The Dow Jones jumped by over 1,200 points on Thursday. Investors, meanwhile, focused on some notable insider trades.
When insiders purchase or sell shares, it indicates their confidence or concern around the company’s prospects. Investors and traders interested in penny stocks can consider this a factor in their overall investment or trading decision.
Below is a look at a few recent notable insider transactions for penny stocks. For more, check out Benzinga’s insider transactions platform.3
electroCore
- The Trade: electroCore, Inc. ECOR Director Thomas Errico bought a total of 100,000 shares at an average price of $0.22. To acquire these shares, it cost around $21.98 thousand.
- What’s Happening: ElectroCore recently reported worse-than-expected Q3 EPS and sales results.
- What electroCore Does: electroCore Inc is a commercial stage bioelectronic medicine company with a platform for non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation therapy initially focused on neurology.
OPKO Health
- The Trade: OPKO Health, Inc. OPK 10% owner Frost Gamma Investments Trust acquired a total of 200,000 shares at an average price of $1.60. The insider spent around $319.42 thousand to buy those shares.
- What’s Happening: OPKO Health recently reported worse-than-expected Q3 EPS and sales results.
- What OPKO Health Does: OPKO Health Inc is a diversified biotechnology company that operates pharmaceutical and diagnostic development programs.
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Arlo Technologies
- The Trade: <b> Arlo Technologies, Inc. </b> ARLO CEO Blake Matthew McRae <a href=”https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/”><em> acquired a total of 20,400 shares </em></a> at an average price of $2.97. To acquire these shares, it cost around $60.58 thousand.
- What’s Happening: Arlo Technologies recently posted a Q3 loss of $0.05 per share.
- What Arlo Technologies Does: Arlo Technologies Inc is engaged in the provision of security and video monitoring solutions for homes and businesses.