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The major indices finished slightly lower on Thursday as investors weighed a new round of earnings reports from Qualcomm, PayPal, and other major companies. Apple and Amazon also reported above-consensus sales and earnings after the close. On the employment front, first-time claims for state unemployment benefits rose by 6,000 to a seasonally adjusted 227,000 for the week ended July 29, in line with the Reuters consensus forecast. Continuing claims rose by 21,000 to 1.7 million. The data came ahead of the government's July employment report on Friday morning. The consensus calls for 200,000 new payroll jobs, down from 209,000 in June, and a steady unemployment rate of 3.6%. The Dow fell 0.19%, the S&P 0.25%, and the Nasdaq 0.10%. Crude oil rose nearly 3% to $82 per barrel, while gold fell $6 to $1969 per ounce.

Stocks rose on Thursday following new retail sales and weekly employment data. The rally came despite signs from the Fed that it would raise interest rates two more times this year after its pause on Wednesday. The Commerce Department reported that retail sales rose a better-than-expected 0.3% in May, helped by strong sales of automobiles, building materials, and garden equipment. On the employment front, first-time claims for state unemployment benefits were unchanged at a seasonally adjusted 262,000 for the week ended June 10, above the consensus forecast of 249,000. Continuing claims rose by 20,000 to 1.775 million. The Dow rose 1.26%, the S&P 1.22%, and the Nasdaq 1.15%. Crude oil rose more than 3% to $70.50 per barrel, while gold traded near $1970 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.

Stocks fell on Tuesday morning, extending last week's losses, following earnings reports from Walmart and Home Depot. Walmart posted better-than-expected fiscal 4Q23 results, though the shares fell on management's disappointing FY24 guidance. Home Depot shares fell sharply after the company reported mixed 4Q results and projected lower earnings and flat sales in FY23. The Dow fell 1.4%, the S&P 1.2%, and the Nasdaq 1.5%. Crude oil rose to $77 per barrel, while gold traded near $1844 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.

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 rose on Thursday morning following more 3Q earnings reports. AT&T shares jumped 9% after the company posted better-than-expected 3Q results, including strong growth in new subscribers, and raised its full-year earnings guidance. IBM also rose strongly after reporting above-consensus results, despite pressure from unfavorable exchange rates, and raising its 2022 sales forecast. The Dow rose 0.9%, the S&P 0.7%, and the Nasdaq 1.1%. Crude oil traded near $88 per barrel, while gold rose $12 to $1646 per ounce.

Last week was the busiest of the quarter for earnings, with many sharp stock-price moves following above- or below-consensus results or changes in guidance. Through July 26, Refinitiv noted that 133 S&P 500 companies had reported earnings, with 76% beating expectations, above the long-term average of 66%. The blended (actual for those reporting and consensus for those still to report) growth rate is 6.2%, near the 5.6% expectation and indicating the "beats" have not been robust. But the sour mood coming into the quarter is being greeted with relief that profit shortfalls and lowered guidance are not rampant. Our analysts always look for companies that boost outlooks during earnings season. Raising guidance can be a catalyst for strong returns in the quarters ahead. Here is an initial list of BUY-rated companies in Argus coverage with raised guidance or increased outlooks during the 2Q22 EPS reporting season.

Stocks rose in volatile trading on Wednesday morning, extending Tuesday's rally, as major companies continued to report second-quarter results. Netflix shares rose 4% after the company posted above-consensus 2Q earnings and lower-than-expected subscriber losses. Johnson & Johnson shares edged higher following stronger-than-expected results, though management lowered its full-year sales and earnings guidance. The Dow rose 0.2%, the S&P 0.7%, and the Nasdaq 1.5%. Crude oil fell $2 to $102.50 per barrel, while gold fell $4 to $1707 per ounce.

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Stocks have struggled in 2022, but insider-sentiment readings from Vickers Stock Research have not at any time suggested a full-on dash to the exits is in order. In general, insiders have bought the dips. Looking at the various insider-sentiment barometers from Vickers, the Insider Index, based on six-months of transaction data, has improved for a sixteenth consecutive week and is moving through neutral territory toward bullish. Vickers' Eight-Week Sell/Buy Ratios have weakened a bit -- but the broadest of them, the Total Eight-Week Sell/Buy Ratio, remains solidly neutral at 2.29 on a scale where any reading between 2.00 and 2.50 is neutral, below 2.00 is bullish, and above 2.50 is bearish. Vickers' One-Week Sell/Buy Ratios are the weakest of the bunch, with the Total One-Week Sell/Buy Ratio currently at 2.86. We need to see this ratio improve for a signal that the current weakness is nearing an end.

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.

Based on the trading week ended April 14, the song remains the same. Commodities are still king while stocks, especially higher-beta issues, remain in the dumpster. This shouldn't be a surprise, at least based on technical analysis. Indeed, intermediate- to longer-term trends and price momentum tend to go hand-in-hand for longer than most expect.

Stocks continued to fall on Wednesday morning on concerns about more aggressive Fed rate hikes and a faster-than-expected reduction of the Fed's $9 trillion balance sheet. The Fed is scheduled to release its latest FOMC meeting minutes this afternoon. On Tuesday, Fed Governor Lael Brainard said that the central bank was 'prepared to take stronger action' to combat inflation, while San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly said that the case for a 50-basis-point hike had grown. The Dow fell 0.8%, the S&P 1.4%, and the Nasdaq 2.5%. Crude oil rose to $102.50 per barrel, while gold rose $5 to $1932 per ounce.

Stocks rose strongly on Thursday as investors weighed new GDP and employment data along with 3Q earnings reports from a range of major companies. The Commerce Department said that 3Q GDP rose just 2.0%, down from 6.7% in 2Q and below the Reuters consensus of 2.7%. First-time unemployment claims fell to a new pandemic-era low of 281,000, down from 291,000 a week earlier and below the consensus forecast of 288,000. Continuing claims dropped to 2.243 million from 2.480 million a week earlier, and were also below consensus. The Dow rose 0.68%, the S&P 0.98%, and the Nasdaq 1.39%. Crude oil rose to $83 per barrel, while gold rose slightly to $1800 per ounce.

Stocks fell on Tuesday morning amid continued Delta variant concerns as investors awaited earnings from a range of major tech companies. The Commerce Department said that U.S. core capital goods orders excluding aircraft rose 0.5% in June, in line with the prior month but below the Reuters consensus forecast of 0.7%. Meanwhile, the Conference Board reported that its July consumer confidence index rose slightly to 129.1 and topped the consensus of 123.9. The Dow fell 0.4%, the S&P 0.7%, and the Nasdaq 1.7%. Crude oil traded near $71.50 per barrel, while gold rose to $1802 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.

Stocks finished higher on Thursday in a volatile session as investors weighed a new round of 1Q earnings reports along with weekly employment data. The Labor Department reported that first-time jobless claims fell to 498,000, the first drop below 500,000 in the pandemic era and below the consensus forecast. However, continuing claims rose to 3.69 million from 3.653 million and topped the consensus estimate. The data came ahead of the government's April employment report on Friday morning. The Reuters consensus calls for the addition of 978,000 new payroll jobs after an increase of 916,000 in March. The Dow rose 0.93%, the S&P 0.82%, and the Nasdaq 0.37%. Crude oil fell 1% to $65 per barrel, while gold rose $31 to $1815 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.

Economy Seesaws on Rising Rates, Back-to-Normal

Stocks were mostly lower on Friday morning as coronavirus cases and hospitalizations continued to surge, and states and cities imposed new measures to help control the pandemic. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin's decision not to extend emergency lending programs beyond the end of the year also weighed on sentiment. Two federal unemployment benefit programs, currently providing assistance to more than 12 million workers, are also set to expire at the end of the year. The Dow fell 0.4%, the S&P fell 0.2%, and the Nasdaq rose 0.2%. Crude oil fell slightly to $41.50 per barrel, while gold rose $12 to $1873 per ounce.

Stocks rose on Thursday afternoon, reversing early losses, on news of revived fiscal stimulus talks in Washington. However, investors also focused on soaring coronavirus cases and the economic impact of new pandemic-related restrictions. On the employment front, first-time unemployment benefit claims rose from the prior week to 742,000, above the consensus forecast of 700,000, while continuing claims fell to 6.372 million, below the consensus of 6.4 million. However, an additional 233,000 Americans began to receive extended federal employment benefits as their state benefits expired. The Dow rose 0.15%, the S&P 0.39%, and the Nasdaq 0.87%. Crude oil rose slightly to $42 per barrel, while gold fell $8 to $1866 per ounce.

Stocks rose on Friday, capping off a mixed week for the major indices. Equity index performance returned to the pattern that was common during the first 12 weeks of the recovery, as growth stocks outperformed blue chips. Economic readings, though plentiful, were overshadowed by big-tech earnings news. On Friday, The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 115 points, or 0.4%. The S&P 500 increased 0.8% and the Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.5%. For the full week, the Dow fell 0.2%. The S&P 500 was up 1.7%, and the Nasdaq increased 3.7%. For the year-to-date, losses are now 7.4% for the Dow, while the S&P is up 1.3% and the Nasdaq is up 19.8%. Over the past 52 weeks, the Dow is down 0.2%, while the S&P 500 is up 11.6%, and the Nasdaq is up 34.3%. July is usually a strong stock month, and this year was no exception as the S&P 500 rose 5.5%.

Stocks rose on Friday, capping off a mixed week for the major indices. Equity index performance returned to the pattern that was common during the first 12 weeks of the recovery, as growth stocks outperformed blue chips. Economic readings, though plentiful, were overshadowed by big-tech earnings news. On Friday, The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 115 points, or 0.4%. The S&P 500 increased 0.8% and the Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.5%. For the full week, the Dow fell 0.2%. The S&P 500 was up 1.7%, and the Nasdaq increased 3.7%. For the year-to-date, losses are now 7.4% for the Dow, while the S&P is up 1.3% and the Nasdaq is up 19.8%. Over the past 52 weeks, the Dow is down 0.2%, while the S&P 500 is up 11.6%, and the Nasdaq is up 34.3%. July is usually a strong stock month, and this year was no exception as the S&P 500 rose 5.5%.

Following massive index and sector gains in April, the market calmed a bit -- but still posted very nice follow-through gains in May. While large-cap and Technology names led pretty consistently in April, May also contained a good amount of intra-month rotation from the leaders to the beaten-up laggards. This rounded-out the performance of the indices while the typical sectors continued to lead.

Following massive index and sector gains in April, the market calmed a bit -- but still posted very nice follow-through gains in May. While large-cap and Technology names led pretty consistently in April, May also contained a good amount of intra-month rotation from the leaders to the beaten-up laggards. This rounded-out the performance of the indices while the typical sectors continued to lead.

The Coronavirus and the U.S. Economy

The Coronavirus and the U.S. Economy