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The financial sector got a boost on Monday as relief regarding the minimal damage from Irene helped insurers make 10-plus percent gains for the day. Bank of America was shot up on the new that they would shed half their holdings in Chinese Bank CCB in order to improve their balance sheet.

A host of new negatives (Fed notwithstanding) are combining to trigger a downside breakout from the Aug. 9 consolidation with an initial target of Dow 9,680.

Financial stocks led the market higher today as insurers benefited from the east coast's avoidance of a potential major natural disaster. Consumer spending boost also helped the rally.

Stocks are gradually making their way lower as investors may be tired out from August's dip and rally. Key jobs report and President Obama's proposal also has Wall Street on edge.

September's retail results should have at least some investors considering entering into a sector that has been plagued by analyst bearishness. Here are three of the best.

Retailers surpassed analyst expectation for September but many experts predict the growth will be short-lived. Consumer sentiment remains strained and jobs data is weak; two factors that could be reflected in holiday sales.