The stock market is currently up 0.7% this session, but down 0.8%
week-to-date. For the year, the stock market has declined roughly 8.1%.
Microsoft (MSFT 28.96, +0.72) remains the session's most influential
leader, though it is trading off its session high. Fellow tech
heavyweight Google (GOOG 571.88, +18.93) is also providing considerable
support.