The dollar is again weak this morning, and commodities are rallying: gold and copper are at new highs, while commodity stocks like Rio Tinto and AK Steel are up 4 to 5 percent.   Read More

S&P 500 futures popped about 4 points as retail sales, including sales ex-auto, were both stronger than expected. The Empire Manufacturing index was also stronger than expected. Producer Price Index was a bit higher than expected but inflation is not a big worry at the moment.    Read More

Stocks closed higher for a fourth straight day on Wednesday, sending the S&P 500 to its best finish so far this year.   Read More

Plus, the stocks to get you through.   Read More

All major US indices finished in the black for the week, marking three weeks of consecutive gains, as improving economic data released this week boosted investors hopes of a recovery.   Read More