Can Stocks Hold Strong Weekly Gains?

Walmart reported customers are still spending across product categories. Next week is a heavy week ... [+] for retail earnings and we'll see if the narrative holds. AFP PHOTO / Robyn Beck (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)AFP via Getty ImagesKey Takeaways Stocks Extended Gains With S&P 500 Up 1.6% Thursday Volatility Collapsed; VIX Dropped Below Its Long-Term Historical Average Watch Retail Earnings Next Week For Insights On Consumer DemandIn what continues to be a remarkable turnaro ...