Small Caps End Positive

Small Caps End Positive

Another day of early morning selling giving way to mid-morning buying only to see gains fade into the close. This market continues to grind itself sideways and continues to really punch through in either direction. Volume was lower on the NASDAQ, but higher on the...

June Starts with Stocks Closing Higher; Volume Slides

A volatile day on Wall Street as early morning selling gave way to late morning buying. Sellers would not be outdone as they took control in the final hour of trading. Volume ended the day lower, but not surprising as today was a Monday and Friday was month end. We...
Stocks Fall Hard after Long Weekend; Volume Jumps

Stocks Fall Hard after Long Weekend; Volume Jumps

This is not the way you want to return from a long weekend. After many enjoyed BBQs and remember those who have served those who came into the day long were hit hard by sellers. A plethora of mixed economic data hit the market, but nothing stands out where the media...
Stronger Dollar keeps a Lid on Stocks; Volume Higher

Stronger Dollar keeps a Lid on Stocks; Volume Higher

A strong move in the dollar today in the face of stronger housing data helped keep a lid on the stock market moving higher.  Volume on the exchanges moved higher as trades get back into the groove after Monday’s light volume session.  Crude oil prices were lower as...

Boring Day as Stocks Inch Higher

Anyone watching the market today was more than likely bored to tears.  Today we witnessed a light volume trading session with very little in the way of excitement.  You do get these types of days every now and again, but the key is not to force trades.  A theme of...