A Paradox Now? Dow Hits Sixth Record High in a Row, S&P Falls Most in Two Weeks

Stocks ended mixed—though let's face it, little changed—as investors continue to wrestle with a world that's more dangerous than ever and stocks that insist on just the opposite. The S&P 500 dipped 0.1% to 2,163.78 today, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 25.96 points, or 0.1%, to 18559.01, a new record high. The Nasdaq Composite declined 0.4% to 5036.37. For the Dow, it was the sixth record close in a row, the longest such streak since six days ended Dec. 26, 2013. The S&P 500's 0.1% decline, meanwhile, was its largest drop since July 5—that's right—two weeks ago. I guess it's fair to say there hasn't been much weakness recently? Rhino Trading Partners' Michael Block explains why he's preparing for a decline: