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.

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This weekend, in Vegas, it's the Chiefs versus the 49ers. Usher is the halftime show; Tom Brady appears in a commercial; and Taylor Swift fans add a whole new demographic to the fan base. But aside from all that, there is big money at stake. For our list this week, we present possible ways to invest in the Super Bowl.

As we move into the second half of January, the major indices are at, near, or closing in on all-time highs. Yet technical evidence continues to mount for some type of pullback or correction. We have talked recently about poor market breadth, but there are plenty of other and more-obscure indicators that also do not line up well for the bulls.

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.

Stocks were mixed on Thursday morning as investors focused on new inflation data. The Labor Department said that its consumer price index rose 0.4% on a month-over-month basis in September, down from 0.6% in August but above the consensus forecast of 0.3%. Excluding volatile food and energy prices, the core CPI rose 0.3%, in line with the August increase. The core CPI also rose 4.1% from the prior year, down from 4.3% in August and in line with the consensus forecast. On the earnings front, Delta Air Lines posted better-than-expected 3Q results but lowered its full-year earnings outlook due to rising fuel and maintenance costs. The Dow fell 0.3%, the S&P fell 0.1%, and the Nasdaq rose 0.2%. Crude oil rose to $85 per barrel, while gold traded near $1886 per ounce.

Stocks rose on Thursday morning following strong earnings reports from PepsiCo and Delta Airlines and more signs of moderating inflation. The Labor Department said that its producer price index for final demand rose just 0.1% from the prior year in June, down from a 0.9% increase in May and below the Reuters consensus, which called for 0.4% growth. The core PPI, excluding food and energy prices, rose at a 2.6% annual rate, down from 2.8% in May. The Dow rose 0.3%, the S&P 0.6%, and the Nasdaq 1.0%. Crude oil rose 1% to $76.50 per barrel, while gold traded near $1963 per ounce.

In this edition, a sunny outlook on energy transition amid clouds; Medpace Holdings; Australian retail's momentum; and AGL Energy, Delta Air Lines, and Interactive Brokers.

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.

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.

Stocks rose on Thursday morning following new inflation and employment data. The Labor Department reported that its producer price index for final demand rose 2.7% from the prior year in March, below the consensus forecast of 3.0% and down sharply from a 4.9% increase in February. The core PPI, excluding food and energy costs, rose 3.6% from the prior year, also slowing from 4.5% in February. Meanwhile, first-time jobless claims rose by 11,000 to a seasonally adjusted 239,000 for the week ended April 8, above the consensus forecast of 232,000. The Dow rose 0.4%, the S&P 0.7%, and the Nasdaq 1.4%. Crude oil traded near $83 per barrel, while gold jumped $24 to $2049 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.

Bonds did not provide a safe haven in 2022, with the benchmark Core U.S. Aggregate Bond Index down 15% for the year. Still, we anticipate improved performance from fixed income over the next few quarters. Looking ahead, we think the worst of the damage at the long end of the curve for this cycle has been done. Our forecasts for the yield on the 10-year Treasury Note call for an increase of approximately 25 basis points from current levels through 2023, compared to the 200-basis-point jump that occurred over the past year. At the short end of the curve, we now look for a measured move higher into 1H23, and then a flat-line. It is our view -- in the wake of the recent CPI report and speeches by members of the Federal Reserve -- that the Fed will hike the federal funds rate another 25 basis points in February to a level of 4.50%-4.75%, and then two more times in 1H23 before potentially cutting rates near the end of next year. What will these hikes do to the economy? Right now, the economy is in a growth mode and may be able to handle higher rates for a few more months. But in light of the rate hikes already in place, unemployment may soon start to rise toward 5.0%, stalling growth in the consumer sector. What will the hikes do to the yield curve? Right now, the 2-to-10 section of the yield curve is inverted, as investors already believe the Fed has gone too far and is pushing the economy into recession. If the central bank can avoid a downturn -- no easy task now that GDP has fallen for two of the past three quarters -- the yield curve should once again slope upward, which is our forecast for the end of next year. For more information on specific strategies to take advantage of the interest-rate environment, see our Fixed Income Strategies report.

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.

Stocks were mixed on Friday morning after big banks reported. Tesla stock was down when it announced that it was cutting prices on some of its models. According to the University of Michigan, consumer sentiment rose to 64.6 in January from a revised 59.7 in December. However, this is still well below prepandemic numbers The Nasdaq is down 0.27%, the S&P 0.22%, while the Dow Jones is up 0.17%. Crude oil rose to $79 per barrel, while gold rose $16 to $1914 per ounce.

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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 mixed on Wednesday morning as investors weighed earnings reports from Netflix, Procter & Gamble, and Abbott Laboratories, and new housing market data. The Commerce Department said that U.S. housing starts fell 8.1% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.439 million, below the Reuters consensus forecast of 1.475 million. Building permits rose 1.4% to an annualized 1.564 million, above the consensus of 1.530 million. The Dow rose 0.2%, the S&P fell 0.3%, and the Nasdaq fell 0.4%. Crude oil rose slightly to $83 per barrel, while gold fell $17 to $1639 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.

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.

Stocks pared sharp early losses on Thursday afternoon but still finished mainly in negative territory. Investors weighed disappointing earnings from JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley and comments from Fed officials that suggested a possible 100-basis-point increase in interest rates at the July FOMC meeting. On the employment front, first-time claims for state unemployment benefits rose to 244,000 for the week ended July 9, up from 235,000 a week earlier and above the Bloomberg consensus estimate. The Dow fell 0.46%, the S&P fell 0.30%, and the Nasdaq rose 0.03%. Crude oil rose slightly to $96.50 per barrel, while gold dropped $27 to $1708 per ounce.

Economy & Jobs Fight Off Recession Risks

The CEO of Marriott thinks it is going to be a "blockbuster" summer. Hotel bookings are up. Airfares are up (both pricewise and for bookings). As well, U.S. hotel profitability is above pre-pandemic levels for the second consecutive month, according to Smith Travel Research, and the key metrics used to judge hotel performance are higher than in the comparable period in 2019. The most-recent Average Daily Rate (ADR) measured against a range of hotel properties is $151.73, up 22% compared to the same period in 2019. Revenue per available room, or RevPAR, is $100.97, up 26%. Travel experts say that reservations are strong because of pent-up demand. Consumers are anxious to vacation and visit friends and family after two years of restrictions. Business travel also is starting to perk back up as companies are eager to see clients in-person again. We are living in a new inflationary economic environment, but consumers so far are willing to spend on leisure activities. Here are some of Argus' BUY-rated travel companies, with a few airlines, a few big hotels, and some online booking agencies. Some are these stocks are included in our model portfolios (Growth & Income, Equity Income, Growth, and Institutional).

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.

Stocks rose on Wednesday morning following 1Q earnings reports from JPMorgan Chase and Delta Air Lines. JPM shares fell more than 3% after the company reported a sharp drop in first-quarter earnings, hurt by fallout from the war in Ukraine. On the positive side, Delta rose more than 4% after the company posted a narrower-than-expected 1Q loss and forecast a return to profitability in the current quarter. The Dow rose 0.3%, the S&P 0.4%, and the Nasdaq 0.9%. Crude oil rose 1.5% to $102 per barrel, while gold rose $7 to $1983 per ounce.

Trimming GDP Estimates for 1Q22

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.

The stock market again struggled with rising rates and high inflation readings in the second trading week of January. On Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 202 points, or 0.56%. The S&P 500 was up 0.08%, and the Nasdaq Composite was up 0.59%. For the week, the DJIA was down 320 points, or 0.88%, the S&P 500 was down 0.30%, and the Nasdaq Composite was down 0.28%. Year-to-date, the Dow is down 1.17%; the S&P 500 is off 2.17%; and the Nasdaq Composite is lagging, down 4.80%.

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.

The S&P 500 pullback that started on November 22 continues -- and with it, frustrating and choppy action. The "500" fell right to its 10-day exponential average as well as a 50% retracement of the rally on Tuesday and bounced 28 points off the 4,606 low. Unless the recent low of 4,495 is busted, the index is in good shape as far as price is concerned.

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.

Another of our S&P 500 targets was hit last week at 4,652, and that was based on the size of the recently completed base. The next target is a range based on a 62% to 79% Fibonacci extension of the recently completed cup and targets the 4,712 to 4,757 region. The index already has moved into this zone with a recent intraday high of 4,719. Beyond that, a 100% extension of the cup takes the index up to 4,813. We have been looking for a pause/pullback in the near term, as evidence mounts that stocks need a breather.

Another of our S&P 500 targets was hit last week at 4,652, and that was based on the size of the recently completed base. The next target is a range based on a 62% to 79% Fibonacci extension of the recently completed cup and targets the 4,712 to 4,757 region. The index already has moved into this zone with a recent intraday high of 4,719. Beyond that, a 100% extension of the cup takes the index up to 4,813. We have been looking for a pause/pullback in the near term, as evidence mounts that stocks need a breather.

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 edition features the U.S. gas market; the recovering airline industry; new coverage of equipment rental firms; and notes from Meta Platforms (better known as Facebook), Apple, and Amazon.

Stocks rallied on Thursday morning following strong earnings reports from Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and UnitedHealth Group, and new producer price and employment data. The Labor Department said that first-time claims for state unemployment benefits fell to 293,000 for the week ended October 9, down from 329,000 a week earlier and below the consensus forecast of 320,000. The Dow rose 1.2%, the S&P 1.3%, and the Nasdaq 1.4%. Crude oil rose to $81 per barrel, while gold traded near $1800 per ounce.

Tuesday was another ugly day for stocks, with the S&P 500 testing its key 21-week exponential moving average (4,337) for the first time since October. Interestingly, the "500," the Nasdaq, and the Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) all tested this key average intraday Tuesday. The Nasdaq's 21-week EMA is at 14,547 and right where the index closed; the QQQ's is at 358.47.

The Market's Big Test

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.

Numerous sentiment indicators continue to reflect extreme optimism, and the investors represented in those indicators have been rewarded for their correct assessment of market direction. As always happens, there will come day when the bullish views will have been held too long and some of the robust gains will be recalled. But for now, the bulls remain firmly in charge.

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.

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 as investors weighed a new round of earnings reports along with employment and manufacturing data. The Federal Reserve said that U.S. manufacturing output fell 0.1% in June, reflecting reduced automobile production due to the ongoing semiconductor shortage. The reading was down from a 0.9% increase in May and below the consensus forecast calling for 0.2% growth. On the employment front, first-time jobless claims fell to 360,000, the third straight reading below 400,000 but slightly above consensus. Continuing claims fell to 3.241 million from 3.367 million a week earlier and came in below the consensus of 3.3 million. The Dow rose 0.15%, the S&P fell 0.33%, and the Nasdaq fell 0.70%. Crude oil fell 2% to $71.50 per barrel, while gold rose $4 to $1829 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.

Several major indices hit Fibonacci extension targets this week, and that may be a technical reason that the market sold off on Thursday. These targets are based on the depth of the "V" bottom back in early 2020. Once an index or individual stock breaks out to all-time highs, there is no chart resistance or supply overhead as every buyer of the asset is sitting with a profit. Therefore, potential targets must come from other technical tools like trendlines, the top of a channel, and Fibonacci extensions based on the size of the latest reversal formation.

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.

With Memorial Day and the summer-travel season fast approaching, drivers will be faced with the highest gasoline prices in two to three years. Well, at least people can go somewhere this year. Pushing gas prices higher is West Texas Intermediate (WTI), which at $66.82/barrel is marginally exceeding the March 5 close. It appears that after a few months of consolidation, crude oil may finally break out of its recent range.