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Today’s PeelDaily Insider Trading Intelligence
Issue #daily · Sent October 17, 2026

Insider moves you should see — Oct 17

$220.92M
Buy Volume
$278.97M
Sell Volume
100
Total Companies
26
Insiders Buying
23 Companies
103
Insiders Selling
77 Companies
301
Transactions

Today's insider activity features a major utilities sector purchase at a steep premium, a high-value energy sector sale amid acquisition news, and several notable trades in consumer, tech, and healthcare. Many transactions took place near recent market highs or lows, with upcoming earnings dates and recent news providing additional context.

SAFX — XCF Global, Inc.
A large-scale purchase in the utilities sector drew attention today. EEME Energy SPV I, LLC bought 119,397,857.6 shares for $142,083,450.54. The weighted-average price paid was $1.19 per share, while the prior session closed at $0.16 at the 2026-10-16 close. Over the last thirty days, the stock is down -63.9%, and its fifty-two-week range spans $0.12 to $1.32. Recent news: XCF Global CEO Updates Shareholders Following Recent Market Volatility (Yahoo, 2026-10-16). Source: https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=d6caab03df9db09d11715871d1c372a4d55c28f18d7f8446ffab5663d6135dfb The latest available SEC 10-Q covers the period ended 2026-06-30 and was filed on 2026-08-17. Filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2019793/000149315226038610/0001493152-26-038610-index.htm On the calendar: Finnhub lists earnings on 2026-11-12. This provider-listed date may change. Calendar: https://finnhub.io/stock/SAFX Price history: https://marketpeel.com/company/SAFX The 30-day comparison uses 2026-09-16 as its reference date. The quoted range covers 52 weeks.

The selection contains 1 distinct filing; transaction dates: 2026-10-16.

SEC filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2019793/000210657226000003/0002106572-26-000003-index.htm

PEP — PEPSICO INC

A notable consumer staples purchase occurred at a slight discount to market. Robert C. Pohlad bought 139,571 shares for $17,904,167.88. The average price was $128.28 per share, versus a closing price of $131.49 at the 2026-10-16 close. The stock is down -2.1% for the month and has ranged from $123.47 to $171.48 this year. Reported ownership: indirect. Recent news: PepsiCo just lost KFC to Coca-Cola. Here's how much it could sting financially. (Yahoo, 2026-10-16). Source: https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=0cb52ab14e380424e5881a2c5643514b63371642a6da7cf56c61b4fc43c8a7ea A related SEC 8-K was filed on 2026-10-08 with item categories: results announcement. Filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/77476/000007747626000050/0000077476-26-000050-index.htm The latest available SEC 10-Q covers the period ended 2026-09-05 and was filed on 2026-10-08. Filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/77476/000007747626000048/0000077476-26-000048-index.htm Price history: https://marketpeel.com/company/PEP The 30-day comparison uses 2026-09-16 as its reference date. The quoted range covers 52 weeks.

The selection contains 1 distinct filing; transaction dates: 2026-10-14.

SEC filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/77476/000106127226000004/0001061272-26-000004-index.htm
PAM — Pampa Energy Inc.
Marcos Marcelo Mindlin bought 435,000 shares for $35,139,300.00. The average price was $80.78 per share, with the previous close at $81.10 at the 2026-10-16 close. Shares are down -3.6% over the past thirty days, within a yearly range of $58.50 to $94.50. Price history: https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/PAM/history/ The 30-day comparison uses 2026-09-16 as its reference date. The quoted range covers 52 weeks.

The selection contains 1 distinct filing; transaction dates: 2026-10-15.

SEC filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1469395/000202293626000017/0002022936-26-000017-index.htm

BORR — Borr Drilling Ltd

Tor Olav Troim bought 500,000 shares for $2,299,150.00. The average price paid was $4.60 per share, with a recent close of $4.54 at the 2026-10-16 close. Over the past thirty days, the stock is up +7.3% and has traded between $2.53 to $6.66. Transaction value rank: 12 of 15 in our recorded history. Reported ownership: indirect. Price history: https://marketpeel.com/company/BORR The 30-day comparison uses 2026-09-16 as its reference date. The quoted range covers 52 weeks.

The selection contains 1 distinct filing; transaction dates: 2026-10-15.

SEC filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1709630/000162828026066045/0001628280-26-066045-index.htm

SAH — SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC

Paul P. Rusnak bought 12,555 shares for $752,044.50. The average price was $59.90 per share, while the previous close stood at $63.61 at the 2026-10-16 close. Shares have dropped -12.5% over the past month, within a fifty-two-week range of $54.11 to $113.67. The latest available SEC 10-Q covers the period ended 2026-06-30 and was filed on 2026-07-30. Filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1043509/000162828026051028/0001628280-26-051028-index.htm On the calendar: Finnhub lists earnings on 2026-10-29. This provider-listed date may change. Calendar: https://finnhub.io/stock/SAH Price history: https://marketpeel.com/company/SAH The 30-day comparison uses 2026-09-16 as its reference date. The quoted range covers 52 weeks.

The selection contains 1 distinct filing; transaction dates: 2026-10-14.

SEC filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1043509/000146047126000009/0001460471-26-000009-index.htm
INSW — International Seaways, Inc.
A substantial sale in the energy sector coincided with company news and a recent SEC filing. Famatown Finance Ltd sold 1,106,190 shares for $107,307,431.54. Shares were sold at an average of $97.01 per share, compared to the $109.99 at the 2026-10-16 close close. The stock has edged up +0.6% over the past month and traded between $44.25 to $126.27 in the last fifty-two weeks. Reported ownership: indirect. Recent news: International Seaways Reports Preliminary Q3 Net Income, Revenue; Plans Acquisition of Bruton (Yahoo, 2026-10-16). Source: https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=e5f436ec221812035fb4a7c1ef6cc475ff69c0a2518db149a09a24acc5c4ba6f A related SEC 8-K was filed on 2026-10-16 with item categories: material agreement; unregistered securities sale. Filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1679049/000110465926116371/0001104659-26-116371-index.htm The latest available SEC 10-Q covers the period ended 2026-06-30 and was filed on 2026-08-10. Filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1679049/000110465926093061/0001104659-26-093061-index.htm On the calendar: Finnhub lists earnings on 2026-11-10 before the market opens. This provider-listed date may change. Calendar: https://finnhub.io/stock/INSW Price history: https://marketpeel.com/company/INSW The 30-day comparison uses 2026-09-16 as its reference date. The quoted range covers 52 weeks.

The selection contains 1 distinct filing; transaction dates: 2026-04-30 to 2026-10-08.

SEC filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1386989/000091957426007000/0000919574-26-007000-index.htm

NUAI — New ERA Energy & Digital, Inc.

The mining sector saw a large indirect sale, with shares moving at a premium to the latest close. Kent C. McCarthy sold 4,290,000 shares for $15,547,418.00. Shares sold averaged $3.62 per share, while the prior session ended at $3.11 at the 2026-10-16 close. The stock has declined -42.5% over the last thirty days, within a range of $2.01 to $9.44. Reported ownership: indirect. A related SEC 8-K was filed on 2026-10-08 with item categories: material agreement; financial obligation; unregistered securities sale. Filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2028336/000121390026107704/0001213900-26-107704-index.htm The latest available SEC 10-Q covers the period ended 2026-06-30 and was filed on 2026-08-14. Filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2028336/000121390026090138/0001213900-26-090138-index.htm On the calendar: Finnhub lists earnings on 2026-11-11. This provider-listed date may change. Calendar: https://finnhub.io/stock/NUAI Price history: https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/NUAI/history/ The 30-day comparison uses 2026-09-16 as its reference date. The quoted range covers 52 weeks.

The selection contains 1 distinct filing; transaction dates: 2026-10-14.

SEC filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1225028/000122502826000007/0001225028-26-000007-index.htm

P — Everpure, Inc.

A technology sector sale took place well above the latest market close. Scott Dietzen sold 60,000 shares for $8,495,878.32. The average price per share was $141.60 per share, compared to the closing price of $125.20 at the 2026-10-16 close. The stock is up +28.3% for the month, with a fifty-two-week range of $56.78 to $157.57. Reported ownership: indirect. Recent news: S&P 500 Gap Downs on October 16: MRNA, TWLO and COHR Lead Declines (ChartMill, 2026-10-16). Source: https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=35d2528b6f45127bfd2262dd5afe7c59219686e8daef1a82ac77cbc7871d0c8e The latest available SEC 10-Q covers the period ended 2026-08-02 and was filed on 2026-09-04. Filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1474432/000147443226000088/0001474432-26-000088-index.htm Price history: https://marketpeel.com/company/P The 30-day comparison uses 2026-09-16 as its reference date. The quoted range covers 52 weeks.

The selection contains 1 distinct filing; transaction dates: 2026-10-14.

SEC filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1474432/000147443226000102/0001474432-26-000102-index.htm

AFL — AFLAC INC

A financials sector sale was reported with indirect ownership. Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd. sold 55,000 shares for $6,478,470.14. The sale averaged $117.79 per share, while the stock closed at $119.97 at the 2026-10-16 close. Over the last month, shares are up +2.7%, trading in a range of $105.43 to $130.22. Reported ownership: indirect. Recent news: JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Aflac, Raises Price Target to $119 (Benzinga, 2026-10-15). Source: https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=2054e886ea10d5ca18889bd8db5e085ab6befa0b21ab98feef764dff07da3354 The latest available SEC 10-Q covers the period ended 2026-06-30 and was filed on 2026-08-07. Filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/4977/000162828026054618/0001628280-26-054618-index.htm On the calendar: Finnhub lists earnings on 2026-11-04 after the market closes. This provider-listed date may change. Calendar: https://finnhub.io/stock/AFL Price history: https://marketpeel.com/company/AFL The 30-day comparison uses 2026-09-16 as its reference date. The quoted range covers 52 weeks.

The selection contains 1 distinct filing; transaction dates: 2026-10-14.

SEC filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/4977/000110465926116445/0001104659-26-116445-index.htm

MDT — Medtronic plc

Geoffrey Martha (Chairman and CEO) and Michael Marinaro (EVP, Pres MedSurg and Americas) sold 60,420 shares for $5,750,320.00. Shares were sold at an average of $95.17 per share, just above the $94.75 at the 2026-10-16 close close. The stock has risen +2.3% over the last thirty days, within a range of $73.31 to $106.33. Recent news: Why Is Medtronic (MDT) In The Spotlight After TIME Named Two Devices Best Inventions? (Yahoo, 2026-10-17). Source: https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=ba006fdea14d98df2b46bfca0b011a2a70f9f6df6718f6324ff8319ad2fd6f0b The latest available SEC 10-Q covers the period ended 2026-07-31 and was filed on 2026-09-03. Filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1613103/000162828026060473/0001628280-26-060473-index.htm On the calendar: Finnhub lists earnings on 2026-11-16. This provider-listed date may change. Calendar: https://finnhub.io/stock/MDT Price history: https://marketpeel.com/company/MDT The 30-day comparison uses 2026-09-16 as its reference date. The quoted range covers 52 weeks.

Chairman and CEO (Geoffrey Martha): 50,000 shares sold for $4,750,000.00. EVP, Pres MedSurg and Americas (Michael Marinaro): 10,420 shares sold for $1,000,320.00. The selection contains 2 distinct filings; transaction dates: 2026-10-15.

SEC filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1560409/000156040926000011/0001560409-26-000011-index.htm

SEC filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1613103/000198418626000010/0001984186-26-000010-index.htm

Top buy tickers by $ value: SAFX $142.08M, PAM $35.14M, PEP $17.90M.
Top sell tickers by $ value: INSW $107.31M, NUAI $15.55M, P $8.50M.

Market Context
Information cutoff: 2026-10-17T09:00:46 UTC. Prices are completed-session closes. News and calendar entries provide context; they do not establish the reason for an insider trade.

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