Monday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral-to-negative open.   Monday, December 31, 2007,  9:16  A.M. Eastern

Fridays snapshot report: |  Stocks end mixed with the Dow and S&P 500 up slightly by 0.1 percent, the NASDAQ was off by 0.1 percent. The Barometer models hold the current forecast at CAUTION with a positive forecast-bias going into the last trade of 2007.   Friday, December 28, 2007,  6:05  P.M. Eastern

>  Stocks end mixed after economical data.

>  New home sales fall well below estimates.

Friday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral-to-positive open.   Economical data in focus for the start.   Friday, December 28, 2007,  9:20  A.M. Eastern

Economics and death of Bhutto causes investors to sell stocks: |  The DJIA and S&P 500 closed off by 1.4 percent, the NASDAQ was off by 1.8 percent.  Slew of economic reports and the death of Bhutto had traders on the defensive Thursday nearly triggering a bias change to neutral.  If stocks can recover Friday, models indicate a continued advance to year-end.   Thursday, December 27, 2007,  6:16  P.M. Eastern- corrected 7:52 pm ET

>  Jobless claims increased by 1,000, sending the average slightly higher.

>  Factory orders fall short of expectations.

>  Consumer confidence improves slightly in December.

>  Bhutto's death causes concern in the U.S. about regions stability.

Thursday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral-to-negative open.   Economical data in focus for the start.   Thursday, December 27, 2007,  9:22  A.M. Eastern

Tech stocks ramp higher, broader market ends flat: |  The Dow ended virtually flat at 13,551.69, the S&P 500 ended slightly higher by 0.1 percent, the NASDAQ ramped up by 0.4 percent.   Wednesday, December 26, 2007,  6:02  P.M. Eastern

>  Home prices continue to fall.

>  Holiday spending was weak as expected by retailers.

Wednesday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral-to-negative open.   Wednesday, December 26, 2007,  9:18  A.M. Eastern

Markets closed Tuesday for Christmas: |  Markets scheduled to reopen normal schedule Wednesday.   Tuesday, December 25, 2007,  9:03  A.M. Eastern

Stocks ramp up on short trade day on credit news: |  Stocks went higher Monday as investors, being presented with good news,  being happy for the holiday, send stocks higher with the DJIA up 0.7 percent, the S&P 500 and NASDAQ closed higher by 0.8 percent.  Equity market closed early Monday to get investors out for the Christmas holiday.  Markets will be closed Tuesday;  will reopen Wednesday, normal time.   Monday, December 24, 2007,  2:19  P.M. Eastern

>  Stocks do well on shortened day amid Merrill news.

>  Markets close for Christmas, will reopen Wednesday normal time.

Monday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral-to-positive open.   Earnings the economy (outlook) in focus for the start.   Monday, December 24, 2007,  9:20  A.M. Eastern

Stocks rally Friday on earnings and infusion report: |  Equities rally more than 1- 1/2 percent on earnings and lack of bad news Friday, with the DJIA rising 1.6 percent,  the S&P 500 rose 1.7 percent,  and the NASDAQ rose nearly 2-percent. The forecast-bias was upgraded to positive during the late morning model run, with the forecast now indicating CAUTION with a positive bias going into the holiday session.   Friday, December 21, 2007,  6:14  P.M. Eastern

>  Income outlay report send investors buying stocks Friday.

>  Consumer spending surges in November.

>  The Barometer forecast-bias upgraded to positive late morning session.

>  Spending report signals growth.

>  Stocks rally on Research in Motion and Merrill.

Friday stock market open: |  Look for a positive open.   Economical data and earnings in focus for the start.   Friday, December 21, 2007,  9:19  A.M. Eastern

Earnings send stocks up, tech heavy NASDAQ rallies: |  Some great earnings news pumps investors up, sending stocks higher Thursday, with the NASDAQ in rally-mode;  little bad news helped today's positive action with the Dow up 0.3 percent,  the S&P 500 was up 1/2 percent, and the NASDAQ rallied with a 1- 1/2 percent gain on the day.   Thursday, December 20, 2007,  5:59  P.M. Eastern

>  Earnings brings life back to stocks Thursday.

>  The Government reported an increase of 12,000 initial unemployment claims.

Thursday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral-to-positive open.   Earnings/ outlook in focus for the start.   Thursday, December 20, 2007,  9:20  A.M. Eastern

Close data for Wednesdays stock market: |  Stocks closed mixed Wednesday with the Dow slightly lower by 0.2 percent, the S&P 500 was slightly lower by 0.1 percent, and the NASDAQ ended up by 0.2 percent.   Wednesday, December 19, 2007,  6:16  P.M. Eastern

>  Stocks end mixed amid still credit worries.

>  President Bush signs energy bill.

Wednesday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral-to-mixed open.   Wednesday, December 19, 2007,  9:20  A.M. Eastern

Tuesday's snapshot report: |  Stocks ended positive with the Dow up 1/2 percent, the S&P 500 ended up by 0.6 percent, and the NASDAQ ended higher by 0.8 percent.   Tuesday, December 18, 2007,  6:12  P.M. Eastern

>  Goldman earnings report beats estimates.

>  Fed approves plan to deal with risky lending.

>  Stocks turn and move positive after days of selling.

Tuesday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral-to-positive open.   Earnings in focus for the start.   Tuesday, December 18, 2007,  9:23  A.M. Eastern

Stocks are dumped Monday on inflation and economic concerns: |  Stocks were sold off Monday as investors believe a major slowdown in the economy is around the corner with inflation- fears rounding out worries. The DJIA lost 1.3 percent,  the S&P 500 lost 1-1/2 percent,  and swamped with sell orders, the NASDAQ dropped 2.3 percent.   Monday, December 17, 2007,  6:04  P.M. Eastern

>  Stock market plunges on continued economic concerns.

>  President Bush says economy is sound.

>  Ingersoll buys Trane A/C company.

Monday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral-to-negative open.   Inflation fear and the economy in focus for the start.   Monday, December 17, 2007,  9:20  A.M. Eastern

Investors give up on stocks as inflation worries mount: |  Consumer price data released Friday morning showed that consumers are paying more for goods and services, and investors believe that could lead to an increase risk of inflation.  The FOMC just this past Tuesday reduced rates and investors worry that the Fed may have to raise rates to combat inflation.  Investors and traders sell the market down with the major indices showing a 1.3 percent loss Friday, aggregate. The bias was downgraded at midday to neutral as data indicates the rally could be cooling.   Friday, December 14, 2007,  6:11  P.M. Eastern

>  Consumer prices date set the tone for today's trading.

>  Market falls on mounting inflation worries.

Friday stock market open: |  Look for a negative open.   Consumer prices- inflation-  in focus for the start.   Friday, December 14, 2007,  9:21  A.M. Eastern

>  Stocks fall Friday on building inflation concerns.

>  Consumer prices ramp higher, increases investor worries.

Thursday snapshot report: |  Flat day Thursday as investors analyze the latest Federal Reserve moves.  Dow and S&P slightly higher, NASDAQ slightly lower.   Thursday, December 13, 2007,  6:00  P.M. Eastern

>  Retail sales rose in November better than expected.

>  Stocks go flat Thursday after jump in wholesale prices.

>  Unemployment claims drop 7,000, for an average of 340,750 claims.

Thursday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral-to-negative open.   Fed measures still in focus for the start.   Thursday, December 13, 2007,  9:21  A.M. Eastern

>  Manufacturing prices jump 3.2 percent in November, core rose 0.4 percent.

>  Stock market still is cautious over Fed measures.

Ping-pong market ends with gains Wednesday: |  Stocks rally Wednesday morning only for a 400 point plunge by the Dow into negative territory, while investors and traders decipher the Feds latest measures. The Dow closed up by 0.3 percent, the S&P 500 closed with a 0.6 percent gain, while the NASDAQ closed higher by 0.7 percent. The Barometer forecast maintained a caution through the wild ride Wednesday as the models continue to favor a cautionary bullish stocks market.   Wednesday, December 12, 2007,  6:10  P.M. Eastern

>  Fed announces measures to address pressures in short-term markets.

>  Stocks wild ride ends with bounce off the lows of the session.

>  Some banks said results in Q-4 could disappoint.

Website problem: |  Some Internet website functions of Market-Barometer are out of services or slow. The problem is being addressed and should be corrected soon. Intranet services are not affected.   Wednesday, December 12, 2007,  12:21  P.M. Eastern

Wednesday stock market open: |  Look for a positive open.   Fed in focus for the start.   Wednesday, December 12, 2007,  9:17  A.M. Eastern

Tuesday's snapshot report: |  The Fed cut rates by 25 basis points, investors had expected 1/2 percent.  Stocks dived to end with major loss with the indexes off by nearly 2-1/2 percent, aggregate.  The forecast remains the same pending the morning model run.   Tuesday, December 11, 2007,  6:00  P.M. Eastern

>  The Fed lowered its target for the fed funds rate 25 basis points to 4.25 percent.

>  U.S. stocks sell off Tuesday after FOMC cuts rates.

Tuesday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral, flat open.   Rate-cut in focus for the start.   Tuesday, December 11, 2007,  9:20  A.M. Eastern

Monday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral-to-positive open. Could turn mixed. The Fed in focus for the start.   Monday, December 10, 2007,  9:19  A.M. Eastern

>  UBS declares a 10 billion write-down.

>  Banks scale back plan to aid credit...

>  China orders its banks to add to reserves.

>  Forecast continues to show CAUTION ahead of the FOMC.

>  Stocks rally expecting a rate-cut. --50 basis points please--.

Stocks go flat Friday ahead of Fed week: |  U.S. stock market ends mixed after a flat sideways market Friday with the DJIA closing slightly higher by 0.4 percent,  the S&P 500 closed lower by 0.2 percent, and the NASDAQ was off slightly by 0.1 percent.  The U.S. stock market rests after a formable rally and ahead of what marketers are hoping for-  a rate cut next week. The forecast-bias was upgraded yesterday to positive from neutral as models indicate another surge that could turn into a Santa Clause rally if the Fed doesn't disappoint.  Friday, December 7, 2007,  nn:nn  P.M. Eastern

>  Stocks flat Friday after jobs report.

>  Companies added 94,000 jobs in November.

Friday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral-to-mixed open.   Jobs data in focus for the start..   Friday, December 7, 2007,  9:18  A.M. Eastern

Thursday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral-to-mixed open.   Jobless claims and retail sales data in focus for the start..   Thursday, December 6, 2007,  9:20  A.M. Eastern

>  Retail chain stores reported strong November sales.

>  Stocks up Thursday on retail sales report.

>  Barometer forecast bias was upgraded to positive during the pre close run.

>  Mortgage agreement sends stocks surging Thursday.

Investors send stocks higher Wednesday continuing last weeks rally: |  Stocks roar Wednesday after a jobs report and productivity data suggests the economy is still strong. The DJIA and S&P 500 rose 1-1/2 percent, the NASDAQ rose 1.8 percent.  Barometer model data indicates a possible turnaround in sentiment that could send stocks higher for-a-much anticipated Santa Clause rally.   Wednesday, December 5, 2007,  6:01  P.M. Eastern

>  A rise in productivity sends stocks higher Wednesday.

>  Jobs data report sends stocks rallying Wednesday.

Wednesday stock market open: |  Look for a positive open.   Jobs report and the economy in focus for the start.   Wednesday, December 5, 2007,  9:08  A.M. Eastern

Tuesday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral-to-negative open.   Credit worries and the Fed in focus for the start.   Tuesday, December 4, 2007,  9:10  A.M. Eastern

>  Credit worries continue to affect investors.

Stocks pullback as investors prepare for data and the FOMC: |  Investors pullback from several days of rally-mode as the market prepares for the jobs report and the Fed. Baked in the market is a 25 basis point cut with anticipation of a 50 point cut which is most likely dependent on economical day such as the nonfarm payroll report due this week.   Monday, December 3, 2007,  6:02  P.M. Eastern

>  Major indexes fall Monday on data and the Fed.

>  Stocks fall Monday on continued fear over credit issues.

Monday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral-to-mixed open.   Monday, December 3, 2007,  9:23  A.M. Eastern

Friday stock market open: |  Look for a positive open.   Fed speak and economical data in focus for the start.   Friday, November 30, 2007,  9:15  A.M. Eastern

>  Seven week forecast was updated this morning...

>  Bernanke hints at further cuts.

>  Oil prices fall as traders await OPEC meeting.

Stocks rest Thursday after turnaround rally: |  U.S. stock market rests Thursday with the Dow and NASDAQ up by 0.2 percent, and the S&P 500 up 0.1 percent. The Barometer [models] also rested as data indicates a possible direction change. Data suggests that weakness, of the past couple of weeks, could be over with stocks rising over the short term- Christmas rally looks intact if future news doesn't spook investors.   Thursday, November 29, 2007,  6:06  P.M. Eastern

>  Surprise GDP data helps keep stocks positive.

>  Jobless claims increase to 352,000.

Thursday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral-to-negative open.   GDP and jobs data in focus for the start.   Thursday, November 29, 2007,  9:22  A.M. Eastern

Strong rally continues in U.S. as investors go bargain hunting: |  Investors carry rally higher as stocks surge on good news. The major stock indexes show investors maybe have found a bottom, as today's performance, added to yesterdays rally,  adds up to better than 4-percent gains, best in years. Question is, can it hold up through some major data points coming up. Today's strong move,  had the Barometer models moving the bias to neutral- during volatile times, the models can lag the market until more stable readings are assimilated.   Wednesday, November 28, 2007,  6:01  P.M. Eastern

>  Rate cut hopes send stocks into orbit.

>  Mid afternoon, the forecast-bias was upgraded.

>  Oil plunges on inventory report.

>  Fed comments send investors to buy stocks.

Wednesday stock market open: |  Look for a positive open..   Wednesday, November 28, 2007,  9:17  A.M. Eastern

Tuesday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral-to-positive open.   Tuesday, November 27, 2007,  9:15  A.M. Eastern

Forecast bias changed: |  Back and forth forecast change as data from models are getting close to calling this a major downturn in the stock market. The bias was changed to negative, early afternoon, as the data is showing a possible continued move lower, maybe a capitulation event-  that would be the goods news-  the bad is-   stocks continue moving much lower.  Next couple of days could seal the future (three to six months) of the stock market.   Monday, November 26, 2007,  6:09  P.M. Eastern

>  Stocks fall as credit concerns deepen.

>  Barometer forecast switches forecast-bias to negative in early afternoon trade.

Monday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral-to-mixed open.   Retail sales and economical data in focus for the start.   Monday, November 26, 2007,  9:17  A.M. Eastern

Friday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral-to-positive open.   Short session and holiday shopping in focus for the start..   Friday, November 23, 2007,  9:21  A.M. Eastern

U.S. markets are closed: |  U.S. markets are closed Thursday to observe Thanksgiving Day holiday. Markets to open Friday for abbreviated session.   Thursday, November 22, 2007,  8:44  A.M. Eastern

Wednesday stock market open: |  Look for a negative open.   Oil and the Dollar in focus for the start..   Wednesday, November 21, 2007,  9:15  A.M. Eastern

Tuesday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral-to-positive open.   Earnings/ outlook in focus for the start.   Tuesday, November 20, 2007,  9:13  A.M. Eastern

>  Barometer bias changed to negative during late morning model run.

>  Stocks fall Monday on continued banking concerns.   Monday, November 19, 2007,  5:47  P.M. Eastern

Monday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral-to-negative open.   Retail sales and short/ slow week in focus for the start..   Monday, November 19, 2007,  9:20  A.M. Eastern

Friday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral-to-positive open.   Friday, November 16, 2007,  9:22  A.M. Eastern

Thursday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral-to-negative open.   Inflation, jobs, and the economy in focus for the start..   Thursday, November 15, 2007,  9:24  A.M. Eastern

Sellers take the stock market lower in late trade Wednesday: |  Stocks maintain positive stance until late in the session, when equities moved decisively lower.  October retail sales and producer inflation data had stocks up most of the day.  Late in the session, stocks began to fall with the major indexes posting declines: DJIA off by 0.6 percent;  the S&P 500 off by 0.7 percent;  the NASDAQ lower by 1.1 percent.   Wednesday, November 14, 2007,  5:53  P.M. Eastern

>  The Government reported tame producer inflation, core unchanged.

Wednesday stock market open: |  Look for a positive open.   Retail sales and inflation data in focus for the start.   Wednesday, November 14, 2007,  9:23  A.M. Eastern

Tuesday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral-to-positive open.   Earnings/ outlook in focus for the start..   Tuesday, November 13, 2007,  9:10  A.M. Eastern

Stocks continue to slip on increasing worries of the failing credit market: |  Stocks continue selling off on growing credit worries and any bad news investors and traders get. The broader market was lower by 1-percent today, with techs selling off by 1.7 percent- the Dow Jones did better with a 0.4 percent move lower.   |   Models [market Barometer] continue to get more active with a change to the bias, to neutral, amid the volatility of the markets. During volatile times, the forecast and bias can change daily until stability returns.  Monday, November 12, 2007,  6:03  P.M. Eastern

>  Bias changed to neutral- forecast now is at caution.

>  Etrade sinks on credit issues.

Monday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral-to-mixed open.   Monday, November 12, 2007,  9:15  A.M. Eastern

Stocks tumble Friday as selling continues on fear: |  U.S. stocks continue selling-off on more bad credit news and earnings forecasts. The broader market lost 1-1/2 percent today, and techs lost 2-1/5 percent. No relief in sight next week prompts a forecast change. The forecast now indicates CAUTION with a negative bias for next week.  Investors and traders could be over reacting to both the credit problem and the economic slowdown with nearly daily swings from negative to positive and back. During this kind of volatility, the forecast could swing on a daily basis, abundant caution is indicated until the volatility settles.      Friday, November 9, 2007,  6:00  P.M. Eastern

Friday stock market open: |  Look for a negative open.   More credit problems in focus for the start..   Friday, November 9, 2007,  9:17  A.M. Eastern

Cisco and Fed talk take stocks lower Thursday: |  Cisco Systems outlook sparked a tech sell-off Thursday, while Fed Chief Bernanke [testimony] sees trouble ahead for the economy. His testimony was blamed for  the broader market fall today. Broader market, however,  rebounded to close well off the lows, with the DJIA posting a loss of 0.3 percent, the S&P 500 lost 0.1 percent, and the NASDAQ was hammered, again today, with a 1.9 percent loss.  |   The forecast models nearly downgraded the bias but a ninth inning save, saved the downgrade for another day. The forecast indicates positive with a neutral forecast-bias. The bias is subject to change.   Thursday, November 8, 2007,  nn:nn  P.M. Eastern- corrected 9:18 pm ET

>  Bernanke testimony sees slowing economy.

>  Jobless initial claims down last week.

Thursday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral-to-mixed open.   Earnings/ outlook and retail sales in focus for the start.   Thursday, November 8, 2007,  9:27  A.M. Eastern

Stocks tumble, marketers eye capitulation: |  U.S. stocks cave under GM woes and continued slid of the Dollar.  News has investors trading the markets up and down-  day by day-  with the selling getting the upper hand. The Dow lost 2.6 percent, the S&P 500 lost 2.9 percent, and the NASDAQ lost 2.7 percent.  |   The Barometer forecast continues to indicate positive with a neutral bias, but the bias is subject to downgrade.    Wednesday, November 7, 2007,  6:08  P.M. Eastern

>  Productivity grows 4.9 percent in third-quarter, above expectations.

>  Stocks dive on weak Dollar and high oil prices.

>  New York probes Fannie and Freddie.

Wednesday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral-to-negative open.   Earnings and oil prices in focus for the start.   Wednesday, November 7, 2007,  9:27  A.M. Eastern

Stocks gather steam during afternoon session: |  U.S. stocks ramp higher after midday pullback, while the price of oil soars toward 100 dollars [chart].  The DJIA rose 0.9 percent, the S&P 500 rose 1.2 percent, and the NASDAQ was up 1.1 percent.   Tuesday, November 6, 2007,  6:06  P.M. Eastern

>  Oil Prices soar on Mideast concerns.

>  Stocks make comeback after early pullback.

Tuesday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral-to-positive open.   Tuesday, November 6, 2007,  9:25  A.M. Eastern

News driven market sets today's tone on Citigroup woes: |  Investors continue to react to credit issues, this time Citigroup management change and write-off concerns with other banks. The DJIA was off by 0.4 percent, the S&P 500 and NASDAQ moved lower by 1/2 percent.   Monday, November 5, 2007,  5:59  P.M. Eastern

>  Citigroup woes and challenges ahead.

Monday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral-to-negative open.   Credit issues still a focus.   Monday, November 5, 2007,  9:25  A.M. Eastern

Friday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral-to-positive open.   Jobs data and earnings in focus for the start.   Friday, November 2, 2007,  9:25  A.M. Eastern

Investors overreact Thursday, dump stocks more than 2-percent: |  Investors sold off the stock market Thursday after deciding the Fed, most likely, will not continue reducing key rates- Exxon reported earnings/ forecast helping to decide today's fate. The volatility continues on Wall Street with the DJIA and S&P 500 losing 2.6 percent, and the NASDAQ lower by 2.3 percent. The Barometer models yesterday indicated that investors could fully react to the Fed today.  Models continue to indicate positive with the forecast-bias at neutral. Today's drop in the S&P 500 [chart] really isn't a big thing, in and of itself, but further weakness could become a problem.   Thursday, November 1, 2007,  6:17  P.M. Eastern

>  Exxon earnings set stock market tone Thursday.

>  Credit issues still on investor mind.

>  Unemployment claims drop by 6,000.

Thursday stock market open: |  Look for a negative open.   Earnings and the Fed in focus for the start.   Thursday, November 1, 2007,  9:25  A.M. Eastern

Investors initial reaction is to pump stocks up: |  Stocks zoom ahead after the Fed cut the Fed funds target, helped along by a better than expected GDP read.  The DJIA rose 1-percent, the S&P 500 rose 1.2 percent, and the NASDAQ rose 1- 1/2 percent.  The Barometer model [close] run nearly upgraded the forecast-bias to positive, but fell slightly short of the threshold.  If  tomorrows market is positive, look for the bias to be upgraded.  It is possible that investors will fully react to the Fed in Thursdays market-   so-   even though the forecast indicates positive, caution is warranted.   Wednesday, October 31, 2007,  6:01  P.M. Eastern

>  GDP comes in at a better than expected 3.9 percent.

>  Fed cut rates by 25 basis points, Fed funds target at 4.5 percent.

Wednesday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral-to-positive open.   Fed and GDP in focus for the start.   Wednesday, October 31, 2007,  9:25  A.M. Eastern

Investors on edge take stocks lower Tuesday: |  Uneasiness sets in as investors and traders await the Fed and GDP data.  Today's lower move offset yesterdays positive move-up with the DJIA off by 0.6 percent, the S&P 500 was off by 0.7 percent, and the NASDAQ was virtually unchanged.  Investors are expecting a quarter-point reduction in the Fed target [interests rate] and could react negatively no matter what happens tomorrow.  The forecast, going into the rate cut announcement, continues to indicate positive with a neutral forecast-bias.   Tuesday, October 30, 2007,  5:45  P.M. Eastern

>  Stocks lower ahead of Fed day.

>  Home prices down set mood for the day.

Tuesday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral-to-negative open.   Fed and earnings in focus for the start..   Tuesday, October 30, 2007,  9:25  A.M. Eastern

Investors send signal to Fed expecting a rate cut: |  Investors run stocks up as the Fed rate cut meeting nears and data from GDP could cause volatility. The Dow and NASDAQ was higher by 1/2 percent, and the S&P 500 was up by 0.4 percent.  |   The forecast-bias was changed to neutral during Friday evening model run, data indicated a bit more stability in the equity market.   Monday, October 29, 2007,  6:02  P.M. Eastern

>  Investors await Fed expecting rate cut.

Monday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral-to-positive open.   Fed, Oil, and gold in focus for the start.   Monday, October 29, 2007,  9:25  A.M. Eastern

Friday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral-to-positive open.   Earnings/ outlook in focus for the start..   Friday, October 26, 2007,  9:25  A.M. Eastern

Thursday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral to mixed open.   Earnings/ outlook in focus for the start.   Thursday, October 25, 2007,  9:25  A.M. Eastern

Wednesday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral-to-negative open.   Earnings/ outlook in focus for the start.   Wednesday, October 24, 2007,  9:25  A.M. Eastern

Stocks soar Tuesday on earnings: |  Stocks ramp higher Tuesday on earnings with the DJIA closing up by 0.8 percent, the S&P 500 was up by 0.9 percent, and the NASDAQ outperformed with a 1.7 percent advance.   Tuesday, October 23, 2007,  5:52  P.M. Eastern

>  Stocks ramp up in afternoon trade.

Tuesday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral-to-positive open.   Earnings/ outlook in focus for the start.   Tuesday, October 23, 2007,  9:25  A.M. Eastern

Monday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral-to-negative open.   Earnings/ outlook in focus for the start.   Monday, October 22, 2007,  9:25  A.M. Eastern

U.S. stocks are hammered Friday on outlook: |  Stocks were hammered Friday on Caterpillar outlook.  Earnings were a mixed bag but investors were more than ready to pull the plug on any bad news. Caterpillar delivered that news with a disappointing forecast/ outlook.  A correction is well underway that could see negative stock market for the short term. This evening model run is primed to lower the forecast-bias to negative with the outlook remaining at positive, even though the market is under pressure..   Friday, October 19, 2007,  6:06  P.M. Eastern

>  Caterpillars outlook drive stocks lower Friday.

>  Earnings reports: Google, Honeywell, Xerox, 3-M, Caterpillar, McDonald's.

Friday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral-to-negative open. Could turn mixed.   Earnings/ outlook in focus for the start.   Friday, October 19, 2007,  9:25  A.M. Eastern

Thursday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral-to-negative open.   Earnings/ outlook in focus for the start.   Thursday, October 18, 2007,  9:25  A.M. Eastern

Techs ramp higher, broader market ends mixed: |  Good earnings review and outlook on tech stocks sees techs ramping higher with the broader market flat and Dow stocks slightly under the weather in Wednesdays trade. The tech story could continue dragging the rest of the market higher, the NASDAQ put in a 1-percent gain on the day with the broader market up slightly and the Dow Jones down slightly.   Wednesday, October 17, 2007,  6:07  P.M. Eastern

>  Consumer prices reported inline with estimates.

>  Earnings: JP Morgan - United Tech - Coke - Altria moves stocks Wednesday.

Wednesday stock market open: |  Look for a positive open.   Earnings/ outlook and data in focus for the start.   Wednesday, October 17, 2007,  9:25  A.M. Eastern

Profit takers take stocks into a correction Tuesday: |  Stocks once again end up in the dumps as negative news moves investors to continue taking profits. Off the lows of the session, the Dow closed off by 1/2 percent, the S&P 500 was lower by 0.7 percent, and the NASDAQ was down by 0.6 percent.  |   The Market Barometer close model changed the forecast-bias to neutral as indicators suggest a retracement or correction in progress. The forecast now reads POSITIVE with a neutral bias.   Tuesday, October 16, 2007,  6:13  P.M. Eastern

>  Wells Fargo profit hurt by credit issues.

>  Stocks fall on Bernanke uncertain outlook speech.

>  Forecast-bias was changed to neutral pre close today.

Tuesday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral-to-negative open.   Earnings/ outlook and Fed talk in focus for the start..   Tuesday, October 16, 2007,  9:25  A.M. Eastern

Stocks pullback on earnings amid jump in oil: |  Stocks pullback and end with a slight loss [see S&P chart] amid Citigroup earnings and oil tops $86 barrel. The DJIA and S&P 500 closed lower by 0.8 percent, the NASDAQ was off by 0.9 percent.   |   Models continue to indicate a positive market with some pullbacks.   Monday, October 15, 2007,  5:57  P.M. Eastern

>  Citigroup reports profit loss in third quarter.

>  Oil tops 86 dollars a barrel.

>  Oil futures are at all time record.

Monday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral mixed open.   Earnings/ outlook in focus for the start.   Monday, October 15, 2007,  9:25  A.M. Eastern

Fridays stock market open: |  Look for a neutral mixed open.   Earnings/ outlook and data in focus for the start.   Friday, October 12, 2007,  9:25  A.M. Eastern

Tech sell-off puts damper on the broader market: |  Bad news mostly ignored at the start of business, but by midday, a sell off in tech stocks was to much for the broader market, as stocks across the board fell. Even with today's lower move, the indication is still very positive for further advances. Today, the NASDAQ lost nearly 1-1/2 percent, with the DJIA and S&P 500 loosing 1/2 percent.   Thursday, October 11, 2007,  6:10  P.M. Eastern

>  Trade gap narrows.

>  Rally aborted by tech sell off.

Thursday stock market open: |  Look for a positive open.   Earnings/ outlook and data in focus for the start.   Thursday, October 11, 2007,  9:25  A.M. Eastern

Earnings puts damper on stocks Wednesday: |  Earnings and warning take big cap stocks lower Wednesday putting a damper on the market. The broader market recovers sending techs higher with the S&P 500 closing slightly lower. The forecast, changed yesterday, made it through the day with the forecast-bias maintaining a positive stance. The Dow closed lower by 0.6 percent, the S&P 500 was off by 0.2 percent, the NASDAQ closed up 0.3 percent.    Wednesday, October 10, 2007,  6:06  P.M. Eastern

>  Boeing leads big caps lower.

>  Chevron warns of lower profit.

Wednesday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral-to-negative open.   Earnings/ outlook in focus for the start..   Wednesday, October 10, 2007,  9:25  A.M. Eastern

Stocks rally after Fed released meeting minutes: |  Stocks started Tuesday in positive territory, ramped higher when Fed minutes alluded to more rate cuts. The DJIA rose nearly 1-percent, with the S&P 500 rising 0.8 percent, and the NASDAQ was higher by 0.6 percent.  The Barometer models finally kicked the forecast up to POSITIVE during the pre close model run, making the forecast now read POSITIVE with a positive forecast-bias;  the last time the forecast was at positive was April 2004.  Quarterly earnings got started with Alcoa this evening which ushers in more volatility. The forecast change to positive indicates a mostly positive stock market through the [forecast -period] with some ups and downs expected. The forecast-bias can be used to gauge the validity of the forecast.  Tuesday, October 9, 2007,  6:18  P.M. Eastern

>  The Barometer forecast was changed to POSITIVE during pre close today.

>  Stocks ramp higher after Fed minutes.

Tuesday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral-to-positive open.   Earnings/ outlook in focus for the start..   Tuesday, October 9, 2007,  9:25  A.M. Eastern

Stock market ends mixed awaiting earnings: |  Holiday puts damper on stocks Monday as investors await earnings. Mixed end today with the Dow and S&P 500 ending slightly lower while tech stock, NASDAQ, ended up slightly.  |   The Market Barometer forecast models indicate CAUTION with a positive forecast-bias; forecast is subject to upgrade in Tuesdays session.   Monday, October 8, 2007,  6:04  P.M. Eastern

Monday stock market open: |  Look for a neutral-to-negative open.