Schaeffer's MMO - Clouds Ahead, But a Growing Sense Crisis Has Subsided

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Wall Street was hit with a wakeup call last week, as data revealed that U.S. consumers may not be willing or able to spend their way out of this recession. This realization, combined with profit taking and a fresh round of capital concerns for the banking sector, sent the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) sharply lower last week. In preparation for the coming week, Todd Salamone, Senior Vice President of Research, examines how post-expiration week headwinds might interact with rising "green shoots" expectations on Wall Street. Then, Senior Quantitative Analyst Rocky White examines the repercussions of a five-week expiration cycle and its effect on S&P 500 Index (SPX) returns. We wrap up with a look at some key economic and earnings reports slated for release this week.
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