Why the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Can't Pick a Direction Today

Stock market indexes are having a bit of an identity crisis today. After Monday's enthusiastic rally, Wall Street woke up Tuesday morning and apparently forgot why it was so excited. Most stocks trended lower in the morning session but the market made a broad comeback by lunch ET. Trading volumes are lower than average, too. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) is clinging to modest gains, just above the breakeven line at 1:20 p.m. ET. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is also treading water wi ...