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Inch by inch. Stocks rallied on Friday as Congress inched closer yet to a potential stimulus package. Jobs data for last month missed the mark, but traders hope the news will give lawmakers more of an incentive to get a bill passed sooner than later.

The $900 billion dollar pyramid. Stocks climbed yesterday on good economic news about employment and the services sector. Senators are talking again and again which has many investors hopeful that a stimulus package will be passed… soon.

Are we there yet? Stocks eked out a small gain yesterday as Senate leaders poured on the charm in an attempt to move stimulus talks forward. The first monthly jobs report missed estimates yesterday and showed a monthly decline in new private sector hires.

Adrenaline rush. Stocks jumped higher yesterday in hopes that new stimulus talks may result in… some much-needed stimulus. Traders ignored weak manufacturing data which missed expectations but still signaled expansion.

Nap time. Stocks took a pause yesterday after racking in a month of record returns. A weak housing number and a missed PMI added to the negative sentiment in the session.

In the black, Friday. Stocks rallied to new highs in Friday’s abbreviated session. Early results from the holiday shopping season appear encouraging while a continued rise in virus cases… not so much.