Those are violent New Year fireworks. That's quite a way to start... by Andre Bakhos

Those are violent New Year fireworks. That's quite a way to start the day off.

Andre Bakhos

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Until we get some sort of tangible answers to what the (Trump) administration is going to do with China, this is going to be an overhang on the market, creating plenty of sharp swings.

The fears we had yesterday of a trade war, seem to have temporarily subsided, and investors are pushing trade tariffs aside for the moment as we enter into the earnings season. ahead of earnings, investors are making bets on what seems to be very reliable and that is technology.

Caution is very important among investors when it comes to trade ... this choppy, erratic and volatile action on a day-to-day and intraday basis is going to be the norm till things settle down.

The market is taking very well to what appears to be the fact that (President Donald) Trump is able to maneuver the trade talks in our favor, we're seeing a continuation of that positive momentum.

The market is taking very well to what appears to be the fact that Trump is able to maneuver the trade talks in our favor, we're seeing a continuation of that positive momentum this morning.

It's comforting to know that retailing side is not dead. Consumer discretionary stocks have done very well for a while now and that's a small sign but it's another advocate for a strong economy.

Traders are looking for some stability coming off of the sharp decline yesterday, (They are) looking for a little more visibility coming from the trade front with China even as concern over inflation keeps rearing its head.

Depending on the magnitude of energy markets being affected, it could spillover to the rest of equities in general.

The market is a little hesitant after a very strong day in response to some earnings that were taken quite positively.

There are some lingering concerns around interest rates, and earnings, although so far are very robust, the forward-looking statements aren't as exciting.

We're coming off a strong session on the back of solid economic data that the markets needed to justify additional exposure to equities, there is ample evidence that equities are the only game in town right now.

We are in an environment of mixed signal, inconsistencies and the markets are being driven by a lack of a positive theme, troubles in European banks and weak oil prices, we've been setting up for squeezing of the sponge. It's time to take some profits from the markets.

The markets are biding time to see what the next set of earnings... by Andre Bakhos

The markets are biding time to see what the next set of earnings bring.

People are afraid they are going to miss out on performance, so they are chasing. What is left to fuel this market if it's not earnings?

After the substantial rally, the markets are now looking for added fuel. Earnings and the ensuing comments that companies make are going to be the judge and jury as to where we go from here.

The markets are going to be sensitive to oil and economic data, but for the moment, there is nothing on the plate for the them to bite into.

The market's losing streak is not a common thing. They are preparing for the worst on a Brexit vote. U.S. companies have spent over $ 600 billion over time to make the UK their home and now they don't know what will happen to their investment.

The market has been shaken by the depth and breadth of the negativity coming out of the retailing stocks, the market is going to have to make an evaluation if this is going to be a one-time blip or is something that continues to bear down.

We're looking at a flattish kind of market today that is looking to grasp a positive theme and the banks haven't delivered this morning.

The market is showing a little fatigue... and the question is what's the next theme that's going to push markets higher, it's going to be a tug of war on economic data and the court of investor opinion as to what exactly the Fed does.