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Meh. Stocks pared gains on Friday as Congress continued its dance in the chambers of Capitol Hill. Higher than average pre-holiday volume, changes to the S&P500, and options expirations caused some discomforting volatility.

Oh, what a feeling. Stocks rose to new heights yesterday as lawmakers inched yet closer to a new stimulus package. Exuberance over new stimulus won out over disappointing job numbers.

No refills. Stocks had a mixed close yesterday as the Fed decided not to change a thing. A slide in Retail Sales growth confirmed that the recovery is slowing down even as the typically brisk holiday shopping season began.

Almost cooked. Stocks rallied yesterday as Congressional leaders appeared to zero in on a stimulus package. Motivation on both sides of the isle sparked a broad-based rally in stocks.

By a thread. Stocks struggled to hold on to early gains as the Senate continued to flounder on fiscal relief. Healthcare workers are getting vaccinated and the US national death toll passed another ugly milestone, leaving investors on edge.

Watching the wheels go ‘round and ‘round. Stocks closed out a losing week in the red as lawmakers could not agree on the much-needed, yet highly elusive economic stimulus package. Sentiment is rising, according to the latest U of M survey - we like that.