Stocks end lower after Fed adds stimulus

By Russ Koesterich: Both the Fed and the European Central Bank (ECB) disappointed investors this week by not taking additional monetary action. So why did investors yawn when the Fed declined to answer investor hopes for an extension of monetary easing, but sold aggressively when the ECB failed to take action?

By Tom Lydon: After the lackluster growth over 2012, Brazil's economy could strengthen this year as the government steps in to stimulate the economy, bringing investors back to Brazilian stocks and related exchange traded funds.

By Eric Parnell:The stock market has made one thing abundantly clear in the early days of the second quarter: It still cannot stand on its own at current levels without the continued support of additional stimulus from the U.S. Federal Reserve. And with the latest Fed stimulus program set to end in June, it may be shaping up to be another cruel summer for stocks.

Brooks McFeely submits:4:32 PM, Feb 9, 2011 -- NYSE down 35.86 (-0.4%) to 8,343.99DJIA up 6.74 (+0.06%) to 12,240S&P 500 down 3.69 (-0.3%) to 1,321Nasdaq down 7.98 (-0.3%) to 2,789GLOBAL SENTIMENT

By Matthew Smith:Technology seemed to drag the market down yesterday and we are a bit worried about the rally in general market terms. We think that these worries shall be alleviated in coming days, weeks and months as central banks coordinate to attempt to get the train moving again and that will take lots of easing and stimulus moving forward. We would not be surprised to see China enact further stimulus before year-end and most certainly not within the next 12 months.

As the second quarter earnings season winds down, equity markets are embracing a more bullish tone. Not only are the large-cap blue chip averages continuing to grind higher, small-cap stocks along with transports are now confirming the advance.

By Eric Parnell:The die has been cast once again. The U.S. Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that it would extend its latest stimulus program known as Operation Twist through the end of the year. As I've stated in past articles, I supported QE1 but have strongly opposed all Fed stimulus programs since. And the latest move is no exception.