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.

IBM is a leading U.S.-based provider of enterprise IT hardware, software and services. In November 2021, IBM spun off the managed infrastructure assets of its former GTS business into Kyndryl (NYSE: KD). To align with its platformcentric approach, IBM has revised its segment reporting into four major categories: Consulting, Software, Infrastructure, and Global Financing.

Major stocks indices were a mixed bag on Thursday, as individual stocks drove investor attention based on earnings results. The earnings action is fast and furious, and mostly in control of the narrative. That said, President Trump reportedly will announce his choice to lead the Federal Reserve this morning, and that may well grab a headline or two.

Uncertainty over President Trump's new tariff policies almost knocked stocks into a bear market a year ago. While growth stocks suffered the most, value stocks also declined. Even bond prices were lower amid the confusion. Stocks have since recovered and the bull market that began in 2022 remains intact. But inflation is still an issue and now the Federal Reserve's treasured and valuable independence may be in question. Is a correction in the offing, given the high level of stock prices? Taking into account all the variables, is it time for investors to cash in their chips? As the market fluctuates between bull and bear, we note that investors exit equities at their own peril. So what's a potential equity strategy for investors amid all the uncertainty? Argus believes that Min Vol is an all-weather strategy that is timely in any investing climate.