The market is holding onto gains, which has some observers confounded and frustrated.  Interestingly, only two of the eleven sectors are in the red. One is technology as semiconductors have been under pressure all session. Conversely, software stocks, led by names in cloud infrastructure, are holding on very well.

Financials have resumed their leadership role after big profit-taking on Thursday and Friday.  Real estate is the best performing sector.
 

Beaten down retailers continue to lead the market. Coty Inc. (COTI) after announcing plans of restructuring, Gap Stores (GAP) received an Upgrade, and Capri Holdings Limited (CPRI) is the biggest percentage gainers of the session.

It’s a solid session sort of the calm after the storm.