Pre-opening Comments for Wednesday November 2nd U.S. equity index futures were mixed this morning. S&P 500 futures were down 2 points in pre-opening trade. Focus today is the FOMC announcement on monetary policy at 2:00 PM EDT. Consensus calls for an increase in the Fed Fund Rate by 0.75% to 3.75%-4.00% and a $95 billion […]

Pre-opening Comments for Tuesday November 1st U.S. equity index futures were higher this morning. S&P 500 futures were up 41 points in pre-opening trade. Goodyear Tire dropped $1.05 to $11.65 after the company reported lower than consensus third quarter earnings. Stryker fell $11.10 to 218.14 after the company lowered its fourth quarter guidance. Marriott Vacations […]