US equity indexes closed a little mixed, SPX +1pt (0.03%) at 4524. Nasdaq comp' +0.3%. Dow -0.1%. The Transports settled +0.6%. R2K +0.7%
SPX - daily5
VIX - daily3
Summary
US equities opened a little choppy, if leaning on the positive side, which was enough for the Nasdaq comp' to break a new hist' high.
Meanwhile...
The following came to mind...
"Ohh, and those vehicles weren't cheap. You oughta know, you bought them"
If you're an American citizen, and if you're not filled with rage at what has happened, I'd suggest you check you still have a pulse.
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The afternoon saw considerable chop, with a little cooling into the close. Volatility was subdued, the VIX settling -2.2% to 16.11. The s/t setup favours the equity bears, not least for a Thursday, but ahead of a long weekend, the bears can't expect much.
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