The major averages registered broad gains during today's session. The S&P 500 followed a modestly higher open with a steady climb to its highs. Shortly before midday, reports out of Washington indicated President Obama and House Speaker Boehner held a 45-minute conversation in an attempt to further the ongoing budget debate. The developments had little effect on the markets as the key indices continued their upward drift. As a result, the S&P 500 finished higher by 1.2%.
Today after the close the following companies are scheduled to report earnings: SHFL, STEI, DMND
Futures are higher after hours: S&P 500 futures are +3.74 from fair value of 1424.26 and Nasdaq100 futures are +4.38 from fair value of 2659.37.
Tomorrow morning before the open one economic report is scheduled to be released: 1) Current Account Balance (Consensus -$104.2B).
Tomorrow before the open the following companies are scheduled to report earnings: FDS, JEF, SAFM






