Market Awaits ECB QE Program

Today was a light trading day on Wall Street as many await the ECB’s announcement of its own Bond buying program.  Once again small cap stocks lagged behind the general market closing lower by more than 30 basis points.  Volume was lighter on the session and it does...
Small Caps Lag as NASDAQ Leads Market Higher

Small Caps Lag as NASDAQ Leads Market Higher

Hopes over a new European Quantitative Easing program boosted US futures early.  Bank earnings have been disappointing and MS followed the trend releasing earnings at 7am.  The lone piece of economic data was the NAHB Housing Market Index and it disappointed by one...

Stocks Fall Once Again; Banks hit Hard

A surprise move from the Swiss Central Bank today sent currencies into a frenzy.  Futures traded erratically for much of the morning gyrating from positive to negative territory.  Even with a positive start to the day this market simply could not hold onto gains. ...

Stocks fall from Highs as Volatility Continues

Early morning futures suggested a positive start to the day and buyers were more than willing to bid stocks higher.  At its highs the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up more than 282 points on the session.  Volume was running hot and it appeared as if this market was...