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Slow work. Stocks eked out some gains on Friday amidst a stronger than expected employment number. Stimulus talks in DC stalled once again leaving investors on edge.

When you wish upon a star. Stocks rose in yesterday’s session on positive earnings, amongst them was Disney, saved by its new streaming service which made up for lost parks revenue. Lawmakers are making some progress on a new stimulus bill, but the going is slow, slow, slow.

All that glitters... is Gold, which rose to a new all-time high, topping $2000 an ounce. Stocks also rose yesterday on solid earnings beat and hope that a new stimulus bill may be around the corner.

Play ball. Stocks rose yesterday on continued optimism, led by the bubbly tech sector, which vaulted the Nasdaq to another new high. Manufacturing is experiencing a comeback but with a smaller labor force.

An Apple a day…. Markets rallied on Friday led by technology shares… led by Apple, after a positive earnings surprise. Consumers are starting to spend money but lack of a new stimulus bill may curb a recovery.