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Just For You 3 Insider Moves You Shouldn't Ignore Heading Into 2026Written by Leo Miller. Published 12/16/2025. 
Key Points - A Salesforce insider just bought $25 million worth of stock, signaling confidence in the company's long-term strategy.
- Japanese investment company SoftBank sold $186 million of Symbotic stock, marking its first significant reduction in the position and signaling caution.
- Insiders at Meta Platforms financier Blue Owl are upping their stake in the company after a disappointing 2025.
Insider trades are often some of the most revealing signals in the market—and three recent moves are sending sharply different messages. At Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), a board member is doubling down after a rough year. Symbotic (NASDAQ: SYM) just saw its first major insider sale after a dramatic run-up. And Blue Owl Capital (NYSE: OWL) is attracting widespread insider buying despite weak recent performance. Together, these trades offer a window into what insiders believe lies ahead. $25 Million Salesforce Board Member Buy Reflects Long-Term Confidence Shareholders in the tech giant Salesforce just received a bullish signal from Mason G. Morfit, a member of the company's Board of Directors. Recent changes in U.S. digital currency policy could have far-reaching implications for how money moves through the financial system.
A new analysis explores how emerging stablecoin regulations may reshape banking, deposits, and retirement planning — and why some experts believe individuals should understand these shifts sooner rather than later. The report also outlines strategies investors are using to prepare for potential structural changes in the monetary landscape. Get the free retirement protection guide here On Dec. 5, Morfit purchased approximately $25 million worth of Salesforce shares for ValueAct Capital, where he serves as co-CEO and Chief Investment Officer. Because ValueAct manages outside capital, the purchase likely reflects high-conviction analysis and underscores the seriousness of this bullish signal. Salesforce has come under considerable pressure in 2025, falling roughly 21%. However, the company's latest earnings report, released on Dec. 3, moved sentiment in the right direction, with shares up about 10% through Dec. 12. Despite that recovery, the stock remains more than 40% below its all-time high. Insider buying, combined with the firm's AI momentum, provides hope that the rebound can continue. Salesforce's agentic artificial intelligence (AI) tool, Agentforce, has seen rapid adoption: annual recurring revenue for the product grew 330% last quarter versus a year ago, supporting the company's target of over 10% annual revenue growth through fiscal 2030. While some investors remain skeptical of that growth trajectory, Morfit's sizable purchase signals institutional confidence in Salesforce's long-term AI strategy. SoftBank Trims Symbotic Stake for the First Time After Massive 2025 Rally On the other side of the equation, robotics company Symbotic just saw a significant insider sale from one of its largest backers. Major shareholder SoftBank Group (OTCMKTS: SOBKY), the Japanese investment firm known for large technology stakes, sold more than $186 million worth of Symbotic shares on Dec. 8. Symbotic makes robotic systems used to optimize warehouses, with Walmart (NASDAQ: WMT) its primary customer. The company's stock has surged roughly 159% year-to-date (YTD), so SoftBank's timing on the sale looks strategically sound. According to recent filings, Symbotic has been one of SoftBank's largest positions, and since taking a stake in 2022 SoftBank had generally increased its holdings. That history makes this recent reduction notable and potentially a bearish signal for the stock. With the Dec. 8 transaction, SoftBank reduced its position by about 9%, from 39.8 million shares to 36.3 million shares. SoftBank still holds a large stake, but this could be the first in a series of trims. Investors should monitor further moves for additional clues about SoftBank's outlook on Symbotic. 4 Blue Owl Executives Buy Shares Despite Weak Performance Blue Owl Capital, a firm focused on private credit and direct lending, has faced significant pressure in 2025, posting about a 30% total return loss YTD—but its top executives are showing a different view. In December, four senior insiders—including both co-CEOs, the CFO and Craig Packer, head of the Credit platform—purchased a total of $5.9 million in OWL shares. The fact that several top executives bought shares is a solid bullish indicator for Blue Owl. Blue Owl made headlines in October after entering a joint venture with Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META). Blue Owl will provide funds to finance the development of Meta's Hyperion data center and will own an 80% interest in the facility. That arrangement could become a meaningful revenue stream and supports long-term optimism. Follow the Smart Money Insider trades often reveal priorities and pressure points that don't always show up in earnings reports. December's moves suggest that leadership at Salesforce and Blue Owl sees untapped upside, while SoftBank's partial exit from Symbotic may reflect a shift in risk tolerance. As 2026 approaches, these insider actions offer an early read on which strategies insiders believe are built to last—and which may be due for recalibration.
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