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SEC EDGARAUG 191 min read$MPC

Benson Molly R sold $6.2M of MPC

Benson Molly R (Chief Legal Ofc & Corp Sec) sold 17,196 shares of Marathon Petroleum Corp (MPC) at $358.57 ($6.17M total) across 3 trades on 2026-08-17 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · Benson Molly R
Published Aug 19, 2026, 8:08 PM UTC
Analysis
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Added to alphai Aug 19, 2026, 8:15 PM UTC. Informational, not investment advice.
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Primary signal
$MPC
Bearish
medium confidence
Mentioned
$MPC
Relevance
5/10
alphai data visualization · based on SEC EDGAR
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$MPCBearishLow
01

Why it matters

The disclosed sale provides fresh data on insider sentiment, useful for short‑term traders.

02

Market read

First public report of a sizable insider sale; may influence short‑term price action.

03

What to watch

Potential tax planning or portfolio rebalancing unrelated to company fundamentals.

Relevance 5/10Novelty 7/10Timing: filed 2026-08-19

Background

SEC Form 4 filing discloses insider transactions; such filings are primary sources of material information.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$MPCBearishMedium confidence
Context

Chief Legal Officer sold 17,196 shares for $6.17M via a 10b5‑1 plan on 2026‑08‑17.

Expected impact

Modest downward pressure over the next few days.

Evidence & confidence

Sale size is material for a single insider but not large enough to drive a major move; market may interpret as a slight bearish signal.

Market effects

Sector

Energy sector may see minor scrutiny as insider activity can affect peer sentiment.

Regional

U.S. energy stocks could experience slight volatility.

Global

Limited to U.S. markets; no global ripple.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The sale could be routine under a pre‑arranged plan, not reflecting personal outlook.

Key entities

  • Company
    Marathon Petroleum Corp

    U.S. downstream energy company.

  • Insider
    Benson Molly R

    Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary.

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Full insider trading history

This story covers one filing. See everything behind it: every insider buy and sell on record, 10b5-1 plans, late filings, and which officers and directors are trading.

MPC insider trading history →

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