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Low visibility. Stocks ran up once again as voters took to the ballot box. Investors are hoping that the economy will get back on its feet soon… no matter who ultimately wins what.

Coda. Stocks surged in yesterday’s session as the US hunkers down for today’s historic election. Continued recovery in manufacturing was cheered by stock investors who bought recovery stocks and shunned the pandemic darlings.

Ghoulish. Stocks took a turn down giving up gains made on Thursday as nerves were exposed. Earnings disappoint, election discomfort, and virus fears fed the selloff which was led by the once-loved technology sector.

Comeback. Stocks rallied yesterday on the heels of Wednesday’s route. News of a bounce in GDP growth and better-than-expected jobless numbers helped propel stocks higher.

Downtown express train. Stocks took a beating yesterday on news that new lockdowns will be initiated across Europe. There were few places to hide in yesterday’s collapse with all sectors ending the session in the red.

Under the weather. Stocks had a mixed close yesterday, giving up earlier session gains, because the virus is still spreading. Earnings and election anxiety added to an already volatile market as France and Germany propose lockdowns to put down recent virus surges.