This pick list highlights constituents of the Morningstar US Mid Cap Index that we believe offer investors the best risk-adjusted return prospects. The market capitalization range for U.S. mid-caps typically falls between $1 billion and $8 billion and represents 20% of the total capitalization of the U.S. equity market.

Stocks were down for a second day on Tuesday morning. The Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that job openings were nearly flat in February, at 8.76 million. Health insurance stocks fell after the federal government announced there will be no increase to Medicare Advantage rates for 2025. The Commerce Department's Census Bureau said that factory orders increased 1.4%, after dropping 3.8% in January. Treasury yields are rising. The S&P 500 fell 0.9%, the Dow dropped 1.1% and the Nasdaq lost 1.2%. Crude oil traded above $85 per barrel and gold was up $18 to $2275 per ounce.

This pick list highlights constituents of the Morningstar US Mid Cap Index that we believe offer investors the best risk-adjusted return prospects. The market capitalization range for U.S. mid-caps typically falls between $1 billion and $8 billion and represents 20% of the total capitalization of the U.S. equity market.

This pick list highlights constituents of the Morningstar US Mid Cap Index that we believe offer investors the best risk-adjusted return prospects. The market capitalization range for U.S. mid-caps typically falls between $1 billion and $8 billion and represents 20% of the total capitalization of the U.S. equity market.

Stocks crept higher on Wednesday morning ahead of Thursday's next read on inflation. Bitcoin has fallen ahead of the SEC decision on spot bitcoin ETFs. The Dow rose 0.2%, the S&P 500 gained 0.2% and the Nasdaq was up 0.4%. Crude oil traded just above $72 per barrel, while gold fell $1 to $2032 per ounce.

This pick list highlights constituents of the Morningstar US Mid Cap Index that we believe offer investors the best risk-adjusted return prospects. The market capitalization range for U.S. mid-caps typically falls between $1 billion and $8 billion and represents 20% of the total capitalization of the U.S. equity market.

This pick list highlights constituents of the Morningstar US Mid Cap Index that we believe offer investors the best risk-adjusted return prospects. The market capitalization range for U.S. mid-caps typically falls between $1 billion and $8 billion and represents 20% of the total capitalization of the U.S. equity market.

This pick list highlights constituents of the Morningstar US Mid Cap Index that we believe offer investors the best risk-adjusted return prospects. The market capitalization range for U.S. mid-caps typically falls between $1 billion and $8 billion and represents 20% of the total capitalization of the U.S. equity market.

Monday Tee Up: Inflation and Costco

This pick list highlights constituents of the Morningstar US Mid Cap Index that we believe offer investors the best risk-adjusted return prospects. The market capitalization range for U.S. mid-caps typically falls between $1 billion and $8 billion and represents 20% of the total capitalization of the U.S. equity market.

This pick list highlights constituents of the Morningstar US Mid Cap Index that we believe offer investors the best risk-adjusted return prospects. The market capitalization range for U.S. mid-caps typically falls between $1 billion and $8 billion and represents 20% of the total capitalization of the U.S. equity market.

This pick list highlights constituents of the Morningstar US Mid Cap Index that we believe offer investors the best risk-adjusted return prospects. The market capitalization range for U.S. mid-caps typically falls between $1 billion and $8 billion and represents 20% of the total capitalization of the U.S. equity market.

Back on May 1, we noted that bullish 'green shoots' were developing in the weekly insider-sentiment data provided by Vickers Stock Research, particularly at companies that list on the Nasdaq. Over the next five weeks, those sentiment shoots blossomed and stocks responded accordingly, with the S&P 500 higher by 3.1% since May 1 (through the close last week) and the Nasdaq 8.6% higher. But for the past few weeks, insider sentiment has started to wobble back and forth. Along those lines, Mark Arbeter, Argus' chartered market technician, has detailed a lack of breadth in stocks and possible reversion to the mean after big gains in a relatively short period.

Stocks were lower Monday morning but retraced their losses by midday. Investors are bracing for consumer and producer inflation readings due Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively while navigating contagion fears. Notably, First Republic Bank (FRC) plunged 67.65% and was halted due to the fallout of Silicon Valley Bank as investors fear contagion to regional banks despite regulators stepping in. The Dow rose 0.8%, the S&P 0.8%, and the Nasdaq 1.4%. Crude oil fell 0.8% to $76 per barrel, while gold rose $49 to $1916 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 mostly lower on Tuesday morning after an early rally faltered. Housing data was weak. The Commerce Department said that U.S. housing starts fell 0.5% in November to an annualized 1.427 million units, slightly above the Reuters consensus forecast of 1.4 million. The decline reflected rising mortgage rates and a 4.1% drop in single-family housing starts, partly offset by an increase in multi-family projects. Building permits also plunged a sharp 11.2% last month. The Dow rose 0.1%, the S&P fell 0.1%, and the Nasdaq fell 0.3%. Crude oil fell slightly to $75 per barrel, while gold rose $28 to $1825 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 rose in volatile trading on Wednesday morning, a day after hot consumer price data prompted the worst selloff since June 2020. In contrast to the CPI report, producer prices showed signs of moderation. The Labor Department said that its producer price index for final demand dropped 0.1% in August, in line with the consensus forecast, after a 0.4% decline in July. The PPI also rose 8.7% from the prior year, down from a 9.8% increase a month earlier. The Dow rose 0.3%, the S&P 0.4%, and the Nasdaq 0.7%. Crude oil rose more than 2% to $89.50 per barrel, while gold fell $4 to $1713 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 fell on Thursday morning amid continued inflation concerns as investors awaited the May CPI report on Friday morning. Employment data was weaker than expected. The Labor Department said that first-time claims for state unemployment benefits rose to 229,000 for the week ended June 4, up from a revised 202,000 a week earlier. The reading was the highest since mid-January and above the Bloomberg consensus forecast of 206,000. The Dow fell 0.5%, the S&P 0.6%, and the Nasdaq 0.6%. Crude oil traded near $122 per barrel, while gold fell $12 to $1845 per ounce.

Stocks rose strongly on Tuesday morning, recouping some of their recent losses, as investors looked ahead to the Fed's policy decision on Wednesday. Producer prices continued to rise, though the month-to-month increase was less than expected. The Labor Department said that its producer price index for final demand rose 0.8% in February, down from 1.2% in January and below the Bloomberg consensus forecast of 0.9% growth. The Dow rose 1.2%, the S&P 1.6%, and the Nasdaq 2.3%. Crude oil fell sharply to $93.50 per barrel, while gold dropped $42 to $1919 per ounce.

The stock market performed very well last week as Omicron concerns abated. Blue chips outperformed tech stocks by a slim margin, though both were up substantially. During Friday's session, the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased 216 points, or 0.60%. The S&P 500 was up 0.95%, and the Nasdaq Composite was up 0.73%. For the week, the DJIA was up 1,391 points, or 4.02%, the S&P 500 was up 3.82%, and the Nasdaq Composite was up 3.61%. Year-to-date, the DJIA is up 17.53%, the S&P 500 is up 25.45%, and the Nasdaq Composite is up 21.28%.

The stock market performed very well last week as Omicron concerns abated. Blue chips outperformed tech stocks by a slim margin, though both were up substantially. During Friday's session, the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased 216 points, or 0.60%. The S&P 500 was up 0.95%, and the Nasdaq Composite was up 0.73%. For the week, the DJIA was up 1,391 points, or 4.02%, the S&P 500 was up 3.82%, and the Nasdaq Composite was up 3.61%. Year-to-date, the DJIA is up 17.53%, the S&P 500 is up 25.45%, and the Nasdaq Composite is up 21.28%.

Stocks edged higher on Thursday morning following new weekly employment data. The Labor Department said that first-time claims for state unemployment benefits fell to 310,000 for the week ended September 4, down from 345,000 a week earlier and below the consensus forecast of 335,000. Continuing claims fell to 2.783 million, down from 2.805 million a week earlier but slightly above consensus. The Dow rose 0.2%, the S&P 0.1%, and the Nasdaq 0.3%. Crude oil rose slightly to nearly $70 per barrel, while gold traded near $1790 per ounce.

Stocks rose modestly on Thursday morning following new consumer price and employment data. The Labor Department said that its consumer price index rose 0.6% in May, above the consensus forecast of 0.4% growth though down from 0.8% in April. The core CPI, excluding food and energy, also rose 0.7% last month after a jump of 0.9% in April. On the employment front, first-time claims for state unemployment benefits fell to 376,000 for the week ended June 5, down from 385,000 a week earlier but slightly above the Bloomberg consensus of 370,000. The Dow, the S&P, and the Nasdaq were all up about 0.3%. Crude oil rose slightly to $70 per barrel, while gold traded near $1891 per ounce.

Stocks rallied on Thursday morning following House approval of the Biden administration's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan, which is expected to be signed by the president on Friday. On the employment front, the Labor Department said that first-time claims for state unemployment benefits fell to 712,000 for the week ended March 6, down from 754,000 a week earlier and below the Bloomberg consensus forecast of 725,000. The Dow rose 1.0%, the S&P 1.3%, and the Nasdaq 2.3%. Crude oil rose 2% to nearly $67 per barrel, while gold traded near $1724 per ounce.

Stocks pared early losses on Thursday morning amid new employment data and continued mixed signals regarding a fiscal stimulus package in Washington. The Labor Department reported that first-time claims for state unemployment benefits rose to 853,000 for the week ended December 5, up from a revised 716,000 a week earlier and above the Bloomberg consensus forecast of 725,000. The reading was the first above 800,000 since mid-September. The Dow fell 0.1%, the S&P rose 0.1%, and the Nasdaq rose 0.7%. Crude oil rose more than 3% to $47 per barrel, while gold traded near $1851 per ounce.

Stocks continued to drop on Friday morning, extending Thursday's losses, following an August employment report that showed a slowdown in job creation from June and July. The Labor Department said that the U.S. economy added 1.371 million payroll jobs in August, down from 1.734 million in July and below the Reuters consensus forecast of 1.4 million. The official unemployment rate fell to 8.4% from 10.2% in July, and was better than the consensus estimate of 9.8%. The Dow fell 1.9%, the S&P 2.5%, and the Nasdaq 3.6%. Crude oil fell below $41 per barrel, while gold traded near 1932 per ounce.

Stocks continued to drop on Friday morning, extending Thursday's losses, following an August employment report that showed a slowdown in job creation from June and July. The Labor Department said that the U.S. economy added 1.371 million payroll jobs in August, down from 1.734 million in July and below the Reuters consensus forecast of 1.4 million. The official unemployment rate fell to 8.4% from 10.2% in July, and was better than the consensus estimate of 9.8%. The Dow fell 1.9%, the S&P 2.5%, and the Nasdaq 3.6%. Crude oil fell below $41 per barrel, while gold traded near 1932 per ounce.

Stocks rose again on Monday morning amid continued economic optimism, adding to strong gains last week. Gilead Sciences shares rose and AstraZeneca shares fell on reports of merger talks between the two companies, while Boeing shares rose 13% after positive analyst coverage. The Dow rose 1.1%, the S&P 0.6%, and the Nasdaq 0.4%. Crude oil fell more than 3% to $38 per barrel, while gold rose $11 to $1694 per ounce.

Stocks rose again on Monday morning amid continued economic optimism, adding to strong gains last week. Gilead Sciences shares rose and AstraZeneca shares fell on reports of merger talks between the two companies, while Boeing shares rose 13% after positive analyst coverage. The Dow rose 1.1%, the S&P 0.6%, and the Nasdaq 0.4%. Crude oil fell more than 3% to $38 per barrel, while gold rose $11 to $1694 per ounce.

Stocks plunged sharply once again on Thursday morning on intensifying coronavirus fears, as President Trump's 30-day ban on most travel between Europe and the U.S. and failure to announce any specific public health measures further rattled investors. The selloff was sharp across the board, triggering another S&P circuit breaker early in the session and putting stocks firmly in bear market territory. The Dow fell 7.2%, the S&P 6.0%, and the Nasdaq 5.5%. Crude oil fell more than 5% to $31 per barrel, while gold plunged $64 to $1579 per ounce.

Stocks plunged sharply once again on Thursday morning on intensifying coronavirus fears, as President Trump's 30-day ban on most travel between Europe and the U.S. and failure to announce any specific public health measures further rattled investors. The selloff was sharp across the board, triggering another S&P circuit breaker early in the session and putting stocks firmly in bear market territory. The Dow fell 7.2%, the S&P 6.0%, and the Nasdaq 5.5%. Crude oil fell more than 5% to $31 per barrel, while gold plunged $64 to $1579 per ounce.