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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Weekend Free Stock Charts

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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...

Stocks Fall again in Light Trade

Today was a light day for economic data and futures pointed to a higher open.  After yesterday’s 300 point drop in the Dow it would be important selling would not accelerate.  Once again weakness in the Euro and Yen was in focus.  The Dollar index crept towards...
Dow falls more than 300 Points as Dollar Soars

Dow falls more than 300 Points as Dollar Soars

Sellers woke up from the weekend and hit the market hard today with volume soaring along with the US Dollar.  The Dow Jones Industrial average fell more than 300 points leading all indexes lower with the Russell 2000 holding up the best.  Biotech stocks held up...