Q2 EPS update
Second-quarter earnings season is in full swing with 120 S&P 500 (SPX) companies having reported earnings so far.
Read MoreMixed PMI data from IHS Markit
IHS Markit reported that manufacturing activity expanded at a record pace, but the services sector pulled back to a five-month low.
Read MoreTGIF early look
S&P equity futures are trading above Thursday's close. Asian equities were mixed overnight with Hong Kong a laggard, down nearly 1.5%, while China also underperformed, South Korea and China…
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 dropped, despite yesterday’s modest gain in the SPX. Both indicators remain firmly in…
Read MoreSPX higher for a third day
The large-cap major indices closed modestly higher, adding to the gains from the previous two days.
Read MoreBulls and bears dead even
Retail investors are becoming less and less enthusiastic about the recent market gains.
Read MoreBig uptick in initial claims
Initial jobless claims had an unexpected increase, rising to the highest level since mid-May.
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