This is the kind of reaction everyone expected yesterday.

Everyone's trying to put a housing angle on almost any investment trend.

[Still, if oil prices continue to rally,] that would be a negative for stocks, ... Investors do feel that energy prices matter.

Clearly it's going to have some impact on the market if there is damage that will keep the port 3/8 closed.

Lord, we thank you in advance for healing the nation.

With the increased focus on the potential of an economic slowdown, driven by the higher energy prices, anything that comes out of the economic data to either support or refute that is going to be key.

Their sacrifices, and the sacrifices of all Vietnam veterans, must always be remembered, ... Not just today ... but every day, let us remember the sacrifice and valor of those who paid the ultimate price for freedom. Let's remember those who are paying that price right now, too.

Companies that are reporting good results are being rewarded, but it's not really having too much of a carryover effect into other stocks.