Weekly recap

Insider trades and Congress trades, week of Aug 17–23, 2026

In the week of Aug 17–23, 2026, insiders filed 257 open-market purchases worth about $586M and 1,382 open-market sales; the largest purchase was $324M of Jefferies (JEF) by SUMITOMO MITSUI FINANCIAL GROUP; members of Congress disclosed 22 purchases and 9 sales; 10 purchases stood out against the company's record since 2006.

By filing date, Monday to Sunday. Every line links to its SEC, House or Senate record. Public filings, not investment advice.

Purchases that stand out against 20 years of filings

Measured against every open-market trade the company's insiders filed since 2006. See all of them on the rare insider trades page.

Largest insider purchases

Largest insider sales

Congress trades disclosed

Members report a value range, not an exact amount; the trade can be up to 45 days older than its report.

Executives who announced they are leaving

  • Paylocity (PCTY) · Aug 21, 2026

    “On August 20, 2026, Craig Conway, a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Paylocity Holding Corporation (the “Company”), notified the Board of his decision not to stand for re-election at the Company’s 2027 annual meeting of stockholders which is expected to be held on December 3, 2026.” 8-K

  • James River Group Holdings (JRVR) · Aug 21, 2026

    “On August 20, 2026, Kirstin M. Gould advised James River Group Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) of her resignation as a director of the Company, effective immediately.” 8-K

  • BJ's Wholesale Club (BJ) · Aug 21, 2026

    “On August 19, 2026, Paul Cichocki, Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer of BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”), informed the Company of his intent to retire from his current position with the Company, effective August 21, 2026.” 8-K

  • New Fortress Energy (NFE) · Aug 21, 2026

    “On August 17, 2026, Christopher S. Guinta announced to New Fortress Energy Inc. (the “Company”) that he will resign from his role as Chief Financial Officer effective August 21, 2026.” 8-K

  • Synaptics (SYNA) · Aug 21, 2026

    “On August 20, 2026, Ken Rizvi resigned from his position as the Chief Financial Officer of Synaptics Incorporated (the “Company”), effective immediately, to pursue a new opportunity.” 8-K

  • Dariohealth (DRIO) · Aug 21, 2026

    “On August 20, 2026, the Company and Mr. Nelson entered into a separation agreement (the “Separation Agreement”), pursuant to which Mr. Nelson will cease to serve as the Company’s President and Chief Commercial Officer effective September 1, 2026, and his employment with the Company will terminate effective September 30, 2026 (the “Separation Date”).” 8-K

  • Nexgel (NXGL) · Aug 21, 2026

    “Effective August 21, 2026 (the “ Separation Date ”), NexGel, Inc. (the “ Company ”) terminated Adam R. Levy’s employment as Chief Executive Officer without Cause (as defined in Mr. Levy’s Executive Employment Agreement, dated July 23, 2026), and Mr. Levy resigned from the Company’s Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) and from all other officer, director, committee and fiduciary positions held by him with the Company…” 8-K

  • Waters Corporation (WAT) · Aug 21, 2026

    “On August 17, 2026, Robert L. Carpio III notified Waters Corporation (the “Company”) of his decision to resign from his position as Senior Vice President, Waters Analytical Sciences Division to pursue other opportunities.” 8-K

The company's own words, from the opening sentence of its Form 8-K (Item 5.02).

5% stakes filed (Schedules 13D and 13G)

Largest federal contract awards

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