The Dow Jones index closed higher by around 80 points on Thursday. 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.
PodcastOne
- The Trade: PodcastOne, Inc. PODC Director D Jonathan Merriman bought a total of 42,000 shares at an average price of $1.95. To acquire these shares, it cost around $81,700.
- What's Happening: On June 6, Litchfield Hills analyst Barry Sine initiated coverage on PodcastOne with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $5.
- What PodcastOne Does: PodcastOne Inc formerly CourtSide Group Inc is a podcast platform and publisher that makes its content available to audiences via all podcasting distribution platforms, including its website, its PodcastOne app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more.
Assertio Holdings
- The Trade: Assertio Holdings, Inc. ASRT Director, Interim Executive Officer Heather L Mason acquired a total of 25,000 shares at an average price of $0.97. To acquire these shares, it cost around $24,250.
- What's Happening: On June 6, Assertio Holdings reported inducement grants under NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
- What Assertio Holdings Does: Assertio Holdings Inc is a pharmaceutical company. It is engaged in providing solutions to advance patient care in the areas of neurology, orphan and specialty medicines.
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BigBear.ai Holdings
- The Trade: BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. BBAI Director Pamela Joyce Braden acquired a total of 140,939 shares at an average price of $1.49. The insider spent around $209,999 to buy those shares.
- What's Happening: On May 2, BigBear.ai reported worse-than-expected first-quarter financial results.
- What BigBear.ai Holdings Does: BigBear.ai Holdings Inc is a technology-led solutions organization, that provides both software and services to its customers.
Neuronetics
- The Trade: Neuronetics, Inc. STIM Director Robert Cascella acquired a total of 50,000 shares at an average price of $2.05. The insider spent around $102,550 to buy those shares.
- What's Happening: On May 7, Neuronetics reported first-quarter financial results and issued second-quarter revenue guidance below estimates.
- What Neuronetics Does: Neuronetics Inc a commercial stage medical technology company focused on designing, developing and marketing products that improve the quality of life for patients who suffer from psychiatric disorders.
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