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Stocks roar Tuesday after Fed injection
The Federal Reserve said Tuesday morning it plans to inject $200b into the economy; U.S. futures ramped higher in pre market activity; stocks opened in rally mode and ended 3 to 4-percent higher for the day
... more... Mid afternoon Barometer model changed the forecast-bias back to neutral, as data suggests this rally could have legs, at least for the short-term.... more... Tuesday, March 11, 2008, 6:00 P.M. Eastern>
Fed to inject $200 billion into the economy.> Barometer model changed the bias to neutral in the afternoon run.
Tuesday stock market open: | Look for a positive open and start. Fed liquidity action in focus for the start. Tuesday, March 11, 2008, 9:19 A.M. Eastern
> Fed to inject $200b into the economy.
Stocks continue to slid on credit mess and high gas oil prices
More bad news has stocks continue moving lower Monday as buyers are on the sidelines, as the bad news keeps Rolling on. Barometer models indicate forecast triggers for a downgrade to negative- could happen in Tuesdays session. The DJIA lost 1.3 percent, the S&P 500 lost 1.6 percent, the NASDAQ lost 2-percent.
.. more... Monday, March 10, 2008, 5:56 P.M. Eastern> Stocks fall again on continued credit mess.
> Gas prices ramp up, oil surges Monday.
> Oil passes $108, settles back towards $107.88 bbl.
Mondays stock market open: | Look for a neutral-to-mixed open. Credit concerns continue to be a focus as well as the economy. Monday, March 10, 2008, 9:21 A.M. Eastern
Friday stock market open: | Look for a negative open. Nonfarm payroll data in focus for the start. Friday, March 7, 2008, 9:24 A.M. Eastern
> Gov reported a loss of 69,000 jobs in February, lower that expected.
> Unemployment trend lower to 4.8 percent for February.
> Investors now expect a 75 basis point cut in rates amid weak data.
> Barometer post close model changed the forecast bias to negative.
More bad news, more losses for stocks Thursday
Carlyle mortgage news started investors selling Thursday followed by more bad news as buyers have no interest in trying to bid stocks up. The DJIA lost 1.8 percent, the S&P 500 lost 2.2 percent, and the NASDAQ lost 2.3 percent.
.. more... Thursday, March 6, 2008, 5:58 P.M. Eastern> Carlyle Group news got investors selling early in Thursdays session.
> World markets and Ambac continue to have affect over equities.
> Jobless initial claims fall by 24,000 helping Thursday selling spree.
> Europe holds interest rates steady.
> Retail sales turn-up mixed for February.
> Credit concerns take U.S. stocks lower Thursday.
> Home foreclosure report help tank stocks.
Thursdays stock market open: | Look for a neutral-to-negative open. Carlyle Mortgage, world markets in focus for the start as well as Ambac. Thursday, March 6, 2008, 9:25 A.M. Eastern
U.S. equities close midweek trading higher
Stocks rose Wednesday amid mixed news that investors took as mostly positive, sending stocks up to close the broader market 1/2 percent higher. The NASDAQ closed with 1/2 percent gain, the Dow was up 0.3 percent... more....
Wednesday, March 5, 2008, 5:58 P.M. Eastern> Ambac offering sends stocks higher.
> Beige Book shows widespread slowdown.
> Slew of economic reports send stocks higher Wednesday.
> Oil jumps to $104 bbl on data, Opec.
> Gold continues to make gains.
Wednesday stock market open: | Look for a neutral-to-positive open. Payroll jobs data, earnings/ outlook in focus for the start as well as oil prices. Wednesday, March 5, 2008, 9:24 A.M. Eastern
Equity market recovers most losses of the session, ends mixed
Ambac report of financial help and Cisco forecast news helps recover losses of the session to end mixed ahead of the payroll data Friday. The DJIA lost 0.4 percent, the S&P 500 lost 0.3 percent, and the NASDAQ ended up by 0.1 percent.
.. more... Tuesday, March 4, 2008, 5:56 P.M. Eastern> Volatile day as Ambac rumor and Cisco forecast send stocks up.
> Intel and Merrill- Citi news set sellers in motion Tuesday morning.
> Opec and inventory send oil prices lower after big run-up to $104.
Tuesday stock market open: | Look for a negative open. Earnings/ outlook in focus for the start. Tuesday, March 4, 2008, 9:08 A.M. Eastern
Stocks mixed Monday on economics, ahead of payroll data
The Dow and S&P 500 end flat Monday while the tech heavy NASDAQ moved lower by 0.6 percent... more... Story two, story two, story two... Monday, March 3, 2008, 6:03 P.M. Eastern
> Early afternoon Barometer model changed the bias to neutral.
> Stocks end mixed as oil goes for record.
> Oil top $104, backs off to $102.45 bbl [chart].
Monday stock market open: | Look for a neutral-to-mixed open. Global markets and recession-talk in focus for the start. Monday, March 3, 2008, 9:22 A.M. Eastern
> Afternoon model downgraded the bias to neutral from positive.
Stocks hammered Friday with one bad story after another
Bad economic news, recession fear, continued write-downs for the credit market, and a ricin scare, take investors to the sidelines Friday. Add all that to pre weekend-trading and month-end takes its toll on investors as they sell stocks nonstop, over 2- 1/2 percent in a steady drop of prices. The DJIA lost 2.5 percent, the NASDAQ lost 2.6 percent, and the S&P 500 lost 2.7 percent... more... Friday, February 29, 2008, 10:21 P.M. Eastern
> Personal income report adds to selling Friday.
> Stocks are hammered on economics and recession fear.
> Berkshire Hathaway profit falls.
Friday stock market open: | Look for a negative open. Credit market and earnings/ outlook in focus for the start as well as economic data. Friday, February 29, 2008, 9:22 A.M. Eastern
Buyers on the sidelines Thursday, stocks drop
Stocks drop nearly 1-percent Thursday on profit taking after some edgy news and several days of positive momentum.
.. more... Thursday, February 28, 2008, 9:44 P.M. Eastern> Stocks go south, investors take profits on economics.
> GDP remains 0.6 percent annualized in the fourth-quarter.
Thursdays stock market open: | Look for a neutral-to-negative open. GDP data and earnings in focus for the start- could turn mixed. Thursday, February 28, 2008, 9:22 A.M. Eastern
Investors take profits, build tech up, stocks end mixed
Blue chips end flat, broader market slightly lower, while tech stocks move up to close .4 percent higher on mixed news from Bernanke, home sales, and the continuing credit problems... more... Wednesday, February 27, 2008, 9:24 P.M. Eastern
> Fed will support economy, Bernanke reports.
> Orders for durable goods down, causes some concern.
> Stocks rise on Bernanke talk of economic support- rate cut bagged.
> Gold at record on weak dollar.
> Home sales and prices continue to decline.
Wednesday stock market open: | Look for a neutral-to-negative open. Economical data in focus for the start as well as Fed Chief Bernanke talk. Wednesday, February 27, 2008, 9:20 A.M. Eastern
Look for a neutral-to-negative open. Inflation data in focus for the start.... more... Stocks ramp higher amid mixed news of inflation and IBM buyback news. DJIA rose 0.9 percent, the S&P 500 rose 0.7 percent, and the NASDAQ rose 0.8 percent... Tuesday, February 26, 2008, 9:26 P.M. Eastern
> PPI inflation index ramps up 1-percent, 0.4 percent for core prices.
> Stocks rose Tuesday amid rising inflation while home prices slip.
> IBM buyback lifts shares.
Stocks ramp higher on good news volley
The DJIA rose 1- 1/2 percent, the S&P 500 rose 1.4 percent, and the NASDAQ higher by 1-percent... The late morning model run changed the forecast to caution on improving conditions... Monday, February 25, 2008, 9:21 P.M. Eastern
> Late morning model run upgraded the Barometer Forecast.
> Stocks up Monday amid housing data.
> Visa Corporation to IPO 18+ billion offering.
> Ambac news sends stocks ramping higher.
Mondays stock market open: | Look for a neutral, flat open. Ambac and the economy in focus for the start as well as Fed talk. Monday, February 25, 2008, 9:22 A.M. Eastern
> Stocks edge higher; models change the forecast to caution.
Stocks ramp higher on Ambac bailout rumor
Stocks rose after a rumor that banks were considering a deal that could help troubled Ambac Financial Group. Stocks immediately turned and advanced on the news and ended a mostly- negative session- with 0.8 percent gain for the broader market and a 0.2 percent gain for techs... Friday, February 22, 2008, 9:32 P.M. Eastern- corrected 9:37 pm ET
Fridays stock market open: | Look for a neutral-to-positive open. Earnings and credit issues in focus for the start. Friday, February 22, 2008, 9:21 A.M. Eastern
Skittish market reverse, moves lower for loss
Investors are skittish reacting to any hint of good or bad news. Today's S&P 500 loss takes the average back to yesterdays start; S&P 500 lost 1.3 percent, the Dow and NASDAQ lost 1.2 percent... more... Thursday, February 21, 2008, 9:44 P.M. Eastern
> Last weeks unemployment situation saw a decrease of 9,000 new claims.
Thursday stock market open: | Look for a neutral-to-positive open. Earnings/ outlook in focus for the start as well as unemployment new claims. Thursday, February 21, 2008, 9:20 A.M. Eastern
Stocks reverse direction, ramp higher Wednesday
Stocks shot up, at the lunch-hour, into positive territory with the major indexes posting gains of nearly 1-percent. Barometer models indicate any further positive market-trends like this afternoon could cause an upgrade of the forecast to caution. The Dow Jones ended higher by 0.7 percent, the S&P 500 was higher by 0.8 percent, and the NASDAQ advanced by 0.9 percent... more... Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 6:01 P.M. Eastern
> Oil prices pass $101 Wednesday.
> Fed sees slower economic growth.
> Consumer prices rise in January.
Wednesday stock market open: | Look for a negative open. Fed minutes and economical data in focus for the start as well as earnings. Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 9:17 A.M. Eastern
Investors give-up and let the rally die
Stocks end lower Tuesday after a very nice rally in the early going. Barometer models had indicated a potential forecast upgrade but did not happen today. Although stocks ended [indices] lower on the day, sentiment has been looking positive. Wednesdays market could see a turn up in sentiment which could lead to a forecast upgrade to caution. The Dow Jones and S&P 500 ended near flat, NASDAQ end well off by 0.9 percent... more... Tuesday, February 19, 2008, 6:01 P.M. Eastern
> Oil jumps, stocks give up gains Tuesday.
> Delta Airlines to buy Northwest.
Tuesday stock market open: | Look for a positive open. Global markets, Castro news, and investor outlook in focus for the start; look for a forecast change if positive sentiment continues. Tuesday, February 19, 2008, 9:23 A.M. Eastern
Stocks end mixed, investors opt to resume strategy after long weekend
Stocks end mixed as investors opt to wait for next week and not to go into the long holiday weekend with to many fresh trades. The DJIA closed off by 0.2 percent, the S&P 500 ended slightly higher by 0.1 percent, and the tech [NASDAQ] market was off 1/2 percent... more... Friday, February 15, 2008, 9:25 P.M. Eastern
> Stocks mixed on economic factors and taking cover for the weekend.
Friday stock market open: | Look for a negative open. New bank write down concerns and earnings outlook in focus for the start as well as long holiday weekend for investors. Friday, February 15, 2008, 9:22 A.M. Eastern
Economical woes continue as stocks fall after 3 day rally
Stocks got off to a troubled start Thursday after 3 days of gains, as buyers rethink economical woes, with little buying of stocks, sellers take control moving the averages lower by 1- 1/2 percent, aggregate.
.. more... Thursday, February 14, 2008, 5:56 P.M. Eastern- corrected 9:34 pm ET> Bernanke testimony unsettles market.
> Unemployment initial claims drops 9,000.
Thursday stock market open: | Look for a neutral-to-mixed open. Fed Chief Bernanke testimony in focus for the start. Thursday, February 14, 2008, 9:20 A.M. Eastern
Rally on retail sales, broader market up over 1-percent, techs more than 2-percent
U.S. stock market rallies, making it a 3-day advance on good news- this time retail sales for January exceeded expert expectations, driving the indexes up.
.. more... Wednesday, February 13, 2008, 5:58 P.M. Eastern> Retail sales rose 0.3 percent in January.
> Stocks rise on retail sales report.
> Waste Management report profits.
Wednesday stock market open: | Look for a neutral-to-positive open. Retail sales data in focus for the start. Wednesday, February 13, 2008, 9:20 A.M. Eastern
Stocks rally after Buffett rescue offer
Stocks pushed higher Tuesday after Buffett said on CNBC this morning that he had offered to insure bond re- insurance... more... Stocks rallied early giving back some with the NASDAQ ending virtually unchanged... more... Tuesday, February 12, 2008, 5:45 P.M. Eastern
> Models changed the bias to positive showing improved conditions.
> Broader market rallies amid Buffett reinsure news.
> Broader market rallies, tech stocks lag.
Tuesday stock market open: | Look for a neutral-to-positive open. Earnings in focus for the start. Tuesday, February 12, 2008, 9:20 A.M. Eastern
> Midday model run upgraded the forecast-bias to positive.
Stocks run higher Monday as investors buy tech
The Dow was higher by 1/2 percent, the S&P 500 up by 0.6 percent, and the NASDAQ was up 0.7 percent... more... Monday, February 11, 2008, 5:55 P.M. Eastern
> Yahoo rejects Microsoft bid offer.
> Stocks up Monday in modest trade.
Monday stock market open: | Look for a neutral-to-mixed open. Monday, February 11, 2008, 9:22 A.M. Eastern
Investors build position in tech at expense of the broader market
Investors sell stocks in the broader market and add to the tech-heavy NASDAQ, as the U.S. stock market ends Friday mixed. The NASDAQ was higher by 1/2 percent, while the DJIA sold off by 1/2 percent and the S&P 500 by 0.4 percent... more... Friday, February 8, 2008, 9:42 P.M. Eastern
Friday stock market open: | Look for a neutral-to-negative open. Could turn mixed. Friday, February 8, 2008, 9:14 A.M. Eastern
Investors cautious sending stocks higher Thursday
Cisco Systems and Wal-Mart set the tone for Thursday trading as investors are very cautious sending the major indexes up slightly after several large down days.... more... Thursday, February 7, 2008, 5:56 P.M. Eastern
> Cisco and Wal-Mart disappointing news sets tone for today's market.
> Unemployment initial claims dropped by 22,000 last week.
Thursday stock market open: | Look for a neutral-to-negative open. Cisco and Wal-Mart in focus for the start as well as initial jobless claims data. Thursday, February 7, 2008, 9:13 A.M. Eastern
Market reverses direction after Fed inflation talk
Stocks rebounded in morning trade Wednesday, from days of selling, but turned and moved lower while investors eye Fed comments on inflation. Stocks lost positive momentum Wednesday, drifted lower to end with the Dow off by 1/2 percent, S&P 500 off by 0.8 percent, and the NASDAQ, moved lower by 1.3 percent... more... Wednesday, February 6, 2008, 9:33 P.M. Eastern
> Data released before the open helps stocks in early trade.
> Stocks continue Tuesdays fall after 100+ points on the Dow.
> Buyers step back after Fed inflation comment.
Wednesday stock market open: | Look for a neutral-to-positive open. Earnings and economical data in focus for the start. Wednesday, February 6, 2008, 9:20 A.M. Eastern
U.S. stocks dive 3-percent on troubling economic data
Look for a negative open Tuesday- manufacturing data and the economy were in focus for the start... Stocks are hammered Tuesday on data that could be perceived as recession indicator... more... Tuesday, February 5, 2008, 6:03 P.M. Eastern
> Late morning Barometer model changed the forecast-bias to neutral.
> GMAC Financial reports earnings.
> Soft data causes stocks to fall 3 percent.
> Disney beats projections, upbeat on forecast.
> Whirlpool profits up on global sales.
Stocks go south on economical worries
Broader market moved lower Monday by 1-percent, while tech stocks on the NASDAQ was off by 1.3 percent... more... Monday, February 4, 2008, 5:56 P.M. Eastern
> Factory orders rise in December.
> Stocks fall Monday as investors worry about the economy.
Monday stock market open: | Look for a neutral-to-mixed open Monday. Monday, February 4, 2008, 9:18 A.M. Eastern
M&A and economic data lead stocks higher
Microsoft bidding for Yahoo before the open got investors searching for stocks to buy, sending U.S. stocks higher in afternoon trade Friday... Stocks start the day in mixed mode, spending most of the morning in flat territory, until buyers ramped up sending the major indexes higher... Friday, February 1, 2008, 5:59 P.M. Eastern
> Barometer bias was upgraded during the evening model run.
> 17,000 new payroll jobs added to the economy, well under estimates.
> Unemployment slipped to 4.9 percent in January.
> U.S. stocks rise after economical data release.
> China and Alcoa to buy stake in Rio Tinto.
Friday stock market open: | Look for a neutral-to-mixed open. Microsoft - Yahoo and jobs payroll in focus for the start. Friday, February 1, 2008, 9:15 A.M. Eastern
Stocks ramp higher day after rate cut
Stocks ramp up as investors continue the rally with the major indexes posting 1.7 percent- across the board gains... Unemployment first time claims jump 69,000 last week... Thursday, January 31, 2008, 5:48 P.M. Eastern
> Jobless claims roar higher posting large increase.
> Stocks rebound on bond insurance news.
> Sony profits increase.
Thursday stock market open: | Look for a negative open. Recession fears and continued credit issues in focus for the start as well as fresh data- jobless claims. Thursday, January 31, 2008, 8:59 A.M. Eastern
Stocks end lower after Fed rate cut
Stocks rallied after the Fed cut the key interest rate to 3-percent, gave it up and ended well into negative territory Wednesday... Sometimes its the day after the cut that investors react- watch out for Thursday. Nations production of goods and services (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 0.6 percent in the fourth quarter of 2007; 2.2 percent for the year... Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 5:54 P.M. Eastern- UPDATED 9:35 pm ET
> Fed cuts key interest rate 50 basis points to 3 percent.
> Fed cut rates, stocks fall on economic concerns.
Wednesday stock market open: | Look for a neutral-to-negative open. Fed rate-cut this afternoon and statement of policy is in focus for the start as well as GDP data. Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 8:56 A.M. Eastern
Investors throttle-up, sending stocks higher ahead of the Fed: | U.S. stocks ramped higher Monday, as investors expect a 50 basis-point cut to the target of the Federal funds rate. The two-day meeting will conclude Wednesday afternoon with a statement of their decision on rates and any change to monetary policy- markets are expecting the Fed funds target to be cut to 3-percent. During Mondays early afternoon model run, the forecast-bias was set to neutral which indicates an improving stock market. The overall indication is still negative which indicates further declines are expected. Obviously the FOMC decision on rates and any other news can change market direction. Tuesday, January 29, 2008, 8:28 A.M. Eastern
> Forecast-bias was changed to neutral midday Monday.
Monday stock market open: | Look for a neutral-to-mixed open. Global markets and the U.S. economy in focus for the start as well as the Fed rate-cut. Monday, January 28, 2008, 9:21 A.M. Eastern
Earnings help stocks early, negative news sets-in moving investors to sell: | Stock gains evaporate midday as negative sentiment sets-in and investors and traders drive stocks down to close the DJIA off by 1.4 percent, the S&P 500 was off by 1.6 percent, and the NASDAQ was off by 1- 1/2 percent. Friday, January 25, 2008, 5:50 P.M. Eastern
> Early gains lost as investors sell down stocks Friday afternoon.
> Microsoft inspires traders to buy stocks Friday morning.
Friday stock market open: | Look for a neutral-to-positive open. Stimulus package and the FOMC in focus for the start. Friday, January 25, 2008, 9:20 A.M. Eastern
Stocks continue to move up with across the board gains: | More gains Wednesday as investors continue to buy stocks, sending the major averages up by 1 to 2 percent, with the tech heavy index outperforming the broader markets. Thursday, January 24, 2008, 9:17 P.M. Eastern
> Unemployment jobless claims drop 1,000 last week.
> Microsoft reports profits up, could help rally Friday.
> Wall Street extends Wednesdays rally.
> House Ok's economical stimulus package.
> More earnings reports...
Thursday stock market open: | Look for a neutral-to-positive open. Stimulus package and Insurers in focus for the start. Thursday, January 24, 2008, 9:24 A.M. Eastern
Stocks reverse course, rally, with the broader market up over 2-percent: | Stocks bounce off the lows midday to rally on news of a rescue to the bond insurers. The Dow rallied some 600 points off the low, to close up by 2- 1/2 percent, the S&P 500 closed up by nearly 2- 1/4 percent, and the NASDAQ was up by 1-percent. Wednesday, January 23, 2008, 9:23 P.M. Eastern
> Qualcomm reports first quarter profit.
> Other companies report quarterly results.
Wednesday stock market open: | Look for a negative open. Wednesday, January 23, 2008, 9:22 A.M. Eastern
Fed cut rates, global markets sell off, U.S. makes come back off the lows: | Stocks are hammered around the globe Monday and Tuesday as investors continue to fear a U.S. recession and what that could do to the world economy. It all caught up to the U.S. when it finally opened after a long-holiday weekend. Stocks could have relent but after a brief bottom stocks began to come back with the DJIA and S&P 500 off by 1.1 percent, the NASDAQ doubled that and was down 2-percent. Tuesday, January 22, 2008, 5:59 P.M. Eastern
> Fed cut rates in a move to prop up a weakening economy.
> Wachovia earnings drops 98-percent.
> DuPont fourth quarter profit drops.
> United reports earnings loss.
> UnitedHealth and other co's report earnings.
Tuesday stock market open: | Look for a negative open. Fear grips global markets, Fed cuts rates. Tuesday, January 22, 2008, 9:21 A.M. Eastern
U.S. markets closed for holiday: | Markets are closed today for Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Markets will reopen normal times Tuesday. Monday, January 21, 2008, 8:33 A.M. Eastern
Stocks fall on stimulus plan, still months away: | President Bush announces plan to stimulate the economy but could take months before the consumer and businesses see relief. The Fed has nearly promised a rate- cut but no rate cut seen today as investors get edgy with a long holiday weekend ahead, sell stocks down, with the Dow and S&P 500 off by nearly 1/2 percent, the NASDAQ was off by 0.3 percent. The markets will be closed Monday to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Markets will reopen regular sessions Tuesday. Friday, January 18, 2008, 6:01 P.M. Eastern
> Stocks fall after Bush announces stimulus plan.
> GE reports earnings, mostly inline with expectations.
Friday stock market open: | Look for a neutral-to-positive open. FOMC and President Bush in focus for the start. Friday, January 18, 2008, 9:14 A.M. Eastern
Inaction sends stocks sharply lower Thursday: | Stocks dive Thursday adding to an already [short-term] oversold condition, as investors and traders look for economic stimulus and a rate-cut that, some say, is overdue. Everybody is talking about it, but no action today from the Government to avert a recession. Investors take matters into their own hands and sell the market with the DJIA lower by 2- 1/2 percent, the S&P 500 off by 3-percent, and the NASDAQ lower by 2-percent. Midday Barometer model run downgraded the forecast-bias to negative which could indicate more downside action to come. Thursday, January 17, 2008, 9:18 P.M. Eastern
> Forecast-bias set to negative during the midday model run.
> Stocks sharply lower on inaction on the economy and rates.
> Merrill Lynch posts loss.
> New home sales construction falls in December.
> Bernanke backs economical stimulus and action by the Fed.
> Initial jobless claims dropped to 301,000, a decrease of 21,000.
Thursday stock market open: | Look for a neutral-to-positive open. Economical data and the Fed in focus for the start.. Thursday, January 17, 2008, 9:20 A.M. Eastern
Investors almost pull out a positive day: | Stocks zigzag through the session Wednesday as bears and bulls each had the upper hand at times. Investors finally reverse direction and send stocks into negative territory with the DJIA lower by 0.3 percent, the S&P 500 was off by 0.6 percent, and the NASDAQ was down by 1-percent. Wednesday, January 16, 2008, 5:54 P.M. Eastern
> Consumer price report and Intel's earnings set investors mood.
> Stocks reverse direction, end in negative territory Wednesday.
> Inflation data send stocks lower Wednesday.
> Inflation (CPI report) edges up in 2007.
Wednesday stock market open: | Look for a negative open. Intel and the Fed in focus for the start. Wednesday, January 16, 2008, 9:17 A.M. Eastern
Stocks dive on Citi and economic woes: | The NASDAQ and S&P 500 sold off by 2- 1/2 percent, while the Dow was off 2.2 percent Tuesday on continued bad news of all sorts- economics- credit problems- earnings- that continue to plague investors. Problems to continue Wednesday with Intel's earnings report that has sent the stock tumbling in the after hours session; consumer inflation report is scheduled for release at 8:30et tomorrow that could amplify volatility. Tuesday, January 15, 2008, 9:56 P.M. Eastern
> Manufacturing prices helped the selling of stocks Wednesday.
> Citigroup's almost 10 billion write-down sent stocks tumbling.
> Stocks fall on economic and credit news.
> Intel forecast sets economic alarms- stage set for another sell off.
Tuesday stock market open: | Look for a negative open. Citigroup and inflation in focus for the start. Tuesday, January 15, 2008, 9:20 A.M. Eastern
Monday stock market open: | Look for a positive open. IBM earnings/ outlook in focus for the start. Monday, January 14, 2008, 9:17 A.M. Eastern
Friday stock market snapshot: | Look for a neutral-to-negative open. Earnings/ outlook in focus for the start as well as continued credit issues. Stocks hammered again today as the fight between the bears and the bulls continues. The major indices closed lower out by 1- 3/4 percent, aggregated. Friday, January 11, 2008, 6:08 P.M. Eastern
> Subprime problems continues to affect stock trading.
> U.S. trade deficit continues to widen.
> B of A buys Countrywide.
Stocks ramp up on Bernanke rate-cut hope: | Stocks surge on comments from Fed Chief Bernanke today as investors drive stocks higher on probable rate-cut of 50 basis points later in the month, if not sooner. The DJIA rose 0.9 percent, the S&P 500 rose 0.8 percent, and the NASDAQ rose 0.6 percent. The midday Barometer model run set the forecast to negative and in the afternoon session the bias was set to neutral. The model data indicates that the [short-term] future of the equity market is subject to additional losses. Thursday, January 10, 2008, 9:29 P.M. Eastern
> Midday model run set the forecast to negative maintaining a negative bias.
> Late afternoon model run sets forecast-bias to neutral on improving conditions.
> Initial unemployment jobless claims drop by 15,000 in latest week.
> Stocks ramp up on FOMC Chief Bernanke comments Thursday.
Thursday stock market open: | Look for a neutral-to-negative open. Earnings/ outlook in focus for the start as well as rate-cut hope. Thursday, January 10, 2008, 9:20 A.M. Eastern
> Midday model run set the forecast to