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Where there’s a will… Stocks charged ahead in Friday’s session, trading up on positive sounding messages from both President Trump and President Xi. Strong earnings from Nordstrom caused a retail sector bounce.

Talk is cheap. Stocks slipped yesterday as investors continued to be uneasy about a phase one trade deal. Presidential musings kept stock bulls at bay for a third straight session.

What goes up… Stocks sold off yesterday as the phase one trade deal appeared to be in peril. Stronger earnings from retailer Target and Lowe’s helped the sector recover somewhat from Tuesday’s slump

Merchandising mayhem. Stocks pulled back yesterday on worrisome retail earnings. Investors were still wondering whether we will ever see a comprehensive trade deal with China.

Frothy. Markets continued to melt up yesterday despite questions about a trade deal. A closed door meeting at the White House caused speculation in the bond market. MY TWO CENTS 1. The big disconnect. I just can’t help myself. They say ignorance is bliss… and I believe it. There are days when I...

Off to the races. Stocks raced to new highs after Larry Kudlow, stock whisperer, willed indexes up. Mixed to bad economic numbers were largely put aside in favor of trade talk optimism.