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USM, SALM, MPW, MPAA, M, ZEN, Expected to Trade Lower After Bearish Insider Trading


Published on 2017-04-03 04:45:35 - WOPRAI
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April 3, 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. United States Cellular Corp (NYSE:USM), Salem Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:SALM), Medical Properties Trust Inc. (NYSE:MPW), Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (NASDAQ:MPAA), Macy's Inc. (NYSE:M), Zendesk Inc. (NYSE:ZEN) 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. 
  USM     United States Cellular Corp      Daly, Ronald E                   D        2,115       78             -6.9%               7         
  SALM    Salem Communications Corporation  Evans, David A R                 O        11,893      90             -9.1%               15        
  MPW     Medical Properties Trust Inc.    Aldag, Edward K Jr               CEO      301,845     99             -21.2%              20        
  MPAA    Motorcar Parts of America, Inc.  Miller, Duane Franklin           D        7,040       85             -20.5%              2         
  M       Macy's Inc.                      Langenstein, Molly               O        1,251       82             -20.9%              3         
  ZEN     Zendesk Inc.                     Marooney, Caryn                  D        1,693       75             -9.4%               2         
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.

United States Cellular Corp (NYSE:USM) - United States Cellular Corporation provides wireless telecommunications services in the United States. Its wireless services include postpaid and prepaid service plans with voice, messaging, and data services; and smartphone messaging, data, and Internet services, which allow the customer to access the Web and social network sites, e-mail, text, picture, and video messaging, as well as to utilize GPS navigation, and browse and download various applications. The company also offers roaming services; machine to machine solutions and software applications in the areas of monitor and control, business automation/operations, communication, and asset management; wireless devices, such as handsets, tablets, mobile hotspots, home phones, and routers; and accessories comprising wireless basics, such as cases, screen protectors, chargers, and memory cards. In addition, it provides consumer electronics consisting of headphones, speakers, and hands-free devices; and an assortment of home automation products. United States Cellular Corporation serves approximately 4.9 million customers, including retail consumers, governments, and small-to-mid-size business customers in construction, retail, agriculture, professional services, and real estate industries. The company offers its products and services through retail sales, direct sales, third-party national retailers, and independent agents, as well as Website and telesales. As of December 31, 2016, it operated 267 retail stores and kiosks. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. United States Cellular Corporation is a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc..

Salem Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:SALM) - Salem Media Group, Inc. operates as a multi-media company in the United States. It operates in three segments: Broadcast, Digital Media, and Publishing. The company owns and operates radio networks, which produce and distribute talk, news, and music programming to radio stations, as well as sells commercial airtime to national advertisers and independent radio station affiliates. It also provides Christian and conservative-themed content, investing and health-themed content, e-commerce, audio and video streaming, and other resources digitally through Christian content Websites, such as OnePlace.com, Christianity.com, Crosswalk.com, GodTube.com, GodVine.com, Jesus.org, BibleStudyTools.com, CrossCards.com, LightSource.com, iBelieve.com, CCMmagazine.com, and ChristianHeadlines.com; and conservative opinion Websites, such as Townhall.com, HotAir.com, Twitchy.com, RedState.com, HumanEvents.com, and BearingArms.com. The company also issues digital newsletters, including Eagle Financial Publications that provide market analysis and non-individualized investment strategies from financial commentators on a subscription basis; and operates Church product Websites, such as WorshipHouseMedia.com, SermonSpice.com, SermonSearch.com, and ChurchStaffing.com that offer downloads and service platforms, as well as operates e-commerce sites, including Eagle Wellness and Gene Smart that offer health advice and nutritional products. In addition, it publishes conservative books, such as Ann Coulter, Newt Gingrich, David Limbaugh, Ed Klein, Mark Steyn, and Dinesh D'Souza; and produces and distributes Christian and conservative opinion print magazines, as well as Xulon Press and Hillcrest Media, a print-on-demand self-publishing service for Christian authors. The company was formerly known as Salem Communications Corporation and changed its name to Salem Media Group, Inc. in February 2015. Salem Media Group, Inc. was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Camarillo, California..

Medical Properties Trust Inc. (NYSE:MPW) - Medical Properties Trust, Inc. operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT) in the United States. It acquires, develops, and invests in healthcare facilities; and leases healthcare facilities to healthcare operating companies and healthcare providers. The company also provides mortgage loans to healthcare operators, as well as working capital and other term loans to its tenants/borrowers. As of February 24, 2011, its portfolio consisted of 58 properties, including 22 general acute care hospitals, 17 long-term acute care hospitals, 9 inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, 2 medical office buildings, and 6 wellness centers, as well as 2 non-owned general acute care facilities. The company has elected to be taxed as a REIT under the Tax Code. As a REIT, it would not be subject to federal income tax purposes, provided that it distributes at least 90% of its REIT taxable income to its shareholders. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Birmingham, Alabama..

Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (NASDAQ:MPAA) - Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. manufactures, remanufactures, and distributes aftermarket automotive parts. It offers rotating electrical products, such as alternators and starters; wheel hub assemblies and bearings; and brake master cylinders for import and domestic cars, light trucks, heavy duty, agricultural, and industrial applications. The company sells its products to automotive retail outlets; OES customers, professional installers, and automotive warehouse distributors; and automobile manufacturers for aftermarket programs and warranty replacement programs in North America. Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Torrance, California..

Macy's Inc. (NYSE:M) - Macy s, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates stores, Websites, and mobile applications. Its stores and Websites sell a range of merchandise, including apparel and accessories for men, women, and children; cosmetics; home furnishings; and other consumer goods. The company also operates stores that offer a range of women's, men's, and children's apparel; shoes; fashion accessories; housewares; home textiles; intimate apparel; and jewelry. As of January 28, 2017, it operated approximately 829 stores in the United States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico under the Macy s, Bloomingdale s, Bloomingdale s The Outlet, Macy s Backstage, and Bluemercury brands, as well as Websites, including macys.com and bloomingdales.com. In addition, it operates as a beauty products and spa retailer. The company was formerly known as Federated Department Stores, Inc. and changed its name to Macy s, Inc. in June 2007. Macy s, Inc. was founded in 1830 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio..

Zendesk Inc. (NYSE:ZEN) - .

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