Just another day in this uptrend as stocks close higher on the day recovering from early morning lows. Volume rose on the day showing institutions had an appetite supporting the market on the morning dip. It is truly amazing this market is on, a straight line to multi-year highs from what appeared to a market heading for fresh bear market lows. For now, it appears the market is more focused on the Fed’s printing presses than any country from the European Union defaulting. Stop fighting the trend as it has been very painful for those who have been.

Settling near the highs of the session stocks put in a solid day of consolidation. Volume fell more than 20% across the board, a very good sign institutions weren’t selling. After such a big run up, a day or two of consolidation is a very healthy signal. Crude oil settled lower, but natural gas is in the midst of forming what it appears to be a bottom. While a positive sign for those drilling for the natural resource, but not a particularly good sign for consumers.

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Another great day for the stock market as again buyers step up and support the market. The market did get help from the Richmond Federal Reserve Manufacturing index as it came in better than expected. However, the market turned its attention to AAPL’s quarterly earnings report. Volume came in lower perhaps due to the Federal Reserve meeting concluding on Wednesday, but it’s anyone’s guess. More importantly, it was AAPL’s blow out quarter taking center stage. This uptrend will continue tomorrow and for the moment it continues to be strong.