NewsWare’s Trade Talk: Monday, January 31

S&P Futures are flat to lower this morning. The recent bout of volatility should start to lessen as the market has had time to digest the recent FOMC statement on monetary policy. This is a big week for earnings announcements with many high-profile companies set to report this week. In the week ahead we have a variety of key economic reports due including the monthly job data on Friday. Citrix Systems is near a deal to be sold for $104 a share to Elliott Management and Vista Equity Partners.