COMMENTARY

Another solid price performance for the NASDAQ as volume came in higher.  Over on the New York Stock Exchange volume began higher, but at the end of the day traders simply didn’t were not there to push volume higher.  Both exchanges saw a huge surge of volume at the...

Stocks rose with volume falling across the board as traders got back from a long weekend.  It appears institutions weren’t interested in piling into stocks on Tuesday even as a government report should net inflows from foreign investors jumped more than expected. ...

Another day of accumulation, but the market wasn’t ready to IBD's definition of a follow-through day.  The big story of the day was Iran announcing it was able to enrich uranium.  Stocks initially sold off on the news as volume was lighter than Wednesday.   Once again...

Another snow storm and Ben Bernanke kept traders out of the market as stocks pull back and volume falls off.  The second large storm in a week bombarded the east coast keeping many at home and out of the market.  While the snow was falling Bernanke outlined possible...

Late day selling put a damper on the day’s action as volume jumps.  Institutions appeared they were avoiding from jumping into the market as volume ran lower on the NASDAQ for much of the first hour and a half.  Volume ran flat on NYSE, but comparing to Monday’s...

Traders suffer from Superbowl hangover as stocks slide in the final hour of trading.  Volume sank by more than 25% across the board as institutional traders weren’t in the mood to move stock.  Debt fears and Iran’s defiance may have played a part in the late day sell...

[21:51:23] paulcarrz: tomorrow should be tomorrow LOL - see which way the tide is going in the mkt [21:51:24] JoshuaHayes: no i bet it is too [21:51:32] JoshuaHayes: right great setup for tomorrow [21:51:34] JoshuaHayes: we are flat [21:51:36] JoshuaHayes: up or down...

Sellers stormed the market as jobless claims rose and sovereign debt fears ravaged the market.  In addition, New York Attorney General Cuomo announced charges against a large bank sent fears throughout the financial sector.  Volume soared and the “fear index” VIX...

Day three of the current attempt at a rally was a quiet day for stocks.  Volume pulled back nicely as well as stocks.  The market appeared to get support near the lows of the day and finished above the mid-point of the day, a bullish sign.  During attempted rallies...

Stocks rose for the second straight day as volume rose above average.  As the major market averages live below their 50dma the coming few days will be a very big tell on the direction of this market.  Today was a move in the right direction for the bulls in this...