Russell Squeaks Out Gains

Volume was up across the exchanges during Wednesday’s trading session. Major Indexes ended the day flat, but the Russell 2000 was able jump .22%. The increase in volume on a flat day isn’t a huge deal, but we do not want to see the market spin its wheels with volume...

Stocks Stall during Monday’s Session

Monday’s trading session began with big gap at the open. Buyers were unable to hang onto the gains and sellers would remain in control for the rest of the session. Volume was mixed on the exchanges with NYSE volume coming in higher and NASDAQ volume lower. The action...

NASDAQ Snaps 8 Day Win Streak

For the first time in two weeks the NASDAQ saw its constituents collectively close to the downside. Overall, the entire market slid as volume as lower across on each index. NASDAQ exchange volume was higher on the session, but only by a few basis points. Thursday’s...

S&P 500 Regains its 200 Day

For the fourth straight day the S&P 500 ended the day with gains. While it was nice to see gains, the last 30 minutes was not exactly what you want to see to close out the session. Volume on the stock exchanges were mixed as NYSE volume fell, but the NASDAQ saw...

Light Volume Monday; Small Caps Lead

Overall, a very dull session as the market sees the lightest trading day since August. Not a real surprise as we do see light volume on Mondays. Will it be significant is anyone’s best guess. We definitely would like to see the market consolidate in a tight manner for...