Getting High

Ka-ching, the DOW gained 56 to close at a new 2009 high of 9683 and the S&P gained 3 to close at 1,032.

Oil is up, retail sales are up, manufacturing is up. Its a trifecta of bull-ness.

In my opinion the big news for the day is the absolutely magical weather we are experiencing in upstate NY. It is a rare day, sunny, not humid, warm, clear as a bell, and with the tiniest hint of crispness. Its a day to start a romance. Its stunning.

Reuters: Wall Street closes at fresh 2009 high

...stronger manufacturing and retail sales data boosted commodity prices and shares of materials companies.

Reuters: Oil jumps 3 percent as U.S. data lifts economic outlook

U.S. retail sales rose at the fastest pace in 3-1/2 years in August and New York State manufacturing activity hit a near two-year high, data showed, more signs that economic activity was improving.