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Bonanza. Stocks surged yesterday, extending Friday’s gains as investors rushed into all sectors on positive sentiment. A stream of mergers, traditional IPO’s, and SPAC offerings have given investors confidence that the market is healthy.

Sea of green. Stocks rallied on Friday as nervous investors breathed a sigh of relief. Hopes that Congress will come up with a compromise on aid helped fuel the rally, which was led by technology shares.

Seeking calm. Stocks achieved modest gains yesterday as shares rocketed up from deep early losses only to fade, once again later in the session. Investors continue to worry over the lack of a follow-on stimulus package while jobless data showed a greater than expected rise in first-time claims last...

Out of batteries. Stocks sold off yesterday with relentless selling throughout the session. Investors are growing more concerned about a rebound in COVID cases as we approach a contentious election with little apparent willingness on the part of Congress to enact new stimulus.

Connecting the dips. Stocks snapped a losing streak yesterday as investors bought beaten down technology shares. Chairman Powell and Secretary Mnuchin reminded Congress that more stimulus would be needed to support recent economic gains.