In this series, we look through the most recent Dividend Channel ''DividendRank'' report, and then we cherry pick only those companies that have experienced insider buying within the past six months. The officers and directors of a company tend to have a unique insider's view of the business, and presumably the only reason an insider would choose to take their hard-earned cash and use it to buy st...
In this series, we look through the most recent Dividend Channel ''DividendRank'' report, and then we cherry pick only those companies that have experienced insider buying within the past six months. The officers and directors of a company tend to have a unique insider's view of the business, and presumably the only reason an insider would choose to take their hard-earned cash and use it to buy stock in the open market, is that they expect to make money — maybe they find the stock very undervalued, or maybe they see exciting progress within the company, or maybe both. So when stocks turn up that see insider buying, and are also top ranked, investors are wise to take notice. One such company is Old Republic International Corp. (Symbol: ORI), which saw buying by Director John Eric Smith. Back on March 2, Smith invested $48,916.59 into 1,135 shares of ORI, for a cost per share of $43.10. In trading on Tuesday, bargain hunters could buy shares of Old Republic International Corp. (Symbol: ORI) and achieve a cost basis 6.4% cheaper than Smith, with shares changing hands as low as $40.32 per share. It should be noted that Smith has collected $0.32/share in dividends since the time of their purchase, so they are currently down 5.7% on their purchase from a total return basis. Old Republic International Corp. shares are currently trading -1.37% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of ORI shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, ORI's low point in its 52 week range is $34.43 per share, with $46.76 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $40.57. By comparison, below is a table showing the prices at which insider buying was recorded over the last six months: Purchased Insider Title Shares Price/Share Value 11/03/2025 Therace Risch Director 1,000 $39.14 $39,135.81 03/02/2026 John Eric Smith Director 1,135 $43.10 $48,916.59 The DividendRank report noted that among the coverage universe, ORI shares displaye...
First and foremost, it is a huge sporting event, billed by its fans as the Olympics of jump racing – but it can also act as a social barometer, giving clues as to the state and mood of the nation. This year’s Cheltenham festival, which began on Tuesday, feels a little like a step back in time with the return of “Ladies Day” after a five-year hiatus and a reduction in the price of a pint. In 2024, ...
First and foremost, it is a huge sporting event, billed by its fans as the Olympics of jump racing – but it can also act as a social barometer, giving clues as to the state and mood of the nation. This year’s Cheltenham festival, which began on Tuesday, feels a little like a step back in time with the return of “Ladies Day” after a five-year hiatus and a reduction in the price of a pint. In 2024, a decision by the Jockey Club, which owns the racecourse, to launch a unisex “Style Wednesday” on what used to be Ladies Day was labelled “woke” by some rightwing commentators. The Jockey Club persisted with the free-for-all last year but this time Ladies Day is back and billed as a celebration of “glamour and glory”. View image in fullscreen Cheltenham is billed by its fans as the Olympics of jump racing. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian There will be prizes for the best-dressed individual, duo and group, and the former jump jockey champion Rachael Blackmore has been appointed “head of Ladies Day”. The Jockey Club denied it had felt under pressure to revive the event because of the “woke” jibes but said it simply wanted to attract more women and girls to racing. Guy Lavender, the chief executive of Cheltenham racecourse, said: “Our core objective is to get more women and girls coming racing, which we think we can achieve. There is a huge audience of female sports fans that we think will love coming racing.” View image in fullscreen Sophie Hall and Jordan Wylie. Racing should be for everyone, said Hall. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian Only about a quarter of racegoers in recent years have been women and early signs were that the split may be slightly more even this time. Jade Holland Cooper, the founder of fashion brand Holland Cooper, said the return of Ladies Day felt “incredibly special”. She said: “It’s the moment in the week when everyone truly embraces the occasion and dresses up. “Cheltenham style is often compared to Ascot or Aintree, but it’s actually quit...
Andi Oliver rose to fame fronting the band Rip Rig + Panic with Neneh Cherry in 1981 and working in TV in the 90s. She was a judge on Great British Menu for four series, and is now in her sixth season as host. She also regularly appears on BBC Radio 4’s The Kitchen Cabinet and the Food Programme. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an af...
Andi Oliver rose to fame fronting the band Rip Rig + Panic with Neneh Cherry in 1981 and working in TV in the 90s. She was a judge on Great British Menu for four series, and is now in her sixth season as host. She also regularly appears on BBC Radio 4’s The Kitchen Cabinet and the Food Programme. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. Andi acts, has run several restaurants and presented documentaries, including two with her daughter Miquita. She published a cookbook, The Pepperpot Diaries, in 2023. What’s the last treat that you bought for yourself? I went to Sri Lanka in January. That was a treat. Every year, I work really, really hard, but I go on a proper holiday in January. It’s fuel for the year ahead. I power all my batteries down completely, just relax, lie down, read a ton of books. Then when I get back, I’m ready to rock’n’roll again. Where do you buy your food from? I live in Wanstead, east London, and we’ve got a proper high street, almost like a little village. There’s a butcher, a really great fishmonger and a wonderful greengrocer. I love it so much. And I also have a food delivery from Ocado, because they’ve got everything. View image in fullscreen Wanstead High Street has a trove of food shops, including Harveys green grocers. Photograph: PAL Stock/Alamy What’s the best present you’ve given? I think the holiday I buy for my family every year is a really great present. I do a couple of jobs that I wouldn’t necessarily normally do, so that we can go and have a fancy holiday and an absolutely lovely time. I think actually the best present you can give each other is time. And I know that some people would be like, “No, absolutely not, shoes!” I just think those things are sort of dispensable. I also bought my friend Nick and his husband a weekend at Paul Ainsworth’s amazing restaurant, No6 in Cornwall, Padstow, and a tasting menu. I never used to have any money at al...
A March filing shows that Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros reported a purchase in Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:TSM), valued between $279,040 and $1,110,000. The transaction date is listed as February 9, 2026, with the report published on March 9, 2026. At present, Taiwan Semiconductor shares are trading up 0.32% at $349.83. Want to keep up with Gilbert Ray Cisneros and other congressional members...
A March filing shows that Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros reported a purchase in Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:TSM), valued between $279,040 and $1,110,000. The transaction date is listed as February 9, 2026, with the report published on March 9, 2026. At present, Taiwan Semiconductor shares are trading up 0.32% at $349.83. Want to keep up with Gilbert Ray Cisneros and other congressional members' stock activities? Check out our government trades tool for real-time updates! The Importance of Congressional Transactions A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock. Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date. In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure. Why Congressional Transactions Matter Congressional transactions shouldn't be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider. When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise. A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down. This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.
Washington’s heavy reliance on the Chinese minerals for its advanced weapon systems means China could dictate how long US strikes on Iran can go on, according to sources and analysts. Sources told the South China Morning Post, on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the issue, that Washington had only around two months of rare earths inventory, and the supplies would dominate talks whe...
Washington’s heavy reliance on the Chinese minerals for its advanced weapon systems means China could dictate how long US strikes on Iran can go on, according to sources and analysts. Sources told the South China Morning Post, on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the issue, that Washington had only around two months of rare earths inventory, and the supplies would dominate talks when Trump sat down with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Advertisement Beijing also appeared less eager for a deal than Washington, they added. Trump said last week that he would push ahead with “ ferocious, unyielding resolve ” against Iran, projecting that US attacks – which began on February 28 – could last four to five weeks. But on Monday, he said the American military’s objectives in Iran had almost been met and that the crisis could end “very soon”. Advertisement
TOMS RIVER, NEW JERSEY, March 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Judah Spinner, founder of BlackBird Financial, today announced that it has increased its investment in Builders FirstSource by a dramatic 900%, capitalizing on the stock's sharp decline amid persistent weakness in the U.S. housing market. The purchases were made last week at prices ranging from $90 to $100 per share. Mr. Spinner, a veteran...
TOMS RIVER, NEW JERSEY, March 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Judah Spinner, founder of BlackBird Financial, today announced that it has increased its investment in Builders FirstSource by a dramatic 900%, capitalizing on the stock's sharp decline amid persistent weakness in the U.S. housing market. The purchases were made last week at prices ranging from $90 to $100 per share. Mr. Spinner, a veteran investor known for his Buffett-style, concentrated approach to capital allocation, views the selloff in Builders FirstSource as a rare opportunity to acquire a dominant business at a steep discount to its long-term earnings power. Judah Spinner is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of BlackBird Financial. "I've been watching Builders FirstSource closely, hoping for the chance to build a major position, and the ever-compliant Mr. Market has provided us with exactly that opportunity. With roughly 110 million shares outstanding, the market capitalization is approximately $10 billion, and I think it's worth substantially more than that. It's a no-brainer type of investment at these prices," said Spinner. Spinner contrasted his approach with the short-term focus that dominates Wall Street. "The typical investor often makes their investment decisions based on what's currently in the news. We maintain a very different mindset. In this case, Wall Street is fixated on the war in Iran and the effects that has had on oil prices. They are equally consumed with what revenue and earnings figures Builders FirstSource will report next quarter. That childish mentality creates exceptional opportunities for long-term investors. Frankly, the only thing we care about is what the company will look like in a decade, and the headline news this month or even this year is is entirely irrelevant to that assessment. We do our best to maintain an unwavering focus on what counts and ignore all the noise." Industry Consolidation The building material distribution industry has historically been int...
A dose of psilocybin helps smokers quit in new study toggle caption John Moore/Getty Images The long-running campaign against smoking could find reinforcements from the new wave of research into psychedelics. Though much of the attention around psychedelics has focused on depression and other mental health conditions, researchers believe these substances also hold the potential to transform addict...
A dose of psilocybin helps smokers quit in new study toggle caption John Moore/Getty Images The long-running campaign against smoking could find reinforcements from the new wave of research into psychedelics. Though much of the attention around psychedelics has focused on depression and other mental health conditions, researchers believe these substances also hold the potential to transform addiction treatment. A new study makes the strongest case yet for a psychedelic drug's impact on smoking — which remains the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. The trial, conducted by a team at Johns Hopkins University, compared nicotine patches to the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, known as psilocybin. At the end of six months, those who had taken just one dose of psilocybin had more than six times greater odds of being abstinent from cigarettes than their counterparts who relied on the nicotine substitute. Sponsor Message Everyone in the study also underwent cognitive behavioral therapy for smoking cessation over the course of 13 weeks. "I was surprised by the sheer magnitude of the effect," says Matthew Johnson, the study's author and a professor of psychiatry at Johns Hopkins. The findings, published in the medical journal JAMA Network Open on Tuesday, came from a sample of 82 current smokers, who were randomly separated into two groups. Similar to other psychedelic trials, the participants had support from facilitators to make sure they were comfortable and prepared for their trip. They ingested a relatively high dose of pure psilocybin. While under the influence, they lay in a room wearing eye shades and listening to soft music, but their overall experience was "self-directed," says Johnson. Because there was no placebo, everyone who took psilocybin knew they were getting the drug. While this can skew the results, Johnson says ensuring that participants are properly blinded has been an ongoing challenge in the study of psychedelics, given the mind-alterin...
Archer Accuses Flying Taxi Rival Joby Of Depending On Chinese Suppliers Authored by Andrew Moran via The Epoch Times, Flying taxi maker Archer Aviation has alleged that its rival Joby Aviation has been misleading regulators and investors for years by hiding its connections to China. In a March 9 filing in federal court in California, Archer accused Joby of running a manufacturing unit in Shenzhen,...
Archer Accuses Flying Taxi Rival Joby Of Depending On Chinese Suppliers Authored by Andrew Moran via The Epoch Times, Flying taxi maker Archer Aviation has alleged that its rival Joby Aviation has been misleading regulators and investors for years by hiding its connections to China. In a March 9 filing in federal court in California, Archer accused Joby of running a manufacturing unit in Shenzhen, China, for more than a decade that received government grants intended to spur technological development and of carrying out fraudulent business practices that gave it an improper competitive edge. “Joby has falsely presented itself as a domestically rooted, American-made, fully vertically integrated aviation company while covertly relying on its Chinese manufacturing subsidiary,” Archer alleged in the filing. The lawsuit alleges that the company later hid aerospace components shipped from that facility by falsely labeling thousands of pounds of imported components as mundane consumer goods such as hair clips, napkins, socks, and similar products. This approach, the suit alleges, allowed Joby to “evade U.S. tariffs, distort competition, improperly secure government contracts and strategic partnerships, and circumvent national-security oversight.” Archer’s counterclaim, filed in a lawsuit initiated by Joby, further argues that Joby secured at least $131 million in U.S. Air Force contracts while marketing its aircraft as committed to American innovation, raising national security concerns in areas in which Chinese supply chain dependencies were not fully disclosed. Alex Spiro, an attorney for Joby, said in a statement to The Epoch Times that the company “doesn’t respond to nonsense.” “Archer’s constant legal issues and flailing business operations have left it no choice but to resort to invented nonsensical theories,” Spiro said in a statement. “We will see them in court.” The latest legal development is part of a counterclaim to Joby’s November 2025 lawsuit against Archer. ...
The age you begin taking Social Security will have a profound effect on your retirement, sometimes influencing your benefit amount by hundreds of dollars per month. The average retiree collects roughly $2,000 per month in benefits, but the earlier you file, the less you'll receive. Here's how to determine whether claiming at 62 is right for your retirement. How your age affects your benefit amount...
The age you begin taking Social Security will have a profound effect on your retirement, sometimes influencing your benefit amount by hundreds of dollars per month. The average retiree collects roughly $2,000 per month in benefits, but the earlier you file, the less you'll receive. Here's how to determine whether claiming at 62 is right for your retirement. How your age affects your benefit amount Your benefit amount is based on three main factors: the length of your career, your lifetime earnings, and the age you begin claiming Social Security. To receive the full benefit you're entitled to based on your work history, you'll need to file at your full retirement age (FRA). Your FRA will depend on your birth year, but it's between ages 66 and 67 for everyone. The earlier you file, the smaller your monthly payments will be. Filing at age 62 will reduce your benefits by 30% if you have an FRA of 67. These reductions are permanent, too, so expect to receive smaller checks for the rest of your life if you file early. According to data from the Social Security Administration, the average retiree collects around $592 more per month at age 67 than at 62. At age 70, that difference jumps to $851 per month. Age Average Monthly Benefit Among Retired Workers 62 $1,424 63 $1,436 64 $1,478 65 $1,607 66 $1,807 67 $2,016 68 $2,052 69 $2,097 70 $2,275 This doesn't necessarily mean that claiming early is wrong, as your filing decision will depend on your unique situation. However, finances will be a major factor to consider, as your claiming age can have an enormous impact on your monthly income. Is claiming at 62 right for you? If you're considering filing as early as possible at age 62, you'll likely need a hefty nest egg to make up for the smaller monthly payments. Social Security was only designed to replace around 40% of pre-retirement income, so ideally, it shouldn't be your primary income source. For many older adults, though, that's a struggle. Nearly 30% of retirees rely on ...
In 2026, a photo ID is not just paperwork — it essentially grants you permission to exist in society. Last month, Kansas legislature passed a law categorically invalidating trans people’s driver’s licenses and IDs overnight, requiring them to obtain new IDs with incorrect gender markers. Now, with a slew of online “Age Verification” laws requiring online platforms to perform digital identity check...
In 2026, a photo ID is not just paperwork — it essentially grants you permission to exist in society. Last month, Kansas legislature passed a law categorically invalidating trans people’s driver’s licenses and IDs overnight, requiring them to obtain new IDs with incorrect gender markers. Now, with a slew of online “Age Verification” laws requiring online platforms to perform digital identity checks, tech policy experts warn that the inherent dangers are being expanded onto the internet, where biased automated systems threaten to expose and lock trans people out of websites, public services, and apps. As of March 2026, over half of US states have passed an “Age Verification” and “Digital ID” law. These verification systems (sometimes called “age-gating”) add a new dimension to problems that trans people have been dealing with for decades. “This is yet another step in requiring people to identify themselves everywhere, in physical and online spaces, as their so-called gender assigned at birth,” Dia Kayyali, an independent tech and human rights consultant, told The Verge. As many have pointed out, having an ID that doesn’t match your appearance or lived reality is not a matter of pronouns or “validation,” but one of material consequence: it prevents trans people from freely moving about the world without risking constant harassment, violence, and discrimination. Advocates For Trans Equality notes in its guide on trans identity documents that “incorrect identification exposes people to a range of negative outcomes, from denial of employment, housing, and public benefits to harassment and physical violence.” In January 2025, the administration issued a broad anti-trans executive order claiming the federal government would only recognize a person’s “immutable biological classification as either male or female,” defying the overwhelming consensus of medical science, which shows that sex is neither immutable nor purely biological. In November 2025, the Supreme Court overtur...
Boeing Co. said a wiring flaw found on its 737 Max will delay some deliveries of its cashcow narrowbody jet, sending shares down as much as 3% in US trading. The US planemaker said its overall delivery target of roughly 500 planes for the year remains unchanged despite the quality lapse, disclosed on Tuesday as Boeing reported monthly orders and deliveries. “Our 737 program is performing rework on...
Boeing Co. said a wiring flaw found on its 737 Max will delay some deliveries of its cashcow narrowbody jet, sending shares down as much as 3% in US trading. The US planemaker said its overall delivery target of roughly 500 planes for the year remains unchanged despite the quality lapse, disclosed on Tuesday as Boeing reported monthly orders and deliveries. “Our 737 program is performing rework on a group of airplanes to fix wires that have small scratches due to a machining error,” Boeing said in a statement. “This ensures they meet our quality standards before the airplanes are delivered.” Production of new 737 MAX airplanes continues at the existing rate, Boeing said. The company said it expects fixes to the scratches in the wiring of some undelivered planes will be completed in a matter of days. Boeing fell 0.4% to $224.15 as of 11:20 a.m. New York time. Boeing delivered 51 commercial planes in February, the most for that month since 2017, outpacing rival Airbus SE and providing another indication the US company is maintaining momentum in its turnaround. The monthly total included 43 of its 737 Max jets and three of the 787 Dreamliners. Three 767 planes and two 777 freighters rounded out the total, the company said. Boeing recorded 21 gross aircraft orders for the month versus six cancellations. Net orders for the month totaled six when including an accounting provision for at-risk deals. An unidentified party placed an order for six 767s for the KC-46 tanker program. Boeing didn’t identify the customer but deferred to the US Department of Defense and the US Air Force for further explanation. The total order backlog with the accounting adjustment fell to 6,151 from 6,196. Airbus delivered 35 planes during the same period . Boeing is nearing one of the largest sales in its history: a 500-aircraft order for 737 Max jets set to be announced when US President Donald Trump travels to Beijing later this month. An agreement on the single-aisle planes hasn’t been finali...
Blackstone Inc. and Blue Owl Capital Inc. are teaming up to acquire a minority stake in Atlas Holdings , a US private equity firm that manages more than $16 billion in assets. The investment is being made via Blackstone’s GP stakes business and Blue Owl’s GP strategic capital strategy, according to a statement reviewed by Bloomberg News. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut,...
Blackstone Inc. and Blue Owl Capital Inc. are teaming up to acquire a minority stake in Atlas Holdings , a US private equity firm that manages more than $16 billion in assets. The investment is being made via Blackstone’s GP stakes business and Blue Owl’s GP strategic capital strategy, according to a statement reviewed by Bloomberg News. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, Atlas and its affiliates own and operate about 30 industrial, manufacturing and distribution businesses. Atlas last May raised $6.45 billion for its fifth flagship investment fund. Private capital firms have increasingly turned to selling stakes in their own management companies in recent years. The tactic allows them to raise money for new strategies or expand into other regions. Blackstone has previously acquired stakes in American Industrial Partners, GTCR , Leonard Green , Sentinel Capital Partners and Nautic Partners . Blue Owl, one of the earliest entrants in the GP stakes business, has backed Vista Equity Partners and Bridgepoint Group Plc , among others. In 2024, it set up a joint venture with Abu Dhabi-based investor Lunate to provide capital to mid-size private capital general partners.