.A solid approach United States equities today would have signified the 'all-clear' for threat resources. Instead, a 2.5% gain entering into the ultimate hour of investing was trimmed to 1% at the close.Closing improvements: S&P 500: +1.0% Nasdaq Compensation: +1.0% Russell 2000: +1.5% DJIA: +0.8% Toronto TSX Compensation: -0.9% (was closed for holiday season the other day).This article was written through Adam Button at www.forexlive.com.