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Homebound? Stocks had a mixed close yesterday, held back by hard-to-ignore warnings from governors and mayors that dining out may once again be limited. The Senate inched yet closer to a stimulus deal, raising the odds of a package within December.

Inch by inch. Stocks rallied on Friday as Congress inched closer yet to a potential stimulus package. Jobs data for last month missed the mark, but traders hope the news will give lawmakers more of an incentive to get a bill passed sooner than later.

The $900 billion dollar pyramid. Stocks climbed yesterday on good economic news about employment and the services sector. Senators are talking again and again which has many investors hopeful that a stimulus package will be passed… soon.

Are we there yet? Stocks eked out a small gain yesterday as Senate leaders poured on the charm in an attempt to move stimulus talks forward. The first monthly jobs report missed estimates yesterday and showed a monthly decline in new private sector hires.

Adrenaline rush. Stocks jumped higher yesterday in hopes that new stimulus talks may result in… some much-needed stimulus. Traders ignored weak manufacturing data which missed expectations but still signaled expansion.

Nap time. Stocks took a pause yesterday after racking in a month of record returns. A weak housing number and a missed PMI added to the negative sentiment in the session.