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Intel Missed Estimates And Guides Lower, NASDAQ Indexes Lower Than S&P 500
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Thursday by 1.10% at 4060.43 from Wednesday lower by -0.02% at 4016.22. The overnight high of 4076.50 was hit at 4:05 p.m. EST. The low was hit at 4057.25 at 3:25 a.m. EST, a range of ~19 points high to low. At 7:10 a.m. EST, the S&P 500 (mini) was lower by -9.50 points which is -0.23%.
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The Daily Briefing For January 26th: S&P 500 Higher By +14 On Tesla Beat As It Rebounds Off Recent Lows
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Wednesday lower by -0.02% at 4016.22 from Tuesday lower by -0.07% at 4016.95. The overnight high of 4049.25 was hit at 3:20 a.m. EST. The low was hit at 4026 at 4:10 p.m. EST, a range of ~23 points high to low. At 7:20 a.m. EST, the S&P 500 (mini) was higher by 8.75 points which is 0.22%.
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The Daily Briefing For January 25th: Stocks Lower On Microsoft Weakness After The Close, Post Earnings and Conference Call.
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Tuesday lower by -0.07% at 4016.95 from Monday higher by 1.19% at 4019.81. The overnight high of 4047.50 was hit at 4:05 p.m. EST. The low was hit at 3996.50 at 5:20 a.m. EST, a range of ~51 points high to low. At 7:15 a.m. EST, the S&P 500 (mini) was lower by -33.25.
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The Daily Briefing For January 24th: Stocks Modestly Lower After A 3% Move Friday and Monday.
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Monday higher by 1.19% at 4019.81 from Friday higher by 1.89% at 3972.61. The overnight high of 4041.50 was hit at 12:40 a.m. EST. The low was hit at 4023 at 7:11 a.m. EST, a range of ~18 points high to low. At 7:20 a.m. EST, the S&P 500 (mini) was lower by -11.75.
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Can Friday's Rally Continue And Carry The S&P 500 Back Above 4000?
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Friday higher by 1.89% at 3972.61 from Thursday lower by -0.76% at 3898.65. The overnight high of 3995 was hit at 3:10 a.m. EST. The low was hit at 3980.25 at 7:00 a.m. EST, a range of ~15 points high to low. At 7:20 a.m. EST, the S&P 500 (mini) was lower by -3.25.
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The Daily Briefing For January 20th: Today Is January Options Expiration. Given the Downside Volatility The Past Two Days, Expect The Unexpected.
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Thursday lower by -0.76% at 3898.65 from Wednesday lower by -1.58% at 3928. The overnight high of 3933 was hit at 2:55 a.m. EST. The low was hit at 3911.75 at 5:15 a.m. EST, a range of ~17 points high to low. At 7:00 a.m. EST, the S&P 500 (mini) was lower by -28.75.
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The Daily Briefing For January 19th: Stocks Continue To Sell Off
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Wednesday lower by -1.58% at 3928.86 from Tuesday lower by -0.20% at 3990.97. The overnight high of 3948.75 was hit at 6:50 p.m. EST. The low was hit at 3913.75 at 7:05 a.m. EST, a range of ~35 points high to low. At 7:10 a.m. EST, the S&P 500 (mini) was lower by -28.75.
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The Daily Briefing For January 18th: Stocks Up Modestly In Front of Lots of Economic Data
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Tuesday lower by -0.20% at 3990.97 from Friday higher by 0.40% at 3999.09. The overnight high of 4029.50 was hit at 9:45 p.m. EST. The low was hit at 3996.25 at 7:15 a.m. EST, a range of ~33 points high to low. At 7:10 a.m. EST, the S&P 500 (mini) was higher by +7.00.
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Ahead For The Week Davos, Funding The U.S. Government and Biden's Documents To Weigh On Markets
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Friday higher by 0.40% at 3999.09 from Thursday higher by 0.34% at 3983.17. The overnight high of 4017.50 was hit at 7:15 p.m. EST. The low was hit at 4000.50 at 2:05 a.m. EST, a range of ~17 points high to low. At 7:10 a.m. EST, the S&P 500 (mini) was lower by -8.00.
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The Daily Briefing For January 13th: Stocks Turn Red On First Batch Of Earnings
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Thursday higher by 0.34% at 3983.17 from Wednesday higher by 1.28% at 3969.61. The overnight high of 4005.25 was hit at 4:15 a.m. EST. The low was hit at 3985.25 at 7:15 a.m. EST, a range of ~20 points high to low. At 7:15 a.m. EST, the S&P 500 (mini) was lower by -15.75.
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All Eyes On CPI. Expect Volatility In Either Direction Depending On The Release.
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Wednesday higher by 1.28% at 3969.61 from Tuesday higher by 0.70% at 3919.25. The overnight high of 3995.75 was hit at 12:55 a.m. EST. The low was hit at 3985 at 3:20 a.m. EST, a range of ~10 points high to low. At 7:15 a.m. EST, the S&P 500 (mini) was +2.50.
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The Daily Briefing For January 11th: Markets Up Modestly As They Await CPI Tomorrow
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Tuesday higher by 0.70% at 3919.25 from Monday lower by -0.08% at 3892.09. The overnight high of 3954.75 was hit at 5:15 a.m. EST. The low was hit at 3934.50 at 2:10 a.m. EST, a range of ~20 points high to low. At 7:15 a.m. EST, the S&P 500 (mini) was 8.50.
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The Daily Briefing For January 10th: All Eyes On Powell Speech
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Monday lower by -0.08% at 3892.09 from Friday higher by 2.28% at 3895.08. The overnight high of 3915.75 was hit at 3:35 a.m. EST. The low was hit at 3897.50 at 7:10 a.m. EST, a range of ~18 points high to low. At 7:20 a.m. EST, the S&P 500 (mini) was -15.25.
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The Daily Briefing For January 9th: Stocks Seek To Extend Friday Rally
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Friday higher by 2.28% at 3895.08 from Thursday lower by -1.16% at 3808.10. The overnight high of 3934.25 was hit at 5:30 a.m. EST. The low was hit at 3916.50 at 3:05 a.m. EST, a range of ~18 points high to low. At 7:25 a.m. EST, the S&P 500 (mini) was +15.50.
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The Daily Briefing For January 6th: Jobs Friday!!
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Thursday lower by -1.16% at 3808.10 with Wednesday higher by 0.75% at 3852.97. The overnight high of 3849 was hit at 10:35 a.m. EST. The low was hit at 3824 at 4:40 a.m. EST, a range of ~25 points high to low. At 7:10 a.m. EST, the S&P 500 (mini) was +1.25.
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The Daily Briefing For January 5th: Stocks Mixed Into Jobs Friday
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Wednesday higher by 0.75% at 3852.97 from Tuesday lower by -0.40% at 3824.14. The overnight high of 3883 was hit at 6:55 a.m. EST. The low was hit at 3856.25 at 3:40 p.m. EST, a range of ~27 points high to low. At 7:20 a.m. EST, the S&P 500 (mini) was +1.75.
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The Daily Briefing For January 4th: Deja Vous, Futures Strong Overnight And Fading Again But Still Positive
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Tuesday lower by -0.40% at 3824.14 from Friday lower by -0.25% at 3839.50. The overnight high of 3866.25 was hit at 3:30 a.m. EST. The low was hit at 3838 at 4:05 p.m. EST, a range of ~28 points high to low. At 7:10 a.m. EST, the S&P 500 (mini) was +13.75.
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The Daily Briefing For January 3rd: Stocks Trade In 60 Point Range Overnight, Now Up +18 on the S&P 500
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Friday lower by -0.25% at 3839.50 from Thursday down -0.25% at 3849.28. The overnight high of 3906.75 was hit at 5:05 a.m. EST. The low was hit at 3842.75 at 8:30 p.m. EST, a range of ~64 points high to low. At 7:25 a.m. EST, the S&P 500 (mini) was +14.50.
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The Daily Briefing For December 28th: Stocks Trying To Hold Positive
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Monday down -0.40% at 3829.25 from Friday up 0.59% at 3844.82. The overnight high of 3869.50 was hit at 3:25 a.m. EST. The low was hit at 3850.75 at 7:55 p.m. EST, a range of ~19 points high to low. At 7:15 a.m. EST, the S&P 500 (mini) was +10.
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The Daily Briefing For December 27th: Stocks Trying To Open Positive
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Friday up 0.59% at 3844.82 from Thursday. The overnight high of 3900.50 was hit at 3:20 a.m. EST. The low was hit at 3877 at 6:05 p.m. EST, a range of ~23 points high to low. At 7:20 a.m. EST, the S&P 500 (mini) was +20.50. By the open, we were flat.
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The Daily Briefing For December 22nd: Santa Left Town After One Day
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Wednesday up 1.49% at 3878.44 from Tuesday up 0.10% at 3821.62. The overnight high of 3919.75 was hit at 9:20 p.m. EST. The low was hit at 3895 at 6:25 a.m. EST, a range of ~25 points high to low. At 7:15 a.m. EST, the S&P 500 (mini) was -5.50.
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The Daily Briefing For December 21st: Better Late Than Never For Santa Claus
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Tuesday up 0.10% at 3821.62 from Monday at 3817.66 (lower by -0.90%). The overnight high of 3876 was hit at 8:50 p.m. EST. The low was hit at 3857.50 at 3:15 a.m. EST, a range of ~19 points high to low. At 7:15 a.m. EST, the S&P 500 (mini) was +19.
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The Daily Briefing For December 20th - Can 3800 Hold On The S&P 500
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Monday at 3817.66 (lower by -0.90%) from Friday at 3852.36 (lower by -1.11%). The overnight high of 3854.75 was hit at 8:35 p.m. EST. The low was hit at 3803.50 at 12:40 a.m. EST, a range of ~51 points high to low. At 7:15 a.m. EST, the S&P 500 (mini) was -1.
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The Daily Briefing For December 19th - Santa Claus Rally This Week?
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Friday at 3852.36 (lower by -1.11%) from Thursday at 3895.75 (lower by -2.49%). The overnight high of 3899 was hit at 5:25 a.m. EST. The low was hit at 3876 at 12:40 a.m. EST, a range of ~23 points high to low. At 7:25 a.m. EST, the S&P 500 (mini) was +8.25.
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The Daily Briefing For December 16th: Stocks Look To Close On Lows For The Week As Options Expiration Inflicts Pain.
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Thursday at 3895.75 (lower by -2.49%) from Wednesday at 3995.32 (lower by -0.61%). The overnight high of 3934.50 was hit at 9:45 p.m. EST. The low was hit at 3871.50 at 5:50 a.m. EST, a range of ~63 points high to low. At 7:25 a.m. EST, the S&P 500 (mini) was -39.50.
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Fed Out At 2:00 With Latest Announcement. Presser At 2:30. Was CPI Leaked Tuesday 60 Seconds Early?
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Tuesday at 4019.65 (higher by 0.73%) from Monday at 3990.56 (higher 1.43%). The overnight high of 4072.50 was hit at 10:45 p.m. EST. The low was hit at 4046 at 6:40 p.m. EST, a range of ~26 points high to low. At 7:10 a.m. EST, the S&P 500 (mini) was up +0.50.
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The Daily Briefing For December 13th: Stock Higher On Lower CPI Data
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Monday at 3990.56 (higher 1.43%) from Friday at 3934.36 (lower by -0.73%). The overnight high of 4048.50 was hit at 6:55 a.m. EST. The low was hit at 4017.50 at 11:10 p.m. EST, a range of ~31 points high to low. At 7:15 a.m. EST, the S&P 500 (mini) was up +18.50.
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Stocks Lower As We Hit Mid Week
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Tuesday at 3941.26 (lower by -1.44%) from Monday at 3998.84 (lower by -1.79%). The overnight high of 3954 was hit at 11:15 p.m. EST. The low was hit at 3926 at 7:15 a.m. EST, a range of ~30 points high to low. At 7:20 a.m. EST, the S&P 500 (mini) was down -17.75.
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Stocks Up Modestly, Fate of Senate To Be Decided In Georgia Runoff
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Monday at 3998.84 (lower by -1.79%) from Friday at 4071.70 (lower by -0.12%). The overnight high of 4014 was hit at 4:00 a.m. EST. The low was hit at 3996 at 5:35 a.m. EST, a range of ~20 points high to low. At 7:20 a.m. EST, the S&P 500 (mini) was up 5.50.
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The Daily Briefing For December 5th - Stocks Lower Despite China Continuing To Ease Covid Restrictions
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Friday at 4071.70 (lower by -0.12%) from Thursday at 4076,57 (lower by -0.09%). The overnight high of 4075.75 was hit at 6:05 a.m. EST. The low was hit at 4053.25 at 4:15 a.m. EST, a range of ~22 points high to low. At 7:20 a.m. EST, the S&P 500 (mini) was down -14.25.
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The Daily Briefing For December 1st: Stock Up Modestly. Where To Now?
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Wednesday at 4080.11 (higher by 3.09%) from Tuesday at 3957.63 (lower by -0.16%). The overnight high of 4096 was hit at 6:05 p.m. EST. The low was hit at 4072 at 4:40 p.m. EST, a range of ~24 points high to low. At 7:20 a.m. EST, the S&P 500 (mini) was down -1.25.
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Stocks Look Forward to A Speech From Chairman Powell at 1:30 P.M. EST
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Tuesday at 3957.63 (lower by -0.16%) from Monday at 3963.94 (lower by -1.54%). The overnight high of 3977.75 was hit at 4:30 a.m. EST. The low was hit at 3956.50 at 7:00 p.m. EST, a range of ~21 points high to low. At 7:20 a.m. EST, the S&P 500 (mini) was up +9.75.
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The Daily Briefing For November 29th: Stocks Rebound Off Monday Selling. Jobs Data This Week.
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Monday at 3963.94 (lower by -1.54%) from Friday at 4026.12(lower by -0.03%). The overnight high of 3990 was hit at 3:55 a.m. EST. The low was hit at 3968.25 at 4:05 p.m. EST, a range of ~22 points high to low. At 7:10 a.m. EST, the S&P 500 (mini) was up +11.50.
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The Daily Briefing For November 28th: Stocks Lower On Chinese Covid Protests
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Friday at 4026.12(lower by -0.03%) from Wednesday at 4,027.26 (up 0.59%). The overnight high of 4024 was hit at 6:20 p.m. EST. The low was hit at 3992.50 at 5:05 a.m. EST, a range of ~33 points high to low. At 7:15 a.m. EST, the S&P 500 (mini) was down -30.
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The Daily Briefing For November 18th: Stocks Rebounding After Two Days of Selling
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Thursday at 3946.36 (lower by -0.31%) from Wednesday at 3958.79 (lower by -0.83%). The overnight high of 3987.25 was hit at 7:15 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3943.50 at 3:20 a.m. EDT, a range of 44 points high to low which is around the recent range of 45. At 7:15 a.m. EDT, the S&P 500 was at the high, up 30.75 points which is 0.78%.
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The Daily Briefing For November 16th: Stocks Flat Into Wednesday. News Flow Continues On FTX
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Tuesday at 3991.73 (higher by 0.87%) from Monday at 3957.52 (lower by -0.89%). The overnight high of 4015.75 was hit at 3:00 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3980.50 at 8:35 p.m. EDT, a range of 35 points high to low which is below the recent range of 45. At 7:00 a.m. EDT, the S&P 500 was lower by -2.75 points at 3996.75 which is -0.07%.
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The Daily Briefing: It's Deja Vous All Over Again, Inflation Drops For PPI
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Monday at 3957.52 (lower by -0.89%) from Friday at 3992.93 (higher by 0.92%). The overnight high of 3999.50 was hit at 5:15 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3966.75 at 4:05 p.m. EDT, a range of 33 points high to low which is below the recent range of 45. At 7:15 a.m. EDT, the S&P 500 was higher by +32 points at 3989 which is 0.80%.
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The Daily Briefing For November 14th: Stocks Start Week Out Lower. Walmart Earnings Tuesday.
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Friday at 3992.93 (higher by 0.92%) from Thursday at 3956.37 (higher by 5.54%). The overnight high of 3996.50 was hit at 3:25 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3977 at 5:50 a.m. EDT, a range of 19 points high to low which is below the recent range of 45. At 7:20 a.m. EDT, the S&P 500 was lower by -15.50 points at 3984.75 which is -0.39%.
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The Daily Briefing For November 9th: No Red Wave. House Looks To Turn To GOP But Not Called Yet. Senate Too Close To Call. Stocks Modestly Lower.
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Tuesday at 3828.11 (higher by 0.56%) from Monday at 3806.80 (higher by 0.96%). The overnight high of 3848.75 was hit at 8:45 p.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3812 at 5:20 a.m. EDT, a range of 37 points high to low which is below the recent range of 45. At 7:15 a.m. EDT, the S&P 500 was lower by -8 points at 3827.50 which is -0.21%.
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The Daily Briefing For November 8th: Election Day Equals Verdict Day On Biden Agenda. Will Dems Keep Control?
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Monday at 3806.80 (higher by 0.96%) from Friday at 3770.42 (higher by 1.36%). The overnight high of 3831.50 was hit at 6:55 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3800 at 3:20 a.m. EDT, a range of 31 points high to low which is below the recent range of 45. At 7:10 a.m. EDT, the S&P 500 was higher by +15.25 points at 3830.50 which is +0.40%.
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Stocks Continue To "Tumble 4 You" Post FOMC
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Wednesday at 3759.69 (lower by -2.50%) from Tuesday at 3856.10 (lower by -0.41%). The overnight high of 3782.50 was hit at 1:35 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3741.75. at 6:50 a.m. EDT, a range of 40 points high to low which is just below the recent range of 45. At 7:15 a.m. EDT, the S&P 500 was lower by -21.75 points at 3747 which is -0.58%.
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Stocks Flat Into FOMC Announcement at 2:00 P.M. EDT
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Tuesday at 3856.10 (lower by -0.41%) from Monday at 3871.98 (lower by -0.75%). The overnight high of 3881.50 was hit at 4:30 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3855.75. at 4:30 p.m. EDT, a range of 26 points high to low which is below the recent range of 45. At 7:15 a.m. EDT, the S&P 500 was lower by -0.75 points at 364.75 which is -0.03%.
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Stocks Higher, FOMC Begins Two Day Meeting As President Biden Threatens Energy Companies
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Monday at 3871.98 (lower by -0.75%) from Friday at 3901.06 (higher by 2.46%). The overnight high of 3922 was hit at 6:40 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3879.75 at 4:05 p.m. EDT, a range of 43 points high to low which is just below the recent range of 45. At 7:25 a.m. EDT, the S&P 500 was up +33.25 points at 3916 which is +0.86%.
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The Daily Briefing For October 31st: Stocks Start The Week Lower
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Friday at 3901.06 (higher by 2.46%) from Thursday at 3807.30 (lower by -0.61%). The overnight high of 3914.75 was hit at 6:05 p.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3884 at 4:55 a.m. EDT, a range of 31 points high to low which is below the recent range of 45. At 7:25 a.m. EDT, the S&P 500 was down -11.50 points which is -0.29%.
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The Daily Briefing For October 27th: Stocks Higher Despite Meta Miss
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Wednesday at 3830 (lower by -0.74%) from Tuesday at 3859.11 (higher by 1.63%). The overnight high of 3867.75 was hit at 1:45 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3838.75 at 6:45 a.m. EDT, a range of 29 points high to low which is below the recent range of 45. At 7:15 a.m. EDT, the S&P 500 was up +1.75 points which is 0.05%.
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The Daily Briefing For October 26th: Microsoft and Google Lower Post Earnings, Stocks Modestly Lower. Apple Still To Report This Week
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Tuesday at 3859.11 (higher by 1.63%) from Monday at 3794.34 (higher by 1.19%). The overnight high of 3853.50 was hit at 4:40 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3825.50 at 9:10 a.m. EDT, a range of 28 points high to low which is below the recent range of 45. At 7:05 a.m. EDT, the S&P 500 was down -23.50 points which is -0.61%.
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The Daily Briefing For October 25th: Stocks Modestly Lower But Earnings Come In Decent Overnight
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Monday at 3794.34 (higher by 1.19%) from Friday at 3752.74 (higher by 2.37%). The overnight high of 3812.75 was hit at 2:35 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3790 at 6:25 a.m. EDT, a range of 22.75 points high to low which is below the recent range of 45. At 7:05 a.m. EDT, the S&P 500 was down -9.50 points which is -0.25%.
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The Daily Briefing For October 24th: Stocks Add To Friday Gains
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Friday at 3752.74 (higher by 2.37%) from Thursday at 3665.78 (lower by -0.80%. The overnight high of 3813.25 was hit at 6:10 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3736.50 at 4:45 a.m. EDT, a range of 76.75 points high to low which is above the recent range of 45. At 7:05 a.m. EDT, the S&P 500 was up 9 points which is 0.24%.
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The Daily Briefing For October 21st: Stocks Lower at 10 Year Yield Climbs to 4.23%.
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Thursday at 3665.78 (lower by -0.80%) from Wednesday at 3695.16 (lower by 0.67%). The overnight high of 3679.75 was hit at 3:25 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3647 at 5:25 a.m. EDT, a range of 32.75 points high to low which is below the recent range of 45. At 7:15 a.m. EDT, the S&P 500 was down -19 points which is -0.52%.
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Stocks Have Turned Positive, U.K. Prime Minister May Be Tossed Any Minute and American Airlines Raised Q4 Guidance
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Wednesday at 3695.16 (lower by 0.67%) from Tuesday at 3719.98 (higher by 1.14%). The overnight high of 3721.50 was hit at 7:05 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3677 at 9:35 p.m. EDT, a range of 44.50 points high to low which is near the recent range of 45. At 7:20 a.m. EDT, the S&P 500 was up +11.75 points which is +0.32%.
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The Daily Briefing For October 19th: Stocks Lower After Strength Overnight.
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Tuesday at 3719.98 (higher by 1.14%) from Monday at 3677.95 (higher by 2.65%). The overnight high of 3774.25 was hit at 9:40 p.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3721.50 at 4:30 a.m. EDT, a range of 52.75 points high to low which is above the recent range of 45. At 7:15 a.m. EDT, the S&P 500 was up +4 points which is +0.11%.
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The Daily Briefing For October 18th: Stocks Higher For Second Morning This Week
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Monday at 3677.95 (higher by 2.65%) from Friday at 3583.07 (lower by -2.37%). The overnight high of 3764 was hit at 12:30 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3688.50 at 4:05 p.m. EDT, a range of 75 points high to low which is above the recent range of 45. At 7:10 a.m. EDT, the S&P 500 was up +50.25 points which is +1.36%.
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The Daily Briefing For October 17th: Stocks Higher Despite China Stoppage of Economic Data In Q3
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Friday at 3583.07 (lower by -2.37%) from Thursday at 3669.91 (higher by 2.60%). The overnight high of 3648.25 was hit at 6:15 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3590.50 at 6:05 p.m. EDT, a range of 58.25 points high to low which is above the recent range of 45. At 7:10 a.m. EDT, the S&P 500 was up +41.25 points which is +1.15%.
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The Daily Briefing For October 14th:U.K. Finance Minister Sacked & News Conference With PM Truss at 9:00 A.M. EDT. Stocks Higher With Wide Overnight Range
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Thursday at 3669.91 (higher by 2.60%) from Wednesday at 3577.03 (lower by -0.33%). The overnight high of 3715.50 was hit at 11:50 p.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3660.25 at 5:50 a.m. EDT, a range of 55 points high to low which is below the recent range of 45. At 7:10 a.m. EDT, the S&P 500 was up +13.75 points which is +0.37%.
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The Daily Briefing For October 13th: Stock Higher Now Lower
Stocks did not like the CPI number for September that came in higher than expected. A +30 point S&P 500 gain is now a -75 point loss.
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The Daily Briefing For October 12th: PPI Comes In At 0.4% from 0.2% Estimates, Stocks Still Holding In The Green
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Tuesday at 3588.84 (lower by -0.65%) from Monday at 3612.39 (lower by -0.75%). The overnight high of 3635.25 was hit at 2:50 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3596.25 at 8:15 p.m. EDT, a range of 39 points high to low which is below the recent range of 45. At 7:15 a.m. EDT, the S&P 500 was up +22.75 points which is 0.63%.
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The Daily Briefing For October 11th & The Week Ahead: Stocks Lower
Economic Releases. Releases of note this week include the weekly chain store sales, oil/gas numbers, mortgage applications and NFIB Small Business Optimism Index, PPI, CPI, Treasury Budget, Retail Sales and University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment.
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The Daily Briefing For October 10th- Bond Market Closed For Columbus Day, Stocks Modestly Lower
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Friday at 3639.66 (lower by -2.80%) from Thursday at 3744.52 (lower by -1.02%). The overnight high of 3650.25 was hit at 6:10 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3618 at 7:05 p.m. EDT, a range of 31.75 points high to low which is below the recent range of 45. At 7:35 a.m. EDT, the S&P 500 was down -8 points. A quiet news weekend as Columbus Day Weekend see lots of governments, Federal and State, shut down for today. Bond Market is closed today.
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The Daily Briefing For October 7th: Stocks Lower As Jobs Data Remains Strong
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Thursday at 3744.52 (lower by -1.02%) from Wednesday at 3783.28 (lower by -0.20%). The overnight high of 3762 was hit at 10:50 p.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3732 at 2:30 a.m. EDT, a range of 30 points high to low which is below the recent range of 45. At 7:45 a.m. EDT, the S&P 500 was down -1 point effectively flat.
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The Daily Briefing For October 6th: Stocks Lower For Second Morning In A Row, Another Recovery ahead?
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Wednesday at 3783.28 (lower by -0.20%) from Tuesday at 3790.93 (higher by 3.06%). The overnight high of 3819.50 was hit at 8:25 p.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3763.75 at 6:10 a.m. EDT, a range of 55 points high to low which is above the recent range of 45. At 7:15 a.m. EDT, the S&P 500 was down -21 points down -0.55% at 3773.
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The Daily Briefing For October 3: Stocks Rebound In A New Quarter, Jobs Data on Wednesday and Friday
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Friday at 3585.62 (lower by -1.51%) from Thursday at 3640.17 (lower by -2.11%). The overnight high of 3620 was hit at 2:10 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3571.75 at 9:00 p.m. EDT, a range of 49 points high to low which is above the recent range of 45. At 7:15 a.m. EDT, the S&P 500 was up +13 points up 0.36% at 3614.50.
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The Daily Briefing For September 29th: Stocks Fizzle Out After One Day Rally. More Downside Ahead For Apple?
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Wednesday at 3719.04 (higher by 1.97%) from Tuesday at 3647.29 (lower by -0.21%). The overnight high of 3736 was hit at 12:45 a.m. EDT. The low of 3677.25 was hit at 3:55 a.m. EDT, a range of 59 points high to low which is above the recent range of 45. At 7:55 a.m. EDT the current price is 3633.25 down -27.04 points, -0.74%.
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The Daily Briefing For September 28th: Stocks Lower Again As Ian Approaches Florida
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Tuesday at 3647.29 (lower by -0.21%) from 3655.04( lower by -1.05%) on Monday. The overnight high of 3671 was hit at 8:20 p.m. EDT. The low of 3613 was hit at 5:25 a.m. EDT, a range of 58 points high to low which is above the recent range of 45. At 7:25 a.m. EDT the current price was 3633.25 which is -27.75 points, -0.76%.
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The Daily Briefing For September 27th: Stocks Rebounding Off Monday Selling
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Monday at 3655.04( lower by -1.05%) from Friday at 3693.23 (lower by -1.72%). The overnight high of 3725 was hit at 3:30 a.m. EDT. The low of 3662 was hit at 4:10 p.m. EDT, a range of 63 points high to low which is above the recent range of 45. At 7:25 a.m. EDT the current price was 3711 which is +41 points, 1.12%. Currently, at 7:55 a.m. EDT the S&P 500 is now 54.
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The Daily Briefing For September 26th: Stocks Continue To Trade Lower As Markets Remain Oversold As We Enter Fall Trading
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Friday at 3693.23 (lower by -1.72%) from Thursday at 3757.99 (lower by -0.84%). The overnight high of 3718.25 was hit at 3:45 a.m. EDT. The low of 3671.25 was hit at 5:45 a.m. EDT, a range of 47 points high to low which is around the recent range of 45. At 7:15 a.m. EDT the current price was 3681.50 which is -27.50 points, -0.74%. Currently, at 7:55 a.m. EDT the S&P 500 is now -16.
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Stocks Lower, Bond Yields Higher and Dollar High Makes For Tough Morning. Retest of June Lows Likely
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Thursday at 3757.99 (lower by -0.84%) from Wednesday at 3789.93 (lower by -1.73%). The overnight high of 3783 was hit at 8:05 p.m. EDT. The low of 3723 was hit at 7:00 a.m. EDT, a range of 60 points high to low which is well above the recent range of 45. At 7:15 a.m. EDT the current price was 3801.50 which is -4.75 points, -0.12%. Currently, at 7:55 a.m. EDT the S&P 500 is now -49.
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The Daily Briefing For September 22nd: Rates Hikes Outpace Covid-19 Cases, Stocks Lower To Mixed
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Wednesday at 3789.93 (lower by -1.73%) from Tuesday at 3855.93 (lower by -1.13%). The overnight high of 3833 was hit at 4:50 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3766.75 at 9:15 a.m. EDT, a range of 66 points high to low which is well above the recent range of 45. At 7:20 a.m. EDT the current price was 3801.50 which is -4.75 points, -0.12%. Currently, at 7:55 a.m. EDT the S&P 500 is now -1.
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The Daily Briefing For September 20th: Stocks Mixed Into Mid Week
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Monday at 3918.75 (higher by 0.69%) from Friday at 3873.33 (lower by 0.73%). The overnight high of 3936.25 was hit at 3:25 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3895.25 at 6:20 a.m. EDT, a range of 41 points high to low which is near the recent range of 45. At 7:15 a.m. EDT the current price was 3905.25 which is -12 points, -0.30%. Currently, at 7:55 a.m. EDT the S&P 500 is now -16.
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The Daily Briefing For September 19th: Stocks Mixed After The Selling Last Thursday & Friday
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Friday at 3873.33 (lower by 0.73%) from Thursday at 3901.35 (lower by -1.13%). The overnight high of 3899.25 was hit at 8:45 p.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3846.25 at 6:20 a.m. EDT, a range of 43 points high to low which is near the recent range of 45. At 7:00 a.m. EDT the current price was 3857 which is -33 points, 0.85%. Currently, at 7:55 a.m. EDT the S&P 500 is now -38 .
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The Daily Briefing For September 16th, Stocks Limping Into The Weekend
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Thursday at 3901.35 (lower by -1.13%) from 3 3946.01 (higher by 0.34%). The overnight high of 3928 was hit at 4:10 p.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3878 at 4:50 a.m. EDT, a range of 50 points high to low which is back above the recent range of 45. At 7:10 a.m. EDT the current price was 3891 which is -28 points. Currently, at 7:55 a.m. EDT the S&P 500 is now -28.
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The Daily Briefing For September 15th: Stocks Mixed
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Wednesday at 3946.01 (higher by 0.34%) from 3932.69 (lower by -4.32%) from Tuesday. The overnight high of 3977 was hit at 10:05 p.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3951.50 at 6:45 a.m. EDT, a range of 26 points high to low which is below the recent range of 45. At 7:40 a.m. EDT the current price was 3945 which is -1 point. Currently, at 7:55 a.m. EDT the S&P 500 is now -4.
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The Daily Briefing For September 12th: Stocks Higher But Off Highs Of The Morning As Russian Counters Ukraine Advance
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Friday at 4067.38 (higher by 1.53%) from Thursday at 4006.18 (higher by 0.66%). The overnight high of 4115 was hit at 5:25 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 4080.25 at 12:30 a.m. EDT, a range of 35 points high to low which is below the recent range of 45. At 6:45 a.m. EDT the current price was 4105.75 which is 0.95% and 38.50 points. Currently, at 7:55 a.m. EDT the S&P 500 is now up +22 but well off the highs of the morning.
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The Daily Briefing For September 9th: Stocks To Close Week Up After Three Down Weeks
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Thursday at 4006.18 (higher by 0.66%) from Wednesday at 3979.87 (higher by 1.83%). The overnight high of 4044.50 was hit at 6:50 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 4005 at 4:05 p.m. EDT, a range of 39 points high to low which is below the recent range of 45. At 7:15 a.m. EDT the current price was 4039.75 which is 0.86% and 34.25 points. Currently, at 7:55 a.m. EDT the S&P 500 is now up 27 but off the highs of the morning.
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The Daily Briefing For September 8th: Stock Higher, Then Flat, Now Lower At Open
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Wednesday at 3979.87 (higher by 1.83%) from Tuesday at 3908.19 (lower by -0.41%). The overnight high of 3996 was hit at 2:20 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3969.75 at 4:05 a.m. EDT, a range of 17 points high to low which is below the recent range of 45. At 7:25 a.m. EDT the current price was 3988 which is 0.20% and 8 points. Currently, at 8:00 a.m. EDT the S&P 500 is now flat.
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The Daily Briefing For September 6th: Stocks Rebounding
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Friday at 3926.24 (lower by -1.07%) from 3966.85 (higher by 0.30%) from Thursday. The overnight high of 3963.25 was hit at 6:30 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3933.75 at 8:05 a.m. EDT, a range of 30 points high to low which is below the recent range of 45. At 7:10 a.m. EDT the current price was 3952.25 which is 0.71% and 27.25 points. Currently, at 8:00 a.m. EDT the S&P 500 is now up by 21 points.
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The Daily Briefing For September 2nd: Stocks Higher Post Job's Data
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Thursday at 3966.85 (higher by 0.30%) from Wednesday at 3955 (lower by -0.78%). The overnight high of 3974.50 was hit at 4:45 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3955.50 at 2:05 a.m. EDT, a range of 20
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The Daily Briefing For September 1st: Stocks Start Down But Off Lows. Job's Friday.
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Wednesday at 3955 (lower by -0.78%) from 3986.16 (lower by -1.10%) from Tuesday. The overnight high of 3961.50 was hit at 4:45 p.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3921 at 4:45 a.m. EDT, a range of 40 points high to low which is near the recent range of 45. At 7:20 a.m. EDT the current price was 3932.25 which is -0.61% and -24.25 points. Currently, at 8:00 a.m. EDT the S&P 500 is now down by -12 points.
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The Daily Briefing For August 30th: Stocks Rebound From Monday Selling
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Monday at 4030.61 (lower by -0.67%) from Friday at 4057.66 (lower by -3.38%). The overnight high of 4072.75 was hit at 4:25 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 4026.75 at 8:10 p.m. EDT, a range of 56 points high to low which is above the range of late with 45 the average range. At 7:20 a.m. EDT the current price was 4065 which is 0.84% and 33.75 points. Currently, at 7:55 a.m. EDT the S&P 500 is now up $32.50.
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The Daily Briefing For August 29th: Stocks Lower This Morning But Off Lows
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Friday at 4057.66 (lower by -3.38%) from Thursday at 4199.12 (higher by 1.41%). The overnight high of 4040.75 was hit at 3:10 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 4006.75 at 9:30 .m. EDT, a range of 36 points high to low which is below the range of late with 45 the average range. At 7:20 a.m. EDT the current price was 4017.75 which is -1.03% and -41.75 points. Currently, at 7:55 a.m. EDT the S&P 500 is now lower by -35.
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The Daily Briefing For August 26th: Stocks Lower As Federal Reserve Chairman Powell To Speak At 10:00 a.m. EDT
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Thursday at 4199.12 (higher by 1.41% from Wednesday at 4140.77 (higher by 0.29%). The overnight high of 4202.75 was hit at 4:05 p.m. EDT. The low was hit at 4180 at 7:10 .m. EDT, a range of 23 points high to low which is below the range of late with 45 the average range. At 7:15 a.m. EDT the current price was 4182.50 which is -0.44% and -18.50 points. Currently, at 7:55 a.m. EDT the S&P 500 is now higher by +25.
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Stock Futures Traded Overnight In a Narrow Range As Paralysis Begins For Jackson Hole Speech On Friday
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Tuesday at 4128.73 (lower by -0.22%) from Monday at 4137.99 (lower by -2.14%). The overnight high of 4135 was hit at 4:35 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 4110.75 at 3:45 a.m. EDT, a range of 25 points high to low which is well below the range of late with 45 the average range. At 7:25 a.m. EDT the current price was 4131.75 which is +0.03% and 1.25 points. Currently, at 7:55 a.m. EDT the S&P 500 is now higher by +8.
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The Daily Briefing For August 23rd: Stocks Flat As We Try to Recover
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Monday at 4137.99 (lower by -2.14%) from Friday at 4228.48% (lower by -1.28%). The overnight high of 4157 was hit at 4:15 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 4118 at 2:40 a.m. EDT, a range of 39 points high to low which is around the range of late with 45 the average range. At 7:15 a.m. EDT the current price was 4142.25 which is +0.02% and 1 point. Currently, at 7:55 a.m. EDT the S&P 500 is now higher by +7 points.
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The Daily Briefing For August 22nd: Friday Selling Continues Into Monday.
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Friday at 4228.48% (lower by -1.28%) while Thursday closed at 4283.74 (higher by 0.23%). The overnight high of 4221.50 was hit at 6:05 p.m. EDT. The low was hit at 4175.50 at 5:40 a.m. EDT, a
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The Daily Briefing For August 19th: Stocks Lower To End Week
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Thursday at 4283.74 (higher by 0.23%) from Wednesday at 4274.04 (lower by -0.72%). The overnight high of 4289 was hit at 5:00 p.m. EDT. The low was hit at 4241 at 6:45 a.m. EDT, a range of 48 points
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The Daily Briefing For August 18th: Stocks Rebound From Wednesday Selling
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Wednesday at 4274.04 (lower by -0.72%) from Tuesday at 4305.20 (higher by 0.19%). The overnight high of 4287.75 was hit at 6:05 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 4258 at 3:10 a.m. EDT, a range of 29 points high to low which is below the range of late with 45 the average range. At 7:25 a.m. EDT the current price was 4282.75 which is 0.14% and 6 points. Currently, at 8:00 a.m. EDT the S&P 500 is now up +8.71 (+0.20%).
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The Daily Briefing For August 17th: Stocks Lower On Target Miss
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Tuesday at 4305.20 (higher by 0.19%) while Monday at 4297.14 (higher by 0.40%). The overnight high of 4315 was hit at 2:00 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 4274.50 at 6:35 a.m. EDT, a range of 40 points high to low which is below the range of late with 45 the average range. At 7:25 a.m. EDT the current price was 4277 which is -0.71% and -30.75 points. Currently, at 8:00 a.m. EDT the S&P 500 is now down -34.
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The Daily Briefing For August 16th: Stocks Mixed Despite Walmart "Beat" and Home Depot Earnings Strength
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Monday at 4297.14 (higher by 0.40%) from Friday at 4280.15 (higher by 1.73%). The overnight high of 4300.25 was hit at 10:55 p.m. EDT. The low was hit at 4285 at 3:10 a.m. EDT, a range of 15 points high to low which is below the range of late with 45 the average range, actually the lowest range perhaps of the year. At 7:15 a.m. EDT the current price was 4288 which is -0.23% and -10 points. Currently, at 8:00 a.m. EDT the S&P 500 is now down -4.
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Judge rules Graham must comply with Georgia grand jury subpoena
A federal court in Atlanta rejected Republican Senator Lindsey Graham's attempt to quash a subpoena, ordering that he must appear before a Fulton County grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump's efforts to invalidate Georgia's 2020
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The Daily Briefing For August 15th: Stocks Lower As Traders Take Profits
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Friday at 4280.15 (higher by 1.73%) from Thursday at 4207.27 (lower by -0.07%). The overnight high of 4278.50 was hit at 6:05 p.m. EDT. The low was hit at 4255.75 at 5:40 a.m. EDT, a range of 23 points high to low which is below the range of late with 45 the average range. At 7:15 a.m. EDT the current price was 4262.25 which is -0.44% and -18.75 points. Currently, at 8:00 a.m. EDT the S&P 500 is now down -25.
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The Daily Briefing For August 12th: Stocks To Start Higher, Trump Trapped Like A Rat In A Trap
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Thursday at 4207.27 (lower by -0.07%) from Wednesday at 4210.24 (higher by 2.14%). The overnight high of 4237.50 was hit at 4:45 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 4208.25 at 8:55 p.m. EDT, a range of 29 points high to low which is below the range of late with 45 the average range. At 7:20 a.m. EDT the current price was 4221.75 which is 0.29% and +12 points. Currently, at 8:00 a.m. EDT the S&P 500 is now up +16.
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The Daily Briefing For August 11th: Stocks Higher Into PPI
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Wednesday at 4210.24 (higher by 2.14%) from Tuesday at 4122.47 (lower by -0.42). The overnight high of 4232.25 was hit at 2:55 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 4207 at 6:15 p.m. EDT, a range of 25 points high to low which is below the range of late with 45 the average range. At 7:25 a.m. EDT the current price was 4223.25 which is 0.32% and +13.50 points. Currently, at 8:00 a.m. EDT the S&P 500 is now up +16.
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The Daily Briefing For August 10th: Stocks Ripping On Lower CPI Data
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Tuesday at 4122.47 (lower by -0.42) from Monday at 4140.06 (lower by -0.12%). The overnight high of 4140.25 was hit at 4:45 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 4113.75 at 3:10 a.m. EDT, a range of 27 points high to low which is below the range of late with 45 the average range. At 7:10 a.m. EDT the current price was 4133.25 which is 0.21% and +8.75 points. Currently, at 8:40 a.m. EDT the S&P 500 is up +72.
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The Daily Briefing For August 8th: Stocks Higher After Weakness End of Last Week
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Friday at 4145.19 (lower by -0.16%) from 4151.94 (lower by -0.08%) on Thursday. The overnight high of 4169.50 was hit at 7:00 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 4130.75 at 7:00 p.m. EDT, a range of 38.75 points high to low which is slightly below the range of late with 45 the average range. At 7:25 a.m. EDT the current price is 4166 which is 0.46% and 19.25 points.
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The Daily Briefing For August 2nd: Stocks Lower As China and U.S. Tensions Rise
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Monday at 4188.63 (-0.28%) from 4130.29 (higher by 1.42%) on Friday. Futures are trading lower in the premarket session. The overnight high of 4123.50 was hit at 4:15 p.m. EDT. The low was hit at 4083.50 at 6:40 a.m. EDT, a range of 41 points high to low which is just below the range of late with 45 the average range. At 7:15 a.m. EDT the current price is 4093.50 which is -0.66% and -27 points.
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The Daily Briefing For August 1st: Stocks Mixed After A Strong Week. Pelosi Heads to Taiwan
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Friday at 4130.29 (higher by 1.42%) from 4072.23 (higher by 1.21%) on Thursday. Futures are trading lower in the premarket session. The overnight high of 4138 was hit at 6:05 p.m. EDT. The low was hit at 4111 at 1:45 p.m. EDT, a range of 27 points high to low which is below the range of late with 45 the average range. At 7:15 a.m. EDT the current price is 4125.75 which is -0.19% and -7.75 points.
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The Daily Briefing For July 29th - Stocks Hit Overnight High at 4:40 P.M. EDT On Apple Beat. S&P 500 Now At 4100
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Thursday at 4072.23 (higher by 1.21%) from 4023.61 (higher by 2.62%) on Wednesday. Futures are trading higher in the premarket session. The overnight high of 4111 was hit at 4:40 p.m. EDT. The low was hit at 4072 at 4:05 p.m. EDT, a range of 39 points high to low which is below the range of late with 45 the average range. At 7:45 a.m. EDT the current price is 4105 which is 0.77% and 31.25 points.
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The Daily Briefing For July 27th: Stocks Rebound, FOMC Announcement and Presser This Afternoon
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Tuesday at 3921.05 (lower by -1.15%) from 3966.84 (higher by 0.13%) on Monday. Futures are trading lower in the premarket session. The overnight high of 3968.50 was hit at 4:10 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3915 at 4:05 p.m. EDT, a range of 53 points high to low which is above the range of late with 45 the average range. At 7:15 a.m. EDT the current price is 3956 which is 0.83% and 32.75 points.
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The Daily Briefing For July 26th: Stocks Lower On Walmart Negative Guide
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Monday at 3966.84 (higher by 0.13%) from 3961.63 (lower by -0.93%) on Friday. Futures are trading lower in the premarket session. The overnight high of 3964.50 was hit at 5:10 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3950 at 6:40 a.m. EDT, a range of 14 points high to low which is below the range of late with 45 the average range. At 7:05 a.m. EDT the current price is 3956.25 which is -0.35% and -13.75 points.
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The Daily Briefing For July 25th: Stock Higher Into Fed Week
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Friday at 3961.63 (lower by -0.93%) from 3998.95 (higher by 0.99%) on Thursday. Futures are trading higher in the premarket session. The overnight high of 3986 was hit at 7:08 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3952.25 at 3:25 a.m. EDT, a range of 34 points high to low which is below the range of late with 45 the average range. At 7:30 a.m. EDT the current price is 3989.75 which is 0.29% and -11.50 points.
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The Daily Briefing For July 21st: Stocks Mixed As ECB Hikes By 50 Basis Points
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Wednesday at 3959.90 (higher by 0.59%) from 3936.69 (higher by 2.76%) on Tuesday. Futures are trading mixed to lower in the premarket session. The overnight high of 3975 was hit at 1:55 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3945 at 9:30 p.m. EDT, a range of 30 points high to low which is below the range of late with 45 the average range. At 7:25 a.m. EDT the current price is 3956 which is -0.16% and -6.25 points.
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The Daily Briefing For July 20th: Stocks Mixed On EU Gas Concerns
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Tuesday at 3936.69 (higher by 2.76%) from 3830.85 (lower by -0.84%) yesterday. Futures are trading lower in the premarket session. The overnight high of 3964.50 was hit at 10:40 p.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3923.75 at 6:50 a.m. EDT, a range of 39 points high to low which is near the range of late with 45 the average range. At 7:25 a.m. EDT the current price is 3929.75 which is -0.20% and -7.75 points.
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The Daily Briefing For July 19th: Stocks Higher In Pre-Market
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Monday at 3830.85 (lower by -0.84%) from 3863.16 (higher by 1.92%) on Friday. Futures are trading higher in the premarket session. The overnight high of 3871.50 was hit at 6:40 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3832 at 4:05 a.m. EDT, a range of 39 points high to low which is near the range of late with 45 the average range. At 7:05 a.m. EDT the current price is 3865.50 which is 0.83% and 31.75 points.
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The Daily Briefing For July 18th: Stock Rebound Contiues
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Friday at 3863.16 (higher by 1.92%) from 3790.38 (lower by -0.30%) on Thursday. The S&P 500 ended a four day losing streak. Futures are trading higher in the premarket session. The overnight high of 3909.50 was hit at 5:00 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3866.75 at 8:55 a.m. EDT, a range of 41.75 points high to low which is near the range of late with 45 the average range. At 7:10 a.m. EDT the current price is 3901.75 which is 0.95% and 36.75 points.
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The Daily Briefing For July 15th: Stocks Rebound After 4 Days Of Selling.
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Thursday at 3790.38 (lower by -0.30%) from 3801.78(-0.45%) on Wednesday. The S&P 500 is now on a four day losing streak. Futures are trading higher in the premarket session. The overnight high of 3811 was hit at 8:05 p.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3780 at 3:10 a.m. EDT, a range of 31 points high to low which is above the range of late with 45 the average range. At 7:25 a.m. EDT the current price is 3807 which is 0.36% and 13.75 points.
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The Daily Briefing For July 14th: Stocks Hit By High PPI
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Wednesday at 3801.78(-0.45%) from 3854.43 (-1.15%) on Tuesday. Futures are trading lower in the premarket session. The overnight high of 3805 was hit at 4:05 p.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3750 at 6:55 a.m. EDT, a range of 55 points high to low which is above the range of late with 45 the average range. At 7:25 a.m. EDT the current price is 3754 which is -1.33% and -50.50 points.
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The Daily Briefing For July 13th. Boom CPI Hits And Stocks Free Fall
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Tuesday at 3818.80 from 3854.43 (-1.15%) on Monday. Futures are trading higher in the premarket session. The overnight high of 3838.75 was hit at 2:55 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3818 at 4:05 p.m. EDT, a range of 20 points high to low which is below the range of late with 45 the average range. At 7:15 a.m. EDT the current price is 3832.25 which is 0.22% and 8.50 points. Now at 9:10 a.m. EDT the S&P 500 is lower by -48.50.
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The Daily Briefing For July 12th: Another Tough Start To The Day
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Monday at 3854.43 (-1.15%) from 3899.38 (lower by -0.08%) on Friday. Futures are trading lower in the premarket session. The overnight high of 3865 was hit at 8:05 p.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3820.75 at 3:40 a.m. EDT, a range of 44 points high to low which is right on the range of late with 45 the average range. At 7:15 a.m. EDT the current price is 3826.25 which is -0.79% and -30.50 points. At 8:00 a.m. EDT, stocks are now lower by -19.
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The Daily Briefing For July 11th: Stocks Lower As Could Be First Down -1% This Month
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Friday at 3899.38 (lower by -0.08%) from 3845.08 (higher by 0.36%) on Thursday. Futures are trading lower in the premarket session. The overnight high of 3899.75 was hit at 7:50 p.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3863.50 at 2:10 a.m. EDT, a range of 36 points high to low which is below the range of late with 45 the average range. At 7:15 a.m. EDT the current price is 3883.50 which is -0.45% and -17.75 points.
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The Daily Briefing For July 11th: Stocks Lower As Could Be First Down -1% This Month
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Friday at 3899.38 (lower by -0.08%) from 3845.08 (higher by 0.36%) on Thursday. Futures are trading lower in the premarket session. The overnight high of 3899.75 was hit at 7:50 p.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3863.50 at 2:10 a.m. EDT, a range of 36 points high to low which is below the range of late with 45 the average range. At 7:15 a.m. EDT the current price is 3883.50 which is -0.45% and -17.75 points.
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The Daily Briefing For July 7th: Stocks Higher. Boris Out!
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Wednesday at 3845.08 (higher by 0.36%) from 3831.39 (higher by 0.16%) on Tuesday. Futures are trading higher in the premarket session but off the highs. The overnight high of 3867.50 was hit at 5:00 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3832.50 at 9:45 p.m. EDT, a range of 35 points high to low which is below the range of late with 45 the average range. At 7:25 a.m. EDT the current price is 3857.25 which is +0.23% and 9 points.
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The Daily Briefing For July 6th: Stocks Lower By -6 On The S&P 500
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Tuesday at 3831.39(higher by 0.16%) from 3825.33 (higher by 1.06%) on Friday. Futures are trading lower in the premarket session but off the lows. The overnight high of 3848.75 was hit at 7:10 p.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3809.25 at 2:10 a.m. EDT, a range of 39.50 points high to low which is slightly below the range of late with 45 the average range. At 7:20 a.m. EDT the current price is 3825.75 which is -0.22% and -8.25 points. Currently, the S&P 500 is down -6.
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The Daily Briefing For July 5th: Stocks Lower
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Friday at 3825.33 (higher by 1.06%) from 3785 (lower by -0.88%) on Thursday. Futures are trading lower in the premarket session but off the lows. The overnight high of 3857.75 was hit at 7:10 p.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3800 at 5:35 a.m. EDT, a range of 58 points high to low which is slightly above the range of late with 45 the average range. At 7:20 a.m. EDT the current price is 3816.93 which is -0.43% and -16.50 points.
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The Daily Briefing For June 30th: Stock Lower Into Quarter End
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Wednesday at 3818.83 (lower by -0.07%) from 3821.55 (lower by -2.01%) on Tuesday. Futures are trading lower in the premarket session. The overnight high of 3825 was hit at 6:05 p.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3762 at 5:35 a.m. EDT, a range of 63 points high to low which is above the range of late with 45 the average range. At 7:25 a.m. EDT the current price is 3769 which is -1.35% and -51.75 points.
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The Daily Briefing For June 29th: Stocks Mixed, Powell To Speak In The Morning
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Tuesday at 3821.55 (lower by -2.01%) from 3900.11 (lower by -0.30%) on Monday. Futures are trading lower in the premarket session. The overnight high of 3835 was hit at 1:05 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3812 at 6:00 a.m. EDT, a range of 23 points high to low which is below the range of late with 45 the average range. At 7:00 a.m. EDT the current price is 3815.75 which is -0.25% and -9.75 points.
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The Daily Briefing For June 28th: Stocks Higher Into The Open
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Monday at 3900.11 (lower by -0.30%) from 3911.75 (higher by 3.06%) on Friday. Futures are trading higher in the premarket session but off the morning’s highs. The overnight high of 3937.75 was hit at 3:15 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3885.75 at 10:30 p.m. EDT, a range of 52 points high to low which is a bit above the range of late with 45 the average range. At 7:15 a.m. EDT the current price is 3923.75 which is 0.51% and +20 points.
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The Daily Briefing For June 27th: Stocks Higher As Rally Continues
The S&P 500 closed Friday at 3911.75 (higher by 3.06%) from Thursday at 3795.73 (higher by 0.95%). Futures are trading higher in the premarket session but off the morning’s highs. The overnight high of 3947.75 was hit at 4:05 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3895 at 8:05 p.m. EDT, a range of 52 points high to low which is a bit above the range of late with 45 the average range. At 7:15 a.m. EDT the current price is 3930.50 which is 0.36% and +14.25 points. Currently, the S&P 500 is higher by +10 so a bit lower than 7:15 a.m. EDT.
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The Daily Briefing For June 23rd: Stocks Rebounding From Overnight Session
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Wednesday at 3759.89 (lower by -0.13%) and Tuesday at 3764.79 (higher by 2.45%). Futures are trading higher now after a volatile overnight session. The overnight high of 3793.5 was hit at 7:00 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3735 at 3:40 a.m. EDT, a range of 58 points high to low which is a bit above the range of late with 45 the average range. At 7:20 a.m. EDT the current price is 3787.75 which is 0.66% and +25 points. Current price is at 0.82%.
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The Daily Briefing For June 22nd: Stocks Are Lower Today In Front Of Powell Testimony
The S&P 500 closed Tuesday at 3764.79 (higher by 2.45%) from 3674.84 (higher by 0.22%) on Friday. Two day rally, a miracle! Futures are trading lower overnight. The overnight high of 3771.25 was hit at 4:55 p.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3693.25 at 4:10 a.m. EDT, a range of 78 points high to low which is above the range of late with 45 the average. At 7:20 a.m. EDT the current price is 3717.75 which is 1.33% and -50 points.
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The Daily Briefing For June 21st: Another Gap Open, Will It Hold?
The S&P 500 closed Friday at 3674.84 (higher by 0.22%) from 3666.77 (lower by -3.25%) on Thursday. Futures are trading higher overnight. The overnight high of 3749 was hit at 4:15 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3710.25 at 7:30 p.m. EDT, a range of 39.25 points high to low which is within the range of late with 45 the average. At 7:20 a.m. EDT the current price is 3743.50 which is 1.84% and 67.75 points. The current increase in the S&P 500 is 1.61%.
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The Daily Briefing For June 16th: Stocks Lower on Central Bank Raises
The S&P 500 closed Wednesday at 3789.99 (higher by 1.46%) from 3735.48 (lower by -0.38%) on Tuesday. Futures have trading lower overnight. The overnight high of 3833.25 was hit at 9:20 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3695 at 4:20 p.m. EDT, a range of 41 points high to low which is within the range of late with 45 the average. At 7:20 a.m. EDT the current price is 3707.50 which is -2.27% and -86 points.
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The Daily Briefing For June 15th
The S&P 500 closed Tuesday at 3735.48 (lower by -0.38%) from 3749.63 (lower by -3.88%) on Monday. Futures have trading higher overnight. The overnight high of 3774.50 was hit at 4:30 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3733.50 at 4:20 p.m. EDT, a range of 41 points high to low which is within the range of late with 45 the average. At 7:20 a.m. EDT the current price is 3764.50 which is 0.39% and 14.50 points.
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The Daily Briefing For June 14th: Stocks Positive But Off Overnight Highs, PPI Up Soon
The S&P 500 closed Monday at 3749.63 (lower by -3.88%) from Friday at 3900.86 (lower by -2.91%). Futures have trading higher overnight. The overnight high of 3807.50 was hit at 2:20 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3741.50 at 4:05 p.m. EDT, a range of 66 points high to low which is well above the range of late with 45 the average. At 7:20 a.m. EDT the current price is 3764.50 which is 0.37% and 13.75 points.
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The Daily Briefing For June 13th: Stocks Start Week Down -2%
The S&P 500 closed Friday at 3900.86 (lower by -2.91%) and 4017.82 (lower by -2.38%) on Thursday. Futures have trading lower overnight. The overnight high of 3876.50 was hit at 6:05 p.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3797.50 at 4:20 a.m. EDT, a range of 80.25 points high to low which is well above the range of late with 45 the average. At 7:25 a.m. EDT the current price is 3819.50 down -80.50 which is -2.04%.
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The Daily Briefing For June 10th: Stocks Flat Into May CPI. Is The Roof On Fire?
The S&P 500 closed Thursday at 4017.82 (lower by -2.38%) from Wednesday at 4115.77 (lower by -1.08%). Futures have trading flat overnight. The overnight high of 4029.50 was hit at 11:35 p.m. EDT. The low was hit at 4008 at 3:35 a.m. EDT, a range of 21.50 points high to low which is well below the range of late with 45 the average. At 7:25 a.m. EDT the current price is 4013.50 which is -0.09% and -3.75 points.
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The Daily Briefing For June 9th: Stocks Positive But Off Highs. ECB Out With Latest Release
The S&P 500 closed Wednesday at 4115.77 (lower by -1.08%) from 4160.68 (higher by 0.95%) on Tuesday. Futures have trading higher overnight. The overnight high of 4141.50 was hit at 6:35 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 4101.50 at 9:50 p.m. EDT, a range of 40 points high to low which is near the range of late with 45 the average. At 7:20 a.m. EDT the current price is 4136 which is 0.53% and 22 points.
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The Daily Briefing For June 8th: Stocks Modestly Lower
The S&P 500 closed Tuesday at 4160.68 (higher by 0.95%) from 4121.30 (higher by 0.31%) on Monday. Futures have trading lower overnight. The overnight high of 4164 was hit at 4:00 p.m. EDT. The low was hit at 4135 at 3:15 a.m. EDT, a range of 29 points high to low which is below the range of late with 45 the average. At 7:20 a.m. EDT the current price is 4144.45 which is -0.34% and -14.25 points.
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The Daily Briefing For June 7th: Stocks Lower, Target Guides Lower Impacts Other Retailers
The S&P 500 closed Monday at 4121.30 (higher by 0.31%) from 4108.64 (lower by -1.63%) on Friday. Futures have trading lower overnight. The overnight high of 4126 was hit at 4:00 p.m. EDT. The low was hit at 4085.75 at 1:30 a.m. EDT, a range of 41 points high to low which is near the range of late with 45 the average. At 7:20 a.m. EDT the current price is 4087 which is -0.81% and -33.50 points.
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The Daily Briefing For June 6th: Stocks Rebounding From Friday's Losses
The S&P 500 closed Friday at 4108.64 (lower by -1.63%) from Thursday at 4176.82 (higher by 1.84%). Futures have trading higher overnight. The overnight high of 4156 was hit at 4:35 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 4105 at 6:35 p.m. EDT, a range of 51 points high to low which is near the range of late with 45 the average. At 7:25 a.m. EDT the current price is 4148.75 which is 1.02% and 42 points.
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The Daily Briefing For June 3rd: Stocks Lose Mojo From Thursday, Dollar Rebounds and Musk To Cut Jobs As Has “Super Bad” Feeling"
The S&P 500 closed Thursday at 4176.82 (higher by 1.84%) from 4101.23 (lower by -0.75%) on Wednesday. Futures have trading lower overnight. The overnight high of 4189 was hit at 6:10 p.m. EDT. The low was hit at 4144 at 7:20 a.m. EDT, a range of 48 points high to low which is near the range of late with 45 the average. At 7:15 a.m. EDT the current price is 4147.25 which is -0.67% and -28 points.
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The Daily Report For June 2nd: Stocks Rebounding Off Wednesday Selling
The S&P 500 closed Wednesday at 4101.23 (lower by -0.75%) from 4132.15 (lower by -0.63%) on Tuesday. Futures have traded mixed overnight. The overnight high of 4124 was hit at 6:50 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 4083.50 at 8:10 a.m. EDT, a range of 41 points high to low which is near the range of late with 45 the average. At 7:15 a.m. EDT the current price is 4119 which is 0.49% and 20 points.
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The Daily Briefing For June 1st: Stocks Higher But Mixed, Mortgage Demand Slows
The S&P 500 closed Tuesday at 4132.15 (lower by -0.63%) from Friday at 4158.24 (higher by 2.47%). Futures have traded mixed overnight. The overnight high of 4157 was hit at 9:20 p.m. EDT. The low was hit at 4125 at 4:20 a.m. EDT, a range of 32 points high to low which is a lower range of late with 45 the average. At 7:15 a.m. EDT the current price is 4140 which is 0.20% and 8 points.
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The Daily Briefing For May 31st: Stocks Start Week Lower? Can We Extend Rally?
The S&P 500 closed Friday at 4158.24 (higher by 2.47%) from 4057.84 (higher by 1.99%) on Thursday. Futures have traded mixed overnight but are now lower. The overnight high of 4180 was hit at 8:00 p.m. EDT. The low was hit at 4121 at 5:45 a.m. EDT, a range of 59 points high to low which is a higher range of late with 45 the average. At 7:20 a.m. EDT the current price is 4147 which is -0.19% and 8 points. Currently, futures have deteriorated to down -22 at 8:04 a.m. EDT.
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The Daily Briefing For May 26th: S&P 500 Clears 4000
S&P 500 has moved back above 4000 this morning in the futures. Next stop 4100?
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The Daily Briefing For May 25th: Stocks Waiting For FOMC Minutes
The S&P 500 closed Tuesday at 3941.48 (lower by -0.81%) from 3973.75 (higher by 1.86%) on Monday. Futures have traded mixed overnight. The overnight high of 3969 was hit at 12:00 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3929 at 5:20 a.m. EDT, a range of 40 points high to low which is the typical range of late with 45 the average. At 7:15 a.m. EDT the current price is 3935 which is -0.13% and -5.25 points.
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The Daily Briefing For May 25th: Stocks Snapped After The Close
The S&P 500 closed Friday at 3901.36 (higher by 0.01%)from 3900.79 on Thursday. Futures have traded higher overnight. The overnight high of 3955 was hit at 2:45 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3910.25 at 6:05 p.m. EDT, a range of 45 points high to low which is the typical range of late with 45 the average. At 7:55 a.m. EDT the current price is 3942.50 which is 1.10% and 43 points.
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The Daily Briefing For May 23rd: Stocks Higher Despite Biden Misspeak
The S&P 500 closed Friday at 3901.36 (higher by 0.01%)from 3900.79 on Thursday. Futures have traded higher overnight. The overnight high of 3955 was hit at 2:45 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3910.25 at 6:05 p.m. EDT, a range of 45 points high to low which is the typical range of late with 45 the average. At 7:55 a.m. EDT the current price is 3942.50 which is 1.10% and 43 points.
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The Daily Briefing For May 20th: Stocks Trying To Close Out Week On Positive Note
The S&P 500 closed Thursday at 3900.79 (lower by -0.58%) from 3923.28 on Wednesday. Futures have traded higher overnight. The overnight high of 3950 was hit at 5:20 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3889.75 at 4:05 p.m. EDT, a range of 60 points high to low which is above the typical range of late with 45 the average. At 7:55 a.m. EDT the current price is 3936.25 which is 0.99% and 38 points.
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The Daily Briefing For May 19th: Stocks Down But Off Lows
The S&P 500 closed Wednesday at 3923.28 (lower by -4.04%) from 4088.85 on Tuesday. Futures have traded lower overnight. The overnight high of 3933 was hit at 9:55 p.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3856 at 5:45 a.m. EDT, a range of 77 points high to low which is above the typical range of late with 45 the average. At 7:55 a.m. EDT the current price is 3888.75 which is -0.87% and 34 points.
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The Daily Briefing For May 18th: Stocks Lower As Target Misses The Bullseye As Walmart Virus Hits Them
The S&P 500 closed Tuesday at 4088.85 (higher by 2.02%) from 4008.01 on Monday. Futures have traded lower overnight. The overnight high of 4095 was hit at 6:20 p.m. EDT. The low was hit at 4052 at 7:28 a.m. EDT, a range of 43 points high to low which is around the typical range of late with 45 the average. At 7:55 a.m. EDT the current price is 4053.75 which is -0.76% and 31 points.
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The Daily Briefing For May 17th: Stocks Rebound On Home Depot Beat
The S&P 500 closed Monday at 4008.01 (lower by -0.39%) from 4023.90 on Friday. Futures have traded higher overnight. The overnight high of 4083.75 was hit at 6:00 .m. EDT. The low was hit at 3997 at 4:00 p.m. EDT, a range of 86 points high to low which is above the typical range of late with 45 the average. At 7:55 a.m. EDT the current price is 4066 which is 1.55% and 62 points.
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The Daily Briefing For May 16th: Stocks Modestly Lower
The S&P 500 closed Friday at 4023.90 up 2.39% from 3930.08 on Thursday. Futures have traded mixed overnight. The overnight high of 4042 was hit at 8:00 p.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3981.75 at 11:25 p.m. EDT, a range of 61 points high to low which is above the typical range of late with 45 the average. At 7:20 a.m. EDT the current price is 4011 which is -0.22% and -8.75 points.
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The Daily Briefing For May 13th: Stocks Rebounding Into Week's End, Can It Hold?
The S&P 500 closed Thursday at 3930.08 down -0.13% from 3935.18 on Wednesday. Futures have traded higher overnight. The overnight high of 3976.75 was hit at 5:30 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3905 at 6:00 p.m. EDT, a range of 71 points high to low which is above the typical range of late with 45 the average. At 7:25 a.m. EDT the current price is 3969.50 which is 1.08% and 42.25 points.
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The Daily Briefing For May 12th: Stocks Lower, Crypto Lower And Yields Lower
Overnight Summary: The S&P 500 closed Wednesday at 3935.18 lower by -1.65% from 4001.05 on Tuesday. Futures have traded lower overnight. The overnight high of 3953.75 was hit at 9:55 p.m. EDT. The low was hit at 3891.50 at 5:30 a.m. EDT, a range of 62 points high to low which is above the typical range of late with 45 the average. At 7:25 a.m. EDT the current price is 3915.75 which is -0.37% and -14.50 points.
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The Daily Briefing For May 11th: Heading Into CPI Data Can Stocks Hold Gains?
The S&P 500 closed Tuesday at 4001.05 from 3991.24 on Monday. Futures have traded higher overnight. The overnight high of 4043.75 was hit at 5:10 a.m. EDT this morning. The low was hit at 3986.50 at 8:00 p.m. EDT, a range of 57 points high to low which is above the typical range of late with 45 the average. At 7:25 a.m. EDT the current price is 4041 which is +1.11% and +44.25 points.
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The Daily Briefing For May 10th, Stocks Are Starting To Rebound
The S&P 500 closed Monday at 3991.24 down -3.20% from 4123.34 on Friday. Futures have traded higher overnight. The overnight high of 4034.75 was hit at 5:15 a.m. EDT this morning. The low was hit at 3961.75 at 8:20 p.m. EDT, a range of 73 points high to low which is above the typical range of late with 45 the average. At 7:25 a.m. EDT the current price is 4013.50 which is +0.66% and +26 points.
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The Daily Briefing For May 9th: Stocks Lower For Another Monday
The S&P 500 closed Friday at 4123.34 down -0.57% from 4146.87 on Thursday. Futures have traded lower overnight. The overnight high of 4098 was hit at 6:05 p.m. EDT last night. The low was hit at 4,033.75 at 6:50 a.m. EDT, a range of 65 points high to low which is above the typical range of late with 45 the average. At 7:25 a.m. EDT the current price is 4039.75 which is -1.94% and -80 points.
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The Daily Briefing For May 6th: Stocks Now Higher Post A Decent Jobs Number
he S&P 500 closed Thursday at from 4300.17 on Wednesday down -3.56%. Futures have traded lower overnight. The overnight high of 4157was hit at 4:50 p.m. EDT. The low was hit at 4,112.75 at 3:45 a.m. EDT, a range of 45 points high to low which has been a typical range of late with 45 the average. At 8:45 a.m. EDT the current price is 4149 which is 6 points.
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The Daily Briefing For May 4th: Stocks Higher Into FOMC
The S&P 500 closed Tuesday at 4175.48 from 4155.38 on Monday up 0.48%. Futures have traded higher overnight. The overnight high of 4190 was hit at 7:30 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 4,167 at 3:30 a.m. EDT, a range of 23 points high to low which has been atypical range of late with 45 the average. At 7:30 a.m. EDT the current price is 4190 which is 0.42% and 17.50 points.
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The Daily Briefing For May 3rd: Stocks Mixed.
The S&P 500 closed Monday at 4155.38 from 4131.93 on Friday up 0.57%. Futures have traded lower overnight but are off their highs. The overnight high of 4176 was hit at 10:55 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 4,129 at 6:55 a.m. EDT, a range of 47 points high to low which has been a typical range of late. At 7:25 a.m. EDT the current price is 4136 which is -0.41% and -17 points.
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The Daily Briefing For May 2nd: Stocks Lose Gains
The S&P 500 closed Friday at 4131.93 from 4287.50 on Thursday down -3.63. Futures have traded higher overnight but are off their highs. The overnight high of 4158 was hit at 3:10 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 4,116.75 at 6:35 p.m. EDT, a range of 42 points high to low which has been a typical range of late. At 7:25 a.m. EDT the current price was 4139.75 which is +0.30% and 12.25 points. Now down -9.
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The Daily Briefing For April 29th: Stocks Lower To Finish The Week
The S&P 500 closed Thursday at 4287.50 up 2.47% from 4183.90 on Wednesday. Futures have traded lower overnight but are off their low but not by much. The overnight high of 4280 was hit at 2:40 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 4,235.50 at 6:00 p.m. EDT, a range of 453 points high to low. At 7:25 a.m. EDT the current price is 4242.50 which is -0.96% and -41.25 points.
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The Daily Briefing For April 28th: Stocks Up Strong But Off Highs
The S&P 500 closed Wednesday at 4183.96 up 0.21% from 4175.20 on Tuesday. Futures have traded higher overnight but are off their peak. The overnight high of 4258.75 was hit at 5:05 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 4,175.25 at 4:05 p.m. EDT, a range of 83 points high to low quite a large range. At 7:25 a.m. EDT the current price is 4248 which is +1.63% and +68 points.
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The Daily Briefing For April 27th: Stock Positive But Off Highs
The S&P 500 closed Tuesday at 4175.20 from 4296.12 on Monday down -2.81%. Futures have traded higher overnight but are off their peak. The overnight high of 4217.50 was hit at 4:25 a.m. EDT. The low was hit at 4,136 at 4:55 p.m. EDT, a range of 81 points high to low quite a large range. At 7:25 a.m. EDT the current price is 4198 which is +0.67% and +28 points.
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The Daily Briefing For April 26th: Stocks Lower As Russia Continue To Make Crazy Threats
The S&P 500 closed Monday at from 4271.78 on Friday up 0.57%. Futures traded lower after midnight. The overnight high of 4305 was hit at 11:40 p.m. EDT. The low was hit at 4,268 at 3:55 a.m. EDT, a range of 37 points high to low. At 7:15 a.m. EDT the current price is 4273.50 which is -0.45% and -19.25.
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The Daily Briefing For April 25th: Thursday and Friday Selling Continues
The S&P 500 closed Friday at 4271.78 from 4293.66 on Thursday down -2.77%. Futures traded lower most of the night. The overnight high of 4267 was hit at 7:35 p.m. EDT. The low was hit at 4,219 at 4:55 a.m. EDT, a range of 48 points high to low. At 7:20 a.m. EDT the current price is 4229.75 which is -0.89% and -38.
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The Daily Briefing For April 22nd: Stocks Lower, House Speaker McCarthy Faces A Tough Day Ahead
The S&P 500 closed Wednesday at 4396.66 from 4459.45 on Wednesday down -1.48%. Futures traded lower most of the night. The overnight high of 4393 was hit at 3:05 a.m. EDT this morning. The low was hit at 4,362 at 8:55 p.m. EDT, a range of 31 points high to low. At 7:30 a.m. EDT the current price is 4382.75 which is -0.18% and -7.75.
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The Daily Briefing For April 21st: Stocks Higher On Several Earnings Beats TSLA AAL
The S&P 500 closed Wednesday at 4459.45 from 4462.21 on Tuesday down -0.06%. Futures traded higher most of the night. The overnight high was hit at 4:20 a.m. EDT this morning at 4,493.75. The low was hit at 4,454 at 4:05 p.m. EDT, a range of 39 points high to low. At 7:30 a.m. EDT the current price is 4492.25 which is 0.82% and 36.75.
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The Daily Briefing For April 20th: Stocks Higher For Second Day
The S&P 500 closed Tuesday at 4462.21 from 4391.69 on Monday up 1.61%. Futures traded sideways to lower most of the night before getting back to flat as we write. The overnight high was hit at 6:35 a.m. EDT this morning at 4,465. The low was hit at 4,432.75 at 9:35 p.m. EDT, a range of 33 points high to low. At 7:35 a.m. EDT the current price is 4459.25 which is 0.00% and 0.00. Now the S&P 500 is up +11.
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The Daily Briefing For April 19th: Stocks Mixed As Russia Ends Foreign Receipts
The S&P 500 closed Monday at 4391.69 from 4392.59 on Thursday up 0.04%. Futures have been mixed most of the night. The overnight high was hit at 8:00 p.m. EDT last night at 4,411. The low was hit at 4,371 at 5:55 a.m. EDT, a range of 22 points high to low. At 7:25 a.m. EDT the current price is 4385 which is -0.04% and -1.75.
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The Daily Briefing For April 18th: Futures Lower By -11.39
The S&P 500 closed Thursday at 4392.59 from 4446.59 on Wednesday down -1.21%. Futures have been lower most of the night. The overnight high was hit at 6:05 p.m. EDT last night at 4,390. The low was hit at 4,355.50 at 8:05 a.m. EDT, a range of 45 points high to low. At 7:25 a.m. EDT the current price is 4379.75 which is -0.18% and -7.75.
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The Daily Briefing For April 14th: Stocks Mixed, Musk Bids For Twitter
The S&P 500 closed Wednesday at 4446.59 from 4397.45 on Tuesday up 1.12%. Futures have been flat most of the night. The overnight high was hit at 2:00 a.m. EDT at 4,455. The low was hit at 4,436 at 5:55 a.m. EDT, a range of 20 points high to low. At 7:20 a.m. EDT the current price is 4442.25 which is 0.00%.
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The Daily Briefing For April 13th: Stocks Higher Into PPI Data, Will Overnight Rally Stock?
The S&P 500 closed Tuesday at 4397.45 from 4412.53 on Monday down -0.34%. Futures have been moving higher most of the night. The overnight high was hit at 2:00 a.m. EDT at 4,428.50. The low was hit at 4,387.75 at 4:05 p.m. EDT, a range of 40 points high to low. At 7:20 a.m. EDT the current price is 4420 up 27 which is 0.61%.
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The Daily Briefing For April 12th- Will CPI Come in Hot, Hot, Hot or Just Hot?
The S&P 500 closed Monday at 4412.53 from 4488.28 on Friday down 1.69%. This is now the second day in April where the S&P 500 has lost more than -1%. Futures have been moving lower most of the night before turning up at 3:45 a.m. EDT. The overnight high was hit at 6:40 a.m. EDT at 4,414. The low was hit at 4,382 at 3:45 a.m. EDT, a range of 32 points high to low. At 7:05 a.m. EDT the current price is 4407 down -1.75 which is -0.04%.
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The Daily Briefing For April 11th: Stocks Lower
The S&P 500 closed Friday at 4488.28 from 4500.21 on Thursday. Futures have been moving lower most of the night. The overnight high was hit at 3:50 a.m. EDT at 4,482. The low was hit at 4,450 at 1:30 a.m. EDT. At 7:05 a.m. EDT the current price is 4468 down -15.25 which is 0.34%.
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The Daily Briefing For April 8th: Stocks Move Higher This Morning But Still Down For The Week
The S&P 500 closed Thursday at 4500.21 from 4481.15 on Wednesday. Futures have been moving higher after weakness into the midnight hour. The overnight high was hit at 4:30 a.m. EDT at 4,519.75. The low was hit at 4,491.75 at 8:30 p.m. EDT. At 7:30 a.m. EDT the current price is 4512.25 up +16 which is 0.36%.
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The Daily Briefing For April 7th: Stocks Trying To Rebound, Tiger Tries To Rebound As Well
The S&P 500 closed Wednesday at 4481.15 from 4525.12 on Tuesday. Futures have been moving higher after weakness into the midnight hour. The overnight high was hit at 7:10 a.m. EDT at 4,497. The low was hit at 4,454 at 12:30 a.m. EDT. At 7:30 a.m. EDT the current price is 4485 up +10 which is 0.22%.
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The Daily Briefing For April 6th: The S&P 500 Breaks 4500
The S&P 500 closed Tuesday at 4525.12 from 4582.64 on Monday. Futures have been moving lower after an early morning peak. The overnight high was hit at 2:40 a.m. EDT at 4,528. The low was hit at 4,484 at 7:20 a.m. EDT. At 7:20 a.m. EDT the current price is 4484 down -37 which is -0.84%.
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The Daily Briefing For April 5th: Stocks Modestly Lower As EU Looks At More Sanctions
The S&P 500 closed Monday at 4582.64 from 4545.86 on Friday. Futures have been moving lower on the early morning peak. The overnight high was hit at 3:40 a.m. EDT at 4,587. The low was hit at 4,563 at 6:40 a.m. EDT. At 7:30 a.m. EDT the current price is 4566 down -11 which is -0.26%.
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The Daily Briefing For April 4th: Futures Higher As We Enter Q2
The S&P 500 closed Friday at 4545.86 from 4530.61 on Thursday. Futures have been moving higher since Friday’s close. The overnight high was hit at 6:20 a.m. EDT at 4,551. The low was hit at 4,527.50 at 8:25 p.m. EDT. At 7:20 a.m. EDT the current price is 4545.75 up +6.50 which is 0.14%.
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The Daily Briefing For April 1st: Stocks Holding Gains After Jobs Data
The S&P 500 closed Thursday at 4530.61 from 4602.45 on Wednesday. The S&P 500 now has a two day losing streak. Futures have been moving higher since yesterday’s close. The overnight high was hit at 6:05 a.m. EDT at 4,555.50. The low was just hit at 4,527.50 at 4:05 p.m. EDT. At 7:25 a.m. EDT the current price is 4550.25.
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The Daily Briefing For March 31: Stocks Up Modestly, PCI Core Comes In At 0.4% Not Higher, Stocks Should Have A Good Day
The S&P 500 closed Wednesday at 4602.45 from 4631.60 on Tuesday. The S&P 500 finally rested after its four day winning streak. Futures hit an early peak, then pulled back, rallied until about 4:00 a.m. EDT before hitting current levels. The overnight high was hit at 8:45 p.m. EDT at 4,614.50. The low was just hit at 4,598 at 7:20 a.m. EDT up +2.50 points +0.03%.
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The Daily Briefing For March 30th, Stocks Modestly Lower
The S&P 500 closed Tuesday at 4631.60 from 4575.52 on Monday. The S&P 500 now has a four day winning streak. Futures have been moving higher since the market closed on Monday. The overnight high was hit at 2:00 a.m. EDT at 4,627.50. The low came at 4,605 several times between 4:00 and 6:00 a.m. EDT. The current level is at 4,616.28 at 7:10 a.m. EDT down 12.50 points -0.27%.
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The Daily Briefing Is Back in Action After A Brief Vacation For Its Writer
The S&P 500 closed Monday at 4575.52 from 4,543.06 on Friday. The S&P 500 now has a three day winning streak. Futures have been moving higher since the market closed on Monday. The overnight high was hit at 5:55 a.m. EDT at 4,592.75. The low came at 4,565.25 at 8:15 a.m. EDT. The current level is at 4,585.75 at 7:30 a.m. EDT up 17.75 up 0.39%.
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The Daily Briefing For March 18: Options Expiration, China Call and Putin's War Continues
The S&P 500 closed Thursday at 4411.67 from 4357.85 on Wednesday. The S&P 500 was higher for a third day in a row. The overnight high was hit early on at 4:05 p.m. EDT. The low came at 4368.25 at 6:55 a.m. EDT. The current level is 4372 down 30 points which is -0.65% at 7:10 a.m. EDT.
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The Daily Briefing For March 17th: Stocks Lower As Peace Talks Stall
The S&P 500 closed Wednesday at 4357.85 from 4262.45 on Tuesday. The S&P 500 was higher for the second day in a row. The overnight high was hit at 4367.50 early on at 4:45 p.m. EDT. The low came at 4320 at 8:10 a.m. EDT. The current level is 4336 down 13.50 points which is -0.31% at 7:10 a.m. EDT.
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The Daily Briefing For March 16th: Futures Higher Into FOMC. Fed Chairman Powell To Speak
The S&P 500 closed Tuesday at 4262.45 from 4165 on Monday. The S&P 500 was higher for the first time in four days. The overnight high was hit at 4314 at 6:20 a.m. EDT. The low came at 4239 at 8:25 p.m. EDT. The current level is 4304.75 up 51 points which is 1.20% at 7:10 a.m. EDT. Wide overnight ranges continue to play out this week.
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The Daily Briefing For March 15th: Futures Rebound Into The Green
The S&P 500 closed Monday at 4165 from 4204.31 on Friday. The S&P 500 is now lower the past three days. The overnight high was hit at 4182 at 10:40 p.m. EDT. The low came at 4129.50 at 5:10 a.m. EDT. The current level is 4171.50 up 7.75 or 0.19% at 7:20 a.m. EDT. Another wild night of trading.
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The Daily Briefing For March 14th: Stocks Positive But Off Morning Highs
The S&P 500 closed Friday at 4204.31. The S&P 500 closed lower Friday after Thursday’s move lower. The overnight high was hit at 4244.75 at 6:00 a.m. EDT. The current level is 4223.25 up 30.75 or 0.73%.
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The Daily Briefing For March 11Th; Stocks Are Higher On Putin Comments
The S&P 500 closed yesterday at 4259.52 from 4277.88 on Wednesday. The S&P 500 closed lower after Wednesday’s move higher. The low overnight was hit at 4222.50 at 10:40 p.m. EST. The current level is 4308.75 up 60.75 or 1.43% due to a pop at 6:25 a.m. EST on Putin’s comments that Ukraine talks have seen some progress.
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The Daily Briefing: Stock Rally Over After One Day
The S&P 500 closed yesterday at 4277.88 from 4170.70 on Tuesday. The S&P 500 closed higher for the first time in five days. The low overnight was just hit at 4221.75 at 7:20 a.m. EST. The current drop is 53.50 points which is -1.25%.
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The Daily Briefing For March 9th: Stocks On Fire Today
The S&P 500 closed yesterday at 4170.70 from 4201.09 on Monday. The S&P 500 has now dropped four days in a row. The low overnight was of 4148 at 4:45 p.m. EST. From there, the S&P 500 has been straight up to the current level at 4232.25 up 63.50 points which is 1.52% at 7:20 a.m. EST.
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The Daily Briefing For March 8th: Stocks Off Overnight Lows. President Biden To Speak Shortly
The S&P 500 closed yesterday at 4201.09 with a low of 4199.85 so we got a test of 4200. Overnight a low of 4138.75 was hit before rebounding to 4224 at 7:15 a.m. EST up 25.50 points or 0.61%. After a drop of more than -2%, the chance of a bounce of more than 1% is 50% so this morning’s action is not a surprise.
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The Daily Briefing For March 7th: Wild Overnight Session, Futures Recover From Lows
S&P 500 Futures fell until 3:35 this morning when they hit 4240. Since then futures have rise to 4285 but are still down -42.25 points or -0.98%. Both Asia and Europe are lower.
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The Daily Briefing For March 4th: Stocks Lower As Ukraine Evolves Into FUBAR
Futures fell off a cliff when the Russian Army attacked a nuclear power plant in Southern Ukraine at 8:00 p.m. EST. The low on the S&P 500 Futures was hit then at 4280. Currently, futures are back at 4320 down -40 point or -0.91%.
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The Daily Briefing For March 3, Stocks Up Slightly With A Narrow Overnight Range
Overnight has seen the S&P 500 trade down to 4370 and up to 4390. Currently, we are at 4390 up 8 points or +0.19%. This action is very normal and atypical of what we have seen the last month. Europe and Asia are mixed in trading this morning.
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The Daily Briefing For March 2nd: Stock On The Rebound Into Federal Reserve Chairman Powell Testimony
Stock rallied from the close to 12:35 a.m. EST before giving up all gains into 2:30 a.m. EST. Then the S&P 500 turned on a dime and has rallied back to a new high at 4332.25 at 7:15 a.m. EST trading up +28.50 or +0.66%.
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The Daily Briefing For March 1st: Stocks Lower, Russian Troops Approach Kyiv and State of the Union Tonight
The overnight session was decent until 2:00 a.m. EST when futures fell apart after hitting 4396. They have fallen to 4337.75 at 7:15 a.m. EST near the low of 4322.50. Asia was higher overnight and Europe is trading lower this morning.
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The Daily Briefing: Is A Ceasefire Imminent?
The S&P 500 closed at 4288.70 yesterday. This morning it is trading at 4260 and has been trading lower all night. The low was 4228 at 3:40 a.m. EST. Asia was higher ex Hong Kong. Europe is rebounding today up 1% to 2%. Futures now up +30.
CNBC reports that Russia willing to send delegation to Minsk for talks. (Interfax)
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The Daily Briefing For February 24th: Stocks In Free Fall As Russia Invades Ukraine
Obviously futures on the S&P 500 are lower but it could be worse. Futures on the S&P 500 dropped to 4100 at 2:15 a.m. EST and now are at 4121.50 down -100.50 or -2.38%. Asia and Europe are lower as well and European indexes are down considerably more with Germany off -4.84% as an example.
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The Daily Briefing For February 23rd: Will Futures Hold Positive Gains?
Futures are higher this morning on the S&P 500 but off their highs. Futures ran up to 4345 at 5:00 a.m. EST and are now at 4335 at 8:20 a.m. EST. Asia is higher ex Japan and Europe is higher.
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The Daily Briefing For February 22nd: Volatility As Russia Declares Breakaway Regions Now Under Their Control
Stocks are lower from Friday’s close on the S&P 500 at 4348.87. Overnight futures hit 4250 at 6:40 p.m. EST and have rallied back to 4337.75 now down only by -5.75 or 0.02%. Asia was lower and Europe is mixed with Germany lower and the FTSE and CAC higher.
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The Daily Briefing For February 18th: Stocks On The Mend?
The S&P 500 is bouncing higher after yesterday’s debacle. The overnight high was 4410 and currently is up to 4401 which is +20.75 or 0.47%. Asia and Europe are mixed and did not follow U.S. action on Thursday.
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The Daily Briefing For February 17th: Stocks Struggle On Russia News
Another choppy overnight session. S&P 500 is down -17 or -0.38% at 4453. The S&P 500 peaked at 4480 and traded to a low of 4437 at 11:00 p.m. EST. It then rallied to 4468 at 3:15 a.m. EST before dropping to 4453. Some good news is that Tiger Woods is coming back to the PGA Tour.
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The Daily Briefing For February 16th: Retail Sales Strong Up 3.3%
The S&P 500 closed yesterday at 4464.50. Overnight a low of 4452 was hit at 11:00 p.m. EST and then it rallied to 4479 at 4:00 a.m. EST before dropping to 4461.25 down by -3.25 points. Asia was higher overnight at it piggybacked off the strength of the U.S. on Tuesday. Europe is mixed this morning with only Germany higher.
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The Daily Briefing For February 15th: Stock Higher As Russia Pulls Back Some Troops
Stocks are higher in the U.S. and Europe as Russia pulls some troops back from the Ukraine border. Asia stocks are mixed with only Shanghai higher. The S&P 500 hit a low at 12:00 a.m. at 4381 and began a rip to the upside on the Russian news at 3:00 a.m. EST and is now at 4465 or 1.62%.
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The Daily Briefing For February 14th: Futures All Over The Place
Global markets are concerned over lack of progress on a solution in Ukraine. Asia and Europe are lower. S&P 500 traded sideways until 3:30 a.m. EST at 4428 before dropping to 4368.50 down -41 S&P 500 points or -0.93% at 7:20 a.m. EST but are now down -4 S&P 500 points.
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The Daily Briefing For February 10th: How Hot Will CPI Be?
Markets are in what we call “Waiting For Godot” mode. Today’s CPI will drive the action. It has been high and will that trend continue. Overnight Asia was higher and Europe higher ex the CAC (France). S&P 500 futures have mostly traded lower overnight with a low of 4565 and is now at 4575 at 7:25 a.m. EST down -4 points.
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The Daily Briefing For February 9th: Futures Higher
Stocks are higher around the globe and in the U.S. S&P 500 futures are up 38.50 points or 0.85% as of 8:30 a.m. Could this be a peak in rebound in front of tomorrow’s CPI?
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The Daily Briefing For February 8th: Stocks Mixed, Ukraine Talks Continue
Asia was higher. So far Europe is stronger. S&P 500 rose to a high of 4486 at 7:00 p.m. EST then fell to 4471 at 12:45 a.m. EST before rising to 4490 at 4:30 a.m. EST and then falling to 4470 at 7:20 a.m. EST. With all this movement, the range was only 20 points which is much lower than we have seen in the last several weeks in the overnight session.
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The Daily Briefing For February 7th - Stocks Higher
S&P 500 futures hit a low at 11:00 p.m. at 4471. They are now at 4497 at 7:30 a.m. EST up +5. Asia was mostly higher post the return to trading in China with Japan lower. Europe is higher in morning trading.
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The Daily Briefing For February 3rd: Facebook Flush Hits Other Stocks. Job's Data on Friday.
The Facebook (FB) Selloff extends to Asia and Europe as it hits related players. The S&P 500 has been in sell mode after the close at 4580 and is now at 4525.75 down -51.50 points or -1.13%.
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The Daily Briefing For February 2nd: Stocks Higher Pre Open For The First Time This Week
Asia was strong as Japan has been higher the last three days. Europe is higher as well. The S&P 500 has continued to move higher from the close of trading yesterday and sees S&P 500 futures at the overnight high at 4573 up +38.50 or 0.85%. Geopolitics weigh heavy on markets.
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The Daily Briefing For February 1st, Stocks Struggle Out Of The Gate
Asia higher ex Shanghai. Europe higher this morning. Both are following U.S. strength on Monday. S&P 500 futures are now lower by -15. The high for the night was 4514 at 3:20 a.m. and is now at 4492. The low was at 4482. Update at 7:25 a.m. EST.
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The Daily Briefing For January 31st: U.S. & Russia Hold U.N. Security Council Meeting
Both Europe and Asia are mixed today. Of note, Japan was up over 1%. In Europe, financials are up 1-2%. S&P 500 rallied to 4437 at 2:00 a.m. EST and have now fallen to 4401 and are down -22.25 points or -0.50% at 7:20 a.m. EST.
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The Daily Briefing For January 28th: Futures Are Having a Crazy Eddie Morning
Welcome to the end of Groundhog Week. Last night S&P 500 futures peaked up 30 Points (4356) at 11:00 p.m. and now they are lower by -34 S&P points (4300). At least, the S&P 500 did not fall 100 points, only off by 56 points. Asia was lower and Shanghai sold off in the last hour, now at a 16 month low. Europe is lower as Germany saw its GDP drop -0.70% against a consensus of -0.30%.
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The Daily Briefing For January 27th: Wild Overnight Session
he overnight session was wild. The S&P 500 Futures rose to 4367 at 7:00 p.m. EST before falling to 4267 at 2:00 a.m. EST and now are at 4351 at 7:25 a.m. EST up +11. Asia sold off as it digested the Fed’s action and Europe is off its lows but with only the FTSE positive. Now up +31.
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The Daily Briefing For January 26th: Fed Announcement and Presser On Deck
Let the rumpus or a dead cat bounce begin. Stock indexes are higher this morning as green is the color of choice. Asia was higher ex Japan. Europe is higher across the board. S&P 500 Futures sold off until 7:00 p.m. EST hitting a low of 4300 and are now at 4405 up +55.75 or 1.28%.
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"You're A F'ing Legend. F$#& the Packers." 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo to K Robbie Gould
What is a legend on the Football Field? What is a legend in the stock market? Read on to find out.
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The Daily Briefing For January 25th: Futures Lower. That Was a Short Rally Or Was It?
S&P 500 Futures have been dropping since the close at 4:00 p.m. EST. Currently the S&P 500 is at 4344.50 down -1.35% or 59 points. Asia was lower overnight and saw heavy selling. Europe is higher this morning in early trading.
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The Daily Briefing For January 24th: Stocks Fail To Hold Overnight Highs, FOMC On Wednesday
Asia traded sideways while Japan was higher. Europe is weaker as sellers are in control. S&P 500 Futures hit a peak around 9:00 p.m. EST at 4427 and then traded sideways until 2:00 a.m. EST before beginning at slide to 4360 and at -17 (-0.39%) at 7:25 a.m. EST.
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The Daily Briefing For January 21st: Two Out of Three Ain't Bad But It Is For Netflix
Asia took the lead from weakness in U.S. markets on Thursday. Europe is struggling as well after December retail sales fell -3.7% versus estimates of a drop by -0.6% . S&P 500 Futures hit a low around 10:00 p.m. EST at 4430 and have been climbing since to where they are now up to 4455 and at -20 (-0.45%) at 7:30 a.m. EST.
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The Daily Briefing For January 20th "Can A Rally Stick Now?"
Asia saw China lower and Japan higher. China cut its one year and five year loan prime rates. Europe is struggling as Germany’s PPI rose at 5% crushing expectations of 0.8%. S&P 500 Futures hit a low around 6:30 p.m. EST at 4514 and have been climbing since to where they are now up to 4550 and at +20 at 7:00 a.m. EST.
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The Daily Briefing For January 19th: Stocks Rebounding, S&P 500 +22
Stocks have stabilized this morning on better earnings from several U.S. companies. Asia was weak while Europe has moved between positive and negative and is now positive. S&P 500 fell overnight to a low of 4535 around 2:30 a.m. EST and now are back at 4584 up +22 points at 8:35 a.m. EST.
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The Daily Briefing: Yields Pop, Stocks Drop
Maybe we should have another off day? Stocks are weak as yields on the 10 year are at 1.82% this morning. S&P 500 Futures are off their lows at 4:00 a.m. EST at 4590 but are still down -48.75 at 4606. Asia is mixed while Europe is lower.
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The Daily Briefing For January 14th: Futures Free Fall At 7:00 a.m. EST
S&P 500 Futures have dropped 30 S&P points since 7:00 a.m. EST to be down -17. Overseas is weak as it appears we have a tough Friday ahead heading into a long weekend. Never a good recipe.
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The Daily Briefing For January 13th: Stocks Higher
Stocks are higher this morning in the U.S. but not by much. Overseas markets are mixed this morning. China is contemplating more lockdowns into the Olympics. Semis and Autos are strong this morning in Europe. S&P 500 Futures saw a low at 4702 around 8:30 p.m. EST and then based there until 2:30 a.m. EST before rallying to 4720 at 7:45 a.m. EST.
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The Daily Briefing For January 12th: Stocks Higher Despite CPI at 0.6%
Overseas markets were strong in Asia last night and Europe this morning. U.S. Futures were up slightly on the S&P 500 +2.50. The range last night was narrow 4695 to 4720 and now at 4707.50 at 7:20 a.m. EST. Now at 8:50 a.m. EST the S&P 500 is up +18.
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The Daily Briefing For January 11th: Stocks On The Rebound
Stocks are in rally mode in the U.S. and mixed overseas. Asia lower and Europe Higher. Federal Reserve Chairman Powell to testify on his nomination for a second term.
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The Daily Briefing For January 10th: Stocks Start Week Lower
Stocks are modestly lower in the U.S. and mixed overseas. Asia saw China higher and Japan was closed for a holiday. Mixed in European trading. S&P 500 Futures traded down to 4650 at 7:00 p.m. EST before rallying to 4682 at 2:00 a.m. EST before dropping to 4660.25 down -7.50 at 7:20 a.m. EST. Since then, futures have continued to drop to where the S&P 500 is now down -29 points.
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The Daily Briefing For January 7th: The Big Whiff
Stocks are modestly lower in the U.S. and mixed overseas. Asia is mixed and lower in European trading. S&P 500 Futures traded down to 4680 at 4:00 a.m. EST and were at 4700 around 7:00 a.m. EST, higher by 10 S&P points. Now post Jobs Data are -6.
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The Daily Briefing For Janaury 6th: Futures Mixed. Can Stocks Recover From The FOMC Minutes Selloff?
The S&P 500 Futures continued lower until midnight at 4668 and now are at 4695 at 7:30 a.m. EST. They briefly touched 4700. NASDAQ 100 futures are off their lows as well but still negative at 15702. Asia and Europe followed U.S. late afternoon selling due to FOMC minutes are well. 10 Year yields blew through 1.70% this morning and are at 1.74%.
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The Daily Briefing For January 5th: Stocks Mixed As ADP Payroll Blows It Out and CDC Gives Up
Futures are mixed as the hype over Omicron reaches a fever pitch. Europe was higher as U.K. Prime Minister Johnson noted the country will ride out the Omicron wave without shutting down. Asia was mixed with no notable news. S&P 500 Futures hit a low at 4766.50 and are now at 4782 at 7:35 a.m. EST.
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The Daily Briefing For January 4th: Stocks Higher Despite Caseload on Covid Surpassing 1 million a day
Stocks are modestly higher in the U.S., Asia and Europe. Asia is more mixed as China reported that the December Caixin Manufacturing PMI grew at 50.9 from November’s 49.9. Europe is mostly higher. S&P 500 Futures are higher at 4802.75 at 7:15 a.m. EST. The range overnight was 4781 to 4807.50.
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The Daily Briefing For January 3rd: S&P 500 Higher By +26
2021 closed out at 4766.18 and last night futures on the S&P 500 opened at 4772 and now are at 4789.75 at 7:10 a.m. EST. Asia and Europe are mixed this morning. Omicron studies out since Friday continue to show the virus is milder than other Covid viruses with lower hospitalization rates but more cases.
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The Daily Briefing For December 31st: Stocks Mixed Into Year End
It looks like Santa Claus caught the train and headed for the coast. Stocks are weak in the U.S. as yesterday’s late afternoon selloff continues this morning. China was higher leading Asian markets while Japan was closed for a holiday. Europe is trading now and is mixed. S&P 500 Futures peaked at 6:00 p.m. EST around 4775 and the low came at 4750 at 7:30 p.m. EST. At 8:30 a.m. EST the Futures are at 4766.
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The Daily Briefing For December 30th: Can The S&P 500 Break Through 4800?
Stocks globally were higher overnight but modestly. The U.S. saw stocks trade sideways to lower until 2:00 a.m. before it began to rise to where it was at 7:20 a.m. EST at 4793 up +9.
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The Daily Briefing For December 29th: Futures Mixed
Stocks are trading mixed today. Only the FTSE is up strong as it came back from two days of holiday gaining +1%. Asia was lower overnight. The S&P 500 is in a narrow overnight range with a low of 4776 and a high of 4790 and at 7:20 a.m. EST is up +2 and 4780.
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The Daily Briefing For December 28th: Stocks Higher For A Fifth Day
The CDC decision to reduce quarantine to 5 from 10 days is seen as a plus in getting back to normal. Asia rose on all fronts. Europe is up in trading. The S&P 500 traded around 4780 until 2:45 a.m. EST when it rallied up to 4797 at 4:45 a.m. EST and now sits at 4794 at 7:25 a.m. EST.
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The Daily Briefing For December 27th: Stocks Higher As Santa Claus Is Sticking Around
Stocks are mixed globally as markets attempt to assess Omicron’s impact. Asia and Europe are mixed this morning. The S&P 500 traded to a low at 2:00 a.m. EST at 4715 before rallying to 4726 at 7:30 a.m. EST up +10.
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The Daily Briefing For December 23rd: Stocks Up Modestly
Christmas cheer is spreading around the globe. All market are higher. Asia was higher and Europe is up this morning as well. The S&P 500 overnight range was from 4684.25 to 4701.25 at 7:25 a.m. EST up +15.75.
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The Daily Briefing For December 22nd: Stocks Mixed For Open
It is a quiet morning with stocks mixed globally. The S&P 500 closed at 4638 and is now at 4644. The low overnight was 4622 so a pretty narrow range and we are on the highs at 7:30 a.m. EST. Asia was higher ex Shanghai that sold off by -0.07%. Europe is modestly higher.
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The Daily Briefing For December 21st: Futures On The Rebound
Stocks began to rebound on news from Japan that Omicron is not as deadly as perceived. Overnight President Biden announced that 500 million test kits will be sent to American homes and military doctors will be sent to hospitals to help out. S&P 500 began the overnight session at 4550 and are at 4602.50 at 7:20 a.m. EST up +44 or 0.97%. Europe and Asia are in rebound mode as well.
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The Daily Briefing For December 20th: Stocks Getting Hit On Omicron Fears
Stocks are getting hit on fears of Omicron and lockdowns as well as Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) effectively killing Build Back Better for now. In China, the PBOC cut rates for the first time in 20 months. Europe is lower on lockdown measures with Crude Oil back to $68. The S&P 500 futures bottomed at 4525 and are now 4565 up 40 points of the low at 7:20 a.m. EST.
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The Daily Briefing For December 17th: Stocks Lower. Gold Higher
Markets are being hit over Omicron concerns. China and Japan dropped more than -1%. Europe is mixed as the FTSE is higher which is interesting as U.K. is more impacted by Omicron. S&P 500 traded down to 4635 and is now at is at 4644 at 7:20 a.m. EST. The high was 4668.
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The Daily Briefing For December 16th: Rally Mode
The sun came out yesterday by the close due to a positive reaction to the FOMC announcement and press conference. Overseas markets are higher with China and Japan rising nicely. Europe is higher as well. The S&P 500 overnight range is 4680 to 4740. At 7:20 a.m. EST the S&P 500 is at 4733 up by 33 point or 0.71%.
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The Daily Briefing For December 15th: FOMC Today
Stocks are mixed into the FOMC announcement at 2:00 p.m. EST. The overnight S&P 50o range was 18 and we are currently at in the middle at 4630 at 7:35 a.m. EST. China put up slower than expected Retail Sales and slower price increases in Housing. However, Industrial Production was better. In Europe, U.K. November CPI rose 5.1% beating expectations of 4.7%, inflation is global.
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The Daily Briefing For December 14th: Stocks Struggling Out of the Gate
The bid has yet to come back to stocks this morning. The S&P 500 is lower by -7.25 at 7:20 a.m. this morning. Stocks rallied until 4:00 a.m. EST and then pulled back hitting a low at 4640 before rallying to 4651. Asia was lower as China’s Zhejiang province shutting down business operations due to rising Covid-19 cases. Europe actually started out stronger before moving back to neutral with only the FTSE seeing strength on a falling jobless rate.
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The Daily Briefing For December 13th: Futures Higher
Will today be the day that Apple (AAPL) surpasses a value of $3 trillion dollars?
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The Daily Briefing For December 10th: Futures Mixed Into CPI
S&P 500 Futures were flat until about 1:00 a.m. EST but have been in rally mode since and are now up to 4677 which is a gain of +17 net +10 with Fair Value which is rather large at 7:20 a.m. EST. Asian markets were mixed and Europe was a struggle heading into the weekend. UK GDP came in at 0.1% against 0.6% estimate.
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The Daily Briefing For December 9th: Stocks Lower
Stocks are in pullback mode this morning. Will it hold? Time will tell.
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The Daily Briefing For December 8th: Stocks Off The Sugar High
Stocks are up modestly this morning but not 60 points on the S&P 500 like we have seen the past couple of days.
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The Daily Briefing For December 7th
Markets are acting like Omicron is no longer a risk to society. As such, the bounce off Friday’s low continues. In China, the PBOC reduced the reserve requirement for banks. On the other side of concern over Omicron, France shut down nightclubs into the end of the year. at 7:20 a.m. EST the S&P 500 is up +60 or 1.31% and near its morning high at 4650.
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The Daily Briefing For December 6th: Stocks Mixed With Four Week Left In The Year
There are four weeks left in trading for 2021 as there are 4 weeks left in the NFL. Stocks have struggled the past two weeks. Will the Santa Claus Rally materialize?
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The Daily Briefing For December 3rd: Stocks Higher But Will It Last? Ah ..Nope
Stocks reacted to a negative jobs number with a party on Garth attitude. Will it last? Doubtful.
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The Daily Briefing For December 2nd: Futures Mixed As NASDAQ Struggles
Stocks are mixed as NASDAQ struggles on Apple lack of demand for iPhones. It was inevitable. How markets react will be key.
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The Daily Briefing For The First Day of December: Stocks Higher
Asia and Europe rebounded despite a lack of positive news. Seems simply a case of a dead cat bounce or first day of trading in a new month after a nasty selloff. The S&P 500 is back to where it began to selloff heavily yesterday at 10:50 a.m. EST at 8:55 a.m. EST at 4624.
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The Daily Briefing For November 30th: Confidence In Fighting Omicron Fades, Stocks Are Selling Off
Overnight Summary: S&P 500 began to fall apart at 12:00 a.m. EST as foreign markets kicked into gear. The high overnight was 4667.50 with a low of 4582 and is now at 4609.75 at 7:10 a.m. EST. In Asia, China was flat while Japan fell -1.6%. Europe is following Japan’s weakness as auto stocks are getting hit.
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The Daily Briefing For November 29th: Stocks Higher From Friday Rout
Stocks are rebounding on news that the Omicron variant may not be as deadly as first imagined. Time will tell.
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The Daily Briefing For November 22nd: Fed Chairman Decision Imminent
Will they or won't they. We are about to find out. IMO I think Powell is out.
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The Daily Briefing For November 19th: Stocks Sink On Austrian Lockdown
Stocks are lower as Austria announced that the country was going into lockdown on Monday.
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The Daily Briefing For November 18th: Stocks Look To Clear 4700
Stocks will make an attempt to clear 4700 today. Will we break to a new level.
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The Daily Briefing For November 17th: Lots Of Fed Speak
Another quiet session overnight. China was up 0.4% while Japan fell -0.4%. Europe is pretty quiet as well but the FTSE is lower as the UK reported a hot inflation number with CPI coming in at 3.4%. S&P 500 is down -1 with an overnight range of 10 points.
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The Daily Briefing For November 16th: Stocks Are Modestly Higher
Stock Indexes survived yesterday's U.S. and China talks. This morning more good news as retail sales came in strong and Pfizer is licensing its oral antiviral to 95 countries.
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The Daily Briefing For November 15th: Stocks Start The Week Higher
Stocks continue the rebound that started last Thursday.
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The Daily Briefing For November 12th: The Selloff Is Over
The couple days of selling is history. However, it still may be a down week.
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The Daily Briefing For November 11th: Stocks Rebounding, Thank A Veteran
Stocks are rebounding after two days of selling.
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The Daily Briefing For November 10th: Stocks Lower As Inflation Rages
Stocks are lower as CPI came in higher than expected.
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The Daily Briefing For November 9th: Stocks Mixed
Stocks appear to be running out of steam with one of the most impressive runs in recent memory. Looks like Federal Reserve Chairman Powell could be out replaced by Senator Elizabeth Warren's personal choice.
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The Daily Briefing For November 8th: Stocks Up Modestly
Stocks are continuing to lift this morning after some overnight weakness.
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The Daily Briefing For November 5th: Job's Friday, Stocks Higher
Stocks continue to move higher up 14 of the last 16 days. Caveat Emptor.
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The Daily Briefing For November 4th: Stocks Continue To Rally
The amazing run continues. Can stocks move higher?
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The Daily Briefing For November 3rd: It's Powell Time As FOMC Comes Down From The Mountain
At 2:00 p.m. EDT we will get the latest FOMC Announcement. How will markets react?
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The Daily Briefing For November 2nd: Stocks Up Slightly
Stocks are moving into a narrow range as markets prepare for the FOMC announcement tomorrow.
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The Daily Briefing For November 1st: Futures Higher
Another week and another ramp higher. Welcome to a bull market.
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The Daily Briefing For October 29th: Stocks Lower As NASDAQ 100 Names Miss
Several NASDAQ 100 names including Apple, Amazon, Gilead Sciences and Starbucks all missed earnings.
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The Daily Briefing For October 28th: Futures Higher Despite Weaker Q3 GDP
We are back with production of the Daily Briefing after being out for a family medical emergency. This morning the Q3 GDP came in less than expected at 2%.
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The Daily Briefing For October 19th: Futures Higher
Stocks refuse to fade as we enter potentially the fifth day in a row higher for stocks.
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The Daily Briefing For October 18th: Futures Lower By -15
Stocks hit bottom at 6:30 a.m. EDT and are flat down -15. Former Secretary of State Colin Powell dies of complications from Covid-19. He was 84.
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The Week Ahead For October 18th to 22nd
Geopolitical and Fiscal Events. The games continue in Washington D.C. as the House, Senate and President try to hammer out a long-term debt ceiling level, Infrastructure Bill and Budget Reconciliation Bill in the next couple of weeks. Federal Reserve Beige Book is out on Wednesday.
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The Daily Briefing For October 15th: Stocks Higher, Retails Beats and Empire Manufacturing Misses
Stocks are up for a second day. Today is options expiration. Watch for some fireworks.
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The Daily Briefing For October 14th: Futures Higher & PPI Falls
The fix was in. Stocks probably knew the PPI was going to come in stronger than expected.
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The Daily Briefing For October 13th: Futures Rebound Again
Stocks are higher despite a white hot CPI number. Earnings season kick into gear with JP Morgan, Blackrock and Delta beating estimates.
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THe Daily Briefing For October 12th: Futures Turn Positive
Stocks are up 50 points on the SP 500 from the overnight lows at 4317.
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The Daily Briefing For October 11th: Stocks Lower
Stocks are lower this morning as we enter options expiration. Of note this morning, there were several Merger Monday deals.
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The Daily Briefing For October 8th: Weak Jobs Data, Stocks Mixed
Stocks are now mixed off a mixed jobs report. Could be an interesting data ahead.
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The Daily Briefing For October 7th: Stocks Higher
Stocks started to rally higher on a mid afternoon rally that continues into this morning.
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The Daily Briefing For October 6th: Happy Hump Day? Not Really.
S&P 500 is lower by this morning. Futures have been in sell mode since the close yesterday. Asia saw Japan drop -1% while China closed for Golden Week.
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The Daily Briefing For Octber 5th: Futures Higher, Will It Hold?
Markets are volatile and though stocks are higher it remains to be seen if they hold.
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The Daily Briefing For October 4th: Stocks Lower
The Friday move higher has not continued into Monday morning as stocks are lower.
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The Daily Briefing For October 1st: Stocks Volatile
Stocks hit an overnight low of 4260 on the S&P 500. Now they are above 4300 again. Today will be a crazy day.
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The Daily Briefing For September 30th: Stocks Higher But Volatile
Stocks are all over the place today have hit 4390 at 2:30 a.m. EDT and now are at 4366.
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The Daily Briefing For September 29th: Stocks Trying To Rebound
Yesterday's selloff was pretty nasty. Can stocks rebound today? Time will tell.
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The Daily Briefing For September 28th: Stocks Lower As Yields Rise Along With Crude Oil
Stocks specifically tech stocks are lower as the 10 Year Yield rises along with the price of Crude Oil. Chairman Powell and Treasury Secretary Yellen head to the Hill to appear before the Senate.
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The Daily Briefing For September 27th: Stocks Lower As Yields Rise
The relationship between stocks and bonds is very clear and evident this morning. Yields rise and stocks fall. Especially tech names. The S&P 500 is now 40 points off its overnight high.
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The Daily Briefing For September 24th: Futures Lower
Stocks are getting hit again this morning on fears over Evergrande and the eventual slowing of the Chinese economy.
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The Daily Briefing For September 23rd: Futures Higher
Futures are higher but well off morning highs. Will they hold as we learn more about Evergrande and its payment structure.
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The Daily Briefing For September 22nd: Can Powell Thread The Needle Again?
The FOMC will announce its latest interest rate decision today at 2:00 p.m. EDT. Then Chair Powell will hold a press conference at 2:30 p.m.
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The Daily Briefing For September 21st: Stocks Rebounding But Off Morning Highs
If stocks fail today, then watch out below. Will the bounce from late yesterday hold?
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The Daily Briefing For September 20th: Stocks Lower On Chinese Water Torture
Stocks are lower on problems in the Chinese credit which we focus on this morning.
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The Daily Briefing For September 17th: Futures Mixed
Today is quadruple witching. Expect the unexpected.
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The Daily Briefing For September 16th: Stock Down Modestly, Retail Sales Better
Stocks are modestly lower today but that may not hold as new trend of start of weak and rally seems to be taking over the gap open and fail.
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The Daily Briefing For September 15th: Stock Mixed
Stocks hit a high at 6:00 a.m. EDT and have traded back to flat. There is lots to read this morning.
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The Daily Briefing For September 14th: Stocks On Fire Post CPI Data
CPI data came in lower than expected so stocks decided to rip higher after several days of weakness.
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The Daily Briefing For September 13th: Futures Higher
Stocks are higher today on the open. Friday we were up +18 and then finished lower. Be careful.
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The Daily Briefing For September 10th: Futures Holding Despite PPI Pop
PPI came in this morning at 0.7% versus 0.6%. Despite this futures remain high.
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The Daily Briefing For September 9th: Futures Mixed But Off Overnight Lows
Stocks have recovered much of their overnight losses. With three days of selling is it time for stocks to move higher?
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The Daily Briefing For September 8th: Stocks Lower, Dealmageddon
Despite concerns over the Delta Variant and now Mu as well as Lamba, corporations are not concerns. Look at the number of deals announced this morning.
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The Daily Briefing For September 7th: Stocks Up Modestly
Stocks are up a couple of points. There are few catalysts this morning that are moving markets. The NFL ramps up later this week when the Cowboys play the Bucs on Thursday night.
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The Daily Briefing For September 3, Huge Jobs Miss But Stocks Higher Still
The Jobs number came in at 235,000 from expectations of 725,000. Yet stocks are within their morning range. The Taper will not start or be announces in September now. The market will like this more than likely.
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The Daily Briefing For September 2: Stock Higher
Stocks continue to ramp higher as there is no alternative to stocks. Tomorrow brings the monthly jobs data.
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The Daily Briefing For September 1st: Stocks Higher Despite ADP Payroll Miss
ADP Payroll missed the mark yet stocks continue to rip higher.
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The Daily Briefing For August 31st: Stocks Off Early Strength
Stocks have lost early morning gains. Today is the last day of the month.
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The Daily Briefing For August 30th: Stocks Start Week On A Positive Note
Stocks are starting the week on a positive note.
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The Daily Briefing For August 27th: Stocks Higher As Powell To Speak At 10:00 a.m. EDT
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks at 10:00 a.m. EDT. Lately, the market has hold off on his comments. Will it do the same today?
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The Daily Briefing For August 26th: Stocks Mixed As We Head Into Jackson Hole
Stocks are mixed after a nice run from last Thursday's low. Can it move higher or is there more trouble ahead.
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The Daily Briefing For August 25th: Stocks Mixed
Stocks are quiet as we move into the Jackson Hole Symposium.
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The Daily Briefing For August 24th: Stocks Up But Off Highs
Stocks are up but off the morning highs. It appears the $3.5 Trillion Budget Reconciliation Bill is dead on arrival. See Rags & Mags. John McCain is smiling down from heaven this morning.
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The Daily Briefing For August 20th: Futures Lower. Options Expiration Day
Stocks are lower in the premarket and today is another monthly options expiration. Never a good match. Watch closely.
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The Daily Briefing For August 19th: Futures Ugly
Selling that started at 2:00 p.m. EDT with the FOMC Minutes continues this morning in earnest.
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The Daily Briefing For August 18th: Futures Modestly Lower
Stocks are mixed this morning while Asia is higher and Europe is lower.
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The Daily Briefing For August 17th: Futures Lower, Yields Lower & Powell On Deck
Stocks are lower in the premarket while bonds are in rally mode. This afternoon Federal Reserve Chairman Powell will speak to a virtual town hall. This talk should be rather innocuous.
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The Daily Briefing For August 16th: Futures Lower As Stock Fall Like Afghanistan
Stocks are lower on the fall of Afghanistan as well as weaker Chinese stock data.
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The Daily Briefing For August 13th: Stocks Up Modestly
Stocks are up modestly and today looks to be a lazy, hazy day of summer trading as we head into the weekend.
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The Daily Briefing For August 12th: Futures Modestly Higher, PPI White Hot
PPI came in this morning up 1.0% which was above expectations at 0.6%.
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The Daily Briefing For August 11th: Stocks Improve On CPI Data
The July CPI Data did not come in worse than expected so stocks are doing just fine this morning. Stocks refuse to sell off here.
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The Daily Briefing For August 10th: Stocks Mixed
Stocks are mixed this morning. Watch bond yields that are up slightly. Gold is rebounding after some nasty selling.
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The Daily Briefing For August 9th: Futures Modestly Lower
Stocks are mixed this morning with the NASDAQ higher while other indexes are lower today. Gold had a flash crash overnight but has recovered most of its losses.
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The Daily Briefing For August 6th: Futures Mixed Post Jobs Data
Jobs data came in at 943,000 which beat estimates. That said, stock are barely reacting to the data in a positive way.
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The Daily Briefing For August 5th: Stocks Higher This Morning
Stocks are rebounding from Wednesday losses. Can S&P 500 clear 4400?
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The Daily Briefing For August 4th: ADP Report Tanks
ADP Jobs Report tanks and stocks move lower while bonds move higher in price and lower in yield.
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The Daily Briefing For August 3rd: Stocks Up Modestly, M&A Activity Rockets
Stocks are modestly higher today and M&A activity is busy with a combination of sales and mergers.
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The Daily Briefing For August 2nd: Stocks Higher Despite Potential Trouble On Horizon
Stock futures are higher this morning despite the debt ceiling being violated and Covid-19 cases moving back over 100,000 a day.
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The Daily Briefing For July 30th: Stocks Lower
Stocks Are mixed in today's action. However, the Russell 2000 is higher.
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The Daily Briefing For July 29th: Futures Higher With Several IPOs Including Robinhood
It looks like IPO Robinhood (HOOD) is having trouble getting out the door. This could make today a volatile day.
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The Daily Briefing For July 28th: Futures Up Modestly
Stocks are quiet as we move into the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee Meeting concluding and a press conference at 2:30 p.m. EDT.
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The Daily Briefing For July 27th: Futures Lower For A Second Day
Futures are lower but will we be higher by the close?
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The Daily Briefing For July 26th: Futures Modestly Lower
Stocks are lower as Covid-19 Cases are climbing again due to the Delta Variant of the virus. Cases are now above 64,000.
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The Daily Briefing For July 23rd: Futures Higher
Stocks are higher for the fourth morning in a row. An amazing run after a weak start on Monday. The $64,000 question is will people freak out about Covid-19 cases on the rise next week.
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The Daily Briefing For July 22nd: Futures Mixed
Stocks are mixed after Monday weakness and the dead cat rebound on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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The Daily Briefing For July 21st: Future Up Modestly
Will we continue to rally today or head lower? There is no news that is super positive this morning and there are no rumors about Johnson & Johnson vaccine not working on the Delta variant.
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The Daily Briefing For July 20th: Futures Rebounding Today
Stocks are rebounding from the worst day of 2021. More to come or a one day puke?
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The Daily Briefing For July 19th: Futures Getting Crushed
Not a good start to the week with the S&P 500 off -53 points.
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The Daily Briefing For July 16th: Futures Up Modestly
As we head into the weekend, stocks are on the bend.
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The Daily Briefing For July 15th: Stocks Lower, Day 2 of Powell Before Congress
Stocks are lower today as Federal Reserve Chairman Powell heads to The Hill to testify before the Senate Banking Committee.
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The Daily Briefing: Stocks Rally, PPI Hot And Federal Reserve Chairman Powell On Deck
Today is a blur. Stocks have rebounded from lower overnight. PPI came in white hot. Federal Reserve Chairman says the party can continue no problem.
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The Daily Briefing For July 13th: Futures Lower Post CPI Data
June CPI came in at 0.9% jump against estimates of 0.5%. White lightning. The Federal Reserve will now have some choices to make and Powell's testimony now more important.
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The Daily Briefing For July 12th: Futures Mixed But Off The Overnight Lows
This is a key week as earnings reports begin in earnest this week.
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The Daily Briefing For July 9th: President Business Caves To Far Left Today
President Business aka Joe Biden is invoking Executive Orders on a variety of businesses because hey after all he is a great businessman and knows what is best for the most successful tech companies.
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The Daily Briefing For July 8th: Futures Falling This Morning
Stocks are lower this morning on concerns over the Delta variant and lower bond yields. Caveat Emptor.
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The Daily Briefing For July 7th: Yields In Free Fall On 10 Years, 1.29%
On Friday the yield on the 10 Year was 1.45% and is now at 1.29%, two trading days later. What in the world is going on? Comments later today.
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The Daily Briefing For July 6th: To The Back Half of 2021
The first half of 2021 was strong, will this trend continue in the second half of 2021? Tune in here to find out as we measure the day to day action.
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The Daily Briefing For July 2nd: Stocks Higher On Good Jobs Data
Stocks are higher on better Jobs data. But pay attention to the outcome of the OPEC + Meeting at noon.
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The Daily Briefing For July 1st: Tough Talk From China
IPOs Priced or News: Aligos Therapeutics (ALGS) priced at $19 a share. Acumen Pharmaceuticals (ABOS )priced at $16 high end of range of $14 to $16. EverCommerce (XMTR) priced at $17 a share mid range $16 to $18 a share range. Hepsiburada (LZ) priced at $12 a share mid point of $12 to $14 range. Torrid (CURV) priced at $21 a share at high end of range of $18 to $21.
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The Daily Briefing For June 30th: Big IPO Deal, ADP Strong & Stocks Mixed
IPOs Priced or News: Didi Global (DIDI) priced at $14 a share. Intapp (INTA) priced at $26 mid range of $25 to $28. Xometry (XMTR) priced at $44 a share above $38 to $42 a share range. LegalZoom.com (LZ) priced at $28 a share above $24 to $27 range.
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The Daily Briefing For June 29th: Futures Are Flat Up +0.75
Stocks are slowing and so is volatility. How long will this last? Only time will tell.
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The Daily Briefing For June 28th: Futures Higher Buts Questions Rising on Delta Variant
Stocks are higher by +4 on the S&P 500. However, questions are rising about the Delta variant.
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The Daily Briefing For June 25th: Futures Higher As We Finish Out The Week
Stocks look to have a turnaround week after selling post FOMC last week.
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The Daily Briefing For June 24th: Futures Move Higher.
Today is a busy day for IPOs and Fedspeak. Futures are cooperating today as well with the S&P 500 up +21.
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The Daily Briefing For June 23rd: NASDAQ High New Highs, The Bull Refuses To Die
Despite mixed internals, the indexes continue to rip higher. We will weigh in on this later today here. So make sure to check back.
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The Daily Briefing For June 22nd: Up Slightly In Front Of Powell
The market is concerned today only about Federal Reserve Chairman Powell's testimony at 2:00 p.m. EDT in front of the House. Will his comments resume the selling from Thursday and Friday? Or will markets view his comments differently.
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The Daily Briefing For June 21st: Stocks Rebound From Overnight Weakness
Stocks are off their lows overnight when the S&P 500 hit 4126. Currently, it is at 4171.
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The Daily Briefing For June 18th: Stocks Lower To Close The Week
Despite several IPOs today. Almost as many acquisitions. Stocks are lower. Why? Fedspeak. Read on.
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The Daily Briefing for June 17th: Stocks Lower Post FOMC
If stocks closer lower,then it will be the third down day in a row. The last losing streak that lasted more than three days in a row was a five day losing streak that ran from February 16th to the 22nd.
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The Daily Briefing For June 16th: Futures -1.54
Stocks are down fractionally. All eyes are on the Federal Reserve at 2:00 p.m. and onward. How will Federal Reserve Chairman Powell thread the needle. We think perfectly.
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The Daily Briefing For June 16th: Up Slightly After Retail Sales and PPI
Stocks refused to crack after a hot PPI number and a weak sales number. This is the first day of the Federal Reserve meeting. A narrow trading range today?
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The Daily Briefing For June 14th: Futures Modestly Higher
Stock are modestly higher this morning as we enter a rather busy week from a geopolitical viewpoint with a NATO, FOMC and Putin meeting this week.
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The Daily Briefing For June 11th: S&P 500 Hits All Time High
Stocks look to finish the week out on a positive note.
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The Daily Briefing For June 10th: CPI Comes In Hot
Stocks are mixed this morning as CPI came in hot at 0.6%.
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The Daily Briefing For June 9th: Futures Mixed To Higher
Stocks are mixed to higher this morning as the Russell 2000 contemplates whether it wants to break out to a new high last seen in February and the S&P 500 has a similar decision in terms of taking out 4250.
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The Daily Briefing For June 8th: Futures Rebounding
Stocks are recovering from overnight losses. Will it stick?
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The Daily Briefing For June 7th: Futures Flat
Stocks are little changed as we start the second week of trading in June. The biggest news this morning is that Jeff Bezos is going to space in July.
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The Daily Briefing For June 4th: Stocks Rally on Jobs Data
Stocks are in rally mode this morning despite missing estimates of the Job's data.
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The Daily Briefing For June 3rd: Stocks Dropping Despite Good Jobs Data
Stocks are lower today despite strong ADP Jobs Data and Weekly Jobless Claims.
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The Daily Briefing For June 2: Let's Make A Deal
Usually we get deals the Tuesday after Memorial or Labor Day. This year the deals are flowing on Wednesday morning.
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The Daily Briefing For June 1st: Futures Higher
Stocks are set to open the week higher. Can it hold? Friday brings new jobs data.
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The Daily Briefing For April 30th -Stocks Taking A Breather As Month Ends
Stocks are struggling into month end. That said, it ha been another strong month for stocks.
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The Daily Briefing For April 29th: Futures Hit Peak On The Open And Fall
Stocks opened at a high and have sold off. Can they recover into the end of the day?
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The Daily Briefing For April 28th: Futures Mixed As FOMC Latest & Biden To Speak
Today we get a double dose. First FOMC announcement and presser. Then tonight President Biden speaks.
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The Daily Briefing For April 27th: Federal Reserve Starts A Two Day Meeting
Federal Reserve speakers are quiet today as the FOMC begins a two day meeting.
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The Daily Briefing For April 26th: Futures Mixed As We Move Into A Fed Week
The Federal Reserve holds a two day meeting that concludes on Wednesday with a press conference. Will Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell hit it out of the park.
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The Daily Briefing For April 23: Futures Positive For The First Time This Week
Stocks are finally getting a bid on the open. Enjoy the weekend.
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The Daily Briefing For April 22nd: Futures Struggle For A Fourth Say
This is the first week in quite a while where futures were negative for the week. Will Friday complete the trend if lower.
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The Daily Briefing For April 21st: Stocks Lower For A Third Day
Stocks are lower for a third day in a row. Looks like the peak may be in.
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The Daily Briefing For April 20th: Futures Lower For A Second Day
Stocks are struggling for a second day this week. This would mark a second down day in a row on the S&P 500. Will Apple (AAPL) save the market? The last three day losing streak was in late March.
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The Daily Briefing For April 19th: Futures Lower As We Start A New Week
Stocks are getting off to a slow start today.
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The Daily Briefing For April 16th: Futures Up Modestly
Stocks are modestly higher on April Options Expiration.
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The Daily Briefing For April 15th: Futures Rebound, Economic Data Very Strong
Economic data out today was very bullish. Clearly, the economy is coming back to life.
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The Daily Briefing For April 14th: Futures Mixed
Gold lower with silver and copper higher. WTI Crude Oil and Brent Oil Futures higher. Natural Gas is higher. $ is lower vs Euro, lower vs Pound and lower vs Yen. US 10 year Treasury price is at $132.02 from $131.70 with the yield at 1.63% from 1.673%. Bitcoin $ 64209.50 this morning up $1333 and +2.12%.
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The Daily Briefing For April 13th: Stocks Mixed On Johnson & Johnson News
Stocks are mixed as investors try to figure out what the impact of the Johnson & Johnson news is for holders of those shares.
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The Daily Briefing For April 12th: Earnings Start This Week
Yes Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell appeared on 60 Minutes last night but the key for the market this week are the bank earnings we are going to get - JP Morgan, Bank of America and Goldman Sachs among others.
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The Daily Briefing For April 9th: Stocks Mixed
Stocks are mixed today after a strong week.
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The Daily Briefing For April 8th: Stocks Led Higher By NASDAQ 100, Powell To Speak At Noon
The yoyo back and forth for stocks continues. Tech stocks are higher today after lagging yesterday.
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The Daily Briefing For April 7th: Futures Mixed To Lower
Stocks are resting today digesting gains from last Wednesday onward.
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The Daily Briefing For April 6th: Stock Mixed After Three Strong Days
S&P 500 -8 Dow Jones Industrial Average -69 NASDAQ -7 Russell 2000 +3 Fair values are mixed. Asia mixed and Europe higher. VIX is at 19.46 from 19.45 yesterday this morning in futures. VIX closed at 17.91 from 17.30 and the three month futures at 20.96 from 20.97.
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The Daily Briefing For April 5th: Futures Are Higher Post Friday's Jobs Data
Stocks are off to the races on Friday's Jobs Data that came in several hundred thousand higher than expected.
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The Daily Briefing For April: Futures Positive
The first quarter is now history and we move into traditionally the toughest quarter of the year, Q2. Will that be the case this year?
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The Daily Briefing For March 30th: Stocks drifted lower Tuesday
Cyclical energy, financials and industrials have outperformed strongly for the year-to-date. Last year's leading technology companies have lagged. Signs of improving economic growth have trickled in.
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The Daily Briefing For March 29th: Futures Lower As Margin Calls Hit Hedge Funds
Stocks are struggling as a well known Family Office run by a former Hedge Fund Icon has blown up causing several stocks to fall sharply on Friday.
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The Daily Briefing For March 26th: NASDAQ Still Struggling
The NASDAQ is still in struggle mode. The S&P 500 is higher while the NASDAQ 100 is lower. When can tech stocks bottom?
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The Daily Briefing For March 25th: Futures Lower
The only positive asset class right now are Treasuries as investors get defensive. Will it stick? Well there is a 7 year auction today at 1:00 p.m. EDT.
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The Daily Briefing For March 24th: Futures Higher Into Open And Then Pullback
Stocks looked to be stronger and have since faded. Can this be a turnaround day? Time will tell.
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The Daily Briefing For March 23rd, Futures Mixed -Lots of Fedspeak Today
Besides the testimony of Federal Reserve Chairman Powell and Yellen, there are four speakers ahead and one who spoke already today.
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The Daily Briefing For March 22nd: Futures Up Modestly
S&P 500 +1 Dow Jones Industrial Average -55 NASDAQ +76 Russell 2000 +1. Fair values are mixed. Asia and Europe mixed. VIX is at 23.11 from 23.75 this morning in futures. VIX closed at 21.58 from 19.23 and the three month futures at 25.28 from 23.88.
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The Daily Briefing For March 19th: Futures Higher
Stocks are mixed today but moving higher albeit in a volatile fashion.
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The Daily Briefing For March 18th: Stocks Lower, Yields Higher. U.S. & China Meet
The FOMC yesterday noted they would let yields continue to rise and the market is doing that today.
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The Daily Briefing For March 17th: Futures Lower As Bond Yields Climb
Stocks, especially tech names, are lower as bond yields are at a new high. Will the FOMC help tech stocks later today.
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The Daily Briefing For March 16th: Can The S&P 500 Rise For A Sixth Straight Day?
The S&P 500 is trying to put in its sixth winning day. Typically this is where it peaks out.
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The Daily Briefing For March 15th: Futures Mixed This Morning
This week is all about the Federal Reserve. They start a meeting on Tuesday and on Wednesday make their latest announcement followed by a press conference with Chairman Powell.
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The Daily Briefing For March 12th: Volatile Week Comes To An End
Stocks are lower this morning as guess what? Yup bond yields are on the rise again.
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The Daily Briefing For March 11th: Stocks Continue To Rebound From Last Week
Stock continue to move towards new highs, ex the NASDAQ. Lots of news today so a must read. Will stocks continue to move on the signing of the Stimulus Bill?
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The Daily Briefing For March 10th: Futures Turn Higher Off CPI Data
CPI rose at 0.4% but the core rose only by 0.1%. For now, bonds and stocks react positively.
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The Daily Briefing For March 9th: Futures
Stocks are rebounding after a late afternoon selloff on Monday.
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The Daily Briefing For March 8th: Futures Higher
Stocks have been all over the place today. Early weakness improved when CNBC's Joe Kernan relayed comments from David Tepper, one of the more competent hedge fund managers, who stated the rate rise would stop because the Japanese would be a buyer of Treasuries.
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The Daily Briefing For March 5th: A Volatile Day Ahead
Stocks remain volatile as a good jobs number took yields higher which in turn is putting pressure on stocks.
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The Daily Briefing For March 4th, Futures Trying To Get Back To Positive
Futures are trying to get back to positive. Stocks will take their cue in the afternoon from Federal Reserve Chairman Powell's comments at noon.
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The Daily Briefing For March 3rd: Futures Now Lower As Yields Rise
Stocks are all over the place this morning. Another volatile day ahead.
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The Daily Briefing For March 2nd: Futures Mixed
Stocks have stalled out here and are trading flat.
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The Daily Briefing For March 1st: Future Start March On A Strong Note
Stocks are on fire this morning. The tamper tantrum from last week seems to be over right now but will it last.
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The Daily Briefing For February 26th: Futures Volatile
Stocks have been all over the place today. They have been higher then lower and now higher again. Failure here could be really bad for the bulls.
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The Daily Briefing For February 25th: A Volatile Day Ahead
Stocks this morning where higher up that faded as we are getting closer to the open. Be cautious today.
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The Daily Briefing For February 24th: Futures Higher Early, Now Lower
Stocks are reversing early gains as the 10 year climbs above 1.40%.
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The Daily Briefing For February 23rd: Stocks Are Starting Off With A Nasty Drop
The selling yesterday in the NASDAQ 100 has spread to the other indexes. A tough day for stocks. Expect the NASDAQ 100 to rebound first since it led on the way down.
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The Daily Briefing For February 22nd: Futures Lower Despite Monday
Stocks are lower despite Goodyear buying Cooper Tire and M&T Bank buying Peoples United
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The Daily Briefing For February 19th: I'm Leaving On A Jet Plane
This morning the media is focused Senator Ted Cruz and his Mexican vacation. Yet the market is not focused on this event. The market is focused on gold and interest rates.
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The Daily Briefing For February 18th: Futures Dropping
The S&P 500 is lower by-26 points as Jobless Claims came in higher than expected.
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Daily Briefing For February 17th: Futures Lower
Stocks have been drifting lower as the morning has progressed. January Retail Sales were on fire this month rising 5.3% but it was driven by the $600 stimulus check.
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The Daily Briefing For February 16th: Futures Higher But Subzero Temperatures Dominate
The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, Russell 2000 and NASDAQ 100 were higher last week. This morning much of the country is dealing with no power and subzero temperatures.
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The Daily Briefing For February 12th: Stocks Mixed To Lower
Stocks are starting off lower but are improving off the lows. Can we put in a positive day.
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The Daily Briefing For February 11th: Futures Higher
Stocks are higher today as we try to not see the S&P 500 drop for a third day in a row.
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The Daily Briefing For February 10th: Positive Start To The Day
Stocks look to rebound from yesterday's slight downturn.
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The Daily Briefing For February 9th: Futures Lower
And on the seventh day, the markets rested. Or will they?
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The Daily Briefing For February 8th: Futures Higher As We Start A New Week
The S&P 500 has stalled out after any four day rallies since 8/28 that concluded a six day rally. If up today, then this will be the sixth up day in a row breaking a six month streak that stalled at four days. Impressive.
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The Daily Briefing For February 4th: Futures Stronger For a Fourth Day
The S&P 500 has stalled out after any four day rallies since 8/28 that concluded a six day rally. If up today, then this will be the fourth up day in a row.
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The Daily Briefing For February 2nd: Futures El Fuego For a Second Day
Traditional stocks are higher and Robinhood stocks are lower. We will write about this today.
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The Daily Briefing For February 1st: Stocks Higher
The selling of last week is now distant memory at least today. Higher we go.
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The Daily Briefing For January 29th: Futures Lower But Extremely Volatile
A client asked me yesterday why the crazy short squeeze stocks are not doing secondaries here. The answer is simple. Institutional Investors are the money in secondaries
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The Daily Briefing For January 28th: Stocks Trying To Rebound
Stocks are trying to rebound here after a day of selling on Wednesday.
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The Daily Briefing For January 27th: Stocks Lower Into Fed Annoucnement
Stocks are volatile as we move into a Fed announcement this afternoon.
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The Daily Briefing For January 26th: Mixed Bag As The Federal Reserve Deliberates
Stock recovers losses from overnight and now are mixed in early trading. Will stocks hold or fold?
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The Daily Briefing For January 25th: Stocks Modestly Higher
Earnings, earnings and more earnings due up this week.
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The Daily Briefing For January 22nd: Stocks Lower
Stock are lower today for the second Friday in a row.
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The Daily Briefing For January 21st: Futures Higher But Modestly
The Biden Administration is done with celebrations and is about to begin the hard work and roll up their sleeves. How the market responds to their actions will be key.
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The Daily Briefing For January 20th: President Biden
Today Joe Biden becomes the 46th President of the United States. Markets are higher. Enough said.
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The Daily Briefing For January 18th: Stocks Rebound From Friday Selling
Stocks have rebounded from Friday selling so far, but will it hold into the end of the day and the end of the week?
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You In The Jungle Baby. Wake Up. It's Going To Bring You Down.
The Biden Stimulus Bill is a joke, a really bad joke. Why? Read on.
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The Daily Briefing For January 15th: Stocks Lower
The market is not responding well to Biden's $1.9 billion Stimulus Plan. Not a surprise to me. More on this later in an alert.
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The Daily Briefing For January 14th: Futures Higher As Federal Reserve Chairman Powell To Speak
We now have the impeachment behind us and it is time to roll up the sleeves and get to work.
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The Daily Briefing For January 13th: Futures Modestly Lower
Today will be the day that President Donald J. Trump is impeached a second time. The trial may not be held until April. Stay tuned.
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The Daily Briefing For January 12th: Stocks Mixed
Stocks are mixed today as the House debates impeachment proceedings or the 25th Amendment and now possibly the 14th. Oh what a tangled web we weave.
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The Daily Briefing For January 11th: Futures Down -33 on S&P 500
The House will proceed with impeachment proceeding today and the House Speaker will also push for the 25th Amendment.
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The Daily Briefing For January 8th: Futures Are Higher
S&P 500 +16 Dow Jones Industrial Average +121 NASDAQ +76 Russell 2000 +17 . Fair values are mixed. Asia higher ex Shanghai and Europe mixed. VIX is at 22.90 from 23.82 this morning in futures. VIX closed at 22.37 from 23.34 and the three month futures at 25.02 from 28.79.
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The Daily Briefing For January 7th: Futures Higher The Day After
Five, ten or fifteen years down the road friends will ask where were you when the Capitol was attacked? The market clearly does not care which is a serious anomaly. At some point it will, but not today.
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The Daily Briefing For January 6th: Futures Mixed
Stocks are mixed after the Georgia Special Senate Runoff.
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The Daily Briefing For January 5th: Stock Dropping Into The Open
Stocks are falling into the open as voters go to the polls in Georgia and Senators plot in Washington D.C.
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The Daily Briefing For January 4th: Stocks Start Year Higher
Stocks are starting the year higher but off their morning highs.
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The Daily Briefing For December 30th: Futures Higher, Stimulus Part II
Washington politics are still the lead story. Will we get a Stimulus Bill Part II remains the big question of the day.
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The Daily Briefing For December 29th: Futures Drift Higher
Stocks right now are moving in one direction, higher. Santa Claus Rally kicked in yesterday.
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The Daily Briefing For December 28th: Futures Higher
Well President Trump's stance against the Stimulus Bill did not last too long as he caved once again showing he has no backbone.
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The Daily Briefing For December 22nd: Stimulus Bill Passed
Miracle of miracles, the stimulus bill has been passed. Stocks are modestly higher this morning.
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The Daily Briefing For December 21st: Futures Getting Pounded
Gold lower, silver higher and copper lower. WTI Crude Oil and Brent Oil Futures lower. Natural Gas is lower. $ is higher vs Euro, higher vs Pound and higher vs Yen. US 10 year Treasury price is at $138.09 from $137.83 with the yield at 0.896% from 0.91%%.
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The Daily Briefing For December 18th: Futures Mixed As Several Issues Clear & Present Dangers
There are several issues that are potential problems. First, the cyber hack is getting bigger and bigger. Second, there is no stimulus bill. Third, the omnibus bill is held by the stimulus bill. Fourth, do 2 and 3 lead to a government shutdown. At least we have Tiger to watch this weekend.
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The Daily Briefing For December 17th: Futures Higher
Stock continue to do well as negative macro events are dropping like flies.
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The Daily Briefing For December 16th: Futures Higher
Stocks are modestly higher as we head into a Federal Reserve press conference and a possible agreement over a stimulus plan.
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The Daily Briefing For December 14th: Merger Monday As Stocks On Fire
There are multiple deals of note today. See the M&A Section. The vaccine is starting to be delivered and now Friday's weakness is a distant memory.
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The Daily Briefing For December 11th: Stocks Struggling
Well Washington D.C. is a unable to pass any legislation and this is beginning to cause stocks to struggle. A December correction can happen in the market.
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The Daily Briefing For December 10th: Still No Deal
Stock are mixed as everyone is waiting to see if there is going to be a deal or no deal.
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The Daily Briefing For December 9th: Let's Make A Deal
Can the market survive another no deal as the House and Senate leave for the holidays? We are going to find out sooner than later.
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The Daily Briefing For December 8th: Futures Lower
Stocks are lower for a second day. Can we have a "Turnaround Tuesday" in the afternoon?
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The Daily Briefing For December 7th" Futures Struggling
Today is a mix session as stocks continue to struggle.
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The Daily Briefing For December 3rd: Futures Mixed & Dollar Weak
Stocks are mixed today and the dollar is weak as hospitalizations are now over 100,000.
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The Daily Briefing For December 2: Futures Lower
Stocks are struggling this morning as Stimulus action is being discussed while President Trump has threatened to veto the Defense Bill.
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The Daily Briefing For December 1st: Futures El Fuego
Stocks are on fire. Why? Who knows. Because they can and it is a the first day of a new month.
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The Daily Briefing For November 30th: Stocks Struggling Today
Stocks are selling into month end, Can we get an afternoon rally?
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The Daily Briefing For November 27th: Futures Rebound From Overnight Weakness
Stocks have recovered from overnight weakness. Typically, the Friday after Thanksgiving is a strong day of trading. Looks like the trend is in play again.
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The Daily Briefing For November 25th: Futures Mixed
Stocks are mixed after seeing the Dow hit 30,000 and the groundhog show his shadow, oops that would be President Trump as he held a presser that lasted one minute.
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The Daily Briefing For November 24th: Futures Higher On Trump Concession
President Trump finally conceded to allow President-Elect Biden to begin his transition into the White House.
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The Daily Briefing For November 23rd: Futures Higher
Stocks are higher today as for the third week in a row a drug company is out with positive vaccine news. The fix is in and President Trump must be crazy this was not announced before the election.
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The Daily Briefing For November 20th: A Crazy Morning
We live in interesting times no doubt. Yesterday late afternoon the Treasury took away funds from the Federal Reserve. They fired back saying this was not prudent. Now the Treasury Secretary is on CNBC trying to defend himself.
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The Daily Briefing For November 19th: Futures Mixed
Stocks are mixed today as the lack of follow through from Monday remains an issue for stocks.
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The Daily Briefing For November 18th: Futures Up Modestly
Lots of positive news this morning yet futures are up modestly. We like this action as the day should evolve into strength.
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The Daily Briefing For November 17th: Stocks Mixed Today
Stocks are mixed following yesterday's upside move. Federal Reserve Chairman Powell to speak at 1:00 p.m. EDT.
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The Daily Briefing For November 16th: Stocks Higher On Moderna News
Another week, another vaccine hits paydirt. Stocks are trending higher and NASDAQ stocks are not being crushed.
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The Daily Briefing For November 12th: Futures Mixed To Lower
Stocks are mixed as the day begins but the strength is found in the NASDAQ 100.
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The Daily Briefing For November 11th: Stocks Mixed
The bond market is closed today and stocks are mixed. Not a surprise after last weeks move.
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The Daily Briefing For November 10th: Stocks Not Advancing Despite Monday Pop
Stocks are in buy the rumor and sell news mode, big time. Can stocks advance as more challenges arise despite a virus announcement.
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The Daily Briefing For November 9th: Futures El Fuego
Pfizer is out with great news on their vaccine. Novavax (NVAX) adds more positive news as well on their vaccine. Today there is no looking back in the rearview mirror.
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The Daily Briefing For November 5th: Futures On Fire Again
The rally enters a fourth day as market like the election results so far. Trump however remains crazed like a cornered raccoon.
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The Daily Briefing For November 4th: Boom!! Stocks Rip Higher
Stocks are higher this morning post the election. Why? Good question.
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The Daily Briefing For November 2: Stocks Rebounding
Stocks are trying to rally after last week's puke.
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The Daily Briefing For October 30th: Futures Like a Garden Hose
Stocks are very volatile today. An up or down day of epic proportions would not surprise us.
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The Daily Briefing For October 29th: Crazy Times In The Markets
Markets are trying to recover from yesterday's beating. Will they?
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The Daily Briefing For October 29th: Crazy Times In The Markets
Markets are trying to recover from yesterday's beating. Will they?
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The Daily Briefing For October 28th: Futures Nasty
Futures on the Dow are down over -600. Can we get a turn around today after three days of selling.
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The Daily Briefing For October 27th: Futures Up Modestly
Stocks are trying to rebound from yesterday's selling. Will it hold? Meanwhile the president is traversing the country holding rallies and spreading Covid-19 killing his supporters.
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The Daily Briefing For October 26th: Stocks Lower Today
S&P 500 -39 Dow Jones Industrial Average -328 NASDAQ -119 Russell 2000 -17 . Fair values are higher. Asia mixed and Europe lower. Current VIX is at 27.32 from 28.65. 3 month VIX Future is at 28.99 from 29.61.
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The Daily Briefing For October 23rd: More Chop Ahead
We expect market to chop around between now and the election. A stimulus deal appears to be a nonstarter. It will be a post election act unless a miracle happens over the weekend.
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The Daily Briefing For October 22nd: Stocks Volatile
Today looks to be a back and forth day with no absolute direction predetermined. We call this a Belushi, WTF should I do. Good luck!!
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The Daily Briefing For October 21st: Mixed Day Of Trading
Stocks are mixed as the death or life of a stimulus bill is driving the action along with some notable earnings beats and misses.
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The Daily Briefing For October 20th: Futures Higher But Volatile
This is S day as in Stimulus. Either there is a deal or there is no deal.
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The Daily Briefing For October 19th: Stocks Up Modestly
S&P 500 +10 Dow Jones Industrial Average +60 NASDAQ +57 Russell 2000 +10.89. Fair values are lower. Asia and Europe mixed. Current VIX is at 27.41 from 26.97. 3 month VIX Future is at 29.21 from 28.72.
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The Daily Briefing For October 16th: Futures Higher
Stocks ripped on Monday then struggled Tuesday and Wednesday before gaining from the lows yesterday. Today is a strong start to trading. Cool weather is now flowing down from Canada so watch to see how natural gas trades.
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The Daily Briefing For October 15th: Futures Lower
Days like today can be a challenge. Watch for a reversal of the lows. See Mnuchin's comments that may change the landscape.
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The Daily Briefing For October 14th: Stocks All Over The Place Today
Stocks last night were higher, then sold off at 5:00 a.m. EDT , then recovered by the open, ran higher and now are pulling back. Next move?
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The Daily Briefing For October 13th: Stocks Take A Breather
Stocks are resting after several really strong days. Hearings continue for the next Supreme Court Justice.
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The Daily Briefing For October 12th: Stocks Higher & Trump Heads Out On Campaign Trail
Since hitting a low September 24th stocks are higher into earnings season which starts tomorrow.
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The Daily Briefing For October 9th: Stock Rally Continues
Stocks rebounded nicely yesterday and continue higher but is still below its September peak by 142 points. Earnings season kick off next week (see earnings section). Monday will be a quiet day as the bond market will be closed Columbus Day Observances.
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The Daily Briefing For October 8th: Stocks Remain Strong Despite Trump
Despite erratic behavior by the president stocks are higher. Go figure.
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The Daily Briefing Morning News: Stocks Rebound After Trump Tirade
Stocks are rebounding this morning after the latest Trump's tirade.
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The Daily Briefing For October 6th: Futures Flatish
As we head into Tuesday trading stocks are mixed as fair values are higher across the board. Washington remains front and center as a stimulus bill continues to be worked on and the president recovers.
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The Daily Briefing For October 5th: Futures Start The Week On A Positive Note
Gold and silver higher with copper lower. WTI Crude Oil and Brent Oil Futures higher. Natural Gas is higher. $ is lower vs Euro, lower vs Pound and higher vs Yen. US 10 year Treasury price is at $139.33 from $139.66 with yields at 0.755% from 0.66%.
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The Daily Briefing For October 2: Futures Plummet As President Trump & First Lady Have Covid-19
Futures are much lower this morning after the country learn that the President and First Lady have Covid-19.
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The Daily Briefing For October 1st: Welcome to October As Stocks Rise
Stocks are higher on more hope that a stimulus deal is near at hand. We remain skeptical of such a deal.
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The Daily Briefing For September 30th: Stocks Volatile Post Debate
Stocks are all over the place in the last 24 hours. Up then down then up then down and now up. Almost as volatile as the president's temper.
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The Daily Briefing For September 29th: Let's Get Ready To Rumble
All eyes are on Cleveland, OH as we head into tonight's first Presidential Debate.
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The Daily Briefing For Monday, September 28th: Stocks Higher
Stock continue refuse to break major support levels like the 200 day moving average on the S&P 500 so we are bouncing today as a follow-on to Friday's rally.
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The Daily Briefing Fort September 25th: Stocks Putting Up A Decent Day
Just like Ryan Fitzgerald, every once in a while the market puts up a better day than expected. It will be a down day but we expect more positive action next week.
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The Daily Briefing For September 24th: Futures Are Lower, As President Trump Refuses To Go Quietly Into The Nigh
Stocks are lower as questions about the continuation of our republic. The president announced yesterday that he may not go quietly into the night.
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The Daily Brieiing For September 23rd: Futures Higher
Futures are adding to gains of Tuesday.
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The Daily Briefing For September 22nd: Futures Higher
Stocks are higher after selling off for the past four trading sessions. Will it last more than an hour?
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The Daily Briefing For September 21st: Futures Lower As Election Becomes More Volatile
Stocks are lower this morning as the stakes for the election rose and now the future of the Supreme Court is in play. Also, Europe looks to restrictions but not a full lockdown.
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The Daily Briefing For September 18th: Futures Mixed To Start The Day
Stocks are trying to find some ground after yesterday's weakness. This is the third quadruple witch of the year and volatility can often accompany this date.
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The Daily Briefing For July 17th: Stocks Lower But Off Opening Print
Markets are struggling since yesterday's peak at 2:30 p.m. EDT. Clearly, the market is trying to interpet what the Fed was saying yesterday.
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The Daily Briefing For September 15th: Futures El Fuego
The west coast may be on fire but so is the stock market up another +28 point on the S&P 500.
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The Daily Briefing For September 14th: Stocks Open Strong
Stocks have opened up strong as the market seems to have forgotten about last week's weakness. This will be a busy week with the FOMC announcement and press conference on Wednesday as well a a quadruple witching on Friday.
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The Daily Briefing For September 10th: Futures Turn Positive
Stocks are trading all over the place this morning. Lower, then higher then lower and barely up.
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The Daily Briefing For September 9th: Stocks Rebound
Since the February low, the S&P 500 worst losing streaks have seen only three days of selling. That continues today as the S&P 500 has refused to move lower for a fourth day.
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The Daily Briefing For September 3rd: Stocks Struggling Today
Some of the high flyers in tech are struggling. More to go or a momentary pause?
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The Daily Briefing: Stocks Higher Again, Who's Zooming Who??
Stocks continue to move higher. No change in the that trend and Zoom (ZM) put up strong earnings.
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The Daily Briefing For August 31st: Future Up Modestly
Both Apple (AAPL) and Tesla (TSLA) split their shares today. Will investor bid up the shares?
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The Daily Briefing For August 28th: Futures Higher
Stocks are set to finish out the month with the best August since 1986. My first month of work a long time ago, lol.
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The Daily Briefing For August 27th: Powell Speaks
Stocks are higher but gold and bonds are lower as Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell declares the Phillips Curve dead.
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The Daily Briefing For August 26th: Stocks Mixed But Large Cap Tech Remains El Fuego
Stocks are mixed in early trading with the Russell 2000 lower but the NASDAQ 100 is higher which is a firm trend that refuses to break.
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The Daily Briefing For August 25th: Futures Higher
S&P 500 +14 Dow Jones Industrial Average +137 NASDAQ +3 Russell 2000 +11.43 Fair values are higher. Asia mixed and Europe higher. VIX November futures are at 25.75 from 25.10 this morning. Current VIX is at 22.37 from 22.47.
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The Daily Briefing For August 21st: Futures Were Lower Now Mixed
Gold, silver and copper lower. WTI Crude Oil and Brent Oil Futures lower. Natural Gas is lower. $ is higher vs Euro, higher vs Pound and lower vs Yen. US 10 year Treasury price is at $139.61 from $139.53 with yields at 0.636% from 0.644%.
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The Daily Briefing For August 20th: Futures Lower
The 2:00 p.m. FOMC Meeting Minutes release caused a selloff that is continuing to move lower. Is a near term top in?
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The Daily Briefing For August 18th: S&P 500 Hits New Intraday High
The S&P 500 has recovered its entire loss from the February/March bear market. Pretty impressive run. Is this a double top? Will the failure to get a stimulus bill mark another top in the market?
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The Daily Briefing For August 17th: Futures Higher, Democrats Convention This Week
S&P 500 +10 Dow Jones Industrial Average +38 NASDAQ +70 Russell 2000 +5.72. Fair values are mixed. Asia mixed and Europe higher. VIX September futures are at 26.49 from 27.22 this morning. Current VIX is at 22.05 from 2.13.
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The Daily Briefing For August 14th: Futures Mixed
Apple (AAPL) is going after Fortnite game maker EPIC as they attempted to let people pay for accessories through their website.
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The Daily Briefing For August 13th: Futures Mixed
Stocks are digesting yesterday's gains. A new high on the S&P 500 for today?
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The Daily Briefing For August 12th: Futures Higher
After the close, Democratic Presidential Candidate named Senator Kamila Harris as his VP choice. Stocks are higher this morning. Is it related to the pick of a more moderate?
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The Daily Briefing For August 11th: Futures Higher
Stocks are higher as Russia claims they have a vaccine that works even though they skipped all the normal steps in bringing out a vaccine.
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The Daily Briefing For August 10th: Futures Flat
Stocks are trading sideways into a new week of trading. Good luck!
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The Daily Briefing For August 7th: Futures Lower
S&P 500 -5 Dow Jones Industrial Average -61 NASDAQ -19 Russell 2000 +3.58. Fair values are mostly lower. Asia lower and Europe higher. VIX is at 25.1 from 25.43 this morning.
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The Daily Briefing For August 6th: Futures Down Slightly
S&P 500 -7 Dow Jones Industrial Average -27 NASDAQ -13 Russell 2000 +2.86. Fair values are lower. Asia mixed and Europe lower. VIX is at 25.43 from 25.45 this morning. Gold continues to rage.
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The Daily Briefing For August
S&P 500 +18 Dow Jones Industrial Average +202 NASDAQ +10 Russell 2000 +19.49. Fair values are lower. Asia mixed and Europe higher. VIX is at 25.45 this morning. The U.S. Dollar continues to struggle.
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The Daily Briefing For August 4th: Futures Lower On U.S. & China Tensions
Stocks are struggling today. The blame lays with the U.S. and China tensions rising.
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The Daily Briefing For August 3rd: Futures Higher As We Start The Week
This is a busy week ahead as lots of earnings and economic data including the much awaited Jobs Friday.
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The Daily Briefing For July 31st: Futures Positive But Off The Highs
The F A A G in FANG reported yesterday and their earnings were strong especially given the drop in Q2 GDP. However, today stocks are struggling. Is winter coming?
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The Daily Briefing For July 30th: Futures Drop On Weak GDP Data
S&P 500 -27.50 Dow Jones Industrial Average -240 NASDAQ -96 Russell 2000 -16. Fair values are a bit lower. Asia lower and Europe lower. VIX is at 27.15 from 27.77 this morning.
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The Daily Briefing For July 29th: Future Higher
Stocks are recovering from yesterday's later afternoon selloff.
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The Daily Briefing For July 28th: Futures Lower
This morning sees the Federal Reserve begin a two day meeting and Attorney General William Barr head to the hill to testify. Earnings continue at a break neck pace.
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The Daily Briefing For July 27th: Futures Strong After Friday Weakness
Stocks are doing their typical Monday morning ramp up. Enjoy it as we head into the FOMC meeting tomorrow.
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The Daily Briefing For July 23rd:
S&P 500 -3 Dow Jones Industrial Average -29 NASDAQ -10 Russell 2000 +2.56. Fair values are higher except for the Russell 2000 that is -7.26. Asia mixed and Europe higher. VIX is at 23.96 from 25.19 yesterday morning.
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The Daily Briefing For July, 22nd: Futures Mixed
S&P 500 -3 Dow Jones Industrial Average -55 NASDAQ +32 Russell 2000 -5. Fair values are mixed. Asia mixed and Europe lower. VIX is at 28.13 from 25.36 yesterday morning.
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The Daily Briefing For July 20th: Stocks Mixed In Early Trading
The mega cap stocks are up more than the small caps which are lagging as the value over growth trade has stalled today.
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The Daily Briefing For July 17th: Futures Modestly Higher
Stocks are higher this morning but modestly after some weakness yesterday. next week will be a huge earnings week!
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The Daily Briefing For July 16th: Futures Lower
Stock indexes are struggling today as we have had two up and two down days so far this week. Looks to be a mixed week.
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The Daily Briefing For July 15th: Futures On Fire This Morning
Stocks are ramping higher on positive news from Moderna (MRNA) on their vaccine progress.
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The Daily Briefing For July 14th: Futures All Over The Place
Markets are trying to find a level after yesterday's selling. Will it?
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The Daily Briefing For July 13th: Futures Higher
The S&P 500 could be up for the 12th Monday in a row. A pretty impressive run.
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The Daily Briefing For July 10th: Futures Recover From Earlier Losses To Flat
Stocks have bounced a bit on positive news from Gilead Sciences (GILD) and some results on Remdesivir. However, the U.S. and China are battling over sanctions.
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The Daily Briefing For July 9th: Market Awaiting Decision From Supreme Court
The market today is awaiting the ruling from the Supreme Court on the Trump tax case. Expect some fireworks either to the upside or downside.
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The Daily Briefing For July 8th: Futures Mixed, Buffet Gives Away $2.9 Billion
Warren Buffet gave away another $2.9 billion bringing his total give away to $37 billion. Pretty impressive generosity from the Oracle of Omaha!
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The Daily Briefing For July 7th: Futures Struggling This Morning
Stocks are lower this morning after the S&P 500 has just completed a 5 day win streak. Coronavirus news continues to be a drag on the market.
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The Daily Briefing For July 6th: Futures Strong As China Recovery Takes Hold
Markets are stronger on decent economic numbers out of China. Clearly, the country is beginning to recover.
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The Daily Briefing For July 2nd: Futures On Fire
Stocks are ripping on the Jobs Data. The fireworks are starting early.
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The Daily Briefing For July 1st: Futures Rebound On Pfizer Vaccine News
Stocks reversed from overnight losses to gains at the open on positive news from Pfizer.
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The Daily Briefing For June 30th: Futures Mixed To Higher
S&P 500 -4 Dow Jones Industrial Average -70 NASDAQ +2 Russell 2000 +3.9 VIX 32.80 +0.475 . Fair values are mixed. Asia higher and Europe higher ex the FTSE.
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The Daily Briefing For June 29th: Stocks Strong After Friday's Weakness
Stocks are rebounding after Friday's selloff. Famine and now the feast. Even Einstein would have trouble figuring out this market!
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The Daily Briefing For June 26th: Stocks Struggling At The Open
The week began with the S&P 500 at 3097.74 but fell to 3024.01 before closing yesterday at 3083.76. We are lower by 11 to 3072.
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The Daily Briefing For June 25th: Stocks Struggling
Stocks are struggling this morning as the selloff hangover is in place.
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The Daily Briefing For June 24th: Futures Lower
Stocks are taking a breathier today.
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It Wasn't Over When The Germans Bombed Pearl Harbor
Last night Peter Navarro claimed "It's Over". This comment was in reference to the U.S. and China Trade Deal. Trump and Navarro walked this back after the S&P 500 and Dow fell between 1% and 2%. Stocks then found their happy place again.
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The Daily Briefing For June 22nd, Futures Mixed After Being Much Lower Overnight
When futures opened on Sunday night, they were lower thanks to a healthy fair value that was much higher. Now they are near the high of the morning but still slightly negative.
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The Daily Briefing For June 19th: Stocks Higher Today
Stocks are living through the third largest quadruple witch in the history of the stock market.
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The Daily Briefing For June 18th: Futures Are Volatile
Since yesterday's close, stocks have traded all over the place as there have been lots of news stories from John Bolton to Weekly Jobless and Philly Fed Index. China also claims the Covid-19 outbreak in Beijing is contained.
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The Daily Briefing For June 17th: Stocks Mixed In Early Trading
Stocks are mixed in early trading ahead of Powell's testimony. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer will also give testimony today.
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The Daily Briefing For June 16th: A Ripper Of A Day
The fix is in. After dropping -8% last week on an intraday peak to trough, stocks are rebounding from Monday's lows. Today is a gap up. Does it hold?
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The Achilles Heel Of Hedge Funds
If investors just watched the last four weeks, then know what the Achilles Heel of hedge funds are, shorting stocks.
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The Daily Briefing For June 12th: Futures Rebound Today
The futures are strong this morning after yesterday's pain.
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The Daily Briefing For June 11th: Futures Falling As Fed Fails To Comfort Markets
Markets are ugly as the Federal Reserve failed to quell markets and a possible second wave is hitting Texas and California along with 18 other states.
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The Daily Briefing For June 10th: Futures Volatile
Overnight the futures traded up +25 to down -10 on the S&P 500.
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The Daily Briefing For June 9th: Futures Lower, Finally ...
Stocks are falling at the open this morning by about -1% on the S&P 500 and -1.5% on the Russell 2000.
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The Daily Briefing For June 8th: Futures Continue Higher
Stocks are continuing to ramp. Enjoy the ride while it lasts.
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The Daily Briefing For June 5th: Futures On Fire
Stocks are on fire today with the latest job's data. Could stocks go to new highs sooner than later? We will discuss over the weekend.
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The Daily Briefing For June 4th: Stocks Mixed
Stocks are mixed in today's trading. The S&P 500 has rallied four days in a row and a rest was due.
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The Daily Briefing For June 3rd: Futures Higher
Stocks refuse to end and 3100 is now in play. Quite the run here.
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The Daily Briefing For June 2nd: Futures Refuse To Selloff
Stocks ignored another night of protests. Pretty amazing. The glass is clearly half full.
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The Daily Briefing For June 1: Futures Lower As America Burns
Futures on the S&P 500 are lower by -7 points on the S&P 500 as America ponders the riots of the weekend.Stocks may struggle for June as this story evolves.
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The Daily Briefing For May 29th: Minneapolis Burns As Racial Divide Worsens
Today is a tough day in America as Minneapolis burned and the president stoked the fires with his tweets.It may get tougher as the president will attack China today. Also, Fed Chairman Powell speaks.
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The Daily Briefing For May 28th: Futures Up On The S&P 500 By +16
The S&P 500 refuses to rest in the last three days it has advanced to 3050 in the pre-market.
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The Daily Briefing For May 27th: Futures Higher Again
Futures ramped higher overnight and now we have another gap open.
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The Daily Briefing For May 5/26/20 Futures On Fire
Stocks are on fire this morning as investors are viewing the glass as 3/4 full. Is it? No but markets think it is and that is all that matters.
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The Daily Briefing For May 21st: Futures Mixed
Stocks are mixed today. Is 3000 in the cards for the S&P 500?
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The Daily Briefing For May 20th: Futures Higher
Stocks are rebounding from a 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. selloff yesterday. Will it hold? Why are we rallying? We will find out the answers to these questions as the day progresses.
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The Daily Briefing For May 19th: Fed Chairman Powell & Treasury Secretary Mnuchin To The Hill Today
Today Fed Chairman Powell and Treasury Secretary Mnuchin head to the hill to meet with the Senate and discuss their actions since the COVID-19 Crisis began.
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The Daily Briefing For May 18th: Futures El Fuego
Stocks are up for a variety of catalysts including the Fed put, positive news from Moderna (MRNA) on their Phase One Trial and oil higher.
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The Daily Briefing For May 15th: Futures Plummet As Trade Rhetoric Is Back
President Trump is stopping shipments of chips to Huawei and China has threatened back. Not good.
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The Daily Briefing For May 14th: Stocks Lower
Stocks are struggling today as they continue to sell off since Tuesday afternoon.
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The Daily Briefing For May 13th: Volatile Day Ahead
Stocks are trading all over the place since last night's down session that reversed in the morning before heading down as the Federal Reserve Chairman spoke at 9:00 a.m. EDT.
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The Daily Briefing For May 12th: Futures Rebound Off Morning Lows But Now Lower
Futures were lower last night and then recovered before the open. They are now lower after the open. Expect a wild day.
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The Daily Briefing For May 11th: Futures Lower
Stocks are struggling today after turning lower early this morning. Will Fed support the market today?
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The Daily Briefing For May 8th: Futures Stronger Despite Massive Job's Loss
The Unemployment Rate spiked to 14.7% and jobs lost rose to 20.5 million. Despite this news, stocks are higher. The bear is angry and is he going into hibernation?
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The Daily Briefing For May 7th: Futures Rebound On Moderna News
Stocks are higher on news that Moderna (MRNA) has entered a Phase II Trial on its COVID-19 vaccine in record speed using mRNA technology.
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The Daily Briefing For May 6th: Futures Positive Again
Stocks are now up for a third day in a row on the S&P 500.
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The Daily Briefing For April 5th: Futures Higher As Late Day Rally Carries Into Today
A late day rally has carried into this morning's action. Can the S&P 500 get back above 2900?
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The Daily Briefing For May 4th: Futures Lower To Start The Week
The Friday selling continues this morning. We are now going to be lower for a third day in a row. Can the open by the low for the day?
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The Daily Briefing For May 1st: Stocks Lower On The Open
Stocks are weaker as the day begins. Can it recover? Time will tell.
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The Daily Briefing For April 30th: Futures Reverse Gains
Stocks reversed gains from overnight and now are lower by -20 on the S&P 500. Jobless Claims came in higher than expected at 3.84 million and now are over 30 million in the last six weeks.
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The Daily Briefing For April 29th: Futures Higher On Positive Gilead Sciences' (GILD) News
This morning Gilead Sciences (GILD) released results from their NIAID tiral on Remdesivir. It was positive and futures are on fire.
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The Daily Briefing For April 28th: Stocks Start Strong But Fade After Open
Stock started out strong but faded after the open. A near term top in place?
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The Daily Briefing For April 27th: Futures Start The Week On A Positive Note
Stocks are off to a positive start this week. Will it hold as we begin to start a negative seasonal pattern at the end of the week? Einstein could be perplexed by this question.
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The Daily Briefing For April 24th: Futures Higher After Dropping Overnight
The S&P 500 was lower by -50 points overnight. Now we are are up by 15 point. Quite the turnaround. Will it hold?
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The Daily Briefing For April 23rd: Futures Up Post Jobless Claims
Jobless Claims came in at 4.4 million filings. That was the consensus number and the futures have turned positive.
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The Daily Briefing For April 22nd: Futures Rebound After Two Days Of Selling
Stocks have rebounded after two days of selling. Will it hold into the close?
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The Daily Briefing For April 21st: Futures Down Again
Stocks are on the ropes for a second day in a row. There is not a great deal of news today to get stocks higher ex a deal to fund the SBA PPP Program for more cash.
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The Daily Briefing For April 20th: Futures Lower As Oil Plummets
Stocks are lower as the price of oil drops again to new lows. Storage is at full capacity in the oil patch. Not a good situation.
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The Daily Briefing For April 17th: A strong Start For Stocks
Stocks are stronger on positive news from a trial of Remdesivir by Gilead Sciences and a plan to reopen the U.S.
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The Daily Briefing For April 16th: Futures Higher As Reopening Plans Loom
President Trump will lay out his plans to start up the economy in May later this afternoon. Could be another volatile session.
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The Daily Briefing For April 15th: Futures Lower
Since the beginning of April, stocks have moved into a pattern of up, down, up, down days. That continues today.
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The Daily Briefing For April 14th: Futures Higher
After yesterday's weakness, we are higher today. That is the status of the current market- back and forth.
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The Daily Briefing For April 13th: Futures Lower
Stocks are lower today as we return from Easter break. Can we reverse the early weakness by the close?
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The Daily Briefing For April 9th: Futures Reverse Off The Lows
The Federal Reserve stepped up to the plate at 8:32 a.m. EDT and announced another $2.3 trillion and futures turned higher.
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The Daily Briefing For April 8th: Futures Higher But Volatile
Futures have been all over the place this morning and are now higher. Expect a wild day.
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The Daily Briefing For April 7th: Futures El Feugo
S&P 500 +78 Dow Jones Industrial Average +780 NASDAQ +199 Russell 2000 +33. Fair values are higher. Asia and Europe higher.
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The Daily Briefing For April 6th: Futures Rally On Flattening Of the Curve Hope
Stocks are up on hopes of a potential flattening of the curve globally are driving stocks higher.Will it hold for more than an hour? Meanwhile in London, U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has taken a turn for the worse.
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The Daily Briefing For April 3rd: Jobs Report Misses Estimates
The Monthly Jobs Report missed estimates of -150,000 with a report -701,000. Tough times ahead.
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The Daily Briefing For April 2nd: Volatile Trading Session Today
The stock is volatile today as there are lots of wheels in motion. Mostly a day for professionals.
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The Daily Briefing For April 1st: Death Projections Soar, Sending Stocks Lower
At yesterday's Coronavirus Task Force Meeting the president gave projections of 100,000 to 240,000 deaths. That is the bad news and that is why stocks are lower today.
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Daily Briefing For March 31st: Stocks Mixed
Gold and silver higher with copper lower. WTI Crude Oil and Brent Oil Futures higher. Natural Gas is higher. $ is higher vs Euro, higher vs Pound and higher vs Yen. US 10 year Treasury price is at $138.80 from $138.97 from yields at 0.692% from 0.652%.
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Daily Briefing For March 30th: Stocks Rebounding Today
Stocks are higher today after Friday's selling. We are now in a rally one day then sell the next day. Even the pros are trying to figure this out.
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The Daily Briefing For March 27th: Futures Lower As Profit Taking Begins On Rally
The rally of Tuesday through Thursday is now in the rear view mirror.
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The Daily Briefing for March 26th: Futures All Over The Place
Futures are all over the place after the Jobless Claims number came out at 3.283 million. It will be a wild day ahead.
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The Daily Briefing For March 25th: Trading Is Very Volatile Today
Today is a very volatile day. Be defensive and if trading stay near the desk.
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The Daily Briefing For March 24th: Futures Higher On Hopes Of A Stimulus Bill
Futures are higher on the bet that a stimulus bill will get done today.
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The Daily Briefing For March 23rd: Stocks All Over The Place As We Await A Stimulus Bill
Stocks have lower, higher, lower, higher and now lower today. Everyone is waiting on the stimulus vote that failed on Sunday.
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The Daily Briefing For March 20th: A Volatile Day
Today is options expiration and a volatile day. We will rest over the weekend and tackle markets again on Monday.
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The Daily Briefing For March 19th:Volatility Big Today
The equity indexes are all over the place today. If trading, then be careful.Pay attention to events out of Washington.
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The Daily Briefing For March 18th: A Miracle A Limit Down That Held
This morning the S&P 500 was limit down -5% and that was the low. This is very positive news. I will be writing on this later today.
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The Daily Briefing For March 17th: Futures Higher
Futures are rebounding today after yesterday's bloodbath. Will it last?
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The Daily Briefing For March 16th: Futures Limit Down
Forceful action is being taken to fight the war against coronavirus. As such, stocks are moving lower.
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The Daily Briefing For March 13th: NCAA Cancels March Madness, Wall Street Does Not!
Stocks are moving higher today. Finally!!! Looks like the Federal Reserve rescue is working this morning. It took a while just like my snowblower after a long summer.
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The Daily Briefing For March 12th: Stock Lower, Again
Stocks continue to fall due not to the coronavirus but really a crisis of leadership.
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The Daily Briefing For March 11th: Futures Lower As U.S. COVID-19 Case Rise Above 1,000
The futures continue to "yoyo" day to day. Today is down for the S&P 500 by -101.
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The Daily Briefing For March 10th: Futures Higher After Yesterday's Rout
Stocks are getting a dead cat bounce on President Trump saying he will propose to cut the payroll tax. Will it hold? Time will tell.
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The Daily Briefing For March 9th: Circuit Breakers In Effect Today
Overnight the S&P 500 was limit down -5% and four minutes into the open stocks were down -7% which caused the S&P 500 and all stocks to stop trading for 15 minutes.
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The Daily Briefing For March 6th: Ugly End To The Week
Up, down, up, down and down hard! That sums up the week. Will there be a bounce into the close. Seems nice.
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The Daily Briefing For March 5th: Futures Deeply In The Red
Stock futures are sharply lower this morning as new cases of coronavirus continue.
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The Daily Briefing For March 4th: Futures Higher As Volatility Remains Front And Center
Stocks are bouncing on Joe Biden's comeback as the anxiety of a socialist in the White House drops. Politics are front and center today.
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The Daily Briefing For March 3rd: Stock Index Trading Wildly
Futures have been lower, higher, lower, higher and now lower.
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The Daily Briefing For March 2nd: Crazy Morning For Futures
Futures early last night were lower, then higher, then lower and now higher. Expect lower again later in the day.
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The Daily Briefing For February 28th: A Very Volatile Day
Stocks almost hit the October low on the S&P 500 but it did not. Therefore, the risk remains high. Is the Fed about to throw money at this mess?
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The Daily Briefing For February 27th: Stocks Testing 61.80% Retracement On S&P 500
The S&P 500 has tested the 61.80% retracement from the October low to the February. Will it hold?
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The Daily Briefing For February 26th: Will This Dead Cat Bounce Hold?
Yesterday's dead cat bounce failed and now we are in on the cat's second life.
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The Daily Briefing For February 25th: Futures On The Rebound
Today we are getting a bit of a dead cat bounce from yesterday's 3% drop on the S&P 500 and 1,000 points on the Dow.
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The Daily Briefing For February 24th: Futures Set For Record Drop
Markets are finally catching up to the reality of coronavirus. Today will tell us alot about the rest of the week. Watch for our comments.
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The Daily Briefing For February 21st: Stocks Lower
Stocks are up one day and down the next this week. Today they are down.
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The Daily Briefing For February 20th: Futures Lower
Pre-market action this week has been mixed. Another sign of a potential top. Pay attention closely.
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The Daily Briefing For February 19th: Futures Higher As Stocks Rebound From Tuesday Losses
Stocks are set to rebound this morning after weakness on Tuesday. Will the bounce hold? FOMC minutes are due out at 2:00 p.m. EDT from the last meeting in January.
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The Daily Briefing For February 18th: Stocks Struggling After Apple (AAPL) Warns
Stocks are starting the week on a negative note after Apple (AAPL) guided lower over the weekend.
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The Daily Briefing For February 14th: Futures Flat After Losing Steam
Futures have lost their gains and are flat as we go into a long weekend and traders lock in a nice week.
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The Daily Briefing For February 13th: Stocks Lower
Stocks are lower today as the number of coronavirus cases has jumped by 15,000 thanks to a reclassification of the benchmark for the virus.
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The Daily Briefing For February 12th: Futures Continue To Move Higher
Nothing can stop this market. The run is simply amazing. Enjoy it while it lasts. The bull refuses to die.
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The Daily Briefing For February 11th: Futures Higher This Morning Into Fed Testimony
The next two days will see the Federal Reserve Chairman testifying before Congress.
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The Daily Briefing For February 10th: Futures Lower By -7.25 on S&P 500
Last night when futures opened up they were down to 3305 on the S&P 500 and later in the night peaked at 3335, Now we are at 3321. Back to 3305 today?
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The Daily Briefing For February 7th: Futures Lower Despite Strong Jobs Data
Jobs data came in strong. Despite this, stocks are lower for the first time this week.
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