Can't manipulate single anchor point - only move entire path

Neither using the direct selection tool nor holding command (I'm on OS X) while using the pen tool will allow me to move individual achor points, I am only able to move the entire path.
I can add and delete anchor points, but I am only able to control the handles on newly formed anchors, holding the space bar does not allow me to move new points either.
Is there a setting somehwere that I'm missing that will allow direct selection to work properly?
Thanks

Problem Solved.
Turned on Smart Guides (cmd-U) and that seems to have taken care of it.

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