Investors in New York Community Bancorp (NYSE:NYCB) from a year ago are still down 67%, even after 9.9% gain this past week

New York Community Bancorp's stock price has shown a 30% gain in the last three months after a 68% decline over the year. Despite recent positive signs, the company's loss-making position impacted its stock price. Insiders' purchases and historic growth trends are key factors to watch.