Buyers returned to the market after breaking to the downside on Wednesday. Positive economic data helped fuel the move in the S&P 500. Asia has opened with conviction as demonstrated by higher prices. The S&P 500 futures market will trade until 12 o'clock Chicago time on Thursday and then reopen at 5:00 PM Chicago time for the start of the Asia trading session. My expectation is to look for a stronger close on Thursday as we go into the holiday session.