Equities got off to a slow start as the major averages showed indecision in the early going. After chopping around the flat line during the first hour of trade, the key indices reached their session highs at the midway point. Unable to hold those levels, stocks returned to the middle of the day's range before buyers re-emerged in the final hour. As a result, the S&P 500 added 0.4%.
Today after the close the following companies reported earnings: MAR
Futures are mixed after hours: S&P 500 futures are +0.50 from fair value of 1444.9 and Nasdaq100 futures are -1.53 from fair value of 2812.28.
Tomorrow morning before the open two economic reports are scheduled to be released: 1) Challenger Job Cuts, and 2) Initial Claims (Consensus 365k) and Continuing Claims (Consensus 3273k).
Tomorrow before the open the following companies are scheduled to report earnings: ISCA






