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Deal or no-deal. Stocks had a mixed closed on Friday as investors were underwhelmed with Thursdays Presidential debate, turning their focus back on a potential stimulus deal. Stimulus negotiations continue between the Speaker and White House officials, who continue to say nice things, but nothing...

Down, yonder. Stocks rallied yesterday, led by value shares as investors wondered how good it would be to have a stimulus package before the November 3rd election. Encouraging weekly employment data helped fuel the positivity of the day.

The big wait and see. Stocks bounced around breakeven yesterday, ultimately closing down as conflicting commentaries around stimulus agreements left investors… confused. Earnings - yes earnings - are also driving the markets, and investors are expecting a lot from the high flyers.

Friends, for now. Stocks remained fixated on Washington DC, where House Dems and the White House grew closer to a stimulus agreement. House Speaker Pelosi extended her deal deadline with hopes that a deal might be struck - still friends, but no benefits yet.

Wait, what? Stocks were up yesterday… and they were down, a lot, leaving many confused about what caused the selloff. The housing market remains strong according to the latest release by the National Association of Home Builders, whose market index hit an all-time high.

Shake it up, shake it down. Stocks posted muted gains on Friday, giving up early session gains as selling ensued into the close. Strong retail sales figures combined with upbeat vaccine news from Pfizer stoked the rally.