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USA Insider Trading Pulse — July 02, 2026

USA Insider Trading Pulse

By Gunpowder Editorial ·

50 high priority 50 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

The July 2, 2026, insider trading pulse reveals a market dominated by routine, non-discretionary transactions (awards, tax withholdings, deferred units) with limited high-conviction signals. The most significant outlier is a substantial open-market purchase by the CEO of Wallbox N.V., signaling strong insider confidence in the EV charging company's turnaround at a depressed valuation.

Outside of this, the data is largely neutral, with a notable concentration of director stock awards at ICF International and Dare Bioscience, suggesting routine compensation cycles rather than strategic positioning. A single pre-planned sale by a director at 908 Devices and a large tax-withholding by the President of TPG RE Finance Trust are the primary risk flags, indicating potential liquidity pressure or personal portfolio management. The overall theme is one of low conviction, with the Wallbox purchase being the only actionable, high-signal event for investors seeking to follow insider sentiment.

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Filing types in this digest: Form 4

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Investment Signals (8)

  • CEO Escorsa Enric Asuncion made a significant open-market purchase of 325,885 shares (~$887K) at $2.72, increasing his stake by ~36%. This is the only large discretionary buy in the dataset and a strong vote of confidence from management in the company's strategic direction and valuation.

  • The CEO and six directors were awarded a total of ~11,700 shares in a coordinated compensation event. While routine, the broad-based nature of the awards across the entire board and top executive signals alignment and stability in leadership. [NEUTRAL/BULLISH]

  • The CTO was awarded 482,536 performance-based stock units tied to a 'Rule of 40' metric, alongside 1.93M RSUs. This large, performance-contingent grant strongly incentivizes the CTO to drive profitable growth, a key focus for the company.

  • Director De Soto Matthew G made a small open-market purchase of 287 shares (~$10K). While nominal in size, it is a discretionary buy in a regional bank, potentially signaling local confidence in the bank's fundamentals amidst a challenging sector environment.

  • Four directors were awarded a total of ~119,000 shares in a single day. This is a significant equity grant for a small-cap biotech, suggesting a major compensation event or retention strategy, which can be viewed as a positive signal for stability. [NEUTRAL/BULLISH]

  • The President had 34,696 shares (~$294K) withheld for taxes. While not a discretionary sale, the large size relative to his remaining holdings (~327K) indicates a significant tax liability event, which could precede further selling.

  • Director Brown Christopher D. sold 20,000 shares (~$177K) under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 plan. While planned, the sale by a director at a small-cap life sciences tools company warrants monitoring for any deterioration in fundamentals.

  • The CFO had 781 shares (~$147K) withheld for taxes. This is a routine transaction, but the size is notable for a senior executive and occurs at a high stock price, suggesting no insider urgency to accumulate.

Risk Flags (6)

  • Director Brown sold 20,000 shares (~$177K) under a 10b5-1 plan. Even pre-planned, a director sale at a small-cap company can signal a lack of near-term upside conviction. Monitor for any operational misses or guidance cuts.

  • President Coleman had a large block of shares (~$294K) withheld for taxes. This is a significant liquidity event for a senior officer at a commercial real estate lender, a sector under pressure. It may indicate personal financial strain or a lack of desire to hold additional shares.

  • The CEO was awarded only 250 shares (~$958), a very small grant for a CEO. This could signal a lack of commitment from the board or a struggling company with limited resources for executive compensation.

  • Director Pande Abhay exercised 135 RSUs, a very small transaction. This could indicate a lack of confidence in the stock's appreciation potential, as the director did not appear to acquire a meaningful stake.

  • The Executive Chairman had 3,804 shares (~$22K) withheld for taxes. While small, it occurs at a low stock price ($5.81), suggesting the insider is not adding to their position at these levels.

  • The COO had 1,686 shares (~$10.5K) withheld for taxes. A routine event, but at a low stock price ($6.24), it does not signal any insider buying conviction.

Opportunities (6)

  • The CEO's $887K open-market buy is a powerful signal. If the company executes on its turnaround plan, this could be a significant alpha opportunity. Investors should scrutinize upcoming earnings for operational improvements.

  • The CTO's large 'Rule of 40' PSU grant directly ties executive compensation to profitable growth. This aligns management with shareholder interests and could be a catalyst for margin expansion and stock appreciation.

  • A director's open-market purchase, however small, is a positive signal in the beaten-down regional banking sector. It suggests local management sees value, making it a potential contrarian opportunity.

  • The coordinated award of shares to the entire board and CEO signals strong alignment. For a consulting firm, stable leadership is a key asset, and this event reinforces confidence in long-term strategy.

  • The significant equity grants to four directors suggest a major retention or incentive program. For a development-stage biotech, retaining key board members is critical for navigating regulatory and clinical milestones.

  • Two directors were awarded shares, a routine event but at a company with strong secular growth trends. This reinforces board stability as the company continues to scale.

Sector Themes (4)

  • Routine Compensation Dominates

    The overwhelming majority of filings (44/50) are non-discretionary awards, tax withholdings, or deferred units. This indicates a low-conviction environment where insiders are not actively signaling through open-market trades.

  • Concentrated Insider Buying in Small/Mid-Caps

    The only significant open-market purchases (Wallbox, Mid Penn Bancorp) occurred in smaller companies. This suggests that value-oriented insider conviction is currently focused on under-followed, potentially undervalued names rather than large-caps.

  • Tax Withholding as a Liquidity Signal

    Several filings (HubSpot, TPG RE, Audioeye, Grid Dynamics) show executives having shares withheld for taxes. While routine, the aggregate size of these events suggests insiders are not using personal cash to cover tax liabilities, preferring to let shares be sold.

  • Biotech and Tech Director Grants

    Companies like Dare Bioscience, Marqeta, and Freshworks show large director/executive stock grants. This is typical for growth and development-stage companies to retain talent, but the size of the grants at Dare Bioscience is notable and warrants monitoring for upcoming catalysts.

Watch List (6)

  • Watch for Q2 2026 earnings and any operational updates following the CEO's large purchase. A positive surprise could validate the insider buy and trigger a re-rating.

  • Monitor for any 8-K filings or guidance updates following the director's 10b5-1 sale. The sale could be a precursor to weaker-than-expected results.

  • Watch for any additional insider sales or changes in dividend policy. The large tax withholding by the President could be a leading indicator of personal financial pressure or a bearish view on the CRE market.

  • Track progress against the 'Rule of 40' metric tied to the CTO's PSUs. Upcoming earnings will be key to assessing if the company is on track for profitable growth.

  • Monitor for any insider sales following the large director awards. If insiders hold, it confirms alignment; if they sell, it could be a red flag.

  • Watch for press releases regarding clinical trial results or partnership announcements. The large director grants suggest an important catalyst period is approaching.

Filing Analyses (50)
Prologis, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 3/10

02-07-2026

Director Piani Olivier was awarded 49.5754 Dividend Equivalent Units - NQDC.

  • · Director Piani Olivier was awarded 49.5754 Dividend Equivalent Units - NQDC
LandBridge Co LLC 4 neutral materiality 4/10

02-07-2026

See Remarks Bolling Harrison Fenner had withheld for taxes 9,152 Class A shares at $72.30 (~$662K). Bolling Harrison Fenner holds 57,722 shares after the transaction.

  • · See Remarks Bolling Harrison Fenner had withheld for taxes 9,152 Class A shares at $72.30 (~$662K)
W. P. Carey Inc. 4 neutral materiality 4/10

02-07-2026

Director LEWIS MARGARET G was awarded 2,824 Common Stock. LEWIS MARGARET G holds 21,870 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director LEWIS MARGARET G was awarded 2,824 Common Stock
WESCO INTERNATIONAL INC 4 neutral materiality 3/10

02-07-2026

Director Sundaram Easwaran was awarded 90.467 Common Stock at $345.43 (~$31.3K). Sundaram Easwaran holds 14,660.171 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director Sundaram Easwaran was awarded 21.0587 Common Stock
  • · Director Sundaram Easwaran was awarded 90.467 Common Stock at $345.43 (~$31.3K)
ICF International, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 4/10

02-07-2026

CEO & President Wasson John was awarded 279 Common at $70.06 (~$19.5K). Wasson John holds 21,582 shares after the transaction.

  • · CEO & President Wasson John was awarded 279 Common at $70.06 (~$19.5K)
ICF International, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 3/10

02-07-2026

Director Mehl Randall was awarded 2,277 Common. Mehl Randall holds 23,851 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director Mehl Randall was awarded 2,277 Common
ICF International, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 4/10

02-07-2026

Director Datar Srikant M. was awarded 2,277 Common. Datar Srikant M. holds 5,998 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director Datar Srikant M. was awarded 2,277 Common
Marqeta, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 5/10

02-07-2026

Chief Technology Officer Strozek Lukasz was awarded 482,536 Performance Stock Units (Rule of 40).

  • · Chief Technology Officer Strozek Lukasz was awarded 482,536 Performance Stock Units (Rule of 40)
  • · Chief Technology Officer Strozek Lukasz was awarded 1,930,156 Restricted Stock Units
ZIMMER BIOMET HOLDINGS, INC. 4 neutral materiality 3/10

02-07-2026

Director Kolli Sreelakshmi was awarded 180.323 Phantom Stock Units.

  • · Director Kolli Sreelakshmi was awarded 180.323 Phantom Stock Units
ICF International, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 4/10

02-07-2026

Director SALMIRS SCOTT B was awarded 2,277 Common. SALMIRS SCOTT B holds 11,650 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director SALMIRS SCOTT B was awarded 2,277 Common
ICF International, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 4/10

02-07-2026

Director Williams Michelle A was awarded 2,277 Common. Williams Michelle A holds 8,498 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director Williams Michelle A was awarded 2,277 Common
ICF International, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 4/10

02-07-2026

Director Crouther Marilyn C was awarded 2,277 Common. Crouther Marilyn C holds 10,859 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director Crouther Marilyn C was awarded 2,277 Common
Cloudflare, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 3/10

02-07-2026

Director Ledbetter Carl was awarded 842 Class A Common Stock. Ledbetter Carl holds 20,441 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director Ledbetter Carl was awarded 842 Class A Common Stock
ICF International, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 4/10

02-07-2026

Director Angoorly Caroline was awarded 2,277 Common. Angoorly Caroline holds 4,441 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director Angoorly Caroline was awarded 2,277 Common
HUBSPOT INC 4 neutral materiality 4/10

02-07-2026

Chief Financial Officer Bueker Kathryn had withheld for taxes 781 Common Stock at $187.72 (~$147K). Bueker Kathryn holds 56,349 shares after the transaction.

  • · Chief Financial Officer Bueker Kathryn had withheld for taxes 781 Common Stock at $187.72 (~$147K)
Dare Bioscience, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 5/10

02-07-2026

Director Grossman Jessica D. was awarded 26,066 Common stock. Grossman Jessica D. holds 26,066 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director Grossman Jessica D. was awarded 26,066 Common stock
Dare Bioscience, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 4/10

02-07-2026

Director Matz Gregory W was awarded 30,805 Common stock. Matz Gregory W holds 30,847 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director Matz Gregory W was awarded 30,805 Common stock
ZIMMER BIOMET HOLDINGS, INC. 4 neutral materiality 3/10

02-07-2026

Director Farrell Michael J. was awarded 432.776 Phantom Stock Units.

  • · Director Farrell Michael J. was awarded 432.776 Phantom Stock Units
Dare Bioscience, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 5/10

02-07-2026

Director Kelley Susan L. was awarded 23,696 Common stock. Kelley Susan L. holds 23,696 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director Kelley Susan L. was awarded 23,696 Common stock
NATIONAL FUEL GAS CO 4 neutral materiality 3/10

02-07-2026

Director SMITH DAVID F was awarded 564 Deferred Stock Units at $77.63 (~$43.8K).

  • · Director SMITH DAVID F acquired 108 Deferred Stock Units at $89.49 (~$9.66K)
  • · Director SMITH DAVID F was awarded 564 Deferred Stock Units at $77.63 (~$43.8K)
WESCO INTERNATIONAL INC 4 neutral materiality 2/10

02-07-2026

EVP & GM, Util & Broadband Cameron James was awarded 30.1889 Common Stock. Cameron James holds 46,469.4764 shares after the transaction.

  • · EVP & GM, Util & Broadband Cameron James was awarded 30.1889 Common Stock
Ingevity Corp 4 neutral materiality 3/10

02-07-2026

Director Segal Francis David was awarded 328 Common Stock at $72.58 (~$23.8K). Segal Francis David holds 8,612 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director Segal Francis David was awarded 328 Common Stock at $72.58 (~$23.8K)
Braze, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 3/10

02-07-2026

Director OBSTLER DAVID M was awarded 7,753 Class A Common Stock. OBSTLER DAVID M holds 75,805 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director OBSTLER DAVID M was awarded 7,753 Class A Common Stock
ARKO Corp. 4 neutral materiality 3/10

02-07-2026

Director FRIEDMAN AVRAM Z was awarded 4,748 Restricted Stock Units.

  • · Director FRIEDMAN AVRAM Z was awarded 4,748 Restricted Stock Units
AbbVie Inc. 4 neutral materiality 3/10

02-07-2026

Director RAPP EDWARD J was awarded 134 Stock Equivalent Units at $251.64 (~$33.7K).

  • · Director RAPP EDWARD J was awarded 134 Stock Equivalent Units at $251.64 (~$33.7K)
AUDIOEYE INC 4 neutral materiality 3/10

02-07-2026

EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN AND CPO Moradi David had withheld for taxes 3,804 Common Stock at $5.81 (~$22.1K). Moradi David holds 803,301 shares after the transaction.

  • · EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN AND CPO Moradi David had withheld for taxes 3,804 Common Stock at $5.81 (~$22.1K)
NATIONAL FUEL GAS CO 4 neutral materiality 3/10

02-07-2026

Director SKAINS THOMAS E was awarded 564 Deferred Stock Units at $77.63 (~$43.8K).

  • · Director SKAINS THOMAS E acquired 108 Deferred Stock Units at $89.49 (~$9.66K)
  • · Director SKAINS THOMAS E was awarded 564 Deferred Stock Units at $77.63 (~$43.8K)
Dare Bioscience, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 4/10

02-07-2026

Director RASTETTER WILLIAM H was awarded 38,862 Common stock. RASTETTER WILLIAM H holds 39,721 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director RASTETTER WILLIAM H was awarded 38,862 Common stock
AMERICAN EXPRESS CO 4 neutral materiality 3/10

02-07-2026

Director Young Christopher David was awarded 119.746 Share Equivalent Units at $334.04 (~$40K).

  • · Director Young Christopher David was awarded 119.746 Share Equivalent Units at $334.04 (~$40K)
BIO KEY INTERNATIONAL INC 4 neutral materiality 4/10

02-07-2026

Chief Executive Officer DEPASQUALE MICHAEL W was awarded 250 Common Stock at $3.83 (~$958). DEPASQUALE MICHAEL W holds 10,778 shares after the transaction.

  • · Chief Executive Officer DEPASQUALE MICHAEL W was awarded 250 Common Stock at $3.83 (~$958)
Cloudflare, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 4/10

02-07-2026

Director Lakhani Karim was awarded 842 Class A Common Stock. Lakhani Karim holds 7,548 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director Lakhani Karim was awarded 842 Class A Common Stock
POPULAR, INC. 4 neutral materiality 3/10

02-07-2026

Director CARRION RICHARD L was awarded 79 Restricted Stock Units.

  • · Director CARRION RICHARD L was awarded 79 Restricted Stock Units
WESCO INTERNATIONAL INC 4 neutral materiality 3/10

02-07-2026

Director WAJSGRAS DAVID C was awarded 90.467 Common Stock at $345.43 (~$31.3K). WAJSGRAS DAVID C holds 866.0011 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director WAJSGRAS DAVID C was awarded 1.1209 Common Stock
  • · Director WAJSGRAS DAVID C was awarded 90.467 Common Stock at $345.43 (~$31.3K)
BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB CO 4 neutral materiality 3/10

02-07-2026

Director YALE PHYLLIS R was awarded 607.428 Deferred Share Units at $57.62 (~$35K).

  • · Director YALE PHYLLIS R was awarded 607.428 Deferred Share Units at $57.62 (~$35K)
POPULAR, INC. 4 neutral materiality 3/10

02-07-2026

Director CARRADY ROBERT was awarded 123 Restricted Stock Units.

  • · Director CARRADY ROBERT was awarded 123 Restricted Stock Units
Wallbox N.V. 4 positive materiality 7/10

02-07-2026

Chief Executive Officer Escorsa Enric Asuncion bought 325,885 Class A Ordinary Shares at $2.72 (~$887K). Escorsa Enric Asuncion holds 1,218,952 shares after the transaction.

  • · Chief Executive Officer Escorsa Enric Asuncion bought 325,885 Class A Ordinary Shares at $2.72 (~$887K)
ZIMMER BIOMET HOLDINGS, INC. 4 neutral materiality 3/10

02-07-2026

Director Shapiro Louis was awarded 158.684 Phantom Stock Units.

  • · Director Shapiro Louis was awarded 158.684 Phantom Stock Units
MID PENN BANCORP INC 4 positive materiality 3/10

02-07-2026

Director De Soto Matthew G bought 287 Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. Common Stock at $34.84 (~$10K). De Soto Matthew G holds 119,130.794 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director De Soto Matthew G bought 287 Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. Common Stock at $34.84 (~$10K)
GRID DYNAMICS HOLDINGS, INC. 4 neutral materiality 3/10

02-07-2026

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Gryzlov Yury had withheld for taxes 1,686 Common Stock at $6.24 (~$10.5K). Gryzlov Yury holds 513,262 shares after the transaction.

  • · CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Gryzlov Yury had withheld for taxes 1,686 Common Stock at $6.24 (~$10.5K)
NATIONAL FUEL GAS CO 4 neutral materiality 3/10

02-07-2026

Director SHAW JEFFREY W was awarded 564 Common Stock at $77.63 (~$43.8K). SHAW JEFFREY W holds 36,798 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director SHAW JEFFREY W was awarded 564 Common Stock at $77.63 (~$43.8K)
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP 4 neutral materiality 3/10

02-07-2026

Director Pollack Martha E was awarded 209 Promised Fee Share at $281.21 (~$58.8K).

  • · Director Pollack Martha E was awarded 209 Promised Fee Share at $281.21 (~$58.8K)
TPG RE Finance Trust, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 4/10

02-07-2026

President Coleman Matthew had withheld for taxes 34,696 Common Stock at $8.46 (~$294K). Coleman Matthew holds 326,961 shares after the transaction.

  • · President Coleman Matthew had withheld for taxes 34,696 Common Stock at $8.46 (~$294K)
908 Devices Inc. 4 negative materiality 3/10

02-07-2026

Director Brown Christopher D. sold 20,000 Common Stock at $8.84 (~$177K). Brown Christopher D. holds 845,559 shares after the transaction. Trades executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

  • · Director Brown Christopher D. sold 20,000 Common Stock at $8.84 (~$177K)
SANUWAVE Health, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 5/10

02-07-2026

Director Tyler James was awarded 5,524 Stock Option (right to buy).

  • · Director Tyler James was awarded 5,524 Stock Option (right to buy)
Freshworks Inc. 4 neutral materiality 4/10

02-07-2026

Director GANDHI SAMEER K was awarded 22,698 Class A Common Stock. GANDHI SAMEER K holds 88,786 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director GANDHI SAMEER K was awarded 22,698 Class A Common Stock
SEMPRA 4 neutral materiality 3/10

02-07-2026

Director MEARS MICHAEL N was awarded 136.81 Phantom Shares at $91.37 (~$12.5K).

  • · Director MEARS MICHAEL N was awarded 136.81 Phantom Shares at $91.37 (~$12.5K)
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co 4 neutral materiality 3/10

02-07-2026

Director RUSSO PATRICIA F was awarded 873 Common Stock at $45.11 (~$39.4K). RUSSO PATRICIA F holds 367,286.4942 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director RUSSO PATRICIA F was awarded 873 Common Stock at $45.11 (~$39.4K)
TIC Solutions, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 5/10

02-07-2026

Director Cullinan Rory was awarded 12,500 Restricted Stock Units.

  • · Director Cullinan Rory was awarded 12,500 Restricted Stock Units
zSpace, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 4/10

02-07-2026

Director Pande Abhay exercised/converted 135 Common Stock. Pande Abhay holds 673 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director Pande Abhay exercised/converted 135 Common Stock
  • · Director Pande Abhay exercised/converted 135 Restricted Stock Units

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