From Yahoo Finance: 2025-04-08 21:34:00

President Trump’s tariff rollout led to elevated tariffs on April 9, affecting 57 countries. The stock market reacted with a 0.91% drop for blue-chip companies and a 0.23% drop for the broader market index, briefly entering bear market territory. Nasdaq Composite closed 0.10% higher amid the uncertainty.

Amid tariff wars and market volatility, insider trading can signal confidence or personal decisions. Insider Monkey identified the top 20 stocks insiders bought in April, focusing on companies where at least one insider acquired shares from April 2 to April 7. Insider trading should be considered alongside financial health and market conditions.

STAAR Surgical Company (STAA) is among the stocks insiders bought in April after Trump’s tariff rollout. The company designs, develops, and sells implantable lenses and delivery systems globally to healthcare providers. One insider purchased $13.63 million worth of shares this month. Year-to-date, STAA stock is down 33.55%.

For fiscal year 2024, STAAR Surgical reported a net loss of $20.2 million compared to net income of $21.3 million in 2023. Adjusted EBITDA was $23.2 million, down from $56.8 million a year ago. Analysts rate STAA as a “Hold” with a price target of $25.29, suggesting a 56.66% potential upside from the latest price. STAA ranks 2nd on the list of stocks insiders bought in April.

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