Until that point, many historical market trends seem to be suggesting that the fourth quarter of 2012 could be a positive closing for stock market investors.

FORBES: The Stock Market And The Economy: A Tale Of Two Cities

By the end of the session, the Dow managed to crank out another positive result, closing up 0.1% to 13, 597 points.

FORBES: The Bulls Battle Back: US Stocks Recover As Trulia And Starbucks Shine

Westmoreland said the mine fits well with its existing mine mouth operations, and it anticipates the transaction will be cash flow positive immediately upon closing, which is expected to be by January 31.

FORBES: Westmoreland Coal Acquires Kemmerer Mine

Major airlines had a mixed day, with Southwest closing in positive territory, United Continental and Delta relatively flat, and Jet Blue in the red.

FORBES: Second 787 Dreamliner Technical Glitch In As Many Days Sinks Boeing

The economy is improving make sales success achievable and closing a deal is always a positive motivator for extroverts who choose sales careers.

FORBES: The Happiest And Unhappiest Jobs In America

With two hours to the closing bell the major averages were narrowly positive.

FORBES: Stocks Surrender Rally Bid As Fed Minutes Show Split On Stimulus