As much of the Mid-Atlantic region continued to be under severe smoke particulate skies the NYSE continued to move up and down on Wednesday, ending with a mixed close.

Stocks popped and dropped and popped and dropped again on Monday, closing lower for the day. Still the Tech sector is strong while top gainers included consumer and healthcare issues.

Wednesday, the United States House of Representatives passed a bill to raise the debt ceiling for two years. The bill passed with 314 votes for and 117 votes against the measure.

As markets open after the Memorial Holiday Weekend market makers will turn their attention to Washington and Speaker McCarthy who now has to push the debt ceiling deal through the House.

The A.I. driven rally in Tech continues amidst nagging concerns regarding resolution of the debt ceiling crisis. Despite Bidenspeak about progress being made, McCarthy continues to say no.

The major indices struggled to stay up during the day on Monday but were able recover their rhythm by the close of trading. A debt ceiling solution remains elusive as talks resume today.