 The stock market was having a pretty strong day on Monday, with the SP 500 benchmark index up by about 0.6 and most other major indices higher as well. Specifically, BrightSphere announced agreements to sell two assets -- its 75.1 ownership stake in investment manager Barrow Hanley for 320 million after taxes and a smaller equity stake in Copper Rock for after-tax proceeds of about 15 million. In addition to the influx of cash, the divestiture of these assets will result in a more focused business for BrightSphere, which is the most important thing from a long-term perspective. 