December E-mini S&Ps (ESZ14 +0.10%) this morning are up +0.11% and European stocks are up +0.47% after better-than-expected China Oct exports signal signs of strength in the global economy.

December E-mini S&Ps (ESZ14 +0.44%) this morning are up +0.43% and European stocks are up +0.51% before U.S. Sep payrolls data is released. European stocks received a boost after Eurozone Aug retail sales came in much stronger than expected.

Welcome to edition 223 of Insider Weekends. Insider buying decreased last week with insiders buying $30.92 million of stock compared to $49.49 million in the week prior. Selling increased with insiders selling $587.59 million of stock last week compared to $469.15 million in the week prior.

Here are the 5 stocks to watch this week: Best Buy (BBY), Williams-Sonoma (WSM), Workday (WDAY), Dollar General (DG), Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF).

Dana Telsey, Telsey Group CEO, says investors need to be selective when choosing retail stocks, and reveals those companies that are likely to ring up the most sales. Also Telsey has the update on JC Penney's turnaround story

Today I used Barchart to find the Mid Cap stocks with the best momentum, technical indicators and charts.