When insiders pour millions into a stock, it’s hard not to notice.
📌That’s exactly what happened at Akero Therapeutics $AKRO, where Director Graham G. Walmsley picked up $8.79 million worth of shares.
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📌Stonehill Capital Management filed an original 13G for JOYY $YY revealing a stake of 6.30%.
The stock has been trying to reverse from a long-term bearish trend to potentially bullish on higher timeframes—making this new stake even more intriguing.
📌Carlos Slim’s Control Empresarial de Capitales added another $3.22 million to its stake in PBF Energy $PBF.
Darlington Partners made a splash with two big software plays.
📌 The money manager filed an initial 13G disclosure for OneStream Inc $OS revealing a 5.30% stake.
📌 In another 13G, Darlington reported a 5.20% position in Shift4 Payments Inc $FOUR.
The firm’s moves signal fresh institutional interest in the software space and underscore its strong commitment to both companies.
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📌 Meanwhile, the CEOs of F&G Annuities & Life $FG and Prospect Capital $PSEC reinforced their confidence with insider purchases of $706,724 and $204,917, respectively.
📌 Last but not least, Broadwood Partners filed a Form 4 for Staar Surgical Co $STAA, purchasing 136,696 shares.
Some of the most important names in software and semiconductors are seeing fresh buys, perhaps indicating confidence at bargain levels.
📌 Adobe $ADBE
CFO Durn Daniel bought 1,300 shares, equivalent to $507,759.
Following CFO insider buys is crucial because they know the numbers better than anyone. When a CFO puts their own money on the line, it’s often a strong signal of confidence in the company.
📌 Oracle $ORCL
DirectorMichael J. Boskin added $111,145—not massive, but still a nod to a software heavyweight that’s been holding key support.
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Sen. Ashley Moody purchased $100,000 to $250,000 worth of AMD and between $50,001 and $100,000 of ASML—two semiconductor powerhouses way off their highs from last year.
Sen. Moody also bought $100,000 to $250,000 of Lilly(Eli) &...
📌The biggest insider transaction today comes from Steve Cohen’s Point72, which filed a 13G for a 5% stake in VNET Group $VNET.
As one of the most sophisticated hedge funds, known for high-conviction bets, their entry signals strong institutional confidence in the stock.
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📌In another Form 4, Victoria’s Secret $VSCO saw a $2.18 million insider buy from BBRC International PTE LTD, an investment firm with a history of strategic retail plays.
📌Ares Management $ARES Director Bhutani Ashish put down $1.41 million on his company.
📌Last but not least, Southwest Airlines $LUV had multiple directors stepping in for open-market purchases.
More top decision-makers are buying their own companies’ stock.
📌 Today's most significant insider move comes from LendingTree $TREE Chief Operating Officer Peyree Scott, who purchased $1.3 million worth of shares.
As COO, Scott has direct oversight of the company’s operations and execution. His buy suggests confidence in LendingTree’s business model and future growth.
When a top operator puts their own money on the line, it’s worth paying attention.
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📌 In energy, Marathon Petroleum $MPC Chief Commercial Officer backed his company with a $269,000 buy.
As CCO, his focus is on revenue generation and market expansion. His purchase could signal optimism in the oil & gas sector.
When CEOs put their own money on the line, it’s worth paying attention. Insiders sell for all kinds of reasons—taxes, diversification, personal expenses.
But there’s only one reason to buy: They think the stock is going higher.
Today’s standout moves come from top executives making sizable bets on their own companies.
New Fortress Energy $NFE CEO Wes Edens just bought 100,000 shares.
First Citizens $FCNCA Chairman and CEO Frank Holding reported an $824,000 buy.
Funko $FNKO CEO Cynthia Williams filed a Form 4 revealing the purchase of $106,877 worth of shares—small in size but still a bullish statement from leadership.
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Outside of direct CEO buys, Victoria’s Secret $VSCO saw BBRC International PTE LTD...
📌 The standout insider move comes from MicroStrategy $MSTR, where Rep. Neal Dunn of Florida disclosed a purchase in an amount between $15,000 and $50,000.
With governments eyeing Bitcoin for strategic reserves, this could be a long-term play—regardless of the near-term chop in crypto.