Stocks Rally after Fed Loses “Patience”

All eyes were on the Federal Reserve statement today as many were looking for the word “patient” to be removed.  Ahead of the statement the market sold off and as the statement neared sellers took control.  Traders were certainly fearful of what the Federal Reserve...

Stocks Mixed ahead of Federal Reserve Meeting

Mixed housing data before the opening was completely ignored.  What dominated commentary was whether or not the Federal Reserve would remove the word “patient” be removed.  Housing starts plummeted 17% month-over-month.  Building permits were up, but housing starts...

Stocks Advance in Light Volume; Crude Oil and Dollar Slip

A disappointing Empire Manufacturing figure did not sway buyers from pushing stocks higher today.  The dollar took a breather from its current run as Crude Oil ended the day with a 43 handle.  Volume was light, but it is typical for Monday’s to see light volume.  It...
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Stocks Advanced as Volume Expands

Despite disappointing economic news stocks were able to rebound in healthy volume.  The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial averages regained their respective 50 day moving average.  It was a very good sign the market was able to retake a key moving average...