The Closing Look
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The Closing Look

Stocks finished well but nominally on Wednesday. Overnight, Moody’s Investors Service cut the outlook on China’s credit rating from stable to negative which bodes poorly for the global market. In the U.S. MBA Mortgage applications fell -4.8%, lower than the last reading of -4.3%. ADP, the country’s largest private payrolls company, said private employers added…

The Closing Look
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The Closing Look

Stocks opened higher but closed lower on Monday after the latest round of tepid economic data was released. Over the weekend, the G-20 meeting disappointed investors while China announced more easy money.  China’s stock market fell again which prompted China’s Central Bank to cut it’s reserve requirements in another attempt to stimulate their market. In the U.S,…

The Morning Look
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The Morning Look

Stock Market Overview:  Futures are slightly higher ahead of Monday’s open. Stocks rallied sharply over the past three weeks and are now trading near important areas of resistance (the 50 DMA line). Gary’s Thoughts: Caerful! Google the words “eye of the hurricane!” Economic Data:  Chicago PMI 9:45 AM ET Pending Home Sales Index 10:00 AM ET Dallas Fed Mfg…