The Vickers Top Buyers & Sellers is a daily report that identifies the five companies the largest insider purchase transactions based on the dollar value of the transactions as well as the five companies the largest insider sales transactions based on the dollar value of the transactions.

The Vickers Top Buyers & Sellers is a daily report that identifies the five companies the largest insider purchase transactions based on the dollar value of the transactions as well as the five companies the largest insider sales transactions based on the dollar value of the transactions.

'Green Shoots' from the Fed

Stocks edged higher on Tuesday morning as investors digested the latest CPI report ahead of the Fed meeting. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index rose a seasonally adjusted 0.1% in November from 0.0% in October. Shelter rose while gasoline fell. Core inflation remained unchanged from October, at 4%. The Dow rose 0.2%, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq were nearly flat. Crude oil traded near $69 per barrel, while gold rose $5 to $1999 per ounce.

Stocks rose on Friday morning, following recent interviews and statements by Fed officials that signaled that they may pause interest rate hikes. In other news, Apple shares have started to rise following the past two-day plunge. The S&P 500 rose 0.4%, the Nasdaq was up 0.5%, and the Dow gained 0.3%. Crude oil traded near $88 per barrel and gold rose $3 to $1945.

The Vickers Top Buyers & Sellers is a daily report that identifies the five companies the largest insider purchase transactions based on the dollar value of the transactions as well as the five companies the largest insider sales transactions based on the dollar value of the transactions.

Stocks rose on Thursday morning after the House voted late Wednesday to approve the debt ceiling agreement negotiated by President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy. The deal will now go to the Senate, where quick passage is expected. On the employment front, the Labor Department said that first-time jobless claims rose by 2,000 to a seasonally adjusted 232,000 for the week ended May 27, slightly below the Reuters consensus forecast of 235,000. Meanwhile, payroll provider ADP said that U.S. companies added 278,000 jobs in May, down from 291,000 in April but well above the consensus forecast of 170,000. The Dow rose 0.2%, the S&P 0.6%, and the Nasdaq 0.7%. Crude oil rose 2% to $69.50 per barrel while gold rose $15 to $1997 per ounce.

The Vickers Top Buyers & Sellers is a daily report that identifies the five companies the largest insider purchase transactions based on the dollar value of the transactions as well as the five companies the largest insider sales transactions based on the dollar value of the transactions.

The Vickers Top Buyers & Sellers is a daily report that identifies the five companies the largest insider purchase transactions based on the dollar value of the transactions as well as the five companies the largest insider sales transactions based on the dollar value of the transactions.

The major indices wavered between gains and losses on Friday morning after Thursday's sharp selloff and a mixed February employment report. The Labor Department said that the U.S. economy added 311,000 payroll jobs last month, well above the consensus forecast; however, growth in average hourly earnings slowed to 0.2% from 0.3% in January and the unemployment rate rose to 3.6% from 3.4%. Media reports indicated that embattled SVB Financial was seeking a buyer after the stock plunged more than 60% on Thursday; trading in the shares was halted on Friday morning. The Dow fell 0.1%, the S&P 0.2%, and the Nasdaq 0.4%. Crude oil rose to $77 per barrel, while gold jumped $25 to $1859 per ounce.

The Vickers Top Buyers & Sellers is a daily report that identifies the five companies the largest insider purchase transactions based on the dollar value of the transactions as well as the five companies the largest insider sales transactions based on the dollar value of the transactions.

Stocks extended their losses on Tuesday morning after a sharp selloff on Monday. The Commerce Department reported that the U.S. trade gap widened for a second month in October, reflecting the impact of the strong dollar and lower exports. The wider trade deficit is likely to weigh on 4Q GDP. On the earnings front, auto parts retailer AutoZone fell more than 4%, despite better-than-expected fiscal 1Q results, amid concerns about rising inventory and potentially weaker earnings in 2Q. The Dow fell 0.4%, the S&P 0.9%, and the Nasdaq 1.5%. Crude oil fell more than 1% to $75.50 per barrel, while gold traded near $1784 per ounce.

The Vickers Top Buyers & Sellers is a daily report that identifies the five companies the largest insider purchase transactions based on the dollar value of the transactions as well as the five companies the largest insider sales transactions based on the dollar value of the transactions.

Last week, after our review of insider-trading data from Vickers Stock Research, we noted that corporate executives, directors, and beneficial owners were 'stepping up to the plate once again' and wondered if their actions 'indicated that a bottom is near.' While one week has not a trend made, the results so far are not bad.

Stocks fell on Tuesday morning, led by declines in the Technology and Consumer Discretionary sectors, as investors awaited the July CPI report on Wednesday. Micron Technology shares fell more than 5% after the chipmaker warned of lower demand and cut its fiscal 4Q sales guidance. Vaccine maker Novavax dropped nearly 30% after reporting a wider-than-expected 2Q loss and slashing its full-year sales forecast. The Dow fell 0.2%, the S&P 0.5%, and the Nasdaq 1.3%. Crude oil traded near $91 per barrel, while gold rose $3 to $1808 per ounce.

Short-term breadth was strong during the late-May rally. However, long-term measures of breadth take time to turn from bearish readings, so we don't have enough evidence to say that the final low is in. Recently, NYSE advancing volume/total volume put in three straight 80% days and the NYSE advancers/total issues registered two 80% days. That is considered a breadth thrust and one of the hallmarks of a market bottom.

The Vickers Top Buyers & Sellers is a daily report that identifies the five companies the largest insider purchase transactions based on the dollar value of the transactions as well as the five companies the largest insider sales transactions based on the dollar value of the transactions.

Stocks were mixed on Friday morning amid new developments in Ukraine, as Russian forces stepped up their bombing of major cities and the U.S. and Europe moved to revoke Russia's normal trade status. President Biden also announced additional bans on imports of Russian goods. Consumer sentiment data was weaker than expected. The University of Michigan said that its preliminary consumer sentiment reading for March dropped to 59.7 from a final reading of 62.8 in February. The Dow rose 0.3%, the S&P fell 0.3%, and the Nasdaq fell 1.1%. Crude oil rose to $109 per barrel, while gold traded near $1984 per ounce.

Stocks finished lower on Thursday amid continued concerns about the war in Ukraine and surging consumer prices. The Labor Department said that its consumer price index rose 7.9% year-over-year in February, up from 7.5% in January and the fastest increase in 40 years. On the employment front, first-time claims for state unemployment benefits rose by 11,000 to 227,000 for the week ended March 5 and topped the consensus forecast. The Dow fell 0.34%, the S&P 0.43%, and the Nasdaq 0.95%. Crude oil traded near $106 per barrel, while gold rose $12 to $2001 per ounce.

The stock market moved lower last week as Omicron concerns caused volatility to spike to its highest levels since January 2021. Blue chips outperformed tech stocks, as investors went into a risk-off mode. During Friday's session, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 60 points, or 0.17%. The S&P 500 was down 0.84%, and the Nasdaq Composite was down 1.92%. For the week, the DJIA was down 319 points, or 0.91%, the S&P 500 was down 1.22%, and the Nasdaq Composite was down 2.62%. Year-to-date, the DJIA is up 12.98%, the S&P 500 is up 20.83%, and the Nasdaq Composite is up 17.05%.

The Vickers Top Buyers & Sellers is a daily report that identifies the five companies the largest insider purchase transactions based on the dollar value of the transactions as well as the five companies the largest insider sales transactions based on the dollar value of the transactions.

Stocks fell on Wednesday morning amid continued concerns about slowing economic growth. On the employment front, the Labor Department's JOLTS survey said that U.S. job openings rose by 749,000 to a record 10.9 million on July 31, while hiring fell to 6.7 million from 6.8 million a month earlier. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen again urged Congress to raise the U.S. debt ceiling and avoid a government shutdown and default in October. The existing debt limit of $28.4 trillion was exceeded in late July, and the Treasury Department is currently taking special steps to work around the limit. The Dow fell 0.4%, the S&P 0.4%, and the Nasdaq 0.9%. Crude oil traded near $69 per barrel, while gold fell $7 to $1791 per ounce.

The rotational trends in insider-sentiment that we discussed last week remain in place for a second week. But the overall insider-sentiment picture gleaned from the weekly data supplied by Vickers Stock Research remains noticeably cautious. This 'more cautious than we prefer' status has been in place for all of 2021, and we continue to tag it as stubborn. Insider sentiment is not so bad as to call for a defensive posture, but it is far from bullish and stuck in a range. Specifically, Vickers' benchmark NYSE/ASE Eight-Week Sell/Buy Ratio has been between 4.58 and 5.97 since early January. Currently, it is at 4.78.

The Vickers Top Buyers & Sellers is a daily report that identifies the five companies the largest insider purchase transactions based on the dollar value of the transactions as well as the five companies the largest insider sales transactions based on the dollar value of the transactions.

Stocks were mixed on Tuesday morning following earnings reports from major retailers and new housing market data. Walmart shares rose 2% after the company reported better-than-expected 1Q sales and earnings and raised its full-year guidance. Macy's shares also rose following an unexpected first-quarter profit. The Commerce Department said that U.S. housing starts fell 9.5% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.569 million units in April, down from 1.733 million in March and below the Reuters consensus forecast of 1.71 million. The Dow fell 0.2%, the S&P was flat, and the Nasdaq rose 0.7%. Crude oil traded near $66 per barrel, while gold fell slightly to $1868 per ounce.

Stocks were mixed on Tuesday morning following earnings reports from major retailers and new housing market data. Walmart shares rose 2% after the company reported better-than-expected 1Q sales and earnings and raised its full-year guidance. Macy's shares also rose following an unexpected first-quarter profit. The Commerce Department said that U.S. housing starts fell 9.5% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.569 million units in April, down from 1.733 million in March and below the Reuters consensus forecast of 1.71 million. The Dow fell 0.2%, the S&P was flat, and the Nasdaq rose 0.7%. Crude oil traded near $66 per barrel, while gold fell slightly to $1868 per ounce.

The Vickers Top Buyers & Sellers is a daily report that identifies the five companies the largest insider purchase transactions based on the dollar value of the transactions as well as the five companies the largest insider sales transactions based on the dollar value of the transactions.

Stocks were mixed on Thursday morning as investors weighed new employment data and awaited comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell at a Wall Street Journal conference. Mr. Powell is expected to address inflation concerns and rising bond yields, which have rattled equity markets over the last two weeks. The Labor Department said that first-time claims for state unemployment benefits rose to 745,000 for the week ended February 27, up from 736,000 a week earlier but slightly below the Bloomberg consensus forecast of 750,000. The Dow rose 0.3%, the S&P rose 0.3%, and the Nasdaq fell 0.1%. Crude oil rose $3 to $64 per barrel, while gold traded near $1716 per ounce.

Stocks were mixed on Wednesday morning amid strong earnings from Salesforce.com and new capital goods data. The Commerce Department said that orders for core capital goods excluding aircraft rose 1.9% in July, in line with the Reuters consensus forecast but down from 4.3% growth in June. Salesforce shares jumped 26% after the company posted strong fiscal 2Q results and raised its full-year revenue guidance. The Dow fell 0.3%, the S&P rose 0.4%, and the Nasdaq rose 1.0%. Crude oil traded near $43.50 per barrel, while gold rose $25 to $1948 per ounce.

Stocks were mixed on Wednesday morning amid strong earnings from Salesforce.com and new capital goods data. The Commerce Department said that orders for core capital goods excluding aircraft rose 1.9% in July, in line with the Reuters consensus forecast but down from 4.3% growth in June. Salesforce shares jumped 26% after the company posted strong fiscal 2Q results and raised its full-year revenue guidance. The Dow fell 0.3%, the S&P rose 0.4%, and the Nasdaq rose 1.0%. Crude oil traded near $43.50 per barrel, while gold rose $25 to $1948 per ounce.