Stocks Mixed Again Today

As MBS bonds continue to trade higher stocks here continued with little movement in a mixed market.  The Japanese failed increase the bond bonding program or cut their prime interest rate below ,10.  This caused some chagrin here as they don't appear to be doing enough to stimulate their economy, which is one of the world's largest.  The Dow Closed down 24 points today in advance of next week's release of the July jobs report.