December E-mini S&Ps (ESZ14 +0.17%) this morning are up +0.07% at a fresh record high on optimism the U.S. economy can weather a global slowdown and the end of the Fed's bond purchases.

I believe what we are enduring is a simple case of weak holders bailing out, of momentum riders locking in profits for fear of riding their positions back down to breakeven or losses.

Traders should still consider a stock’s individual merits and technical condition even when the general market is pointing decisively in a given direction.

Insider buying dropped a little last week with insiders buying $32.38 million of stock compared to $33.73 million in the week prior. Selling increased with insiders selling $897.75 million of stock last week compared to $812.44 million in the week prior.

Welcome to edition 194 of Insider Weekends. Insider buying increased last week with insiders purchasing $81.57 million of their stock compared to $42.18 million in the week prior. Selling also increased with insiders selling $2.6 billion of stock last week compared to $1.84 billion in the week prior.

There are always bull trends and bear trends going on, even during times likes this when it seems all stocks are going in the same direction. Here are the top performing stocks...