Equities showed indecision during the first hour of the session but were lifted higher as the day went on. A notable increase in housing permits and in-line initial claims data supported the day's advances. The major indices retreated off their highs before the close but still ended firmly in the black. The Nasdaq gained 1.0% and the S&P ended higher by 0.7%.
Today after the close the following companies reported earnings: VNET, ARO, CRMT, AVGO, BRCD, COSI, DRYS, GPS, MRVL, NWY, OPLK, SCSC
Futures are mixed after hours: S&P 500 futures are +0.84 from fair value of 1413.26 and Nasdaq100 futures are -0.80 from fair value of 2767.3.
Tomorrow morning before the open no economic reports are scheduled to be released.
Tomorrow before the open look for the following companies to report: ANN, CMRG, FL, HIBB, SJM, KIRK






