The Market Giveth, the Market Taketh

Just after a tremendous rally the market returns to yesterday’s low in light trade.  Crude oil continued its decline and while it is good news for consumers.  On the flip side, producers of the commodity and highly levered are not in good shape.  Fears are certainly...

Stocks Stage Massive Intraday Rally as Small Caps Lead

Futures took a hit as Asian markets sold off in heavy volume.  The Shanghai Composite led all decliners falling more than 5% on its highest volume ever.  Hang Seng was down two percent.  While not as extreme European markets were lower by 1-2% putting pressure on the...

Stocks Consolidate Ahead of Jobs Report

The broader market closed lower today ahead of tomorrow’s job report.  It was a decent day for consolidation and we have yet to see many days like today.  At the start, it appeared we were on our ways to new highs and beyond.  However, after the German DAX reversed...

Russell Leads the Market Higher; Volume Mixed

After an initial stumble just before 10 am buyers stepped up and began pushing prices back into new high territory.  Once again the S&P 500 and Dow have hit new all-time highs.  Volume was higher for the S&P 500 a good initial sign, but lower elsewhere.  The...