Volume Slows as Stocks Slide

For the most part today was a pretty decent day of consolidation for the overall market. Early morning gains were quickly erased before the market could really get its feet underneath itself. Selling was not unrelenting as volume was well under Tuesday’s level. Small...

September Kicks off with a Thud

Global concerns over the Chinese markets spilled over across the globe. The Dow was down nearly 500 points today and the NASDAQ off more than 140 points. Volume jumped across the board as sellers continue to punish the market. Volatility continued its move higher...

Late Day Selling knocks Stocks Lower

All appeared well until the final hour of trading. Retail sales kicked off the morning with month-over-month figures coming in-line expectations. Crude oil continues to sink to multi-year lows and there is no end in sight. This market simply could not follow-up...

Afternoon Selling Knocks Stocks off their Highs

A weakier than expected ADP report pushed futures higher prior to the open. Weak data is perceived as a positive as the Federal Reserve is data dependent. Any possibility the Fed pushes out hiking rates will be seen as a positive. DIS shares were lower as the company...

August Kicks Off with Weakness

A barrage of economic data cross the wires this morning helping push futures higher at the open. Seasonality continues to prop up economic data, but the market simply has either moved past or continues to ignore lackluster data. Today’s market saw its ups and downs....