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Such a deal. Stocks rose yesterday in applause of the signing of the Phase One trade deal between the US and China. Investors are now free to focus on corporate earnings.

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.