How to Profit from Insider Trading

The Dow closed at a four-month high Thursday, while oil fell and the dollar rose. What a great way to start a new month.

Is the market looking past the current economic woes to better times in the fourth quarter?

It is too early to tell, but investors may want to monitor company insiders for an increase in stock purchases. If key executives believe a rebound is coming, they may be picking up additional shares.