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Investors continue to stand on the outskirts of the dance floor, awaiting corporate returns, as the Dow moved up one-fifth of one percent in today’s trading, while the Nasdaq and S&P split the difference. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average nudged up +0.20 percent, +27.57 points, to end the …
All but Two Housing Stocks we Cover Gained or was Unchanged Read More
Investors remained poised to digest corporate earnings reports, as the shares of Apple stock fell and and Dell’s stock spiked. The three major indexes moved little. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average nudged up +0.14 percent, +18.89 points, to end the day at 13,507.32 The Nasdaq lost -0.26 percent, …
Three Major Indexes, Most Tracked Housing Stocks Move Little Read More
Although the indexes finished up for the second week in a row, the stock market was relatively quiet today as investors mulled over corporate earnings reports, as well as anticipation of corporate earnings reports. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average nudged up +0.13 percent, +17.21 points, to end the …
Stocks Relatively Unchanged; Drew and Skyline Advance Read More
Although investors continue their angst about corporate returns for Q4 2012, the three major indexes ended the day in positive territory, with the S&P hitting a new five-year high. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average nudged up +0.57 percent, + 76.29 points, to end the day at 13,466.80. The …
Stocks Gain Second Consecutive Day; S&P Hits New High Read More
Investors were heartened by analysts expecting corporate earnings to grow 3.2 percent in Q4 2012 versus last year, as the three major indexes posted positive results for the day. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average nudged up +0.46 percent, + 61.66 points, to end the day at 13,390.51. The …
Three Major Indexes Gain; Tracked Housing Stocks Mixed Read More
Stocks edged down today as investors anxiously awaited corporate returns for the previous quarter. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average nudged down -0.41 percent, -55.44 points, to end the day at 13,328.85. The Nasdaq dropped -0.23 percent, -7.00 points, to close at 3,091. 81, while the S&P lost -0.32 …
Three Indexes, Housing Composite Slip; LPX Posts Nice Gain Read More
Noting companies will struggle to beat earnings expectations for the last quarter of 2012, Barclay’s said in a report, “We suspect earnings season will be a negative for the market overall.” As investors prepare for the corporate returns, CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average nudged down -0.38 percent, -50.92 …
Major Indexes Slip; Deer Valley, Nobility Homes Slide Read More
IndyStar reports two-thirds of nearly 50 Indiana public companies traded on large exchanges finished last year with higher stock prices than at the beginning of the year. Included is Elkhart-based Patrick Industries (PATK) whose stock price more than tripled, going from $4.30 to $15.56 a share. Julie Ann Kotowski, director …
In the best week since Dec. 2011, the S&P 500 finished at its highest level in five years, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average moved up 3.8 percent and the Nasdaq gained 4.8 percent. The market was assisted by the report that the economy added 150,000 jobs in Dec., about …
Stocks slipped today after minutes of the Federal Reserve’s Dec. meeting revealed some members of the committee may want to end the stimulus bond buying program earlier than originally anticipated. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average nudged down -0.19 percent, -21.19 points, to 13,391.36. The Nasdaq fell -0.38 percent, …
The last minute deal to avoid the fiscal cliff sent many U.S. stocks roaring into the New Year, as the three major indexes all gained 2.35 percent plus. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average spiked 2.35 percent, +308.41 points, to 13,412.55. The Nasdaq jumped +3.07 percent, +92.75 points, to …
The U. S. stock markets are closed today in celebration of New Year’s Day. Markets will reopen tomorrow at 9 AM. (Image credit: Wikipedia–historic New York Stock Exchange)
The detroitnews reports of the largest 64 publicly-traded Michigan firms, all but 13 saw the value of their shares increase in 2012, realizing an average return of 19 percent compared to 13.4 percent for the S&P’s 500 Index. The largest gainers have been companies in the housing and financial industries, …
U.S. stocks rallied to end the year on a high note as investors welcomed indications coming out of Washington that the fiscal cliff will be averted. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.28 percent, +166.03 points, landing above the 13,000 mark at 13,104.14. The Nasdaq moved up 2.00 …
Stocks Move Higher; LPX, Patrick, Deer Valley Advance Well Read More
Stocks fell for the fifth day in a row as our leaders in Washington bluster about, with no apparent resolution in sight to the looming fiscal cliff. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped -1.21 percent, -158.20 points, falling below the 13,000 mark to 12,938.11. The Nasdaq moved down …
Major Indexes Fall; Housing Composite Advances for 3rd Consecutive Day Read More
With less than a week to resolve the fiscal cliff crisis, CNNMoney reports U.S. stocks fell precipitously until about 2:30 PM when it was announced lawmakers will meet Sunday to try and resolve the impending crisis, and investors returned to the table, erasing much of the earlier loss. The Dow …
Mfg. Housing Composite Gains for 2nd Consecutive Day Read More
Investors expressed their continuing concern over the fiscal cliff jousting in Washington as all three indexes nudged down. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped -0.19 percent, -24.49 points, ending the day at 13,114.59. The Nasdaq moved down -0.74 percent, -22.24 points, to close at 2,990.16, while the S&P …
The stocks of publicly traded builders have rebounded in the wake of the ongoing housing market recovery. CNNMoney tells MHProNews Toll Brothers and DRHorton have both notched about a 60 percent growth in their respective stocks, while Hovnanian Enterprises and Pulte Group have recorded triple digit gains for the year. …
The New York Stock Exchange will be closed today in celebration of the Christmas Holiday. The market will re-open tomorrow at 9 AM. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
U.S. stocks dropped in a short trading session before the Christmas holiday today as fears persist the president and Congress will not resolve the fiscal cliff crisis before the year’s end. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell -0.39 percent, -51.76 points, ending the day at 13,139.08. The Nasdaq …
