The Nasdaq 100 closed lower by more than 200 points on Wednesday. Investors, meanwhile, focused on some notable insider trades.
When insiders sell shares, it could be a preplanned sale, or could indicate their concern in the company’s prospects or that they view the stock as being overpriced. Insider sales should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a selling decision.
Below is a look at a few recent notable insider sales. For more, check out Benzinga's insider transactions platform.
Starbucks
- The Trade: Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) CEO, North America Michael Aaron Conway sold a total of 3,250 shares at an average price of $85.39. The insider received around $277,518 from selling those shares.
- What’s Happening: On April 16, Jefferies analyst Andy Barish maintained Starbucks with a Hold and ...