12/31/05 Weekend- New Year's Eve- New Year's Day-

Markets closed: |  U.S. markets closed Monday in observance of New Years Day. Markets are scheduled for normal business Tuesday January 3.   1-2-2006 Monday 10:57a Eastern  

12/30/05 Friday-

Weak start seen for last trade day: |  Look for a neutral-to-negative open.   12-30-05 Friday 9:27a Eastern  

12/29/05 Thursday-

Thursday start seen flat: |  Look for a neutral, flat open. Could turn mixed.   12-29-05 Thursday 9:26a Eastern

Next to last trade sees red: |  Stocks end lower Thursday with one more trade-day left in 2005;   DJIA closed slightly off by 0.1 percent, the S&P500 was down 0.3 percent, and the NASDAQ was down 1/2 percent. The forecast continues to indicate CAUTION with a neutral forecast-bias.   12-29-05 Thursday 4:52p Eastern  

12/28/05 Wednesday-

Wednesdays open seen higher: |  Look for a neutral-to-positive open.   12-28-05 Wednesday 9:24a Eastern

Up day Wednesday: |  U.S. stock market major averages closed with slight gain Wednesday with the DJIA gaining 0.2 percent, the S&P500 and NASDAQ gaining 0.1 percent. The forecast continues to indicate CAUTION with a neutral forecast-bias.   12-28-05 Wednesday 4:50p Eastern     

12/27/05 Tuesday-

Tuesdays open seen up: |  Look for a neutral-to-positive open.   12-27-05 Tuesday 9:24a Eastern

Averages move lower Tuesday: |  Stocks get sold down Tuesday with the DJIA, NASDAQ, and S&P500 all posting 1 percent loss. With just a couple of days left in the year, will the averages post gains or not. The forecast continues to indicate CAUTION with a neutral forecast-bias.    12-27-05 Tuesday 4:44p Eastern  

12/24/05 Weekend- Christmas- Hanukkah- holiday-

U.S. market closed Monday: |  U.S. markets closed in observance of Christmas day.  Markets will reopen for regular sessions Tuesday.   12-26-05 Monday 11:34a Eastern  

12/23/05 Friday-

Flat start seen for Friday: |  Look for a neutral, flat open.   12-23-05 Friday 9:25a Eastern

Market ends flat ahead of holiday: |  U.S. stock market ends nearly unchanged in session ahead of Christmas-Hanukkah weekend-holiday. The DJIA ended slightly lower by 0.1 percent, the S&P500 was flat on the session, and the NASDAQ ended slightly higher by 0.1 percent. The forecast continues to indicate CAUTION with a neutral forecast-bias.   12-23-05 Friday 4:38p Eastern  

12/22/05 Thursday-

Look for a higher start Thursday: |  Look for a neutral-to-positive open.   12-22-05 Thursday 9:27a Eastern

Positive session Thursday: |  Stocks gain Thursday with the tech heavy NASDAQ outperforming its peer indexes. The DJIA closed with a 1/2 percent gain, the S&P500 was up by 0.4 percent, and the NASDAQ closed higher by 0.7 percent.  The forecast continues to indicate CAUTION with a neutral forecast-bias.   12-22-05 Thursday 4:47p Eastern  

12/21/05 Wednesday-

Positive start seen for Wednesday: |  Look for a neutral-to-positive open.   12-21-05 Wednesday 9:27a Eastern

Major indexes end well off the highs: |  What a bummer! We had a rally-  on GDP data this morning-   but stock indices end well off the highs of the day to close with a respectable gain. DJIA and S&P500 closed up by 0.3 percent, the NASDAQ held on with a 0.4 percent gain for the day. The forecast continues to indicate CAUTION with a neutral forecast-bias.   12-21-05 Wednesday 5:00p Eastern  

12/20/05 Tuesday-

Tuesday's open: |  Look for a neutral-to-positive open.   12-20-05 Tuesday 9:26a Eastern

Stocks go south again Tuesday: |  Stocks continue to meander and trend lower as the major indices closed slightly off Tuesday;  DJIA closed lower by 0.3 percent, the S&P500 and NASDAQ ended flat. The forecast continues to indicate CAUTION with a neutral forecast-bias.   12-20-05 Tuesday 4:44p Eastern  

12/19/05 Monday-

Mondays open: |  Look for a neutral-to-positive open.   12-19-05 Monday 9:28a Eastern  

Stocks go south Monday: |  The DJIA closed Monday lower by 0.4 percent, the S&P500 lost 0.6 percent, and the NASDAQ got hammered by 1.3 percent. The forecast continues to indicate CAUTION with a neutral forecast-bias.   12-19-05 Monday 4:41 Eastern  

12/17/05 Weekend-

12/16/05 Friday-

Higher start seen for Friday: |  Look for a neutral-to-positive open.   12-16-05 Friday 9:26a Eastern

Stocks end lower Friday: |  Options expirations day sees little movement in the indexes as investors opt to wait on economical [data] out next week. The DJIA ended slightly lower by 0.1 percent, the S&P500 ended off by 0.3 percent, and the NASDAQ was down by 0.4 percent. The forecast continues to indicate CAUTION with a neutral forecast-bias.   12-16-05 Friday 5:35p Eastern  

12/15/05 Thursday-

Neutral start seen for Thursday: |  Look for a neutral-to-positive open.   12-15-05 Thursday 9:27a Eastern

Stocks meander Thursday: |  Stocks meander most of the day and end just under the unchanged-line with the S&P500 and NASDAQ reporting a slight loss off 0.1 percent, and the DJIA ended flat. The forecast continues to read CAUTION with a neutral forecast-bias.   12-15-05 Thursday 5:39p Eastern  

12/14/05 Wednesday-

Weak open seen for Wednesday: |  Look for a neutral to mixed open.   12-14-05 Wednesday 9:29 Eastern

Indices end Wednesday mixed: |  Major indexes end Wednesday in mixed mode amid little moving-news for investors to trade on. Yesterdays Fed statement boosted positive sentiment among traders/investors that sends stocks higher-  tech stocks lag. The DJIA ended higher by 0.6 percent, the S&P500 was higher by 0.4 percent, while the NASDAQ slipped, slightly, by 0.1 percent. The forecast continues to read CAUTION with a neutral forecast-bias.   12-14-05 Wednesday 5:47p Eastern  

12/13/05 Tuesday-

Flat start seen for Fed day: |  Look for a neutral, flat open.   12-13-05 Tuesday 9:25a Eastern

Fed sends stocks higher Tuesday afternoon: |  Investors react positive to Fed-statement that could indicate the Fed is near the end of the rate-hike-cycle. Tomorrow will be a good measure as traders most likely will send the market higher-  but that is a guess at this point, all other things equal. The DJIA rose 1/2 percent, S&P500 rose by 0.6 percent, and the NASDAQ underperformed but ended higher by 0.2 percent. The forecast continues to reads CAUTION with a neutral forecast-bias.   12-13-05 Tuesday 4:58p Eastern     

12/12/05 Monday-

Positive open seen for Monday: |  Look for a neutral-to-positive open.   12-12-05 Monday 9:27a Eastern

Flat market ahead of the Fed: |  Stocks end flat ahead of the Fed, where hope is the Fed Chief will hint to any upcoming policy change, in the accompanying statement;  a 25 basis point hike is expected tomorrow. The DJIA ended slightly lower by 0.1 percent, the S&P500 slightly higher by 0.1 percent, and the NASDAQ was higher by 0.2 percent. The forecast reads CAUTION with a neutral forecast-bias.   12-12-05 Monday 5:19p Eastern  

12/10/05 Weekend-

12/9/05 Friday-

Friday's open seen as neutral: |  Look for a neutral, flat open. Could turn mixed.   12-9-05 Friday 9:27a Eastern

Market advances ahead of Fed week: |  The popular averages trend into positive territory Friday afternoon ahead of Fed week when investors hope for a hint to when the FOMC will go neutral on rate-hike policy. The DJIA rose 0.2 percent, the S&P500 rose 0.3 percent, and the NASDAQ outperformed with a 1/2 percent gain. The forecast reads CAUTION with a neutral forecast-bias.   12-9-05 Friday 4:59p Eastern  

12/8/05 Thursday-

Flat to mixed open seen Thursday: |  Look for a neutral, possibly mixed open.   12-8-05 Thursday 9:25a Eastern

Stocks end weak Thursday: |  Stocks meander Thursday to end off the unchanged-line amid higher oil and gas prices. Intel puts its two-cents worth in which continues the negative sentiment after-hours. The DJIA lost 1/2 percent, the NASDAQ was lower by 0.3 percent, and the S&P500 was slightly lower by 0.1 percent. The forecast reads CAUTION with a neutral forecast-bias.   12-8-05 Thursday 5:06p Eastern  

12/7/05 Wednesday-

Flat open seen Wednesday: |  Look for a neutral, flat open. Could turn mixed.   12-7-05 Wednesday 9:27a Eastern

Indices move lower Wednesday: |  Market ends in negative territory Wednesday, well off the lows of the session. The DJIA and NASDAQ ended lower by 0.4 percent, the S&P500 was off by 1/2 percent. The forecast-bias was downgraded during midmorning model run and now stands at neutral- the forecast now reads CAUTION with a neutral bias.   12-7-05 Wednesday 5:02p Eastern  

12/6/05 Tuesday-

Mostly positive start set for Tuesday: |  Look for a neutral-to-positive open.   12-6-05 Tuesday 9:26a Eastern

Stocks move higher Tuesday: |  Major market indices fall sharply in last hour of trade to end positive-  but well off the highs of the session. Economical data [factory orders - productivity and cost] set the tone for the day with the indices establishing nice gains but move lower to close well off the session highs. The DJIA closed up by 0.2 percent, the S&P500 and NASDAQ moved slightly higher by 0.1 percent. The Barometer forecast indicates CAUTION with a positive forecast-bias.   12-6-05 Tuesday 5:36p Eastern  

12/5/05 Monday-

Weak start seen for Monday: |  Look for a neutral-to-negative open.   12-5-05 Monday 9:27a Eastern

Weak session Monday: |  Major indexes drop early and trend sideways during Mondays session. The DJIA moves lower by 0.4 percent, the S&P500 was lower by 0.2 percent, and the NASDAQ lost 0.7 percent. The Barometer forecast indicates CAUTION with a positive forecast-bias.   12-5-05 Monday 5:06p Eastern  

12/3/05 Weekend-

12/2/05 Friday-

Neutral open seen for Friday: |  Look for a neutral, flat open. Could turn mixed.   12-2-05 Friday 9:27a Eastern

Stock major indexes end in neutral Friday: |  Major indices end Friday in neutral on nonfarm payroll data released this morning. The DJIA closed lower by .03 percent, the NASDAQ was up by 0.3 percent, and the S&P500 closed flat. The forecast indicates CAUTION with a positive bias.   12-2-05 Friday 5:07p Eastern  

12/1/05 Thursday-

Positive start seen for Thursday: |  Look for a positive open and start.   12-1-05 Thursday 9:27a Eastern

Market rallies ahead of payroll data: |  December gets off to a positive start with the major indexes rising better than 1 percent, amid economical data [jobless first time claims - manufacturing report] ahead of the all important nonfarm payroll report tomorrow that will indicate job creation and the unemployment rate-  month over month. The forecast-bias was changed back to positive during the midday model run. The DJIA rose 1 percent, the S&P 500 rose 1.2 percent and the NASDAQ rose 1.5 percent. The forecast indicates CAUTION with a positive forecast-bias. The forecast is subject to upgrade.   12-1-05 Thursday 5:05p Eastern  

11/30/05 Wednesday-

Mixed start seen for Wednesday: |  Look for a neutral, flat open. Could turn mixed.   11/30/05 Wednesday 9:28a Eastern

Dow and S&P500 end lower, NASDAQ flat: |  [no close extract] The DJIA closed lower by 0.8 percent, the S&P500 was lower by 0.6 percent, the NASDAQ ended slightly positive. The forecast-bias was downgraded by the pre-close model and now is neutral. The forecast now indicates CAUTION with a neutral forecast-bias.   11/30/05 Wednesday 5:35 Eastern  

11/29/05 Tuesday-

Higher start seen for Tuesday: |  Look for a positive open and start.   11/29/05 Tuesday 9:25a Eastern

Market ends Tuesday mixed: |  Economic data [new home sales  -  consumer confidence] set a positive tone early for stocks but buyers were sidelined as the major indexes trended lower all day to end mixed and flat with the DJIA and S&P nearly unchanged and the NASDAQ lower by 0.3 percent. The forecast continues to indicate CAUTION with a positive forecast-bias.   11/29/05 Tuesday 5:00p Eastern  

11/28/05 Monday-

Monday's start looks flat: |  Look for a neutral-to-positive open.   11/28/05 Monday 9:27a Eastern

Profit taking Monday: |  Investors pullback a bit after very positive market-run over the previous seven-sessions. The DJIA lost 0.4 percent, S&P500 was off by 0.9 percent, and the NASDAQ lost 1 percent. The forecast continues to indicate CAUTION with a positive forecast-bias.   11/28/05 Monday 5:07p Eastern  

11/26/05 Saturday-

11/25/05 Friday- Black Friday-

Slow, flat start seen for Friday: |  Look for a neutral, flat open.   11/25/05 Friday 9:26a Eastern

Half-day session ends in positive territory: |  Half-day session ends flat, but positive, as black Friday gets off to a good holiday retail season start. The DJIA and NASDAQ move slightly higher by 0.1 percent, the S&P500 was higher by 0.2 percent. The forecast continues to show CAUTION with a positive forecast-bias and is subject to change. Models show somewhat of an extended run [last six-days] and indicate a pull back-  slight correction-  is due.   11/25/05 Friday 2:22p Eastern  

11/24/05 Thursday- Thanksgiving Day holiday-

U.S. markets closed: |  Markets are closed Thursday for Thanksgiving holiday;  stock market opens regular time tomorrow for half day session.   11/24/05 Thursday 10:43a Eastern     

11/23/05 Wednesday-

Mixed start possible Wednesday: |  Look for a neutral, possibly flat mixed open.   11/23/05 Wednesday 9:28a Eastern

Five-day rally continues: |  Buyers chase stocks higher for a fifth-day of market gains on rate-hike and oil-price relief hopes. With Thanksgiving holiday tomorrow [Thursday] and a partial trade session Friday [regular session to close at 1:00 et.], investors ramp prices higher to end Wednesday, off the highs of the session, with nice gains with the DJIA and S&P500 higher by 0.4 percent, the NASDAQ up by 0.3 percent. The forecast continues to show CAUTION with a positive forecast-bias and is subject to change. Models indicate a somewhat extended run [last five-days] and indicate a pull back-  slight correction-  is due.   11/23/05 Wednesday 5:07p Eastern  

11/22/05 Tuesday-

Weak start seen for Tuesday: |  Look for a neutral-to-negative open.   11/22/05 Tuesday 9:26a Eastern

Stocks continue rally with momentum: |  U.S. stocks continue their move higher today as investors got treated to growing concern among FOMC members of the risks of continuing rate-hikes. Minutes of the Fed meeting indicated to analysts that continuing rate-hikes in 2006 will be limited, possibly to just a few more hikes. The major indexes ended with very positive momentum, with the DJIA, S&P500, and NASDAQ ending 1/2 percent higher. The forecast continues to indicate CAUTION with a positive bias;  the forecast continues to be subject to upgrade.   11/22/05 Tuesday 5:11p Eastern  

11/21/05 Monday-

Neutral start seen for holiday week: |  Look for a neutral, probably flat open.   11/21/05 Monday 9:27a Eastern

Market advances Monday continuing the move higher: |  Very productive market advances better than 1/2 percent amid mixed news of the day [GM layoffs and Boeings orders]. Holiday week sees the first day take off with the DJIA and S&P500 closing higher by 1/2 percent, the NASDAQ higher by 0.7 percent. The forecast-bias was upgraded Friday evening to positive on continuing positive performance of the market. The forecast reads CAUTION with a positive forecast-bias. The forecast is subject to upgrade.   11/21/05 Monday 5:07p Eastern  

11/19/05 Weekend-

11/18/05 Friday-

Higher start seen Friday: |  Look for a neutral-to-positive open.   11/18/05 Friday 9:23a Eastern

Stock indices continue slow move higher: |  Stocks do well Friday after a slow start, helped by M&A activity [Cisco / Scientific Atlanta and others] as oil prices continue moving lower, threatening to slip below $55 bbl. The DJIA and S&P500 closed higher by 0.4 percent, the NASDAQ higher by 0.3 percent. The forecast reads CAUTION with a neutral forecast-bias and is subject to change.   11/18/05 Friday 5:04p Eastern  

11/17/05 Thursday-

Higher open seen for Thursday: |  Look for a neutral-to-positive open with NASDAQ leading.   11/17/05 Thursday 9:27a Eastern

Dow meanders while NASDAQ leads Thursday midday: |  NASDAQ takes the lead with the S&P500 not to far behind-  Dow lingers near unchanged midday Thursday, amid economical data [jobless claims and housing data] with the NASDAQ higher by 0.6 percent, the S&P500 up by 0.4 percent, and the DJIA slightly higher by 0.1 percent. The forecast continues to indicate CAUTION.   11/17/05 Thursday 12:06p Eastern

Last hour sees momentum pick up: |  Market picks up momentum in last hour of trade Thursday to end-up with a major advance while the price of oil continues to slip deeper into the 50's. Jobless initial claims and other economical data seems to have inspired buyers back into the market with the DJIA closing higher by 0.4 percent, the S&P500 up by 0.9 percent, and the NASDAQ outperforming with a 1.5 percent gain. The forecast reads CAUTION with a neutral forecast-bias and is subject to change.   11/17/05 Thursday 5:09p Eastern   [back]

11/16/05 Wednesday-

Mostly positive start seen Wednesday: |  Look for a neutral-to-positive open.   11/16/05 Wednesday 9:27a Eastern

Another slow day: |  Stocks continue to meander midweek on little news [Bernanke was given the OK by the Senate Banking Committee - Consumer price index data]. The DJIA ended slightly lower by 0.1 percent, the S&P500 rose by 0.2 percent, and the NASDAQ was up slightly by 0.1 percent. The forecast reads CAUTION with a neutral bias.   11/16/05 Wednesday 5:49p Eastern  

11/15/05 Tuesday-

Another weak open seen for Tuesday: |  Look for a neutral, flat open.   11/15/05 Tuesday 9:27a Eastern

Stock market ends lower Tuesday: |  Major indexes meander most of the day amid Bernanke news... and economical reports [producer prices and retail sales] and ended lower with the DJIA ending slightly lower by 0.1 percent, the S&P500 lower by 0.4 percent, and the NASDAQ off by 0.7 percent. The forecast bias was downgraded to neutral from positive during the afternoon model run. The forecast now reads CAUTION with a neutral forecast-bias.   11/15/05 Tuesday 5:45p Eastern  

11/14/05 Monday-

Weak start seen for Monday: |  Look for a neutral, flat open.   11/14/05 Monday 9:27a Eastern

Weak end to Monday's meandering: |  Stocks meander Monday amid little news. The DJIA closed slightly higher by 0.1 percent, the S&P500 and NASDAQ closed slightly lower by 0.1 percent. The forecast continues to indicate CAUTION with a positive forecast-bias.   11/14/05 Monday 5:09p Eastern  

11/12/05 Weekend-

11/11/05 Friday-

Flat open seen for Friday: |  Look for a neutral-to-positive open.   11/11/05 Friday 9:26a Eastern

Slow positive day Friday: |  Stock indexes stair-step Friday to end higher on a slow holiday session. The DJIA rose 0.4 percent, the S&P500 and NASDAQ rose 0.3 percent. The forecast continues to indicate CAUTION with a positive bias.   11/11/05 Friday 4:51p Eastern  

11/10/05 Thursday-

Weak open seen for Thursday: |  Look for a neutral, flat open;  probably trending slightly positive in the early going.   11/10/05 Thursday 9:24a Eastern

Rally kicks off Thursday midday: |  Stock market takes off Thursday midday while price of oil continues to fall. With little real bad news, investors ramp-up buying and send the indexes higher looking to continue the trend Friday and into next week-  a failed attempt to rally yesterday occurred when terror attacks gave pause to the market.

The DJIA ended higher by 0.9 percent, the S&P500 was higher by 0.8 percent, and the NASDAQ ended up by 1 percent. The Barometer forecast continues to indicate CAUTION with a positive bias.   11/10/05 Thursday 5:12p Eastern  

11/9/05 Wednesday-

Flat open seen for Wednesday: |  Look for a neutral, flat open.   11/9/05 Wednesday 9:25a Eastern

Investors focus on attacks in Jordan: |  Indexes trended from negative territory midday but terror attacks in Jordan gave investors something else to focus on;  stock managed to hold onto slight gains. The DJIA closed slightly higher by 0.1 percent, the S&P500 and NASDAQ did better with a 0.2 percent gain on the day. The forecast indicates CAUTION with a positive forecast-bias.   11/9/05 Wednesday 5:27p Eastern  

11/8/05 Tuesday-

Lower start seen Tuesday: |  Look for a neutral-to-negative open.   11/8/05 Tuesday 9:27a Eastern

Toll Brothers and the market move lower Tuesday: |  Market major indexes end lower Tuesday along with Toll Brothers, a leading national home builder, as the company, today, reduced 2006 guidance that set the tone for investors. The Barometer models [futures models] reaffirmed prediction that there is a "higher probability" that the indices will continue higher to years-end but with a reduction in the S&P500 target... Today, the DJIA and S&P500 ended lower by 0.4 percent, the NASDAQ was off by 0.3 percent. The forecast indicates CAUTION with a positive forecast-bias.   11/8/05 Tuesday 5:33p Eastern  

11/7/05 Monday-

Stocks seen to start positive Monday: |  Look for a neutral-to-positive open.   11/7/05 Monday 9:22a Eastern

Stocks continue last weeks positive trend: |  Market was higher Monday on little financial news amid lower oil prices, as oil continues below $60 bbl. The forecast-bias was upgraded during the early afternoon model run, continuing improvement of fundamentals was noted. The DJIA closed up by 1/2 percent, the S&P500 was higher by 0.2 percent, and the NASDAQ higher by 0.4 percent. The forecast now reads CAUTION with a positive bias.   11/7/05 Monday 4:59p Eastern  

11/5/05 Weekend-

11/4/05 Friday-

Jobs data sets a flat open for Friday: |  Look for a neutral-to-positive open.   11/4/05 Friday 9:25a Eastern

Jobs data set the tone Friday: |  Jobs creation for October came in at 56,000, well below forecasts;  Dow and S&P500 were lower most of the day but end flat-  NASDAQ outperformed. The DJIA ended slightly higher by 0.1 percent, the S&P500 was flat, but the NASDAQ ended up by 0.4 percent. The forecast indicates CAUTION with a neutral bias.   11/4/05 Friday 5:05p Eastern  

11/3/05 Thursday-

Higher start seen for Thursday: |  Look for a positive open and start.   11/3/05 Thursday 9:23a Eastern

Another positive performance Thursday: |  Four out of the past five sessions, market moves higher indicating investors willing to buy stocks on hope of a year-end rally, amid good economical data and no real bad news to discourage buying- oil also moves higher. The DJIA closed up by 1/2 percent, the S&P500 was up by 0.4 percent, and the NASDAQ was higher by 0.7 percent. The forecast, changed yesterday, reads CAUTION with a neutral forecast-bias.   11/3/05 Thursday 5:31p Eastern  

11/2/05 Wednesday-

Flat start seen for equities Wednesday: |  Look for a neutral-to-negative open.   11/2/05 Wednesday 9:26a Eastern

Forecast change to caution: |  Afternoon models indicate a forecast change to CAUTION from negative. More information to follow... Updated....   11/2/05 Wednesday 2:02p Eastern

NASDAQ rose 1.4 percent inspiring investors: |  Markets rally Wednesday with the NASDAQ leading the way-  oil prices slip below $60 bbl. With good volume and rate-focus behind, investors bid equities higher hoping this is a turnaround where prices end higher for the year. The Barometer forecast was upgraded to CAUTION from negative before the close as the models indicate an apparent sentiment change among investors. The DJIA rose 0.6 percent, the S&P500 rose 1 percent, and the NASDAQ outperformed with a 1.4 percent gain. The forecast now reads CAUTION with a neutral forecast-bias.   11/2/05 Wednesday 5:30p Eastern  

11/1/05 Tuesday-

Weak open set for Tuesday: |  Look for a neutral-to-negative open. Chance of mixed-  flat start.   11/1/05 Tuesday 9:27a Eastern

Market ends weak on Fed day: |  Major indices popup briefly on Fed rate-hike announcement, but soon after continued the negative trend with the major averages ending near neutral for the day- investors could react tomorrow. The market had little reaction to the manufacturing and construction-spending data as the indices ended lower;  the DJIA and NASDAQ ended off by 0.3 percent, and the S&P500 was lower by 0.4 percent. The forecast indicates NEGATIVE with a neutral forecast-bias going into Wednesday.   11/1/05 Tuesday 5:29p Eastern  

10/31/05 Monday-

Higher start seen for Monday: |  Look for a neutral-to-positive open.   10/31/05 Monday 9:23a Eastern

Investors send stock prices higher: |  Investors drive stocks higher Monday morning amid economical data [consumer spending and Chicago PMI data] and M&A activity, ahead of the Fed rate-hike meeting set for  tomorrow. The DJIA was up by 0.6 percent, the S&P500 was up by 0.7 percent, and the NASDAQ higher by 1.3 percent. The forecast-bias was changed to neutral during this mornings model run. The forecast now reads NEGATIVE with a neutral bias. The forecast is subject to change.   10/31/05 Monday 11:24a Eastern

Positive market ahead of Fed day: |  Off the highs of the session, the major indexes close in positive territory Monday amid plenty of merger and acquisition deals and ahead of the Fed meeting that will see interest rates increase;  the Fed accompanying statement will be what traders and investors focus on- all to take place tomorrow afternoon. The DJIA ended up by 0.4 percent, the S&P500 was higher by 0.7 percent, and the NASDAQ outperformed with a 1.5 percent gain. The forecast-bias was changed this morning to neutral making the forecast read NEGATIVE with a neutral bias- improving condition. The forecast is subject to change tomorrow.   10/31/05 Monday 5:11p Eastern  

10/29/05 Weekend-

10/28/05 Friday-

Friday's open looks positive: |  Look for a positive open.   10/28/05 Friday 9:24a Eastern

Rally sees Dow and S&P500 up 1.7 percent: |  Investors like GDP data and move the indexes back up ahead of an economical-rich next week when volatility could pick up. The DJIA and S&P 500 rose 1.7 percent, and the NASDAQ ended up higher by 1.3 percent. The forecast continues to indicate NEGATIVE with a negative forecast-bias.   10/28/05 Friday 4:54p Eastern  

10/27/05 Thursday-

Weak start seen Thursday: |  Look for a neutral-to-negative open.   10/27/05 Thursday 9:24a Eastern

Day three of negative sentiment: |  Stocks get kicked around again Thursday as buyers stay sidelined awaiting a swarm of economical data starting tomorrow with GDP. The DJIA and S&P 500 lost 1.1 percent, while the NASDAQ lost 1.7 percent. The forecast-bias was once again downgraded;  the forecast now stands at NEGATIVE with a negative bias.   10/27/05 Thursday 5:05p Eastern  

10/26/05 Wednesday-

Wednesday's open looks lower: |  Look for a neutral-to-negative open.   10/26/05 Wednesday 9:25a Eastern

Indexes trended lower Wednesday: |  Enthusiasm was lost Wednesday as the major indices trend lower from midday- onto the close- with a loss. Lower oil prices and mixed earnings saw investors opt to wait for potential market-moving economical data starting Friday with GDP, and on into next week with PMI, FOMC meeting, ISM and nonfarm reports, to name a few;  could be very volatile next week. Meanwhile today, the DJIA closed off by 0.3 percent, the S&P500 was off by 0.4 percent, and the NASDAQ lost 1/2 percent. The forecast continues to indicate NEGATIVE with a neutral bias.   10/26/05 Wednesday 5:08p Eastern  

10/25/05 Tuesday-

Market seen looking for direction: |  Look for a neutral, flat open.   10/25/05 Tuesday 9:28a Eastern

Indices end off the lows amid higher oil: |  Stock market ends slightly lower Tuesday while oil prices move higher an investors mull earnings and outlook forecasts. The DJIA ended slightly lower by 0.1 percent, the S&P500 ended off by 0.2 percent, and the NASDAQ was off by 0.3 percent. The forecast reads NEGATIVE with a neutral bias.   10/25/05 Tuesday 5:50p Eastern  

10/24/05 Monday-

Stocks seen higher for Monday's start: |  Look for a neutral-to-positive open.   10/24/05 Monday 9:28a Eastern

Stocks rally amid new Fed chief announcement: |  Stock market rallies amid the nomination of Bernanke as the new Fed chief to replace Greenspan. Major indices rally more than 1.5 percent Monday as Wilma makes landfall and oil prices moved lower. The Barometer bias was upgraded to neutral during the early afternoon model run. The DJIA and S&P 500 ended higher by 1.7 percent, the NASDAQ was higher by 1.6 percent. The forecast now reads NEGATIVE with a neutral bias.   10/24/05 Monday 5:07p Eastern  

10/22/05 Weekend-

10/21/05 Friday-

Neutral open seen for the averages: |  Look for a neutral-to-mixed open.   10/21/05 Friday 9:27a Eastern

Indices part company Friday: |  Indexes part their ways as the DJIA moves lower on Caterpillar and the NASDAQ moves higher with Google- S&P500 flat on the day. The DJIA closed lower by 0.6 percent, the NASDAQ higher on the day by 0.7 percent;  S&P 500 closed Friday flat. The forecast indicates NEGATIVE with a negative bias.   10/21/05 Friday 5:06p Eastern  

10/20/05 Thursday-

Weak start seen Thursday: |  Look for a neutral-to-negative open.   10/20/05 Thursday 9:27a Eastern

Stocks sell off and the bias was downgraded: |  We are back to where we were Tuesday;  S&P500 and DJIA give back all of yesterdays gains-  NASDAQ didn't do much better. Nothing changed from yesterday but investors built cash today- see what happens tomorrow. The afternoon model run set the bias back to negative. The DJIA lost 1.3 percent, the S&P500 lost 1.5 percent, and the NASDAQ was lower today by 1.1 percent. The forecast now reads NEGATIVE with a negative bias.   10/20/05 Thursday 5:07p Eastern  

10/19/05 Wednesday-

Stocks look to open lower: |  Look for a neutral-to-negative open.   10/19/05 Wednesday 9:26a Eastern

Stocks rally-  bias upgraded Wednesday afternoon: |  Rally in the stock market after spending the morning mostly in negative territory as investors had enough bad news and bid stocks higher. The bias was upgraded in the mid afternoon session in response to positive data-points from the models. The DJIA rose 1.3 percent, the S&P 500 rose 1.5 percent, and the NASDAQ was up by 1.7 percent. The forecast now reads NEGATIVE with a neutral bias.   10/19/05 Wednesday 5:06p Eastern  

10/18/05 Tuesday-

Weak open seen for Tuesday: |  Look for a neutral-to-negative open.   10/18/05 Tuesday 9:27a Eastern

Inflation fear takes stocks lower Tuesday: |  Investors move the market lower today on continuing inflation fear helped along by the selling of Exxon Mobil stock-  XOM off by 4+ percent today. The DJIA ended lower by 0.6 percent, the S&P500 was lower by 1 percent, and the NASDAQ was off by 0.7 percent. The forecast continues to indicate NEGATIVE with a negative bias.   10/18/05 Tuesday 5:02p Eastern  

10/17/05 Monday-

Cautious open seen for Monday: |  Look for a neutral-to-positive open. Could turn mixed.   10/17/05 Monday 9:28a Eastern

Popular averages end positive Monday: |  Mostly a flat- but positive- day;  Dow rises on GM - Altria news, while the S&P and NASDAQ gained slightly on the day. The DJIA rose 0.6 percent the S&P 500 and NASDAQ rose 0.3 percent. The forecast continues to indicate NEGATIVE with a negative bias.    10/17/05 Monday 5:05p Eastern  

10/15/05 Weekend-

10/14/05 Friday-

Positive start seen for Friday: |  Look for a neutral-to-positive open.   10/14/05 Friday 9:27a Eastern

Investors move the indices higher Friday: |  With CPI and retail sales data in, investors like what they see and bid stocks higher Friday after 2-weeks of mostly negative performance. The DJIA rose 0.7 percent, the S&P 500 rose 0.8 percent, and the NASDAQ rose 0.9 percent. The Market-Barometer™ forecast continues to indicate NEGATIVE with a negative forecast-bias. Next week will be important [PPI and other economical data could move investors] to see if today's positive momentum can carry over.  10/14/05 Friday 5:04p Eastern  

10/13/05 Thursday-

Lower open seen Thursday: |  Look for a neutral-to-negative open. Could turn mixed.   10/13/05 Thursday 9:28a Eastern

NASDAQ has good day, DJIA and S&P500 end flat: |  Major indexes meander most of Thursday as the Dow 30 and S&P500 end flat while the NASDAQ posts 1/2 percent gain on the day. Inflation is still a major concern for investors;  investors opt to wait on inflation data out tomorrow (CPI) with PPI on deck for Tuesday- both data-points can move markets. The DJIA ended flat, the S&P 500 ended slightly lower by 0.1 percent, but the NASDAQ performed well with a 0.5 percent gain. The Market-Barometer™ forecast continues to indicate NEGATIVE with a negative forecast-bias.   10/13/05 Thursday 5:00p Eastern  

10/12/05 Wednesday-

Flat start seen for Wednesday: |  Look for a neutral-to-mixed open.   10/12/05 Wednesday 9:26a Eastern

Market continues moving lower: |  Major indexes continue lower Wednesday while oil prices move higher. The DJIA lost 0.4 percent, the S&P 500 lost 0.6 percent, and the NASDAQ moved lower by 1.2 percent. The Market-Barometer™ forecast continues to indicate NEGATIVE with a negative forecast-bias.   10/12/05 Wednesday 5:45p Eastern  

10/11/05 Tuesday-

Better start seen for the market: |  Look for a neutral-to-positive open.   10/11/05 Tuesday 9:27a Eastern

Market indexes end Tuesday mixed: |  Dow 30 Ind. ends slightly higher on the day, S&P500 slightly lower- NASDAQ underperforms, as investors dump stocks in the heavy populated tech sector. The DJIA was up by 0.1 percent, the S&P500 was down by 0.2 percent-  NASDAQ moved lower by 0.9 percent. The Market-Barometer™ forecast continues to indicate NEGATIVE with a negative forecast-bias.   10/11/05 Tuesday 4:55p Eastern  

10/10/05 Monday- Columbus Day-

Monday's open looks positive: |  Look for a neutral-to-positive open. Could turn mixed.   10/10/05 Monday 9:24a Eastern

Major indexes continue the march lower