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Researching a Stock through Yahoo Finances

I Love Apple!  So should I invest in it..... Stocks are risky.  I always encourage people to start with mutual funds.  However, stocks don't need to be avoided as with most things higher risk you have the potential for a higher return...or higher loss. What I like to look for that you can find for free on Yahoo Finances. So let's look at Apple: Current Price:  $120 (1/21/17) 1 yr Target estimate:  $133  (up 10.8%) Insider Transactions: are the heavy hitters buying or selling?  If so, what is the price they took action at compared to current price? Sells range from $107-117 per share Buys range $122-124 however processed in 2015 Keep in mind that many of the key players get stock as part of their pay so some sales could be automatic to adjust their personal portfolio 52 wk range: $89.47-$120.50 Trends  Short-term:4-5 dips in the past year. Small was 5% drop, large 20% drop in April/May. Showing on the rise.  Long-term: 10yr...