Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc.(NASDAQ:LGND) saw an insider lower his position in the company today. The Director Jason Aryeh acquired 11,000 shares of common stock at an average price of $43 per share. Following this transaction, Aryeh holds 260,741 shares indirectly; while holding 60,695 shares directly. A $877.9 million market cap company, Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:LGND) is a biotechnology company that operates with a business model focused on developing or acquiring assets. The therapies in its portfolio in development address the unmet medical needs of patients for a spectrum of diseases, including hepatitis, muscle wasting, Alzheimer’s disease, dyslipidemia, diabetes, anemia, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis. In addition, among…
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Williams Companies Inc. (NYSE:WMB) saw an insider lower his holdings in the company today. The Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Donald R. Chappel disposed of 100,000 shares of common stock through two separate transactions of 50,000 shares each at prices ranging from $49.9 to $51.86 per share. Following this move, Chapel holds 286,736 shares directly. A $37.43 billion market cap company, Williams Companies Inc. (NYSE:WMB) is an energy infrastructure company focused on connecting North America’s hydrocarbon resource plays to markets for natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), and olefins. The Company’s operations span from the deepwater Gulf of Mexico to the Canadian…
Allison Transmission Holdings Inc (NYSE:ALSN) saw an insider lower his position to the company today. The Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary Eric C. Scroggins disposed of 5,500 shares of common stock at an average price of $28.01 per share. Following this move, Scroggins holds 11,247 shares directly. Allison Transmission Holdings Inc (NYSE:ALSN) is a $4.84 billion market cap company that designs and manufactures commercial and military fully-automatic transmissions. The Company is a manufacturer of fully-automatic transmissions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, medium- and heavy-tactical the United States military vehicles and hybrid-propulsion systems for transit buses. In addition, there are multiple institutional investors involved…
Investors Real Estate Trust (NYSE:IRET) saw an insider raise her position with the company today. The Director Linda J. Hall bought 1,349.6 shares of common stock at an average price of $7.4 per share. Following this move, Hall holds 9,842.3 shares directly. A $1.03 billion market cap company, Investors Real Estate Trust (NYSE:IRET) is a self-advised equity real estate investment trust (REIT) that is engaged in owning and operating income-producing real estate properties. In addition, there are three institutional investors with the largest involvement in the company. Cliff Asness’ Aqr Capital Management reported a 19% decrease in its exposure last quarter, and now holds 192,049 shares worth about…
Tree.com Inc (NASDAQ:TREE) saw an insider lower continue to lower his position in the company today. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Douglas R. Lebda disposed of 20,000 shares of common stock at prices ranging from $34.67 to $35.13 per share. This is the second time in the past two weeks Lebda has made such a move. Following this filing, Lebda holds a total of about 1.88 million shares directly, while holding 45,374 shares indirectly. A $390.37 million market cap corporation, Tree.com Inc (NASDAQ:TREE) is the owner of several brands and businesses that provide information, tools, advice, products and services for critical transactions in…
OHA Investment Corp (NASDAQ:OHAI) saw an insider raise his position in the company today. The Director Glenn R. August acquired 14,600 shares of common stock at an average price of $6.27 per share. Following this transaction, August holds 167,734 shares directly. A $129.35 million market cap corporation, OHA Investment Corp (NASDAQ:OHAI) is a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company (BDC). The Company’s objective is to generate both current income and capital appreciation primarily through debt investments with certain equity components. A focus area for its investments in the energy industry is domestic upstream businesses…
MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) saw an insider lower his holdings in the company today. The Chief Design and Construction Officer Robert Baldwin disposed of 1,574 shares of common stock at an average of $22.13 per share. Following this move, Baldwin holds 56,491 shares directly. A $10.85 billion market cap corporation, MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) is a hospitality company. The Company’s primary business is the ownership and operation of casino resorts, which includes offering gaming, hotel, convention, dining, entertainment, retail and other resort amenities. The Company operates 15 wholly owned resorts in the United States and these resorts offer gaming, hotel, convention, dining, entertainment, retail and…
Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG) saw an insider lower his holdings in the company through two separate transactions completed today. The Chief Executive Officer David S. Haffner disposed of a 858.7 shares of common stock at prices ranging from $27.9 to $29.7 per share. Following this filing, Haffner holds 1.2 million shares directly; while holding 28,860.9 shares indirectly. A $4.76 billion market cap company, Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG) is an international manufacturer that conceives, designs and produces a range of engineered components and products found in many homes, offices, retail stores, automobiles and commercial aircraft. The Company’s operations are organized into 20 business…
Buffalo Wild Wings (NASDAQ:BWLD) saw an insider lower her holdings with the company today. The Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Mary J. Twinem sold 1,000 shares of common stock at an average price of $133.85 per share. Following todays move, Twinem directly holds a total of 45,238 shares. A $2.48 billion market cap corporation, Buffalo Wild Wings (NASDAQ:BWLD) operates as an owner, operator, and franchisor of restaurants. In addition, there are a myriad of institutional investors involved with the company. Ken Griffin’s Citadel Investment Group saw a large rise in its holdings last quarter, by 192700%, and now holds 622,743 shares worth about…
RealD (NYSE:RLD) saw an insider raise his position with the company today. The Chief Financial Officer Andrew A. Skarupa acquired 1,785 shares of common stock at an average price of $9.27 per share. Following this move, Skarupa holds 84,599 shares directly. A $576.32 million market cap company, RealD (NYSE:RLD) is a licensor of three dimensional (3D) technologies. The Company’s property portfolio is used in applications that enable a 3D viewing experience in the theater, the home and elsewhere. Also, the Company licenses its RealD Cinema Systems to motion picture exhibitors that show 3D motion pictures and alternative 3D content. In addition, among the…
Panera Bread Co (NASDAQ:PNRA) saw an insider lower his holdings in the company today.. The Executive Vice President William W. Moreton disposed of 1,500 shares of common stock at an average price of $166.87 per share. Following this move, Moreton holds a total of 23,534 shares directly. A $4.48 billion market cap company, Panera Bread Co (NASDAQ:PNRA) is a national bakery-cafe concept with 1,541 Company-owned and franchise-operated bakery-cafe locations in42 states, the District of Columbia, and Ontario, Canada. Panera operates under the Panera Bread, Saint Louis Bread Co. and Paradise Bakery & Cafe trademark names. Its bakery-cafes are located in urban,…
Tree.com Inc (NASDAQ:TREE) saw an insider lower his position in the company today. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Douglas R. Lebda disposed of 20,000 shares of common stock at prices ranging from $34.05 to $35.34 per share. Following this filing, Lebda holds a total of about 1.9 million shares directly, while holding 45,374 shares indirectly. A $407.24 million market cap corporation, Tree.com Inc (NASDAQ:TREE) is the owner of several brands and businesses that provide information, tools, advice, products and services for critical transactions in consumers’ lives. The Company’s family of brands includes LendingTree.com, GetSmart.com, DegreeTree.com, LendingTreeAutos.com, DoneRight.com, ServiceTree.com, InsuranceTree.com and HealthTree.com. In addition,…