 Which CEOs Are Buying Their Own Shares — Analysis of Insider Trades on May 8 While the market is in turmoil, insiders are voting with their money. Here are the biggest insider purchases in their own companies over the past 24 hours: - **51Talk Online Education Group (COE)** — CEO Huang Jack Jiajia bought 446,700 shares for $12.2 million at $27.36. The largest purchase of the day. When a CEO pours $12 million of personal funds, it's not "maybe" — it's confidence. - **Upstart Holdings (UPST)** — Director Girouard Dave acquired 170,240 shares for $5 million at $29.37. AI lending — their model is built on machine learning, and the insider clearly sees undervaluation. - **Pampa Energy (PAM)** — VP Mariani Gustavo bought 50,000 shares for $4 million at $81.21. Argentina's energy sector — an unexpected but strong signal from a top executive. - **Pool Corp (POOL)** — Three directors collectively bought $2.2 million worth. Pool — pools and equipment, but purchases by three board members at once speak for themselves. - **SoFi Technologies (SOFI)** — CEO Noto Anthony bought 15,878 shares for $250k at $15.73. Fintech with an AI core — a relevant case for our audience. - **Markel Group (MKL)** — A rare purchase in an insurance holding company: a director bought $269k worth at $1,791 per share. What this means: Insiders are not hype traders. They know the business from the inside. When the CEOs of Upstart or SoFi buy with their own money, it's a signal that AI companies in fintech are confident in their models and valuation. Subscribe — I analyze insider trades and show where big players see opportunities before the market.