The Dow Jones index closed higher by over 250 points on Thursday. Insider transactions can signal confidence or concern about a company’s outlook. Investors exploring penny stocks might view these moves as impacting their investment strategies.

Here are a few recent noteworthy insider trades in low-priced stocks. For more insights, visit Benzinga’s insider transactions platform.

Insight into Vista Gold

• The Trade: Vista Gold Corp. VGZ CFO Douglas L. Tobler acquired 3,500 shares
  at an average price of $0.48, totaling around $1,691.
• Recent Development: On March 14, Vista Gold reported a Q4 loss of 1 cent per
  share.
• Company Profile: Vista Gold Corp. operates as a gold mining company, focusing on
  gold exploration and potential development projects.

Insight into Retractable Technologies

• The Trade: Retractable Technologies, Inc. RVP President and CEO Thomas J. Shaw acquired 2,147
  shares at an average price of $1.19, amounting to approximately $2,555.
• Recent Development: On Nov. 14, Retractable Technologies disclosed an
  operational loss of $8.7 million for the first nine months of 2023.
• Company Profile: Retractable Technologies Inc. specializes in designing,
  developing, and marketing safety syringes and other medical products for healthcare
  professionals.

Insight into Fresh Tracks Therapeutics

• The Trade: Fresh Tracks Therapeutics, Inc. FRTX 10% owner Exploration Capital, LLC acquired 297
  shares at an average price of $0.91, with a total expenditure of around $270.
• Recent Performance: The stock of Fresh Tracks Therapeutics has seen a decline
  of approximately 6% over the last six months.
• Company Profile: Fresh Tracks Therapeutics Inc. has ceased operations and
  activities.