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, Dec. 10, 2014, 91 U.S. common stocks issued filings of shares being bought or sold by insiders. The transactions ranged in value from $57.29 to $203,469,000.00. Highlighted Stocks Traded by Insiders: Heritage Oaks Bancorp (HEOP) - FREE Research Report Raver William R, who is EVP, General Counsel at Heritage Oaks Bancorp, bought 9,700 shares at $3.10 on Dec. 10, 2014. Following this transaction, the EVP, General Counsel owned 25,777 shares meaning that the stake was boosted by 60.33% with the 9,700-share transaction. The shares most recently traded at $7.63, up $4.53, or 59.37% since the insider transaction. Historical insider transactions for Heritage Oaks Bancorp go as follows:
- 4-Week # shares bought: 250
- 12-Week # shares bought: 250
- 12-Week # shares sold: 3,918
- 24-Week # shares bought: 250
- 24-Week # shares sold: 3,918
Morningstar (MORN) - FREE Research Report Kaplan Steven N, who is Director at Morningstar, sold 1,500 shares at $64.52 on Dec. 10, 2014. Following this transaction, the Director owned 50,515 shares meaning that the stake was reduced by 2.88% with the 1,500-share transaction. The shares most recently traded at $63.47, down $1.05, or 1.66% since the insider transaction. Historical insider transactions for Morningstar go as follows:
- 4-Week # shares sold: 3,100
- 12-Week # shares sold: 6,500
- 24-Week # shares sold: 6,500
Collectors Universe (CLCT) - FREE Research Report Hall David G, who is President at Collectors Universe, sold 20,000 shares at $22.13 on Dec. 10, 2014. Following this transaction, the President owned 779,999 shares meaning that the stake was reduced by 2.5% with the 20,000-share transaction. The shares most recently traded at $21.49, down $0.64, or 2.98% since the insider transaction. Historical insider transactions for Collectors Universe go as follows:
- 4-Week # shares sold: 8,601
- 12-Week # shares sold: 21,635
- 24-Week # shares bought: 700
- 24-Week # shares sold: 51,735