US crude oil futures traded higher this morning on Monday. Investors, meanwhile, focused on some notable insider trades.

When insiders sell shares, it indicates their concern in the company’s prospects or that they view the stock as being overpriced. Either way, this signals an opportunity to go short on the stock. Insider sales should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a selling decision.

Below is a look at a few recent notable insider sales. For more, check out Benzinga's insider transactions platform.

Microsoft

• The Trade: Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) EVP, Chief Commercial Officer Judson Althoff sold a total of 24,144 shares at an average price of $254.27. The insider received around $6.14 million from selling those shares.
• What’s Happening: Microsoft agreed to buy a massive amount of clean energy to power a data center in Ireland, Bloomberg reported.
• What Microsoft Does: Microsoft develops and licenses consumer and enterprise software. It is known for its Windows operating systems and Office productivity suite.

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Walmart

• The Trade: Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT) Director Robson Walton sold a total of 1,992,000 shares at an average price of $152.33. The insider received around $272.22 million as a result of the transaction.
• What’s Happening: Walmart recently reported better-than-expected Q3 results and raised its outlook.
• What Walmart Does: Walmart, founded in 1945, engages in the operation of retail, wholesale, and other units worldwide.

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