THE CLOSE

Markets close near the flatline as oils, semis and small caps lead the way. Airlines, internets and homies the worst groups and the 10 year Bond closes under the 5% benchmark.

Why do they keep talking about the heat? It's the end of July and high 90's; what a shocker, similar to very cold weather in January and don't be surprised by a hurricane in September. Let me know when its 50's in July and 90's in January; then you have a story.

Final note, if you are/were bored with the days trading, check out these randoms from Captain Kirk.