Ampco-Pittsburgh Corp.

Ampco-Pittsburgh's subsidiary, Union Electric Steel Corporation, secured $11.7 million in contracts, leading to a 70% surge in the company's stock price during pre-market trading.

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The Dow Jones closed higher by more than 100 points on Friday. When insiders purchase or sell shares, it indicates their confidence or concern around the company's prospects. Investors and traders interested in penny stocks can consider this a factor in their overall investment or trading decision. Below is a look at a few recent notable insider transactions for penny stocks. For more, check out Benzinga's insider transactions platform. Augusta Gold The Trade: Augusta Gold Corp. (OTC: AUGG) 10% owner Richard Warke acquired a total 2,996,200 shares an average price of $0.97. To acquire these shares, it cost around $2.91 million. What’s Happening: The company’s stock gained around 9% over the past month. What Augusta Gold Does: Augusta Gold Corp is an exploration-stage company. The company is primarily engaged ...

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