Birchcliff Energy CEO buys pullback

Between concerns about a possible recession and ongoing geopolitical risks, energy markets have had a lot to digest over the past few weeks. There was some insider buying as oil and gas inventories fell. In natural gas-oriented Birchcliff Energy Ltd., three insiders bought a total of 21,880 common shares on the open market from Dec. 5-8 at an average price of $9.73. The largest buyer was Chairman and CEO Aaron Tonken, who bought a total of 19,415 common shares at an average price of $9.73.

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