Charting a bullish technical tilt, Nasdaq ventures atop major resistance (8,060)

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Technically speaking, the major U.S. benchmarks have weathered an October market whipsaw, rising amid potentially consequential mid-month price action.

Against this backdrop, the S&P 500 has sustained its break to a higher plateau — atop the 2,940 area — while the Nasdaq Composite has belatedly cleared its corresponding resistance (8,060), venturing higher early Tuesday.

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Parents’ new obsession is checking their kids’ grades in real-time

Parents of middle- and high-schoolers are facing a new anxiety: whether or not to check their kids’ grades in real time.

In many school districts, middle school is the first time kids receive letter grades. In itself, this can be a difficult transition. Until then, parents mostly only get basic indications that their child is—or isn’t—meeting state standards. In recent years, districts around the country have begun requiring teachers to submit grades for every assignment, quiz and test into online grade books, and have granted students and parents access to them through websites or apps. Many participating schools also send parents text or email alerts when new grades are posted, and when assignments are missing.

The argument for online grade books is that they allow parents to detect a problem before it mushrooms and to intervene, say, with tutoring. Knowing students’ grades before report cards come home can also prevent unwanted surprises.

But this new feed of information shifts the responsibility for academic performance from the student to the parent—or at least it can feel that way. And in an age when so much data is at our fingertips, how much is too much? When parents start checking grades so often, what should they be doing with that knowledge?

An expanded version of this story appears on WSJ.com

S&P 500 within 1% of all-time closing high, while Dow pushes back above 27,000

Major stock indexes moved closer to record levels Tuesday, as investors cheered a raft of largely upbeat corporate earnings. The S&P 500 SPX, +1.07% was up 1.1% at 2,998.81, leaving it around 1% below its record close of 3,025.86 set on July 26. The Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, +0.94% was around 242 points higher just after midday, a gain of 0.9%, at 27,030, leaving it around 1.2% below its record finish of 27,359.16 set on July 15. The Nasdaq Composite traded at 8,143, up 1.2% on the day and around 2.3% away from its record close of 8,330.21 scored on July 26.

Bank of Canada does not buy back any C$ in cash management bond repurchase operation

TORONTO, Oct 15 (Reuters) – The Bank of Canada said on Tuesday that it did not buy back any amount in a cash management bond repurchase operation.

The next cash management bond repurchase operation is due to take place on Oct. 22, the central bank said.

For details see: here (Reporting by Fergal Smith)

Ireland U21 vs Iceland: Stephen Kenny's youngsters struggling in Euro 2021 qualifier

Stephen Kenny’s impressive Under-21 side continue their European Championship 2021 qualification campaign in Iceland but will be without Troy Parrott and Aaron Connolly for the game. Follow the action right here (kick-off 4pm).

Looking For Seasonal Employment? Best Buy Is Hiring

Best Buy has started its seasonal hiring spree as the holiday season approaches.

The electronics retailer announced it plans to hire “thousands” of workers to help the company meet the demand of holiday shopping season. Best Buy plan to host a national fair on October 10-11, where all U.S. stores will hold interviews. The company said prospective workers can apply online or in person and interviews will take place the same day with the potential to be hired on the spot.

Macy’s has announced plan to hire 80,000 temporary workers, while Kohl’s are expected to hire 90,000, almost same as last year. Target plans to hire 130,000, up from the 120,000 it planned to hire last year.

“Best Buy offers a flexible schedule, competitive wages, 401k eligibility and an employee discount,” the company said in a statement.

Ireland's Euro 2020 clash in Switzerland subject to 6pm pitch inspection

Ireland’s Euro 2020 Group D clash with Switzerland is subject to a 6.0pm pitch inspection.

Heavy rain has waterlogged the Stade de Genève pitch in parts with the referee due to make a decision soon.

More to follow…

Roku makes Apple TV app available to users, stock surges

Shares of Roku Inc. ROKU, +11.49% surged 2.6% in premarket trading Tuesday, after the streaming video player said Apple Inc.’s AAPL, -0.02% Apple TV app is available on its platform, starting Tuesday. Apple shares edged up 0.3% ahead of the open. Through the Apple TV app, Roku users will have access to their iTunes video library. Starting Nov. 1, Apple’s streaming video service Apple TV+ will be available for Roku users. "Roku is a valuable partner for content providers looking to reach a large and engaged audience, and we’re looking forward to bringing this new option to Roku users," said Scott Rosenberg, senior vice president of platform business. Roku’s stock has run up 14.2% over the past three months through Monday, while Apple shares have climbed 14.9% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, +1.07% has slipped 2.1%.