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FF, VHI, EPM, Expected to Trade Higher After Bullish Insider Trading

^{Published on 2013-01-02 05:45:20 - WOPRAI}
 

January 2, 2013 / 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. FutureFuel Corp (NYSE:FF), VALHI INCORPORATED (NYSE:VHI), EVOLUTION PETROLEUM CORPORATION (AMEX:EPM) 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. 
  FF      FutureFuel Corp                  DORTCH SAMUEL                    O        4,750       95             22.4%               11        
  VHI     VALHI INCORPORATED               SIMMONS HAROLD C                 CB       8,000       100            16.7%               101       
  EPM     EVOLUTION PETROLEUM CORPORATION  LOVOI JOHN V                     B        8,027       96             34.8%               13        

FutureFuel Corp (NYSE:FF) - FutureFuel Corp. engages in the manufacture and sale of specialty chemicals and biofuels in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments, Chemicals and Biofuels. The Chemicals segment offers custom manufacturing chemicals, including a bleach activator for detergent and consumer products manufacturers; a proprietary herbicide for life sciences companies; and chlorinated polyolefin adhesion promoters and antioxidant precursors for chemical companies. It also provides performance chemicals, such as polymer (nylon) modifiers and various small-volume specialty chemicals; and acetal based solvents, including dimethoxymethane, dibutoxymethane and glycerol formal, and phenol sulfonic acid, as well as agricultural intermediates and additives, imaging chemicals, fiber additives, and specialty pharmaceutical intermediates. This segments products are used in various markets and end uses comprising detergent, agrochemical, automotive, photographic imaging, coatings, nutrition, and polymer additives. The Biofuels segment provides biodiesel and petrodiesel in blends with or without biodiesel. It also involves in the purchase and resale of grains. This segment markets biodiesel for transportation and home heating fuel usage. The company is based in Clayton, Missouri..

VALHI INCORPORATED (NYSE:VHI) - Valhi, Inc. operates in the chemicals, component products, and waste management businesses. The company s Chemicals segment produces and markets titanium dioxide pigment, a white inorganic pigment used to impart whiteness, brightness, opacity, and durability for applications, such as coatings, plastics, paper, inks, food, and cosmetics. This segment also owns and operates ilmenite mines in Norway; and manufactures and sells iron-based chemicals, titanium oxychloride, and titanyl sulfate. Its Component Products segment manufactures mechanical and electronic cabinet locks and other locking mechanisms, including disc tumbler locks, pin tumbler locking mechanisms, and electronic locks used in applications, such as ignition systems, mailboxes, file cabinets, desk drawers, tool storage cabinets, vending and gaming machines, high security medical cabinetry, electrical circuit panels, storage compartments, and gas station security. This segment also offers furniture components comprising precision ball bearing slides; and computer keyboard, monitor, and CPU support systems for use in applications, such as file cabinets, desks, computer server racks, wall mounted computer applications, home appliances, imaging equipment, and automated teller machines. In addition, this segment manufactures and distributes stainless steel exhaust components, gauges, throttle controls, hardware, and accessories primarily for performance and ski/wakeboard boats. The company s Waste Management segment processes, treats, stores, and disposes hazardous and toxic wastes. This segment serves nuclear utilities, chemical, aerospace, and electronics businesses, as well as governmental agencies. It also offers insurance brokerage and risk management services; holds marketable securities and other investments; utility services; and owns and develops properties. The company was founded in 1932 and is based in Dallas, Texas. Valhi, Inc. is a subsidiary of Contran Corporation..

EVOLUTION PETROLEUM CORPORATION (AMEX:EPM) - Evolution Petroleum Corporation engages in the acquisition, exploitation, and development of properties for the production of crude oil and natural gas in Louisiana. It primarily holds interests primarily in the Delhi Holt Bryant Unit located in the Delhi Field in Louisiana. As of July 1, 2009, the company had proved reserves of 3,060,040 barrels of oil equivalent. It was formerly known as Natural Gas Systems, Inc. and changed its name to Evolution Petroleum Corporation in July 2006. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas..

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