 The trends are all strong. Strong first halves tend to be followed by strong second halves. The average up year in the S&P is over 20%. We're not quite there yet. So I think all those big picture forces point in a positive direction. CNBC's Mike Santoli. After the failed assassination attempt on former President Trump over the weekend, gun stocks were higher yesterday. Shares of Smith & Wesson soared 11%. Sturm Ruger up 5%.