The ISM reports showed mixed signals this time as the PMI (manufacturing) missed the consensus mark by 0.3% at 49.8%, and the NMI (non-manufacturing) beat the consensus by 0.6% at 52.6%. Although muted as usual, the Dow's initial reactions were in the same direction as the consensus miss and later, the consensus beat. Read more about 15 Stocks For Bulls And 15 For Bears, Based On ISM