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Welcome to edition 197 of Insider Weekends. Insider buying decreased last week with insiders purchasing $28.5 million of their stock compared to $54.45 million in the week prior.

Insider buying was dismal last week with insiders purchasing $3.38 million of their stock compared to $9.42 million in the week prior. The Sell/Buy ratio this week compares unfavorably with the prior week, when the ratio stood at a record 45.23.