A semi-holiday in some markets; notes on some companies keeping the faith with our veterans.

December E-mini S&Ps (ESZ14 +0.17%) this morning are up +0.07% at a fresh record high on optimism the U.S. economy can weather a global slowdown and the end of the Fed's bond purchases.

This NASDAQ stock is growing exponantially, will have an annual revenue of $36 million based on latest quarter.

Olive Garden is about to get a makeover...

December E-mini S&Ps (ESZ14 -0.38%) this morning are down another -0.47% as concerns continue about slowing world economic growth.

December E-mini S&Ps (ESZ14 +0.14%) this morning are down -0.01% and European stocks are down -0.39% ahead of the outcome of today's ECB meeting and the press conference by ECB President Draghi soon after.