Market closes lower for the first time this week
The market ended a three-day win streak with the four major indices closing in the red.
Read MoreBearish sentiment takes a tumble
After increasing over the prior three weeks to the highest level in 14 months, retail investors turned less bearish in the latest survey.
Read MoreNew record low in initial jobless claims
The number of people filing initial jobless claims was lower than expected, dropping back below the 200k level.
Read More% of stocks above the moving averages
The percentage of S&P 500 Index (SPX) stocks trading above the 10 & 50-day moving averages continued to move higher with yesterday’s 0.31% gain in the SPX.
Read MoreEarly Thursday look
S&P equity futures are trading below Wednesday's close, amidst mostly lower markets in Europe and a broadly positive session in Asia overnight.
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