Editor's Note: Any reference to TheStreet Ratings and its underlying recommendation does not reflect the opinion of TheStreet, Inc. or any of its contributors including Jim Cramer or Stephanie Link. Yesterday, Oct. 15, 2013, 94 U.S. common stocks issued filings of shares being bought or sold by insiders. The transactions ranged in value from $5.48 to $122,908,412.25. Highlighted Stocks Traded by Insiders: Ciena Corporation (CIEN) - FREE Research Report Claflin Bruce L. who is Director at Ciena Corporation sold 400 shares at $26.14 on Oct. 15, 2013. Following this transaction, the Director owned 48,914 shares meaning that the stake was reduced by 0.81% with the 400 share transaction. The shares most recently traded at $27.19, up $1.05, or 3.86% since the insider transaction. Historical insider transactions for Ciena Corporation go as follows:
- 4-Week # shares sold: 52,840
- 12-Week # shares sold: 87,640
- 24-Week # shares sold: 225,079
AutoZone (AZO) - FREE Research Report Brooks Douglas H who is Director at AutoZone bought 355 shares at $422.54 on Oct. 15, 2013. Following this transaction, the Director owned 514 shares meaning that the stake was reduced by 223.27% with the 355 share transaction. The shares most recently traded at $419.83, down $2.71, or 0.65% since the insider transaction. Historical insider transactions for AutoZone go as follows:
- 4-Week # shares sold: 557
- 12-Week # shares sold: 557
- 24-Week # shares sold: 557
Heartland Payment Systems (HPY) - FREE Research Report Drysdale Ian who is President-Network Solutions at Heartland Payment Systems sold 3,156 shares at $39.90 on Oct. 15, 2013. Following this transaction, the President-Network Solutions owned 4,000 shares meaning that the stake was reduced by 44.1% with the 3,156 share transaction. The shares most recently traded at $38.76, down $1.14, or 2.94% since the insider transaction. Historical insider transactions for Heartland Payment Systems go as follows:
- 4-Week # shares sold: 3,000
- 12-Week # shares sold: 47,129
- 24-Week # shares sold: 55,638
MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) - FREE Research Report Kelly Denis F who is Director at MSC Industrial Direct sold 5,000 shares at $69.84 on Oct. 15, 2013. Following this transaction, the Director owned 8,687 shares meaning that the stake was reduced by 36.53% with the 5,000 share transaction. The shares most recently traded at $82.05, up $12.21, or 14.88% since the insider transaction. Historical insider transactions for MSC Industrial Direct go as follows:
- 12-Week # shares sold: 2,760
- 24-Week # shares sold: 214,612
Biomarin Pharmaceutical (BMRN) - FREE Research Report Bienaime Jean Jacques who is Chief Executive Officer at Biomarin Pharmaceutical sold 3,000 shares at $66.76 on Oct. 15, 2013. Following this transaction, the Chief Executive Officer owned 45,740 shares meaning that the stake was reduced by 6.16% with the 3,000 share transaction. The shares most recently traded at $72.33, up $5.57, or 7.7% since the insider transaction. Historical insider transactions for Biomarin Pharmaceutical go as follows:
- 12-Week # shares sold: 4,066
- 24-Week # shares sold: 36,416