The Nasdaq 100 closed higher by over 200 points on Friday. 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.
Dollar General
- The Trade: Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) EVP & Chief Information Ofc Carman R Wenkoff sold a total of 5,909 shares at an average price of $162.23. The insider received around $958,616 from selling those shares.
- What’s Happening: On April 2, Evercore ISI Group analyst Michael Montani maintained Dollar Gen with an In-Line and lowered the ...