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.

The Vickers Top Insider Picks is a daily report that utilizes a proprietary algorithm to identify 25 companies with compelling insider purchase histories based on transactions over the past three months.

The Vickers Top Insider Picks is a daily report that utilizes a proprietary algorithm to identify 25 companies with compelling insider purchase histories based on transactions over the past three months.

The Vickers Top Insider Picks is a daily report that utilizes a proprietary algorithm to identify 25 companies with compelling insider purchase histories based on transactions over the past three months.

The Vickers Top Insider Picks is a daily report that utilizes a proprietary algorithm to identify 25 companies with compelling insider purchase histories based on transactions over the past three months.

The Vickers Top Insider Picks is a daily report that utilizes a proprietary algorithm to identify 25 companies with compelling insider purchase histories based on transactions over the past three months.

The Vickers Top Insider Picks is a daily report that utilizes a proprietary algorithm to identify 25 companies with compelling insider purchase histories based on transactions over the past three months.

Stocks rose modestly on Wednesday morning, led by the Technology and Energy sectors, as investors awaited the Fed's Beige Book report this afternoon and new employment data on Thursday and Friday. Meat producer JBS said that most of its beef, pork, and poultry plants would be operational on Wednesday after some production was stopped by a ransomware attack earlier in the week. The Dow rose 0.3%, the S&P 0.3%, and the Nasdaq 0.2%. Crude oil traded near $68 per barrel, while gold rose slightly to $1906 per ounce.

The Vickers Top Insider Picks is a daily report that utilizes a proprietary algorithm to identify 25 companies with compelling insider purchase histories based on transactions over the past three months.

The Vickers Top Insider Picks is a daily report that utilizes a proprietary algorithm to identify 25 companies with compelling insider purchase histories based on transactions over the past three months.

Stocks were mostly higher on Friday morning. Consumer spending rose 0.5% for the month of April and personal income fell 13.1%. The Dow rose 0.4%, the S&P 0.3%, and the Nasdaq was up 0.4%. Crude oil rose slightly to $67 per barrel, while gold traded near $1897 per ounce.

The Vickers Top Insider Picks is a daily report that utilizes a proprietary algorithm to identify 25 companies with compelling insider purchase histories based on transactions over the past three months.

The Vickers Top Insider Picks is a daily report that utilizes a proprietary algorithm to identify 25 companies with compelling insider purchase histories based on transactions over the past three months.

The Vickers Top Insider Picks is a daily report that utilizes a proprietary algorithm to identify 25 companies with compelling insider purchase histories based on transactions over the past three months.

The Vickers Top Insider Picks is a daily report that utilizes a proprietary algorithm to identify 25 companies with compelling insider purchase histories based on transactions over the past three months.

The Vickers Top Insider Picks is a daily report that utilizes a proprietary algorithm to identify 25 companies with compelling insider purchase histories based on transactions over the past three months.

The Vickers Top Insider Picks is a daily report that utilizes a proprietary algorithm to identify 25 companies with compelling insider purchase histories based on transactions over the past three months.

The Vickers Top Insider Picks is a daily report that utilizes a proprietary algorithm to identify 25 companies with compelling insider purchase histories based on transactions over the past three months.

The Vickers Top Insider Picks is a daily report that utilizes a proprietary algorithm to identify 25 companies with compelling insider purchase histories based on transactions over the past three months.

The Vickers Top Insider Picks is a daily report that utilizes a proprietary algorithm to identify 25 companies with compelling insider purchase histories based on transactions over the past three months.

Volatility reigned last week, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average seeing four days with changes in excess of 350 points. Not surprisingly, the VIX Volatility Index logged some miles as well, starting the week at 17.34, hitting a mid-week high of 28.93, and ending the week back down at 18.81. When that type of wild day-to-day action occurs, finding solid ground in short-term indicators can be difficult. So at times like these, we favor a review of long-term gauges.

The Vickers Top Insider Picks is a daily report that utilizes a proprietary algorithm to identify 25 companies with compelling insider purchase histories based on transactions over the past three months.

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 Insider Picks is a daily report that utilizes a proprietary algorithm to identify 25 companies with compelling insider purchase histories based on transactions over the past three months.

The Vickers Top Insider Picks is a daily report that utilizes a proprietary algorithm to identify 25 companies with compelling insider purchase histories based on transactions over the past three months.

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.