While nothing is ever certain until it happens, the stock market appears to be ready for a major breakout from its recent short-term trading range. If the S&P 500 closes…
Payrolls Up Just In Time For Labor Day Weekend
The stock market was given another boost by better-than-expected economic data today, with an August jump of 67,000 jobs in the private sector. Overall, non-farm payrolls declined by 54,000, but that…
Double Dip Less Likely
Global equities are starting the month off on a positive note. The August Chinese Purchasing Managers’ report came in with better-than-expected results, as did Australia’s Gross Domestic Product. In the…