Higher after several days of declines and following the string of declines we have seen around the world. Also strong because of technology earnings. Take a look at whats going on. Walmart is up 7 . Comparable sales of 2. 7 . The strongest it has seen in eight years. Its having its best single session in a year and half and trading at a record high. Cisco shares are also rising expressedcompany optimism that its transition to more Software Services is going well. Its Current Quarter will have twofirst sales gain in years. Thats helping propel those shares higher. Weve got walmart again. Rockwell automation. Rockwell shares have been rising. Also taking a look at paypal and synchrony financial. It is buying a Loan Portfolio of 6. 8 billion dollars from paypal. Its also getting an exclusive contract for paypal Consumer Lending and paypal is also at a new high today. Mark getting some breaking news on siemens planning to cut jobs. It is closing at least two sites. Europes biggest Engineer