The market is apprehensive and hesitant in its conviction, waiting for clearer earnings direction from perceived market leaders.
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The confluence of three themes today -- energy prices, earnings and economic numbers -- should make for an interesting market.
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People are cautious ahead of this data.
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Earnings may prove to be a good distraction from what's been going on with energy prices. But managers, including myself, are asking themselves how long companies will be able withstand oil prices at these levels without being hurt.
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The report may give a reading on the economy and, bottom line, what may happen with interest rates. We are also coming from several days of declines, so a benign report may help boost stocks today.
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Right now it is a market of indecision. There's no clear theme to build on. If retail sales come in very strong, it is going to tip that delicate scale into the direction of a strong economy, a hot economy and higher rates.
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