Stronger Dollar keeps a Lid on Stocks; Volume Higher

Stronger Dollar keeps a Lid on Stocks; Volume Higher

A strong move in the dollar today in the face of stronger housing data helped keep a lid on the stock market moving higher.  Volume on the exchanges moved higher as trades get back into the groove after Monday’s light volume session.  Crude oil prices were lower as...

Stocks Erase Early Losses; Volume Creeps Higher

Coming off a long weekend after the Easter Holiday traders had a chance to digest a very disappointing non-farm payroll figures.  Today’s ISM Non-Manufacturing figure came in as expected, but failed to really wow from an economic standpoint.  Prior to the 10am release...

Markets Jump; Volume Mixed

Nice day across the board with solid price gains despite mixed volume.  The NASDAQ enjoyed solid gains with volume higher on the exchange.  NYSE volume ended lower, but typical for a Monday session.  This week is a holiday shortened week with Friday’s Good Friday...

Stocks Find Support, but Close Lower

Fears over the dollar, plane crash, and potential war in Yemen had many traders scared this morning.  Heavy selling began the day and it appeared as if we were heading down the same path as yesterday’s market.  As the early afternoon progressed it appeared we were...