Small Caps End Positive

Small Caps End Positive

Another day of early morning selling giving way to mid-morning buying only to see gains fade into the close. This market continues to grind itself sideways and continues to really punch through in either direction. Volume was lower on the NASDAQ, but higher on the...
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...

Boring Day as Stocks Inch Higher

Anyone watching the market today was more than likely bored to tears.  Today we witnessed a light volume trading session with very little in the way of excitement.  You do get these types of days every now and again, but the key is not to force trades.  A theme of...

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...