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A graph following the ups and downs of the Dow Jones Industrial Average looks like a series of jagged rocky mountains, as the Dow climbed to nearly 14,625. and dipped as low as 14,552.50, finally settling at 14,606.11, adding +0.38 percent, up 55.76 points for the day, according to CNNMoney. …
North Korea’s saber rattling and talk that the Federal Reserve may end its stimulus program this summer pushed investors away from the dance floor, as all three major indexes slipped. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost -0.76 percent, -111.66 points, to close at 14,550.35. The Nasdaq dropped -1.11 …
Manufactured Housing Composite Drops; Major Indexes Slide also Read More
Strength in the health care sector sent the Dow to another record high, as all three indexes advanced in today’s trading. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained +0.61 percent, +89.16 points, to close at 14,662.01. The Nasdaq moved up +0.48 percent, +15.69 points, to close at 3,254.86, while …
The Institute for Supply Management’s monthly manufacturing index for March registered 51.3., lower than estimates of 54.0 and also below the Feb. numbers, according to CNNMoney, which also noted that many traders had not returned from the holiday weekend. The three major indexes closed down slightly. The Dow Jones Industrial …
U.S. Markets were closed today in honor of Good Friday. They will reopen Monday April 1 at 9 A.M. (Photo credit: Wikipedia–New York Stock Exchange)
While the last day of the first quarter’s trading ended on a relatively quiet note, the S&P index nudged to a record high, 1569.19, about four points higher than its previous record set in Oct. of 2007. In addition, the Dow, besides setting a new record, is up eleven percent …
InsiderMonkey reports UMH Properties (NYSE:UMH) generates an average of $391 for each of its 10,644 homesites. With vacancies around only 20 percent, involvement in manufactured homes sales and rentals, and no exposure to commercial or retail properties, it is wildly profitable. Although it is considered a small-time real estate investment …
Investors were cautious in trading today as they await the re-opening of banks in Cyprus that have been closed since March 16, resulting in mixed stocks on U. S. markets. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average moved down -0.23 percent, -33.49 points, to close at 14,526.16. The Nasdaq gained …
Patrick Re-Gains Lost Ground; Cyprus Continues to Worry Investors Read More
Better-than-expected news on the housing market and durable goods orders pleased investors as the Dow topped 100 points and the other two major indexes gained as well. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average moved up +0.77 percent, +111.90 points, to close at 14,559.65. The Nasdaq gained +0.53 percent, 17.18 …
Dow Gains 100+ Points; Tracked Housing Closes Mixed Read More
U.S. stocks slipped in today’s trading as investors expressed concerned about the financial crisis in Cyprus and how that might affect the ongoing troubles in Eurozone countries. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped -0.44 percent, -64.28 points, to close at 14,447.75. The Nasdaq fell -0.30 percent, -9.70 points, …
Major Indexes Nudge Down; Tracked Housing Stocks Mixed Read More
U. S. stocks responded to hopes that Cyprus will resolve its banking problem, as the three major indexes all inched upwards to end the week. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained +0.63 percent, +90.54 points, to close at 14,512.03. The Nasdaq moved up 0.70 percent, 22.40 points, to …
The weight of lagging tech stocks, especially a tepid sales report from Oracle for the third quarter, pulled down all three indexes in today’s trading session. Additionally, the ongoing financial crisis in Cyprus fed into investors’ caution as well. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost -0.62 percent, -90.24 …
The Federal Reserve reiterated its plan to continue buying $85 billion in Treasuries and mortgage-backed securities monthly until the job market improves, moving the three indexes into positive territory on hump day. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained +0.39 percent, +55.91 points, to close at 14,511.73. The Nasdaq …
Manufactured Housing Composite Hits 1600; Most Tracked Stocks Gain Read More
The European Union reached a deal with Cyprus three days ago on the terms of a bailout, but now Cyprus legislators have turned down a tax on bank deposits, putting the bailout in jeopardy. Despite positive housing news, U. S. stocks finished the day mixed, with minimal movement of the …
Manufactured Housing Composite Shines, as Housing Stocks Falter Read More
U. S. stocks slid on troubling financial news from the tiny island of Cyprus, reminding financial markets of the fragile nature of the European economy, although analysts do not think the effect will be very long-lasting. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged down -0.43 percent, -62.05 points, to …
Skyline Regains Less than Half of Friday’s Loss; Major Indexes Slip Read More
An unexpected drop in the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index ended the Dow’s ten day winning steak, the best run since 1996. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged down -0.17 percent, -25.03 points, to close at 14,514.11. The Nasdaq fell -0.30 percent, -9.86 points, to close …
The unexpected drop in first-time jobless claims combined with recent reports of a falling unemployment rate kept the Dow going as it experienced ten consecutive days of gains, the best run up since 1996. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average added +0.58 percent, +83.86 points, to close at 14,539.14. …
Spurred on by better-than-expected Feb. retail sales, the Dow closed at an all-time high for the seventh straight day; the S&P is less than one percent below its best reading which it reached in 2007. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average added +0.04 percent, +5.22 points, to close at …
Although all three indexes are up seven to ten percent for the year, the U. S. stock market took a breather today after choppy trading on the big board. Some analysts speculate a pullback may be in the works, and that it would be a healthy thing for the market. …
Investors Step Back; Most Housing Stocks We Cover Drop Read More
Investors were spurred on by positive economic data and talk that a budget compromise will be reached before the March 27 deadline, leading the Dow to a fifth straight record day as all three indexes rose. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average moved up +0.35 percent, +50.22 points, to …
