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The sugar rush is over. Stocks slipped yesterday on weak manufacturing data and some new trade uncertainty. Chile will not host the APEC summit at which China and US were set to sign a phase one agreement but the President assured us that a deal will get signed.

A little off the top. stocks rallied yesterday in response to an expected rate cut by the Fed. The US economy is slowing but still growing, providing cold comfort to investors.

A big day, indeed! Stocks were off slightly yesterday as investors weighed in on earnings and awaited the Feds next move. Consumer confidence may be waning but still remains in a good place.

The scary climb. Stocks advanced yesterday with the S&P500 closing at an all-time high as earnings worked hand-in-hand with headlines to cheer on the bulls. Earnings are beating expectations and the trade deal is ahead of schedule.

Happy Friday. Stocks rallied on Friday on good earnings and more trade optimism. Good headlines dominated, pushing the S&P500 to new intraday highs.

Take it slow. Stocks closed mixed yesterday in response to mixed earnings and mixed economic data. More rumblings from the British Parliament and a hyped-up speech by the VP were largely ignored.