

Insiders Flock to Five "Defensive" Plays as Economy Weakens

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 06:00:00 PDT

When a recession looms, many investors move to "defensive" names.

Time to Start Believing Insiders in the Financial Sector Again

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 06:00:00 PDT

Insiders in the financial sector did a lousy job of alerting us to the subprime-induced credit crisis that would take out the market. Instead, they gave us plenty of false signals.

Who You Gonna Call? Try the Super-Insiders

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 06:00:00 PDT

So many market commentators are in such a state of sheer panic and fear, it doesn't seem like they can offer much sound advice on what to buy if you think we are near a wash-out bottom for stocks.

Out of Intensive Care, Getting Ready For Solid Foods

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 06:00:00 PDT

The hospital company Tenet Healthcare still bears the scars typical of a one-time hot shot from the bubble days that got taken out by scandal.

They Sell the Handshakes, You Book the Profits

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 06:00:00 PDT

As regular readers know, when a beaten-down, small-cap stock with solid insider buying picks up the endorsement of a value shop with a good record, that can be a winning combo.

Three Hidden Ways to Play $100 Oil

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 06:00:00 PDT

One of the best ways to play $100 oil right now might also be the least expected - through natural gas stocks.

Three Stocks to Buy Now for January Effect Gains and More

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 06:00:00 PDT

It's that time of year again when holiday joy spreads through your circle of family and friends, we all reflect on a year gone by while making plans for a better one ahead - and doggie stocks get unceremoniously dumped from portfolios around the nation.

Time to Take Advantage of Discount on Flat-Panel TV Maker

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 06:00:00 PDT

Flat-panel TVs are once again the hot ticket item this holiday season. They are flying off the shelves

Insiders Say Coal-Powered Spin Off Holds Promise

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 06:00:00 PDT

Investors often make big money in corporate spin-offs when they buy them right out of the gate. The odds of success improve when insiders purchase in the opening days, as well.

Three Small-cap Stocks for the Next Leg Up

Wed, 30 Nov 2007 06:00:00 PDT

Just like during the darkest moments in the stock market last August, insiders are telling us that now would be a bad time to lose faith and sell.

Get One Up on the "Smart Money" with GateHouse Media

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 06:00:00 PDT

By now, there are entire websites dedicated to tracking every move of the "smart money" - those geniuses at hedge funds and private equity shops who get paid top dollar to produce better returns.

Biotech Wizards Load Up on Two Biotech Stocks; Insiders Bullish on the Pullback; Plus One High-Risk Trade

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 06:00:00 PDT

The last time we checked in on two secretive hedge fund managers known as the Baker brothers, it was because they were buying boatloads of a biotech company called Genomic Health (GHDX) back in February.

Insiders Place Big Contrarian Bet on North Carolina Textile Mills

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 06:00:00 PDT

Insiders have to be the ultimate contrarians. After all, who in their right mind would invest in North Carolina textiles mill right now?

The QT on QLT: Despite Apparent Problems Insiders Love This Biopharmaceutical Company

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 06:00:00 PDT

The tiny Vancouver-based biopharmaceutical company QLT (QLTI) appears to be spinning out of control.

Insiders Snap Up Shares of Another Global Warming Victim

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 06:00:00 PDT

Given the concerns about potential consumer weakness - thanks to higher energy prices, declining home values and a tightening in the credit markets - it's no surprise to see time and again that retailers get hit hard these days when they fess up to problems.

Insiders Spy Diamond in the Rough in Ruby Tuesdays

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 06:00:00 PDT

For Ruby Tuesday (RT) investors, almost every trading day is like Black Monday.

Earn Real Profits From Virtual Colonoscopy Technology

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 06:00:00 PDT

Colon cancer is the second most prevalent cancer. It's also a highly lethal. Lung cancer is the most common and most lethal form of all cancers, accounting for 17% of all cancer deaths around the globe.

Try a Little Turnaround Magic at Two Retailers

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 06:00:00 PDT

This is supposed to be a bad time to own retail stocks - think sub-prime mortgage disasters, high gasoline prices, and a supposedly slowing economy.

Insiders Like Two Out of Favor Energy Services Companies

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 06:00:00 PDT

With oil prices near all time highs, energy production is booming. But that doesn't mean trends are great for all energy services companies - the businesses that rent out equipment to the major oil producers and help them work their wells.

Three Stocks That Will Ride the Rate Cut Wave

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 06:00:00 PDT

Though the market has already rallied sharply since the Fed cut rates, it's still not too late to join the party.

A Healthier Way to Juice Your Portfolio

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 06:00:00 PDT

Lots of consumer trends get their start in California. Now, a retail juice bar called Jamba Juice (JMBA) hopes that will be the case with fresh fruit drinks.

Insiders Hang Tough: A Dozen Stocks They Like The Most

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 06:00:00 PDT

For the fourth week in a row, insiders continued to take down large chunks of stock during the past week. Not only that, they were buyers across the board again in technology, retail, energy, and health care.

Insiders Stay Bullish: Buy the Cyclicals

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 06:00:00 PDT

Insider's continued to sop up stock this past week - even if they backed off a bit from their hand-over-fist buying as the market showed signs of firming.

Insiders' Guide to Buying the Pullback Part III

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 06:00:00 PDT

Insiders are buying so fast and furious now it is almost impossible to keep up with them. It's almost impossible to examine all the trades to see if they have merit.

Insider Guide to Buying the Pullback, Part II

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 06:00:00 PDT

Given the big volatility in a market that seems to change mood by the hour, it's clear that investors are uncertain, to say the least. But insiders have little doubt about what to do.

A Half Dozen Stocks Insiders Say You Should Buy in This Pullback

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 06:00:00 PDT

Pssst...Insiders are saying it's safe to go back in the water. While investors panic about how far damage from sub-prime loan problems will spread through the financial sector and the economy, a new optimism among insiders tells me the overall damage won't be too bad.

Seven Natural Gas Plays to Buy in the Upcoming Turbulence

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 06:00:00 PDT

Here we go again. Just like last fall, the weather is not cooperating with investors in natural gas stocks - and the weather is winning.

Insiders at Upstream Energy Partnership Defy Critics

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 06:00:00 PDT

Energy sector limited partnerships are up nicely since I suggested buying them three years ago

Insiders Point to a Tiny Piece of Terrorism Insurance for Your Portfolio

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 06:00:00 PDT

With the recent attempted terror strikes in London and Glasgow - and all the talk of a resurgent Al Qaeda - you may be thinking of adding anti-terrorism companies to your holdings as a grim form of insurance.

Using Charcoal Filters on the Blood to Improve Cancer Treatment

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 06:00:00 PDT

Sometimes in medicine, the cure can be almost as bad as the disease. That's often the case with chemotherapy, or the use of chemicals and drugs to try to slow down or stop the growth of tumors.

One Quality Generic Drug Maker on the Cheap - One Dodged Bullet in Biotech

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 06:00:00 PDT

The generic drug company Mylan Laboratories (MYL) offers that rare combination worth holding out for in a stock.

An Insiders' Guide to Buying the Recent Pullback

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 06:00:00 PDT

Once again, I'm not buying it. A lot of insiders aren't, either.

Time to Join Insiders in this Exotic Foreign Energy Play

Fri, 08 Jun 2007 06:00:00 PDT

Contrarian investors love stocks that are bruised and battered - stocks that no one else will touch. This style of investing can be quite rewarding.

Get a Piece of the Private Equity Action in the Energy Sector

Fri, 25 May 2007 06:00:00 PDT

Now that oil and natural gas are a lot more expensive than they were a few years ago, energy companies are circling back to develop fields abandoned as unprofitable way back when.

Insiders Give a Big Thumbs Up to Real Estate Plays

Thu, 17 May 2007 06:00:00 PDT

As investors, we're not supposed to like real estate right now. Besides the sub-prime mortgage melt-down scare, residential housing is in the tank.

Get In On Some Private Equity Action With Compass Diversified Trust

Thu, 10 May 2007 06:00:00 PDT

It's hard to swing a cat on Wall Street these days with hitting someone who is yammering on about private equity, liquidity and buyouts.

Stem Cells Research May Hold Promise in Neurological Disorders

Thu, 03 May 2007 06:00:00 PDT

As important as stem cell research is to the future of medicine, we've never noticed much insider buying in the space.

Insiders Awaken Sleeping Giant in the Uranium Industry

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 06:00:00 PDT

Uranium Resources (URRE), a U.S.-based uranium mining company, looked like a buy back in November at around $6 because of some insider purchasing, but we missed it.

CEO of Tiny Drug Company Buys Big Position Just Ahead of Move to American Stock Exchange

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 06:00:00 PDT

Pipex Pharmaceuticals (PPXP) is a grad school professor's dream.

Insiders Say Join the Party With Potential Take Out Candidate

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 06:00:00 PDT

Celebrate Express (BDAY) has been a real party pooper. Shares of this online store that sells goodies for children's parties have fallen 35% to $9 since a year ago. Ouch.

Insiders Place Chips on Two Insurance Companies

Thu, 05 Apr 2007 06:00:00 PDT

It was a rocky first quarter. But that didn't slow down the initial public offering (IPO) machine. All told, there were 67 IPOs in the first quarter worth $11.9 billion, compared with 56 new issues worth $10.7 billion in 2006, according to Dealogic.

Eleven Stocks to Own for the Next Bull Run

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 06:00:00 PDT

A lot of investors still seem nervous about stocks. And that's a good thing if you are long - which is how you should be positioned right now.

A New Way to Play the Triple-Play; Plus Four Insider Picks from Subprime's Walking Wounded

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 06:00:00 PDT

Listen up investors -- you now have a new way to play the triple play. It's called BigBand Networks (BBND). And no, it's not a new cable offering dedicated to the swing-era music of Glenn Miller and Benny Goodman.

An Insider Guide to Buying the Pullback - Part II

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 06:00:00 PDT

There's so much ongoing insider buying in this market weakness, I can better serve readers by offering up a menu of names once again - instead of drilling down on just a few.

An Insiders' Guide to Buying The Pullback

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 06:00:00 PDT

There's good news and bad news from the insider front. The good news is that insiders have stepped up their buying over the past few days in a big way - a bullish sign.

Outbid the Insiders with These Five Stocks

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 06:00:00 PDT

The Chinese Year of the Pig just started. And the market had some roast pig on Tuesday to celebrate.

Two Biotech Wizards Load up on Genomic Health

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 06:00:00 PDT

You've probably never heard of two hedge fund managers named Julian and Felix Baker -- because they keep a low profile.

Cancer Drug IPO Sees Strong Insider Interest

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 06:00:00 PDT

Initial public offerings (IPOs) that see lots of insider buying as soon as they come out have been doing well, so let's try another one.

Five Reasons To Buy American Express Now

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 06:00:00 PDT

The last time I stepped outside the micro cap focus of Insiders Corner to go with a credit card company that insiders were buying, it was MasterCard (MA) - and the stock went up 120% in seven months.

Insiders Place Bets on Global Warming Play

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 06:00:00 PDT

Ever since Al Gore's movie "An Inconvenient Truth" hit the circuit last year - and spooky-warm weather seemed to confirm his thesis - many investors have been on the hunt for climate change stocks.

Three Tiny Mo-Mo Stocks for a Big Mo-Mo Market

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 06:00:00 PDT

There's so much bullishness in the market now as indices and many stocks hit all-time highs, you need to be careful. Often when bullishness gets to these extremes, a pullback providing better prices lies around the corner.

Look Out Energizer Bunny, Here Comes the Fuel Cell Battery

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 06:00:00 PDT

Wouldn't it be nice to get a month out of your cell phone battery without having to recharge?

An Unconventional Energy Player in the Driver's Seat

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 06:00:00 PDT

Our energy bets are bruised and battered, and it's easy to see why.

!Hola! Four Hidden Plays on Continued Emerging Market Strength

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 06:00:00 PDT

We missed much of the enormous gains in foreign markets last year because we follow signals from insider buying at U.S. companies.