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, May 15, 2014, 142 U.S. common stocks issued filings of shares being bought or sold by insiders. The transactions ranged in value from $600.00 to $30,330,507.50. Highlighted Stocks Traded by Insiders: Apollo Global Management (APO) - FREE Research Report Ducey Michael E, who is Director at Apollo Global Management, bought 1,500 shares at $25.59 on May 15, 2014. Following this transaction, the Director owned 750 shares meaning that the stake was reduced by 200% with the 1,500-share transaction. The shares most recently traded at $24.60, down $0.99, or 4.02% since the insider transaction. Historical insider transactions for Apollo Global Management go as follows:
- 4-Week # shares bought: 2,211
- 4-Week # shares sold: 12,100
- 12-Week # shares bought: 3,711
- 12-Week # shares sold: 12,100
- 24-Week # shares bought: 3,711
- 24-Week # shares sold: 107,919
Colfax (CFX) - FREE Research Report Kiefaber Clay, who is ESAB Global CEO & EVP - Colfax at Colfax, sold 10,800 shares at $71.58 on May 15, 2014. Following this transaction, the ESAB Global CEO & EVP - Colfax owned 113,889 shares meaning that the stake was reduced by 8.66% with the 10,800-share transaction. The shares most recently traded at $71.67, up $0.09, or 0.13% since the insider transaction. Historical insider transactions for Colfax go as follows:
- 4-Week # shares sold: 7,200
- 12-Week # shares sold: 7,200
- 24-Week # shares sold: 7,200
Alleghany (Y) - FREE Research Report Lavin William K, who is Director at Alleghany, sold 250 shares at $414.57 on May 15, 2014. Following this transaction, the Director owned 2,313 shares meaning that the stake was reduced by 9.75% with the 250-share transaction. The shares most recently traded at $408.13, down $6.44, or 1.58% since the insider transaction. Historical insider transactions for Alleghany go as follows:
- 12-Week # shares sold: 1,650
- 24-Week # shares bought: 300
- 24-Week # shares sold: 1,650