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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Stella-Jones Insiders Placed Bullish Bets Worth CA$1.07m
Usually, when one insider buys stock, it might not be a monumental event. But when multiple insiders are buying like they did in the case of Stella-Jones Inc. (TSE:SJ), that sends out a positive message to the company's shareholders. While insider transactions are not the most important thing when it comes to long-term investing, we would consider it foolish to ignore insider transactions altogether. AI is about to change healthcare. These 20 stocks are working on everything from early diagnostics to drug discovery. The best part - they are all under $10bn in marketcap - there is still time to get in early. Over the last year, we can see that the biggest insider sale was by the insider, James Manzi, for CA$464k worth of shares, at about CA$92.79 per share. We generally don't like to see insider selling, but the lower the sale price, the more it concerns us. It's of some comfort that this sale was conducted at a price well above the current share price, which is CA$77.59. So it may not shed much light on insider confidence at current levels. James Manzi was the only individual insider to sell shares in the last twelve months. Over the last year, we can see that insiders have bought 15.17k shares worth CA$1.1m. But insiders sold 11.00k shares worth CA$955k. Overall, Stella-Jones insiders were net buyers during the last year. You can see the insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last year depicted in the chart below. By clicking on the graph below, you can see the precise details of each insider transaction! See our latest analysis for Stella-Jones Stella-Jones is not the only stock insiders are buying. So take a peek at this free list of under-the-radar companies with insider buying. The last three months saw some Stella-Jones insider selling. insider James Manzi divested only CA$66k worth of shares in that time. It's not great to see insider selling, nor the lack of recent buyers. But the volume sold is so low that it really doesn't bother us. Another way to test the alignment between the leaders of a company and other shareholders is to look at how many shares they own. I reckon it's a good sign if insiders own a significant number of shares in the company. Insiders own 0.2% of Stella-Jones shares, worth about CA$7.2m, according to our data. Whilst better than nothing, we're not overly impressed by these holdings. An insider hasn't bought Stella-Jones stock in the last three months, but there was some selling. On the other hand, the insider transactions over the last year are encouraging. Still, insiders don't own a great deal of the stock. So we can't be sure that insiders are optimistic. In addition to knowing about insider transactions going on, it's beneficial to identify the risks facing Stella-Jones. For example, Stella-Jones has 2 warning signs (and 1 which is a bit unpleasant) we think you should know about. Of course Stella-Jones may not be the best stock to buy. So you may wish to see this free collection of high quality companies. For the purposes of this article, insiders are those individuals who report their transactions to the relevant regulatory body. We currently account for open market transactions and private dispositions of direct interests only, but not derivative transactions or indirect interests. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.
Globe and Mail
09-05-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
This money manager used the April downturn to buy defensive stocks
Money manager Kevin Burkett has been using the recent market downturn to pick up a few stocks he thinks will not only weather the current economic storm but also become long-term winners in his clients' portfolios. 'We look for companies that not only generate sustainable returns on capital, but also have competitive advantages that allow them to thrive across market cycles,' says Mr. Burkett, partner and portfolio manager at Victoria-based Burkett Asset Management Ltd., which oversees about $430-million in assets. His team became more defensive last fall, increasing its fixed-income holdings. In recent weeks, as the tariff war started to roil markets and valuations came down, Mr. Burkett and his team started to increase equities holdings, buying defensive stocks in sectors such as utilities and consumer staples. The firm's balanced portfolio, which includes an approximately 60-40 split of stocks and bonds, was up 9.3 per cent over the past 12 months. Its three-year annualized return was 8.2 per cent, while its five-year annualized return was 11.4 per cent. The performance is based on total returns, gross of fees as of March 31. (Fees range from 0.40 per cent to 1.25 per cent depending on the size of a client's portfolio.) The Globe spoke with Mr. Burkett recently about what he's been buying and selling: Name three stocks you own today and why. Stella Jones Inc. SJT-T, the Montreal-based manufacturer of pressure-treated wood products such as utility poles and railway ties, is a company we bought in late April at an average price of $67.11 a share. We like that its customers, such as railways, telecom and electrical companies, are stable businesses largely independent of economic swings. This is a business we've owned before, but sold in the middle of 2023 after a strong run-up. It's an example of a solid company we've decided to buy back, given its recent drop. Enbridge Inc. ENB-T, the Calgary-based pipeline company, is a stock we bought in late February for $61.24 a share. We tend to trade between Enbridge and Pembina Pipeline Corp. We think Enbridge is best positioned to deliver stable growth through the current business cycle. It operates long-term, fee-based contracts, which lowers cash flow sensitivity to commodity price fluctuations. When you think about the impact of energy tariffs, it comes mostly at the cost of the shipper, so we don't see exposure in pipelines to tariffs on cross-border energy flows. That's a nice feature, too: Enbridge's footprint across North America offers a competitive advantage. Bunzl PLC BZLFY, is a British company that sells food packaging, personal protection and safety equipment to customers across industries such as health care, construction, supermarkets, retail and offices. It has an extensive North American business as well. We originally bought it in late December and again in April. Our average cost is $20.05 a share. It's a stable, conservative business and a great defensive company in a macroeconomic backdrop like we're in now. Name a stock you sold recently. Andlauer Healthcare Group Inc. AND-T, a logistics company in the health care industry, is a stock we sold after it recently announced it was being taken over by United Parcel Service Inc. UPS-N for $55 a share. We bought the stock in February and March for an average price of $43.50 a share. We liked that it had a stable customer base in the health care field. It's also defensive, given the aging population, increased retail drug purchases and strong moat given the strict regulations around pharmaceutical transportation in Canada. It has also been making acquisitions in the U.S. While we were lucky with the quick stock appreciation after the UPS acquisition, we were also a bit disappointed. We wanted to own it for a longer period of time and hoped it would do better than the UPS acquisition price. We sold our shares on April 24 for $53.42 each. We decided not to wait until the deal closed so we could put the money into another stock. This interview has been edited and condensed.
BBC News
03-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Dorset marks VE Day with torch processions and street parties
The sound of street parties and live music will be filling the air across Dorset as the county marks 80 years since VE processions, afternoon teas, picnics and exhibitions will also take place throughout the week to commemorate the end of World War Two in 40 communities have been granted road closures for street parties on Monday but many more celebrations will be taking place in parks and will be lit across the UK on VE Day, 8 May, and church bells will ring out. In Lyme Regis, a torchlight procession will take place on Thursday evening, with torchbearers walking from Langmoor and Lister Gardens to Sandy Beach where they will form a "ring of fire".A parade with red lanterns will also take place in Verwood, from St Michael's Church to the War Memorial on Ferrett Abbotsbury, residents have been painting large banners that are now hanging from cottages throughout the 25 artworks depict wartime themes and will remain on display throughout the bands will be taking to the stage on Weymouth seafront on Saturday 10 May. A free concert will also be held at the bandstand in Dorchester's Borough Gardens on Sunday 11 May, with music from the Durnovaria Silver Band and the Decadettes vintage singing more events are taking place, organised by Dorset Council, BCP, town and parish councils, charities and local areas will also be holding memorial services and are more than a dozen official beacon locations across the county, including Burton Bradstock, Lytchett Matravers, Corfe Castle and Wimborne of Dorset Council Stella Jones will host the beacon lighting at Durlston Castle, while BCP Council chairman Lesley Dedman will lead proceedings at Bournemouth Civic Centre's Council's community engagement councillor, Ryan Hope, said: "The 80th anniversaries of VE Day give us a chance to come together and honour the sacrifices made by many during the war. "Whether you're attending a local event, hosting a street party or sharing stories from the past, we encourage everyone in Dorset to take part in commemorations and celebrations." You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Minute of silence to mark Covid day of reflection
People are gathering in Dorset to mark five years since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Dorset Council invited residents to meet at Memorial Corner, outside County Hall in Dorchester, for a minute of silence at 12:00 GMT as part of a national day of recollection. Stella Jones, council chair, said it was a chance to "remember those that are no longer with us" and honour the efforts of key workers and volunteers during "unprecedented times". Those attending the event were encouraged to lay flowers at Memorial Corner, which has been renovated to include new panels in memory of front-line workers who lost their lives during the pandemic. Ms Jones said: "The day will mark five years since the start of the pandemic that affected us all deeply. "The service will provide an opportunity to come together, remember those that are no longer with us, and to honour the hard work of key workers and those who volunteered their time and showed acts of kindness during unprecedented times." You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. Share your memories of lockdown as UK marks Covid day of reflection Memorial extended to include Covid workers Dorset Council
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WGNO's Honoring Black History Special: Honoring African American Women
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — WGNO is privileged to celebrate Black history and culture with our 2025 Edition of, 'Honoring Black History: Sharing Our Stories.' This year, we dedicate our show to Black women. We broadcast our show from the brilliant and acclaimed Stella Jones Gallery. The Stella Jones Gallery is located on the first floor of 201 St. Charles Ave. The mission of Stella Jones is to make African American, contemporary African and Caribbean fine art accessible to all. The Creole, Cajun flavors of Afrodisiac New Orleans restaurant Join LBJ and Christopher Leach as we give Black women their flowers by putting a spotlight on the historic and contemporary contributions of Black women and how they continue to advance society. Black women in Louisiana have always been paramount in the fight for freedom and equality. In 1769, the Spanish law of Coartación was implemented, allowing the enslaved a chance to emancipate themselves. Women entrepreneurs would sometimes sell rice fritters called calas and would sometimes work hard enough to purchase the freedom of their entire family. In 1842, Henriette Delille, a free woman of color in New Orleans, founded the Sisters of the Holy Family, a congregation of nuns who would serve the poor, enslaved and free people of color. They are the second oldest order of Black nuns in the nation. The New Orleans Museum of Art selects Anne Collins Smith for Chief Curator On Nov. 14, 1960, four little girls by the name of Ruby Bridges, Leona Tate, Gail Etienne and Tessie Prevost integrated their New Orleans schools at the age of 6 after the Supreme Court outlaws the separate but equal doctrine that was left from the Plessy Vs Ferguson decision in 1896. During this program, we tell these early stories, and so much more! This is WGNO's Black History Month tribute. Watch it Saturday on WGNO-TV at 10:30 p.m. and on WNOL/NOLA38 at 9 man arrested for cyberstalking nun in St. Landry Parish McConnell suggests Trump has 'gross misunderstanding' of Ukraine talks Budget Amendment to help tiny fish is tossed by Virginia lawmakers 14 indicted for alleged role in 'prolific' migrant smuggling operation St. John the Baptist Parish deputies warn of tax collection phone scam Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
