Normalinvestors would view today's NR in a positive light. The average investor would at least expect no movement as opposed to downward pressure.
The fact that the SP dipped indicates market manipulation on the part of those who have the funds necessary to play that game. Your regular small investor does not have the funds to influence the SP. Just as many on these boards have said that posters here do not influence SP.
I don't subscribe to conspiracy theories but I do believe there are forces, for whatever reason, that have a vested interest in playing with the SP. We expand the strike length, grow the deposit and down we go. I ask you, does that make sense? I have been following FCU and can say that I am not surprised at today's developments (so far)) but I am disappointed.
We need some macro events to help us gain some traction. Until then we have to endure these intrusions. End of today's rant.