Date updated:04-16-2008
This portfolio consists of stocks in the news lately because there has been a significant insider purchase or stock buyback. In both cases, we think it's important to take a closer look at those particular stocks.

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EVC
Entravision Comm - $3.26
- +0.31%
- $3.27
Entravision Communications Corp. plans to repurchase $100 million in shares, the operator of Spanish-language radio and television stations said last week. The new authorization comes in addition to a $100 million plan from 18 months ago, under which the company has spent $93.3 million to buy back shares. The stock trades for 11x cash flow.

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WEDC
White Electr Desi - $4.55
- -1.30%
- $4.53
White Electronic Designs, which designs and manufactures innovative high technology components, for military, industrial, medical and commercial markets, recently announced it will purchase up to 10% of its outstanding shares. The stock trades for 9x cash flow.

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SKIL
Skillsoft Plc - $9.06
- -0.44%
- $8.92
SkillSoft PLC, a leading SaaS provider of on-demand e-learning and performance support solutions for global enterprises, government, education and small- to medium-sized businesses, recently announced that its shareholders have authorized the repurchase from time-to-time by the Company and/or its subsidiaries of up to 10 million ordinary shares. The stock has a forward PE of 19.

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HI
Hillenbrand Inc - $23.18
- +0.61%
- $23.15
Two directors of Hillenbrand Inc., the holding company for Batesville Casket Co., which provides caskets and funeral products, recently bought 87,400 shares or $1,742,936 worth of stock. The stock has a PE of 12.

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GHS
Gatehouse Media - $0.97
- -3.00%
- $1.16
Newspaper publisher GateHouse Media recently announced its board approved a stock repurchase program of up to $75 million. The company also posted a quarterly profit that beat Wall Street expectations, helped by a surge in revenue from acquisitions and online advertising growth. The stock trades for 12x cash flow.

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TRAK
Dealertrack Holdi - $15.86
- -2.70%
- $16.18
DealerTrack Holdings Inc., a provider of software for auto retailers, said recently that its board has approved a repurchase plan for up to $75 million of the company's common stock. The stock trades for 9x cash flow.

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SIMO
Silicon Motion Te - $13.29
- +0.08%
- $13.30
Taiwan-based Silicon Motion Technology Corp., which makes microchips for consumer electronics, said recently it plans a $40 million repurchase of its American Depositary Shares. The buyback program begins Wednesday and may continue until March 11, 2009. Silicon Motion said the move will create shareholder value, and shows it remains confident in its long-term strategy. The stock trades for 7x cash flow.

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ZLC
Zale Cp - $19.60
- -4.67%
- $21.01
Jewelry retailer Zale Corp. said recently its board authorized a $100 million increase to the company's stock buyback program, boosting its total repurchase plan to $300 million. Under the previous $200 million authorization, all but $60 million worth of stock has been repurchased. The stock trades for 7x cash flow.
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