Volume Slips but Stocks Jump as European Fears Calm

Disappointing economic news did not help the market in the early going, but sellers weren’t around to mount a defense. Steadily throughout the morning buyers pushed the market higher. European fears calmed as CDS spreads tightened. Volume slid on the day as...

Disappointing Economic Reports Fail to Bring Down Stocks

The market digested a few economic reports, two being very disappointing yet the market was able to hold up. Leading indicators dropped to -.3% the first negative reading since last June and worse yet Wall Street expected a positive reading of .1%. To piggyback on top...