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Wednesday, March 28, 2012

A Bullish Sign - Insider Buying: (RTK), (PICO), (SD), (ATSG), (BAS)

Shares of Rentech, Inc. (RTK) fell by 1.88% or $-0.04/share to $2.09. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $0.72 and as high as $2.20. On average, 2190260 shares of RTK exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 2191977. The shares are currently trading above the 50-day moving average which indicates that the shares have been experiencing strong upward momentum as the 50 DMA is above the 200 DMA. The stock may come back down to test the 50-day moving average, so look for a move back to the $1.82 area where the stock will likely see buying pressure. The stock has insider ownership of 1.08%.

Shares of PICO Holdings Inc. (PICO) traded higher by 0.39% or $0.09/share to $23.28. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $18.56 and as high as $32.74. On average, 62630 shares of PICO exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 22079. The shares are currently trading above the 200-day moving average which indicates that the shares have been subject to upward momentum. The 200 DMA is above the 50 DMA which indicates that the stock has likely taken a dip in the shorter term. The stock may eventually drop to test the 200-day moving average where buyers may be lurking near the $23.22 area. The stock has insider ownership of 0.29%.

Shares of SandRidge Energy, Inc. (SD) fell by 3.12% or $-0.25/share to $7.77. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $4.55 and as high as $13.34. On average, 13963360 shares of SD exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 11613998. The shares are currently trading below the 50-day and 200-day moving averages which indicates that the shares have been experiencing downward momentum. The stock may bounce back to test the 200-day moving average. Thus, you may want to pay close attention for a move up to the $8.02 area but be careful because the stock may face selling pressure at this level. The stock has insider ownership of 7.58%.

Shares of Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (ATSG) fell by 0.88% or $-0.05/share to $5.6. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $3.86 and as high as $8.50. On average, 221400 shares of ATSG exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 138507. The shares are currently trading below the 50-day moving average but above the 200-day moving average. The stock may be range bound between these two levels where the 50-day moving average of $5.79 represents resistance and the 200-day moving average of $5.40 would be an area of support. The stock has insider ownership of 2.58%.

Shares of Basic Energy Services, Inc. (BAS) fell by 2.95% or $-0.52/share to $17.11. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $12.49 and as high as $37.79. On average, 1449020 shares of BAS exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 581543. The shares are currently trading below the 50-day and 200-day moving averages which indicates that the shares have been experiencing downward momentum. The stock may bounce back to test the 200-day moving average. Thus, you may want to pay close attention for a move up to the $18.44 area but be careful because the stock may face selling pressure at this level. The stock has insider ownership of 5.54%.