| insider information | |
noun | |
| important information about the plans or condition of a corporation that has not been released to the public; use for personal profit is illegal |
Insider Information
Material information about a company's activities that has not been disclosed to the public.
Investopedia Commentary
It is illegal for anyone with access to insider information to make trades based on it.
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See also: Insider, Insider Trading, Whisper Number