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Bank on it. Stocks rose slightly yesterday as the big banks surprised… in both directions. Continued mixed messages on the Phase One trade deal threw cold water on an early rally.

Read the label. Stocks resumed their upward charge yesterday as investors cheered the upcoming Phase One Trade Deal signing. The US removed China’s currency manipulator label as a concession and the bulls seized the opportunity.

I’m still standing! Stocks sold off on Friday after the Dow briefly topped 29,000 for the first time. A miss in unemployment data gave the bulls, and me, a needed day of rest.

Step back. Stocks rallied yesterday as the US and Iran signaled an end to the escalation of hostilities following an Iranian missile strike on Tuesday night. Strong economic numbers continue to bolster rising stocks.

That’s all you got? Stocks slid moderately as the war of words kept Middle East tensions front and center. Investors had lingering worries about a conflict with Iran… not so much.

Fuhgettaboutit. Stocks bounced around yesterday on multiple conflicting news reports, ultimately closing in the black as investors moved beyond geopolitics. A good rally couldn’t be put down as investors chose bulls over bombs.

Defense. Markets were roiled on Friday in response to an American drone strike which killed Iran’s top military commander. Bad economic data was largely overlooked in the market mayhem.