The Dow and S&P 500 briefly trade in positive ground before going
back on the retreat. The Dow is outperforming on a relative basis,
benefiting from strength in Verizon (VZ 27.65, +2.56).
Retailers (+1.6%) are showing strength. Home Depot (HD 19.09, +0.58)
saw a boost following the better-than-expected new home sales report.
Target (TG 34.26, +1.34T) is also outperforming, even though it had its
earnings estimates cut at Citigroup, according to the AP.