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NTCT, WABC, PJC, ATRA, CLBS, HMST, Expected to Trade Lower After Bearish Insider Trading

^{Published on 2017-02-07 04:45:04 - WOPRAI}
 

February 7, 2017 / M2 PRESSWIRE / BUYINS.NET / http://www.squeezetrigger.com is monitoring top insider trading patterns and these stocks are the most likely to trade Lower in the next 6 months. NetScout Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTCT), Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC), Piper Jaffray Companies (NYSE:PJC), Atara Biotherapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:ATRA), Caladrius Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ:CLBS), HomeStreet Inc. (NASDAQ:HMST) are all expected to go Lower as Sell 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 Lower 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. 
  NTCT    NetScout Systems, Inc.           Szabados, Michael                CO       5,000       77             -3.3%               65        
  WABC    Westamerica Bancorporation       Schneck, James                   O        6,500       78             -5.1%               4         
  PJC     Piper Jaffray Companies          Duff, Andrew S                   CEO      9,641       76             -12.3%              3         
  ATRA    Atara Biotherapeutics Inc.       Ciechanover, Isaac E             CEO      4,800       100            -32.6%              25        
  CLBS    Caladrius Biosciences Inc.       Wei, Eric H C                    D        8,425       78             -19.1%              7         
  HMST    HomeStreet Inc.                  Evans, Godfrey B                 GC       620         94             -17.2%              3         

NetScout Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTCT) - NetScout Systems, Inc. provides real-time operational intelligence and performance analytics for service assurance, and cyber security solutions in the United States, Europe, Asia, and internationally. The company offers nGeniusONE management software that enables customers to predict, preempt, and resolve network and service delivery problems, as well as facilitate the optimization and capacity planning of their network infrastructures; and specialized platforms and analytic modules that enable its customers to analyze and troubleshoot traffic in radio access and Wi-Fi networks, as well as gain timely insight into services, applications, and systems. It also provides Intelligent Data Sources under the Infinistream brand name that provide real-time collection and analysis of data from the network; network monitoring fabric switching solutions that deliver targeted network traffic access to an increasing number of monitoring systems; and a suite of test access points that enable non-disruptive access to network traffic with multiple link type and speed options. In addition, the company offers portable network analysis and troubleshooting tools, which help customers identify key issues that impact network and application performance. Further, it provides security solutions that enable service providers and enterprises to protect their networks against DDoS attacks; and threat detection solutions that enable enterprises to identify and investigate advanced threat campaigns that present tangible risks to the integrity of their networks. The company serves enterprise customers in industries, such as financial services, technology, manufacturing, healthcare, utilities, education, transportation, and retail; mobile operators, wireline operators, and cable operators; and governmental agencies through a direct sales force, and indirect reseller and distribution channels. NetScout Systems, Inc. was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts..

Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) - Westamerica Bancorporation operates as the bank holding company for Westamerica Bank that provides various banking products and services to individual and corporate customers. It accepts various deposit products, such as retail savings and checking accounts; interest and non-interest bearing demand deposits; money market checking deposits; and certificates of deposit. The company s loan portfolio includes commercial loans, commercial and residential real estate loans, construction loans, and consumer installment and other loans. It operates through a network of 88 branch offices in 21 counties in northern and central California. The company was formerly known as Independent Bankshares Corporation and changed its name to Westamerica Bancorporation in 1983. Westamerica Bancorporation was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in San Rafael, California..

Piper Jaffray Companies (NYSE:PJC) - Piper Jaffray Companies operates as an investment bank and asset management firm that serves corporations, private equity groups, public entities, non-profit entities, and institutional investors in the United States and internationally. The company s Capital Markets segment offers investment banking and institutional sales, trading, and research services for various equity and fixed income products. It raises capital through equity financings; provides advisory services relating to mergers and acquisitions, equity private placements, debt advisory, and municipal financial advisory services for corporate clients; underwrites debt issuances; and offers financial advisory, loan placement, and interest rate risk management services. This segment also provides public finance investment banking capabilities that focus on state and local governments, cultural and social service non-profit entities, healthcare, education, hospitality, senior living, and transportation sectors. In addition, it offers equity and fixed income advisory and trade execution services for institutional investors, and government and non-profit entities; and is involved in trading activities for customer facilitation and strategic trading purposes. Further, the Capital Markets segment engages in merchant banking activities, which comprise equity or debt investments in late stage private companies, and investments in private equity funds and other firm investments and has alternative asset management funds in merchant banking and senior living to invest firm capital, as well as to manage capital from outside investors. The Asset Management segment provides traditional asset management services with product offerings in equity securities and master limited partnerships to institutions and individuals through separately managed accounts, and open-end and closed-end funds. Piper Jaffray Companies was founded in 1895 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota..

Atara Biotherapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:ATRA) - ATRATECH INC.

Caladrius Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ:CLBS) - COMMERCIAL BK SHS.

HomeStreet Inc. (NASDAQ:HMST) - HomeStreet, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides various financial services primarily in the Pacific Northwest, California, and Hawaii. The company operates in two segments, Commercial and Consumer Banking, and Mortgage Banking. The Commercial and Consumer Banking segment offers deposit products; residential, consumer, business, and agricultural portfolio loans; non-deposit investment products; insurance products and cash management services. It also originates bridge loans; permanent loans primarily on single family residences, as well as on office, retail, industrial, and multifamily property types; loans secured by commercial real estate; construction loans for residential and commercial real estate projects; and commercial business loans and agricultural loans. This segment provides its products and services through bank branches and ATMs, as well as through online, mobile, and telephone banking. The Mortgage Banking segment originates and purchases single family residential mortgage loans for sale in the secondary market. This segment is also involved in the sale of loans on a servicing-released and servicing-retained basis to securitizers and correspondent lenders. The company also offers insurance products and services for consumers and businesses. As of December 31, 2015, it had a network of 44 retail deposit branches located in Washington state, Southern California, Portland, Oregon, and Hawaii; and 64 stand-alone lending centers. The company was formerly known as Continental Mortgage and Loan Company. HomeStreet, Inc. was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington..

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