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2:20 pm :  Tech Stock #1 continues to gain in heavy trading which drives small gains for the Tech Index. Investors continue to like the results for the third quarter of Tech Stock #1. In addition, a report was just released showing important gains in the marketshare of the best selling product of Tech Stock #1.

Elsewhere in technology news, Tech Stock #2 continues to fall for the day. Delays in shipping major new software with an earlier outlook downgrade, appear to be weighing heavily on investors' minds. As a result,Stock Index is down for the day. Elsewhere, the Alternative Index is even in moderate trading.


11:23 am :  Spotlight Drug stores    A lot of activity on occurring the drug store front. United States based Drug Store #1 has gained 10% in heavy activity after a positive third quarter result. This news is good for the previously troubled drug store, who has slowly been closing and remodeling stores in an effort to improve their image. With the strong third quarter, Drug Store #1 can concentrate even more on improving the image of their stores. As a result of this news, Drug Store #1 has been upgraded from hold to buy.

In other drug store news, Drug Store #2 has continued their strong earnings as evidenced by their third quarter statement. With the addition of 20 new stores, earnings for the company should continue to grow. In other market news, the Stock Index continues to gain since the opening bell.


9:45 am :  The market starts strong out of the gate. Led by strong third quarter results from Tech Stock #1, the Stock Index was up in heavy trading. In other technology news, Tech Stock #2 is down two points after analysts downgraded the outlook for Tech Stock #2 from buy to hold. As a result, the Tech Index is slighty off track with moderate trading. The Alternative Index is even in moderate trading to start the day.