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VHI, UFI, Expected to Trade Higher After Bullish Insider Trading


Published on 2011-06-02 08:20:48 - WOPRAI
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June 2, 2011 / M2 PRESSWIRE / BUYINS.NET / http://www.squeezetrigger.com is monitoring top insider trading patterns and these stocks are the most likely to trade Higher in the next 6 months. VALHI INCORPORATED (NYSE:VHI), UNIFI, INC. (NYSE:UFI) are all expected to go Higher as Buy signals have been generated by top insider trading patterns. The most important data elements considered when performing insider analysis are: Insiders Track Record - An insiders track record is best summarized by the Insider Score which ranges from 1 (least predictive) to 100 (most predictive) based on prior trading performance. In addition, the actual returns following the insiders prior trades are included to determine the potential magnitude of future returns. Insiders Role - Trades by higher-level insiders are generally more predictive than trades by lower level insiders. Higher-level insiders to include Chairman (CB), Chief Executive Officer (CEO), President (P), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Vice Chairman (VC).

The chart below displays the stocks expected to go Higher along with the insider name, position, predictive insider score, 6 month expected return and number of trading decisions included in the score.

     Symbol     Company Name                        Insider Name                        Role        Shares         Insider Score     Avg 6 Month Return     # of Dec. 
     VHI        VALHI INCORPORATED                  Simmons, Harold C                   CB          10,000         100               20.1%                  49        
     UFI        UNIFI, INC.                         Langone, Kenneth G                  D           30,000         97                26.3%                  21        
The insider buying report presents recent insider purchases, reported on Forms 3, 4, and 5 filed with the SEC. The transactions are aggregated to a 'decision' level which simplifies the data analysis. A decision is a grouping of buying or selling by an individual at the specified company.

VALHI INCORPORATED (NYSE:VHI) - Valhi, Inc. operates in the chemicals, component products, and waste management industries. Its Chemicals segment produces and markets titanium dioxide pigment, a white inorganic pigment used to impart whiteness, brightness, and opacity for products, such as coatings, plastics, paper, fibers, food, ceramics, and cosmetics. It also mines ilmenite in Norway. The companys Component Products segment manufactures locking mechanisms and other security products, including cabinet locks, pin tumbler locking mechanisms, disc tumbler locks, and electronic locks for the postal, transportation, furniture, banking, vending, and other industries. Its security products are used in various applications, including ignition systems, mailboxes, vending and gaming machines, parking meters, electrical circuit panels, storage compartments, office furniture, and medical cabinet security. This segment also provides furniture components comprising precision ball bearing slides and ergonomic computer support systems for use in applications, such as computer related equipment, appliances, tool storage cabinets, imaging equipment, file cabinets, desk drawers, automated teller machines, and other applications; and offers stainless steel exhaust systems, gauges, and throttle controls for the performance boat industry. Its Waste Management segment engages in processing, treating, storing, and disposing hazardous, toxic, and low-level radioactive wastes. This segment serves chemical, aerospace, and electronics businesses, as well as governmental agencies. The company sells its products primarily in North America, Europe, and Asia. Valhi, Inc., through a joint venture agreement with Tioxide America, Inc., owns and operates a chloride process titanium dioxide facility in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The company was founded in 1932 and is based in Dallas, Texas. Valhi, Inc. is a subsidiary of Contran Corporation.

UNIFI, INC. (NYSE:UFI) - Unifi, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, produces and processes polyester and nylon yarns. The company provides partially oriented, textured, dyed, twisted, and beamed yarns, as well as textured nylon and covered spandex products. It offers yarns under Repreve, Sorbtek, A.M.Y., Mynx UV, Reflexx, and aio brand names. The company sells its products to other yarn manufacturers, knitters and weavers that produce fabric for the apparel, hosiery, furnishings, automotive, industrial, and other end-use markets. It offers its products through its sales personnel, as well as through independent sales agents primarily in the United States, Brazil, China, El Salvador, and Colombia. The company was founded in 1969 and is based in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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