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Working things out. Stocks closed mixed yesterday as traders continued to weigh the upsides of tomorrow with the tough realities of today. The number of new weekly jobless claims is slowly falling but the number is still high and continuing claims rose slightly indicating that Americans are not...

Sunny days ahead. More risk-on yesterday as stocks surged on optimism, momentum, and some encouraging numbers. An early read on the labor force showed that job losses for May were less than expected, fueling hopes of a rapid recovery… stocks liked that.

Defiance. Markets rose for a third straight day, paying no mind to protests and China tensions. A growing number of areas are loosening restrictions, empowering the bulls.

Grasping success? Stocks pulled out of an early loss for gains after investors chose to look beyond today’s anything but good feeling news. Euphoria continues to grip the fancy of traders as they invest for better days to come.

Soft punch. Markets closed mixed on Friday as a feared crackdown on China by the US did not happen… yet. Pharmaceutical companies are making headway not only in the fight against COVID, but also cancer helping the Nasdaq advance.

Which way is up? Stocks sold off late in the session, giving up early gains after the President hinted at potential sanctions against Beijing. Another 2.1 million Americans filed first time unemployment claims last week and the US economy shrank by -5% last quarter, and yes, there may be some good...

Love me, love me not… Stocks rallied yesterday for a third straight session as investors focus on economic recovery. Tensions are heating up between the US and China once again, escaping the gaze of exuberant investors… for now.