The futures didn’t get much lift from news yesterday of a blip-let in same-store sales, but neither did they suffer more than a mild swoon on whatever mild twinge of disappointment bulls may have felt. On balance, there is reason to expect a buoyant performance as the week draws to a close, although bulls may have to defend themselves on the opening. As of around 9 p.m., after-hours price action was as flat as we’ve seen it in recent memory, with neither side tipping its hand. The 1076.50 rally target given here earlier remains viable.
