The Open

Markets are trading mixed with the NAZ higher and the DJIA/SPX flat to lower.

Strongest sectors- biotech, airlines, ags, homies, drugs and retail while steel, metals, gaming, financials and energy lag.

Key stocks- a mixed bag with IBB CELG ISRG INTC SMH TIF higher and MTW BIDU GS MGM MS LVS DECK lower;

NYSE- 275 net losers;

NAZ- 150 net losers;

NDX -50 GREEN;

OEX-55 GREEN;

IBD -35 GREEN;

VIX- flat at 23+;

Down volume a bit ahead of Up;

Crude/Gold lower;

EURO 1.58;

Markets a bit disappointing as financials are trading poorly with GS LEH MER MS all lower by at least a % and banks also bad with BAC C JPM MA MTB WFC lower.

The good news is the tech world with semis acting well along with HHH AAPL INTC MSFT RIMM- GOOG flattish;