Blog Feed: Stock Price Today

Just in time for the summer doldrums, margin madness comes back to the commodity markets. Having pushed both markets to more politically manageable levels, the CME Group (CME) cut the... Read more > read more

Volume Rising Stocks Amidst Euro Situation

Published on 2012-05-25 07:10:23

As markets globally halt in anticipation of a solution to the Europe economic situation there is still some heavy volume in stocks across the board. Facebook drops out of the... Read more > read more

Top Bears at DJIA: Hewlett Packard, Intel and Microsoft

Published on 2012-05-24 14:57:46

Investors remained mixed on Wednesday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.05 percent or 6.66 points to settle at 12,496.15 for the day. Standard & Poor’s 500 index gained... Read more > read more

Another Day Another Enourmous Raid on Silver

Published on 2012-05-24 11:36:59

Sigh. One has to wonder when these people will stop the madness. JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM) would have us believe that they are engaged in legitimate hedging on behalf of their clients. ... Read more > read more

HP’s Q2 Results – Revenue Down

Published on 2012-05-24 11:36:03

Hewlett Packard Co announced second-quarter net income of $1.59 billion compared to $2.3 billion last year. Revenue was down 3% at $30.69 billion. Analysts said that the quarter was amazingly... Read more > read more

Hot Gainers at Dow Jones: JPMorgan, Bank of America and Home Depot

Published on 2012-05-23 14:53:06

Volatile activity was seen at Wall Street on Tuesday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.01 percent or 1.67 points to settle at 12,502.81. Standard & Poor’s 500 index... Read more > read more

BRICS Currencies Continue to Be Attacked

Published on 2012-05-23 06:36:01

Since the SWIFT-Boating of Iran in March one can look back through the various forex crosses of the countries that have openly defied the United States, continuing to do business... Read more > read more

Leading Stocks as Markets Worry

Published on 2012-05-23 06:35:07

Leading the way in volume yesterday was Bank of America closely followed by Facebook whose stock dropped for the 2nd day in a row. With uncertaintly around the markets going... Read more > read more

Dell Disappoints Investors With First Quarter Earnings

Published on 2012-05-23 06:32:31

Dell announced its first-quarter earnings that was a disappointment for its shareholders. The world’s third largest personal computer manufacturer has also presented gloomy scenario for the second quarter performance. Analysts... Read more > read more

Normal Service Resumed In Volume Leaders

Published on 2012-05-22 06:03:02

So one day later Facebook (FB) is pushed from the top of the volume leader board and normal business resumes with Bank of America sitting tight. Facebook endured a torrid... Read more > read more

Gold Holds Onto Last Week’s Gains

Published on 2012-05-22 05:59:39

After hitting a bottom around $1525 per ounce last week Gold (AMEX:GLD)rebounded sharply on very high volume to settle into a new range between there and $1596. Resistance is natural... Read more > read more

Facebook Leads In Volume For Friday

Published on 2012-05-21 08:43:57

Leading the volume chart for Friday was Facebook (FB) as it launched on the Nasdaq. Putting Bank of America off the top of the chart for the first day in... Read more > read more

DJIA Top Performers in Focus

Published on 2012-05-18 18:51:58

Wal-Mart, AT&T and Caterpillar gained despite negative sentiments in today’s session. The Dow Jones fell by 0.59 percent or 73.11 points to 12,369.38, however the details of DJIA top gainers... Read more > read more

Hewlett Packard, Du Pont and Chevron Post Loses as Dow Jones Slips 73.11 Points

Published on 2012-05-18 18:49:24

Wall Street ended lower despite first trading day of tech giant Facebook. Dow Jones corrected by 0.59 percent or 73.11 points to 12,369.38 on Friday. Standard & Poor’s 500 index... Read more > read more

Stocks On The Move Yesterday

Published on 2012-05-18 02:50:18

As the markets slide further from the early year highs we take a quick look at the gainers and losers across all markets yesterday. With investors keeping one eye on... Read more > read more

JPMorgan Chase Sued

Published on 2012-05-18 02:47:49

Two separate lawsuits bearing Nos. 12-3878 and 12-3879 were filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on Wednesday by shareholders that accused the bank as... Read more > read more

General Electric and Two Healthcare Stock End with Gains Despite Bearish DJIA

Published on 2012-05-17 14:30:50

Dow Jones ended lower on Wednesday by 33.45 points to close at 12,598.55 points, however following stocks remained strong in DJIA composition despite negative sentiments. General Electric Company (GE) surged... Read more > read more

DJIA Losers of the Day: Bank of America, Alcoa and JP Morgan

Published on 2012-05-17 14:10:08

US equities saw correction on Wednesday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.26 percent or 33.45 to settle at 12,598.55. Among other indexes, Standard & Poor’s 500 index slipped... Read more > read more

Top Decliners at Dow Jones: JPMorgan, Bank of America and Intel Corp

Published on 2012-05-15 09:17:43

US equities started the week on bearish note as the Dow Jones Industrial Average index fell 0.98 percent or 125.25 points to close at 12,695.35 on Monday. Standard & Poor’s... Read more > read more

Europe Worry Pushes Markets Lower

Published on 2012-05-15 06:47:58

Markets are concerned over the current situation in Europe and Greece, which in turn is seeing prices fall. Still we have high volume, and any sign of stability in Europe... Read more > read more

End Of Week Recap

Published on 2012-05-14 04:27:33

Our stock market report for today covering the companies on Friday who were most active by volume and percentage movement. As always Bank of America leading the volume on the... Read more > read more

Leading Stocks from Yesterday – Report

Published on 2012-05-11 05:18:01

Markets remain uncertain whilst the situation in Europe unfolds and earnings season ends mixed. A look at some of the movers and shakers on the stock market today including volme... Read more > read more

J.P. Morgan’s CIO Prop Desk Blows Up

Published on 2012-05-11 05:15:10

And I can’t stop laughing. The official figure that Jamie Dimon quoted in the impromptu conference call that had to be cobbled together to fend off the news that Standard... Read more > read more

Quick Look At Cisco’s 3Q Earnings

Published on 2012-05-10 10:36:31

The world’s largest maker of computer-networking equipment Cisco Systems Inc. earned 40 cents per share, or $2.2 billion in its fiscal third quarter as compared to 33 cents per share,... Read more > read more

Investors Worry On Europe – Stock Report

Published on 2012-05-10 10:34:13

U.S. stocks declined on Wednesday with Dow industrials down on sixth consecutive session. Investors were worried about the funding of Spanish banks and uncertainty in Greece. Greece’s political turmoil renewed... Read more > read more

Earnings Season Near End – Stock Report

Published on 2012-05-09 10:55:37

For first-quarter earnings the reporting season has almost ended. It was a better-than-expected season in spite of increasing political chaos in Greece and France and slow economic growth in the... Read more > read more

Chesapeake Former Chairman Arranged $450 Million Loan

Published on 2012-05-09 10:53:09

Just weeks before Chairman of Chesapeake Energy, Aubrey McClendon was removed from his post of chairmanship, he managed to get $450 million loan. The loan which was previously not disclosed,... Read more > read more

Warren Buffett on Buying Spree

Published on 2012-05-08 06:41:40

Warren Buffett, Berkshire’s controlling shareholder revealed on Monday that Berkshire Hathaway is buying stocks during dip in the market. The 81-year-old Warren Buffett appeared on cable television network. He ruled... Read more > read more

Investors Ignore Europe Election – Stock Report

Published on 2012-05-08 06:40:00

Investors did not care about Europe’s election results as S&P 500 recovered from early losses to close near unchanged position. U.S. financial stocks were the volume leaders. One redeeming factor... Read more > read more

Suncor Energy Report Strong Results

Published on 2012-05-07 06:09:05

In spite of unexpected downtime of the company’s Upgrader 2 in March, Suncor Energy (SU) succeeded in reporting strong result for the first quarter of 2012. The company’s production of... Read more > read more

Obama Gets His Wish… Oil Below $100, Grains Rise

Published on 2012-05-05 17:39:00

So, with the NFP Report from one of the concentric circles of Dante’s Easy-Bake (thanks to a pre-neoconservative Dennis Miller for that one) that gave everyone the willies and the... Read more > read more

NFP Report Causes Market Sell Off, Gold Shrugs

Published on 2012-05-05 17:38:03

The U.S. Non-Farm Payroll report was released by the U.S. Bureau of Lies Labor and Sophistry Statistics on Friday morning. The report was an unmitigated disaster with the U.S. economy... Read more > read more

US Hiring In April Report

Published on 2012-05-04 06:00:45

Today at 8:30 EST, the Labor Department will announce the U.S. hiring in April. Economists expect that 163,000 jobs were created in April as against 120,000 jobs in March. From... Read more > read more

Stocks On The Move – Gainers and Losers

Published on 2012-05-04 05:59:13

Markets dropped yesterday due to varied signals regarding economical recovery. The retail sector was in lead to drag the market in red zone following many chains including Gap Inc (GPS)... Read more > read more

Private Sector Continues to Scream Depression, Stocks Finally Listen

Published on 2012-05-03 08:40:46

It’s amazing how deaf someone can become when wads of money are stuffed into their ears. I didn’t know that paper was such a good sound insulator. But, that’s exactly... Read more > read more

Stocks, Indices and Volume

Published on 2012-05-03 08:38:31

Report on stocks from yesterdays trading that were flying on the day. Leading by volume, gainers and losers by percentage and an overview of the top stock market indices closing... Read more > read more

Visa Beats Street, Looks to Asia for Growth

Published on 2012-05-03 05:40:56

Visa (NYSE:V)reported earnings today, beating both their revenue and income projections of the Wall St. Medicrocacy. Not only did they raise net income by 23% but they raised guidance going... Read more > read more

Alcoa, Bank of America and Intel Remain the Top Gainers as Dow Jones Climbs 65 Points

Published on 2012-05-02 14:26:30

US equities took a breather on Tuesday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.50 percent or 65.69 points to settle at 13,279.32 for the day. Standard & Poor’s 500... Read more > read more

Stocks, Volume and The Top Gainers Yesterday

Published on 2012-05-02 11:03:49

Looking at stocks, volume, gainers, losers. A brief view of the markets from yesterday with highest volume leading equities on all exchanges, with gainers and losers by percentage. Dow: 13,279.32.... Read more > read more

Price Stability is the Word of the Day in Gold

Published on 2012-05-02 04:28:45

The Federal Reserve’s primary mandate is to maintain price stability. As we critics of the Fed continue to point out, if they were so good at fulfilling this mandate then... Read more > read more

Oil Up As Markets Continue to Push Higher

Published on 2012-05-02 04:27:57

In the world of rational economics, not those practiced by the high priests of monetary stock and flow, you know Keynesian weirdos like Ben Bernanke, if you print more money... Read more > read more

Merck, Kraft Foods and Cisco Remain Up Despite Selling Pressure at Wall Street

Published on 2012-05-01 14:52:13

Correction was seen at Wall Street on Monday as the Dow Jones Index was slightly down by 14.68 points or 0.11 percent to 13,213.63. Standard & Poor’s 500 index fell... Read more > read more

The Yuan Appreciates, the Fed Thinks This is Good

Published on 2012-05-01 03:46:06

There are two proverbs I’d like to invoke for this article. The first is: Be careful what you wish for, you just might get it. The second one is: May... Read more > read more

Gold Survives Another Take Down, Ends Flat

Published on 2012-05-01 03:19:40

Come on, tell me truthfully. Do you really still think gold trades in an open market? Really? Really? Because from where I’m sitting $1.5 billion dollars dumped on the market... Read more > read more

AB InBev Profit Soars

Published on 2012-04-30 11:06:21

First quarter net profit of the world’s leading distiller Anheuser-Busch InBev NV soared by 75% mainly due to bigger beer sales and lower taxes and financing costs. For the period... Read more > read more

Metals End the Week Up Strong

Published on 2012-04-28 09:57:32

Gold ended up trading for the week over the $1650 level, rallying four straight days on increasing understanding that there has to be continued money printing by the Federal Reserve... Read more > read more

ExxonMobil, Microsoft and Boeing Face Correction Despite Bullish DJIA

Published on 2012-04-27 12:00:19

Investors were upbeat on Thursday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 0.87 percent or 113.90 points to close at 13,204.62. Standard & Poor’s 500 index advanced 0.67 percent or... Read more > read more

Bulls of the Day at Dow Jones: Wal-Mart, Chevron and AT&T

Published on 2012-04-27 11:50:52

Oil Moves Up With Equities

Published on 2012-04-27 04:41:42

The &P 500 closed within a nose of 1400 on Thursday and the price of oil moved up along with them. Risk must be back on or something. Equities rose... Read more > read more

Stock Report – Volume and Gainers

Published on 2012-04-27 04:38:28

As we come to and end of a busy earnings schedule we look at some of the highest volume stocks on the market today along with gainers and losers. Dow:... Read more > read more

Gold Moves Up on Inflation Expectations

Published on 2012-04-27 04:36:19

I have an Inflation Expectations Indicator that told me a couple of weeks ago (and I know I said something about it then) that flashed a buy signal on gold. ... Read more > read more

DJIA Losers in Focus: Caterpillar, Wal-Mart Stores Inc and General Electric

Published on 2012-04-26 14:01:31

US stock equities closed higher on Wednesday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.69 percent or 89.16 points to close at 13,090.72. Standard & Poor’s 500 index advanced 1.36... Read more > read more

Oil Flat as Iran Willing to Bargain Over Nuclear Program

Published on 2012-04-26 03:28:35

Oil was hit early this morning in front of the FOMC statement with a report that Iran would be willing to halt its uranium enrichment program in exchange for the... Read more > read more

Gold Survives Multiple Attacks, Closes Flat

Published on 2012-04-26 03:27:45

Well, it would be more accurate to say that gold closed capped at $1644.95 per ounce. After surviving multiple attacks both before Bernanke opened his pie-hole to say that he... Read more > read more

AT&T, General Electric and Verizon Turn Out to be Top Performers at Dow Jones

Published on 2012-04-25 13:17:34

US equities recovered on Tuesday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.58 percent or 74.39 points to settle at 13,001.56. Standard & Poor’s 500 index advanced 0.37 percent or... Read more > read more

Major Falls of the Day: Wal Mart, Cisco and McDonald’s

Published on 2012-04-25 12:05:43

Mad Cow Scare Has Cattle Prices in Free Fall

Published on 2012-04-25 05:05:47

Cattle futures earlier in the year were on a steady if unspectacular rise towards $130 per hundredweight when the Federal Reserve jaw-boned all important commodity markets into submission with outright... Read more > read more

Gold Up but Cannot Hold $1650

Published on 2012-04-25 05:04:54

Data from the IMF for March revealed that central banks were serious buyers of gold with Russia and Mexico added more than 16 tons each. Turkey added 11.5 tons. That... Read more > read more

Facebook Announced Results Pre IPO

Published on 2012-04-25 05:02:26

Before going public in the largest ever Internet IPO, Facebook Inc reported decline in its first quarter-to-quarter income which indicates that the social network’s growth may not be as fast... Read more > read more

Dow Jones Gainers in Focus: Exxon Mobil, JPMorgan & The Travelers Companies

Published on 2012-04-24 11:55:43

Bears dominated Wall Street on Monday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.78 percent or 102.09 points to settle at 12,927.17. Standard & Poor’s 500 index slipped 0.84 percent... Read more > read more

DJIA Top Losers of the Day: Wal-Mart, Bank of America and United Technologies Co

Published on 2012-04-24 11:41:13

Earnings Reports – This Weeks Schedule

Published on 2012-04-23 11:11:22

Major companies quarterly earnings results scheduled for this week. Monday ConocoPhillips Hasbro Inc. Netflix Inc. Dutch electronics manufacturer Royal Philips Electronics Tuesday Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis AG United Technologies Corp.... Read more > read more

Were the Markets Closed on Friday?

Published on 2012-04-22 18:38:43

It sure seemed like it. Frankly, knowing it was Options Expiry and having looked at the last few days of ‘trading’ I didn’t even follow the day with even one... Read more > read more

Rice Strong while Food Prices Retreat

Published on 2012-04-22 18:37:37

In the past five weeks since peaking at $6.67 London sugar futures have retreated a full 14%, closing down at the low of the week for the second straight week... Read more > read more

Performers in Review as Dow Jones Gains 65 Points

Published on 2012-04-20 18:45:41

US stock markets ended the week on a positive note as the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.50 percent or 65.16 points to close at 13,029.26. Standard & Poor’s 500... Read more > read more

Dow Jones Bears in Focus: Bank of America, JPMorgan and Hewlett Packard

Published on 2012-04-20 18:42:15

US stock markets ended the week on a positive note as the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.50 percent or 65.16 points to close at 13,029.26. Standard & Poor’s 500... Read more > read more

Stock Market Report – Volume and Gainers

Published on 2012-04-20 06:22:41

Stock market report for today. Yesterdays risers and fallers across the market and volume leading stocks. Dow: 12,964.10. – 68.65 Nasdaq: 3,007.56. – 23.89 S&P 500: 1,376.92. – 8.22 Top... Read more > read more

Microsoft Stock Price Up After Hours

Published on 2012-04-20 06:20:35

Microsoft stocks were higher by 2.5% after hours due to better than expected results. It is reported that during fiscal third-quarter the company earned 60 cents for each share or... Read more > read more

Options Expiry Has Commodities Quiet

Published on 2012-04-20 06:18:30

With options expiry for equities happening tomorrow it should come as no surprise that the market for a number of commodities have been quiet after having been beaten back earlier... Read more > read more

Spanish Bond Auction “Successful”, Markets Placid

Published on 2012-04-20 06:17:07

It has become completely obvious to anyone with eyes to see that the markets trade based on how the headlines are presented. On Thursday the Spanish and the French both... Read more > read more

Coal exports to China to double

Published on 2012-04-19 14:46:49

The chief of leading coal exporter of the U.S., Xcoal Energy & Resources said that due to reduction domestic demand in the United States as well as reduced freight rates... Read more > read more

Gold Continues to be Compressed Near $1640

Published on 2012-04-19 14:45:32

Not content to push gold prices back from $1680 per ounce the monkeys of the Federal Reserve continue to play games intra-day to push the price down; continuing to try... Read more > read more

Brent/WTI Spread Continues to Tighten, Gasoline Steady

Published on 2012-04-19 14:44:22

With the news the other day that the Seaway pipeline repairs are ahead of schedule and the pipeline could be pumping oil away from Cushing Oklahoma as early as mid-May... Read more > read more

Hewlett Packard, Caterpillar and Pfizer Gain While Dow Jones Declines 82.79 Points

Published on 2012-04-19 13:17:06

Investors remained mixed on Wall Street on Wednesday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.63 percent or 82.79 points to settle at 13,032.75. Standard & Poor’s 500 index declined... Read more > read more

Top Falls at DJIA: IBM, Intel and Johnson & Johnson

Published on 2012-04-19 11:43:01

Obama Demonizes Speculators, Oil Rises

Published on 2012-04-18 09:51:13

In a speech only a die-hard progressive Marxist (read: moron) could love, U.S. President Barack Obama urged Congress to stiffen penalties for those who speculate on oil. Oil is too... Read more > read more

Stocks To Watch – Risers and Fallers

Published on 2012-04-18 09:49:54

Stock market today with lists of top risers and fallers, volume leading stocks from all markets. Dow: 13,115.54. + 194.13 Nasdaq: 3,042.82. + 54.42 S&P 500: 1,390.78. + 21.21 Top... Read more > read more

Failed Raid in Gold and Silver Continues to Create False Reality

Published on 2012-04-18 09:45:56

For anyone left in this market who actually believes the words that come out of the mouths of those that work for JPMorgan (JPM), for instance Blythe Masters or Jamie... Read more > read more

Dow Jones Gains 194.13 Points with Walt Disney, Kraft and IBM Jumping More Than 2%

Published on 2012-04-18 08:03:05

US equities rallied on Tuesday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1.50 percent or 194.13 points to 13,115.54. Standard & Poor’s 500 index surged to 1,390.78 while NASDAQ Composite... Read more > read more

Gold closes down in Quiet Trading

Published on 2012-04-17 02:44:38

Gold followed through the afternoon drop in price that happened in the last 15 minutes of COMEX trading on Friday. Weakness in Asia set the stage for a knock back... Read more > read more

Brent/WTI Spread Narrows to $15, Gas Drops

Published on 2012-04-17 02:43:45

In a rare Monday where volatility was light and nothing much happened, Brent crude futures was off $2.05 to $118.43 per barrel. Brent is in a bearish stance right now... Read more > read more

Reports Of Intel And AMD

Published on 2012-04-16 13:56:48

Intel is expected to announce first-quarter results on Tuesday, April 17. Analysts expect that the company will post earnings of 50 cents per share on income of $12.84 billion. For... Read more > read more

DJIA Components with Highest P/Es

Published on 2012-04-13 18:48:40

Selling pressure was seen on Wall Street on Friday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 1.05 percent or 136.99 to close at 12,849.59 points. Standard & Poor’s 500 index... Read more > read more

DJIA Falls of the Day: Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase and Alcoa

Published on 2012-04-13 18:46:06

Still Think High Energy Prices Are About the Recovery?

Published on 2012-04-13 14:08:11

So FOMC member Janet Yellen spoke about how QE is definitely a possibility and Bill Dudley says pretty much the same thing and the markets all lift more than 1%. ... Read more > read more

Google Splits Shares

Published on 2012-04-13 14:06:16

The world’s No. 1 Web search engine, Google Inc (GOOG) announced to split stocks in order to maintain grip of co-founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page over company’s affairs. As... Read more > read more

Concerns for U.S. Economic Growth Due To Rising Energy Prices

Published on 2012-04-12 10:51:02

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve said that in the late winter months the U.S. economic activity maintained growth moderately; however increasing energy prices are cause of concern for retailers as... Read more > read more

Gold Unmoved In a Boring Wednesday

Published on 2012-04-12 10:48:51

Gold closed at $1660.60 per ounce on Wednesday putting in a rare inside day with extremely low volatility and even lower volume.This downtrend in gold is being forced lower on... Read more > read more

Energy Prices Stabilize Along With Equities

Published on 2012-04-12 10:48:04

The lack of bad, or any, news and a decent earnings report from Alcoa (NYSE:AA) had the market in a mildly bullish mood on Wednesday after four days of falling... Read more > read more

The Reign in Spain Swirls Plainly Down the Drain

Published on 2012-04-11 07:40:32

Well, isn’t it nice not to have to talk about Greece anymore? Unlike Greece I’m not about to learn all of the ins and outs of what will and will... Read more > read more

Gold and U.S. Treasuries Pop as Spain Roils Markets

Published on 2012-04-11 07:39:45

So, you say that gold is a risk asset? It’s certainly been trading like that to the quantitative traders. The problem is that gold is not a risk asset but... Read more > read more

Stock Report – Gainers, Losers and Volume

Published on 2012-04-11 07:36:43

Stocks with high volume on the market yesterday. Including gainers and losers by percentage on all indexes. Dow: 12,715.93. – 213.66 Nasdaq: 2,991.22. – 55.86 S&P 500: 1,358.59. – 23.61... Read more > read more

Bank of America, Walt Disney and Caterpillar Plunge on Lower Dow Jones

Published on 2012-04-10 13:51:47

Wall Street closed on a bearish note on Monday as the Dow Jones fell 1 percent or 130.55 points to settle at 12,929.59. Standard & Poor’s 500 index declined 1.14... Read more > read more

Before Bernanke Bloviates Bonds Bounce Bullishly

Published on 2012-04-10 05:03:10

So, as bond king Bill Gross of PIMCO put it so succinctly on Twitter on Monday, the Fed is playing chess with the markets: Gross: Fed plays by chess rules.... Read more > read more

Oil Fades But French Fire Fuels Firming

Published on 2012-04-10 05:01:28

While the U.S. Non-Farm Payroll number was working its magic on the markets, pulling equities and commodities prices down while sending bonds higher, Brent crude finally fell out of its... Read more > read more

Stocks To Watch – Volume Leaders On Monday

Published on 2012-04-10 05:00:23

Stocks from Monday which ended on high volume plus gainers and losers by percentage. Stocks to watch on the markets today. Dow: 12,929.59. – 130.55 Nasdaq: 3,047.08. – 33.42 S&P... Read more > read more

Chevron Detects Oil Leak

Published on 2012-04-10 04:57:42

U.S. oil giant Chevron detected oil leakage in a Brazilian offshore oil field operated by Petrobras. The site is close to a place where in November oil leakage resulted in... Read more > read more

Q1 Earnings Season

Published on 2012-04-09 06:41:40

Aluminum giant Alcoa earnings will unofficially start a potentially slow earnings season on Tuesday. In order to cope with excess supply of alumina in some areas, the company is in... Read more > read more

Wall Street: Will Earnings Cause Further Declines?

Published on 2012-04-09 06:39:54

As the earnings season begins this week, the prospect isn’t as bright as in the earlier quarters. Although the S&P 500 has increased by roughly 30 percent since October, estimations... Read more > read more

Outperformers in Negative Dow Jones: Home Depot, American Express and McDonald’s Corp

Published on 2012-04-08 19:59:48

Bears were seen active on Wall Street on Thursday ahead of Easter as the Dow Jones ended 0.11 percent or 14.16 points lower to close the week at 13,060.14. Standard... Read more > read more

DJIA Bears in Review: Alcoa, AT&T and Verizon

Published on 2012-04-08 19:57:59

Bears were seen active on Wall Street on Thursday ahead of Easter as the Dow Jones ended 0.11 percent or 14.16 points lower to close the week at 13,060.14. Standard... Read more > read more

U.S. Consumer Credit Contracts Causing Conniptions

Published on 2012-04-07 17:55:31

Or at least it should be. Thanks to a great post at Zerohedge on Friday we’ve got a breakdown of the consumer credit report for February. On expectations of a... Read more > read more

NFP Number is A Horrid Miss

Published on 2012-04-07 17:54:37

The prevailing theory among those that distrust everything coming out of a U.S. government department with respect to the economy is that in order for the Federal Reserve to have... Read more > read more

U.S. Added More Than 200,000 Jobs in March

Published on 2012-04-06 10:10:49

U.S. payrolls probably increased by over 200,000 in March for the fourth consecutive month, indicating that the economy is improving and does not require any additional policy backing from the... Read more > read more

Stocks Sustaining Upward Pace on Falling Dow Jones: Merck, AT&T and Procter & Gamble

Published on 2012-04-05 11:56:29

Most of the stocks turned red on Wednesday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 0.95 percent or 124.80 to close at 13,074.75 points. Standard & Poor’s 500 index fell... Read more > read more

Stocks with Biggest Hits at Dow Jones: Bank of America, Alcoa and Microsoft

Published on 2012-04-05 11:36:17

Most of the stocks turned red on Wednesday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 0.95 percent or 124.80 to close at 13,074.75 points. Standard & Poor’s 500 index fell... Read more > read more

Stocks To Watch – Gaining and Volume

Published on 2012-04-05 07:31:39

Gainers and losers by percentage along with a list of volume leaders on the stock market yesterday. Keep an eye on some of these stocks during todays session. Dow: 13,074.75.... Read more > read more

No Matter the Scenario Right Now, Gold is Sold

Published on 2012-04-05 07:25:29

Gold is not trading versus any correlation in these highly correlated “markets.” Yesterday Bonds were sold hard on the FOMC minutes release and gold was dumped along with them. The... Read more > read more

Gasoline Futures Drop But Curve Compresses

Published on 2012-04-05 07:18:00

RBOB Gasoline futures on the COMEX dropped to $3.34 per gallon on Wednesday. While this is more than $0.07 per gallon lower than Tuesday’s high it is still well bid... Read more > read more

DJIA Losers of the Day: Bank of America, Hewlett Packard and Cisco

Published on 2012-04-04 11:48:52

US stock markets saw correction on Tuesday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.49 percent or 64.94 to settle at 13,199.55 for the day. Standard & Poor’s 500 index... Read more > read more

McDonald’s, American Express Company and Merck Gain despite Negative Dow Jones

Published on 2012-04-04 08:54:43

US stock markets saw correction on Tuesday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.49 percent or 64.94 to settle at 13,199.55 for the day. Standard & Poor’s 500 index... Read more > read more

Metals Drop on Hawkish Fed Statement

Published on 2012-04-04 05:46:04

In reality land though, the FOMC minutes said nothing more than has been said in the past 3 times the Federal Reserve has spoken and yet the market reacts violently... Read more > read more

Treasuries Sold After FOMC Minute Statement

Published on 2012-04-04 05:45:19

Not only was Gold sold violently, more violently than commodities by the way, but U.S. Treasury bonds were also sold as the market obviously believes that the U.S. economy is... Read more > read more

Stocks To Watch Today – Volume Gainers

Published on 2012-04-04 05:44:33

Stock market report for today with the highest volume movers and gainers/losers from all sectors. Dow: 13,199.55. – 64.94 Nasdaq: 3,113.57. – 6.13 S&P 500: 1,413.38. – 5.66 Top 10... Read more > read more

Gold Rises On Good ISM Number

Published on 2012-04-03 04:18:19

That’s what the conventional headlines will tell you. The truth is that anyone who actually watches gold knows that gold trades according to the whims of the interbank market in... Read more > read more

Crude Oil Spikes Along With Everything Else

Published on 2012-04-03 04:17:24

So, on Thursday the entire grain complex got taken out behind the chemical shed and shot in the head. Then the USDA crop report came out on Friday while the... Read more > read more

U.S. Automakers Expect Further Growth

Published on 2012-04-02 05:53:44

A robust pace is expected to be reported for U.S. March auto sales which will make it the greatest quarter during last four years for new automobile purchases as the... Read more > read more

Stocks To Watch – Fridays Movers

Published on 2012-04-02 05:51:48

A quick look at the stock market on Friday. Listing the top movers by volume, gainers and losers by percentage. View of the stock market today. Dow: 13,212.04. + 66.22... Read more > read more

The Rally in U.S. Treasuries Comes to an Abrupt End

Published on 2012-03-31 04:04:12

At about 12:30 est on Friday a healthy dose of reality washed over the markets and waves of selling hit the U.S. Treasury bond market and did not stop until... Read more > read more

Biggest Jumps of the Day: Walt Disney, Hewlett Packard and Merck

Published on 2012-03-30 18:39:30

Today was the day for bulls as the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.50 percent or 66.22 points to 13.212.04. Standard & Poor’s 500 index gained 0.37 percent or... Read more > read more

Intel, Alcoa & American Express Remain Lower Despite Bullish Market

Published on 2012-03-30 18:37:09

Intel, Alcoa and American Express were the only components in Dow Jones composition which remained low in today’s session. Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.50 percent or 66.22 points... Read more > read more

Oil Finally Tumbles Out of Range

Published on 2012-03-30 07:12:41

West Texas Intermediate Crude futures finally broke down below the $105 per barrel price that has held to the downside for weeks now. I guess one too many rumors of... Read more > read more

U.S. Economy Booming It Seems

Published on 2012-03-30 07:10:30

As the jobs market strengthened in the U.S., household earnings in the fourth quarter grew at a quicker pace than earlier thought. As against final estimation of growth in gross... Read more > read more

Bank of America, American Express and Coca Cola Remain Up Despite Bearish Stock Market

Published on 2012-03-29 12:10:24

Bears dominated US stock markets on Wednesday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.54 percent or 71.52 points to 13,126.21 for the day. Standard & Poor’s 500 index declined... Read more > read more

DJIA Bears in Review: Caterpillar, Alcoa and United Technologies

Published on 2012-03-29 11:58:52

Of Financial Bondage

Published on 2012-03-29 05:57:48

This just in. There is no recovery in the U.S. This being the end of the March futures contracts on the COMEX the headlines were suitably bearish to ensure a... Read more > read more

Grain Market Ground to Pulp

Published on 2012-03-29 05:56:31

I think I’ve mentioned just how volatile the Rough Rice pits have been in recent weeks. Wednesday was no different. After finally breaking through resistance at 14.80 yesterday after multiple... Read more > read more

Volume Stocks From Yesterday

Published on 2012-03-29 05:55:26

OUr stock market report for today featuring all the companies on the move yesterday with high volume. Plus percentage gainers and losers. Dow: 13,126.21. – 71.52 Nasdaq: 3,104.96. – 15.39... Read more > read more

China Increases Foreign Debt Quota

Published on 2012-03-29 05:53:12

The world’s 2nd largest economy has raised the yearly long-term foreign debt quota for overseas banks up to $24 billion. Chinese planning agency, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC)... Read more > read more

DJIA Gainers in Focus: Pfizer, McDonald’s and Merck

Published on 2012-03-28 13:44:40

US stocks saw correction on Tuesday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.33 percent or 43.90 points to close at 13,197.13. Standard & Poor’s 500 index fell 0.28 percent... Read more > read more

Bank of America, Verizon and Alcoa Decline as the DJIA Fell 43 Points

Published on 2012-03-28 13:41:35

Gold Touches $1700 Then Backs Down

Published on 2012-03-28 08:30:27

Gold, after closing near $1690 per ounce yesterday rallied from the COMEX open to hit a high of $1699.55 intra-day but ran into a wall of selling as the bears... Read more > read more

Rice Futures Finally Break Out

Published on 2012-03-28 08:29:20

While other members of the grain complex continue to consolidate below their near-term highs, with traders scared to commit to a new price trend in any way, there was no... Read more > read more

Americans Angry Over Gasoline Prices

Published on 2012-03-28 08:28:11

Higher gasoline prices have become one of the greatest issues for the current year’s American presidential campaign. As per a Reuters/Ipsos online poll, 68% or over two-thirds of American people... Read more > read more

Gainers, Losers and More..

Published on 2012-03-28 08:26:44

Look at the movers yesterday in the stock market. Listing high volume stocks, gainers, losers and more.. Dow: 13,197.73. – 43.90 Nasdaq: 3,120.35. – 2.22 S&P 500: 1,412.52. – 3.99... Read more > read more

American Express, JP Morgan and United Technologies Makes Highest Jumps as DJIA Climbs 160 Points

Published on 2012-03-27 11:30:15

Wall Street started with an upbeat note this week as the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1.23 percent or 160.90 points to 13,241.63 on Monday. Standard & Poor’s 500 index... Read more > read more

Stock Report – High Volume and Leading Stocks

Published on 2012-03-27 07:09:51

Another stock market report on the volume leaders in yesterdays trading session, plus some gainers and losers on the day. Dow: 13,241.63. + 160.90 Nasdaq: 3,122.57. + 54.65 S&P 500:... Read more > read more

Gasoline Futures Hit A New High

Published on 2012-03-27 02:30:07

How does $3.41 per gallon sound for a price for gasoline? Pretty good right? That would be a huge improvement over what we’re all currently paying. The problem that’s the... Read more > read more

Bernanke Speaks and Gold Soars

Published on 2012-03-27 02:27:01

Gold bears better buck up and get used to this because the truth is that these may be the final days in which we ever see gold print with a... Read more > read more

Shell Struggling To Pay for Iranian Oil

Published on 2012-03-26 07:47:23

Royal Dutch Shell together with France’s Total and Turkey’s Tupras are facing problems to pay for Iranian oil they bought. Shell owes $1 billion to Iran for crude oil. Financial... Read more > read more

Last Weeks Close – Stock Report

Published on 2012-03-26 07:45:25

Quick overview of stocks on the Dow Jones, Nasdaq and NYSE with high volume from last weeks trading. Report for the stock market today. Dow: 13,080.73. + 34.59 Nasdaq: 3,067.92.... Read more > read more

Gold Ends Week Up for 1st Time in 3 Weeks

Published on 2012-03-23 19:56:08

U.S. Treasuries continued to rally on Friday, putting in a significant move higher, but have not regained the bottom of the range, on the futures market, from where they broke... Read more > read more

DJIA Bears in Focus: Alcoa, Chevron and Caterpillar

Published on 2012-03-23 14:16:34

US equities remained lower on Thursday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.60 percent or 78.48 to settle at 13,046.14. Standard & Poor’s 500 index declined 0.72 percent or... Read more > read more

Procter & Gamble, Intel and Coco Cola Post Gains Despite Dow Jones Fell 78 Points

Published on 2012-03-23 13:46:55

China’s Manufacturing Miss Turns Risk Off

Published on 2012-03-23 05:06:47

The miss by HSBC’s flash manufacturing index for China missed badly, sending that index to 48.1 falling back after February’s reading of 49.6. The index is designed such that a... Read more > read more

DJIA Bulls: Exxon Mobil, Merck and Procter & Gamble

Published on 2012-03-13 08:00:18

Investors were upbeat on Wall Street on Monday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.29 percent or 37.69 to close at 12,959.71 for the day. Standard & Poor’s 500... Read more � > read more

Major Falls of the Day: JPMorgan Chase & Co, Caterpillar Inc and American Express Company

Published on 2012-03-13 07:54:29

Investors were upbeat on Wall Street on Monday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.29 percent or 37.69 to close at 12,959.71 for the day. Standard & Poor’s 500... Read more � > read more

Commodities Have a Rough Day, Led by Oil

Published on 2012-03-13 05:02:56

So, on a day where the markets have no idea what to make of the climax to the Greek tragedy and we are a week away from the denouement (CDS... Read more � > read more

GNC Guides higher, Stock Jumps After Hours

Published on 2012-03-13 05:01:53

As we approach the 1 year anniversary of GNC’s (NYSE: GNC) trading debut at $16.60 per share last April 1st we were greeted this afternoon by even better guidance from... Read more � > read more

Stocks To Watch – Volume Leaders

Published on 2012-03-12 03:58:00

Risers and fallers from the end of last weeks trading on the stock market. With an overview of volume leading stocks. Dow: 12,922.02. + 14.08 Nasdaq: 2,988.34 + 17.92 S&P... Read more � > read more

Gold, Silver, Oil Up as Greece Defaults

Published on 2012-03-10 02:53:55

Money will flow to cover this credit event in Greece. There’s no way around that. It may be fire-walled it may not be but money will flow to cover this. ... Read more � > read more

Greece Defaults, ISDA Speaks, Markets Yawn

Published on 2012-03-10 02:51:50

After all of the drama the headlines spent all day telling us that Greece defaulting on $3.5 billion in sovereign debt is really no big deal. After all, Lehman only... Read more � > read more

Alcoa, Caterpillar and DuPont Performs at DJIA

Published on 2012-03-09 12:46:39

Investors were optimistic on Wall Street on Thursday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up by 0.55 percent or 70.61 points to 12,907.94. Standard & Poor’s 500 index gained... Read more � > read more

DJIA Decliners in Focus: McDonald’s, Exxon Mobil and Intel Corp

Published on 2012-03-09 12:11:28

Bankers pay rise more in Asia than U.S.

Published on 2012-03-09 06:49:16

Bankers’ wages will rise twice in Asia Pacific region than in the U. S. Elsewhere, wages across the banking sector are also going to increase in 2012 but not as... Read more � > read more

Todays Stock Market Report

Published on 2012-03-09 06:47:44

Stock report for today with the risers and fallers and stocks with high volume on all markets. Dow: 12,907.94. + 70.61 Nasdaq: 2,970.42. + 34.73 S&P 500: 1,365.91. + 13.28... Read more � > read more

Commodities Rise as Risk is Back on, Baby!

Published on 2012-03-09 06:45:39

Greek PSI looks to be on track, as long as they invoke CACs which will still trigger a default, but all that matters in today’s markets is the headlines, not... Read more � > read more

Top Performers of the Day: Bank of America, Caterpillar and Home Depot

Published on 2012-03-08 12:32:38

US stock markets gained on Wednesday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average index surged 0.61 percent or 78.18 to settle at 12,837.33 points. Standard & Poor’s 500 index gained 0.69... Read more � > read more

Kraft Foods, Walt Disney and Procter & Gamble Remain Lower Despite Bullish DJIA

Published on 2012-03-08 12:31:40

Fed Hints at QE 3 Markets Spasm Higher

Published on 2012-03-08 04:03:30

After an almost dangerous drop in the Dow Jones Industrials and S&P 500 which might have actually allowed something to correct after a two month long rally the Federal Reserve... Read more � > read more

Gold, Silver and Oil Move Higher, Coffee Collapses

Published on 2012-03-08 04:02:00

Something I don’t normally look at but is truly near and dear to my heart, or at least my liver, is the price of coffee futures. Since Friday the price... Read more � > read more

China Looks To Globalize Currency

Published on 2012-03-08 04:01:06

As one more measure to globalize its currency, China plans to offer loans to Bric nations. In a communiqué after a meeting in April in China; five nations’ delegates called... Read more � > read more

Normal Service Resumes – Stock Market Report

Published on 2012-03-08 03:59:21

After a strong sell off on the stock market there was a day of normal service. Below we look at some of the leading stocks by volume and gainers/losers. Dow:... Read more � > read more

Dow Jones Plunges with Alcoa, Caterpillar and Hewlett Packard at Top Decliners

Published on 2012-03-07 14:56:12

Bearish sentiments dominated the Wall Street on Tuesday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.57 percent or 203.66 points to settle at 12,759.15 points. Standard & Poor’s 500 index... Read more � > read more

Commodities Retreat as Stocks Come to Their Senses

Published on 2012-03-07 04:14:05

Let’s start with the important stuff. Gold and Silver were sold unmercifully during European trading. Gold broke below $1700 again and this time closed below its 144 EMA at $1675/0z. ... Read more � > read more

Global Oil Prices Rise

Published on 2012-03-07 04:12:50

Oil prices in international markets rose to highest level since 2008 due to apprehensions that tensions over Iranian nuclear program might lead to a war and resulting disruption of supplies... Read more � > read more

Strong Drops On The Market – Report

Published on 2012-03-07 04:10:36

Strong drops on the stock market today but no drop in volume on the biggest stocks. see our report of the movers and shakers on the market. Dow: 12,759.15. –... Read more � > read more

Alcoa, Caterpillar and Bank of America Among top Decliners at DJIA

Published on 2012-03-06 12:29:12

Mixed sentiments were seen on Wall Street on Monday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average index declined 0.11 percent or 14.76 points to settle at 12,962.81 points. Standard & Poor’s... Read more � > read more

DJIA Performers in Focus: Merck & Co, IBM and Verizon

Published on 2012-03-06 12:26:19

China Slows but Still Stocks Refuse to Back Off

Published on 2012-03-06 03:00:24

The headlines in the U.S. are all atwitter because the Dow and the S&P dropped the barest minimum over an announcement from China that they are cutting their growth target... Read more � > read more

Commodities Mixed Again to Start the Week

Published on 2012-03-06 02:59:34

There’s a lot of consolidation going on in the markets right now. After the fireworks on the U.S. stock exchanges for most of January and February things there have calmed... Read more � > read more

Brief Report On Yesterdays Stock Market

Published on 2012-03-06 02:58:41

Stock Market For Today at a glance, with the largest volume stocks, the highest gainers and losers and an overall look at the main indices. Dow: 12,962.81. – 14.76 Nasdaq:... Read more � > read more

Richest Americans Fortunes On The Rise

Published on 2012-03-06 02:55:23

The nation’s economy is going down but America’s richest list is going up. In spite of sluggish economy, wealthiest Americans have amassed $1.53 trillion which is nearly equal to Canada’s... Read more � > read more

Stocks On The Move Last Week

Published on 2012-03-05 04:12:04

A look at the top performers on the stock market last Friday with stocks on high volume and top gainers/losers. Dow: 12,977.57 – 2.73 Nasdaq: 2,976.19 – 12.78 S&P 500:... Read more � > read more

Everything Screams Risk Off but Stocks are Flat

Published on 2012-03-03 17:18:50

After a 3 day rout in the U.S. Treasury Market which saw the futures on the 30 year bond bounce off of long term support at 140 yesterday, bulls returned... Read more � > read more

Commodities Mixed Heading Into Weekend

Published on 2012-03-03 17:17:52

The grand daddy of commodities crude oil took a break from the blistering rally that’s been happening since mass opening of swap lines between 5 major central banks back in... Read more � > read more

Todays Stocks On The Move

Published on 2012-03-02 03:49:48

High volume again for some of the bluechips on the stock market today. With Bank of America heading up the pack as usual. Focus will remain on energy related companies... Read more � > read more

Retail Gasoline Prices are Touching Peak

Published on 2012-03-02 03:36:45

For the past 35 days Gasoline prices have been rising day after day. Consumers are afraid that they will have to pay record prices in the not too distant future.... Read more � > read more

U.S. Treasury Bonds Slump: Risk is On

Published on 2012-03-02 03:34:32

U.S. Treasury Bond futures settled at their lowest level on Thursday since November closing down nearly a full point from open to close at 140.61. Bonds continue to be under... Read more � > read more

Crude Jumps On Saudi Pipeline Attack

Published on 2012-03-02 03:33:21

Crude Oil was hopping today anyway when an afternoon report from Iranian media PressTV stated that a pipeline in the eastern part of Saudi Arabia exploded. The Saudi government has... Read more � > read more

DIJA Gainers in Focus: Coca Cola, Home Depot and United Technologies

Published on 2012-03-01 13:11:24

Uncertainty was seen in Wall Street on Wednesday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.41 percent or 53.05 points to settle at 12,952.07 points. Standard & Poor’s 500 index... Read more � > read more

Bears of the Day: Hewlett Packard, Alcoa and Bank of America

Published on 2012-03-01 12:40:26

Bernanke Sneezes and Gold and Silver Fall Dead

Published on 2012-03-01 04:18:46

I don’t know about you, but I have serious reservations about any one man having the kind of power that the Chairman o the Federal Reserve has. I said yesterday... Read more � > read more

Commodities Mixed To End Month

Published on 2012-03-01 04:17:57

While gold and silver were getting smacked around along with the Euro, cattle and hog traders were dealing in reality of ZIRP and money printing rising sharply after Bernanke’s testimony. ... Read more � > read more

Todays U.S. Stock Market Report

Published on 2012-03-01 04:12:50

Volume leaders on the Dow Jones, Nasdaq and S&P500 indexes. Plus gainers and losers across the board. Stock Market report for today. Dow: 12,952.07. – 53.05 Nasdaq: 2,966.89. – 19.87... Read more � > read more

Major Decliners at Dow Jones: American Express, McDonald’s and The Travelers Companies

Published on 2012-02-29 13:37:27

Investors were optimistic on Tuesday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.18 percent or 23.16 to settle at 13,005.12 points. Standard & Poor’s 500 index surged 0.34 percent or... Read more � > read more

Two Tech Stocks and Johnson & Johnson Takes Dow Jones Above 13,000 Level

Published on 2012-02-29 12:11:14

Some Stocks To Watch From Yesterday

Published on 2012-02-29 03:34:54

Some high volume stocks to watch from the markets yesterday, and gainers / losers by percentage. Bank of America heading up the volume leaders as per usual. Dow: 13,005.12 +... Read more � > read more

In a Word Silver Prices Go “Boom!”

Published on 2012-02-28 16:02:21

Silver is one of those markets that is a blast to write about, not simply because I think it is one of the biggest investment opportunities of this lifetime, but... Read more � > read more

Risk Off Day Has Commodities Pause

Published on 2012-02-28 03:41:59

The blistering rallies in a few of my favorite things, namely gold, silver, oil and, most especially, beef, paused for a breather on Monday to start the week. The brain-dead... Read more � > read more

So When is a Default Not a Default?

Published on 2012-02-28 03:40:27

When the banks which hold 97% of the CDS’s on the bonds about to be defaulted on decide it isn’t. I refuse to even apologize to The Riddler for that... Read more � > read more

Gainers And Losers – Todays Report

Published on 2012-02-28 03:39:07

Stock Market Today, report on the leading high volume stocks over the markets and some of the gainers and losers in focus. Dow: 12,981.51. – 1.44 > read more

Gainers, Losers and High Volume Stocks

Published on 2012-02-27 05:24:41

Welcome to our stock market report for today featuring the gainers and losers from end of last weeks trading plus some high volume leaders across all markets. Dow: 12,982.95. –... Read more � > read more

Crude Oil Flirts with $110, Brent with $126

Published on 2012-02-25 18:39:59

Not content with a $6 move for the week oil bulls pushed the price of West Texas Intermediate Crude up another $1.87 on Friday to close the week in sight... Read more � > read more

Despite Egregious Raid Silver Holds $35

Published on 2012-02-25 18:38:51

I don’t normally do pictures here but today is a special day. Six months ago I would have been glued to the ticker watching this happen in real time and... Read more � > read more

Performers at Dow Jones: Procter & Gamble, IBM and JPMorgan Chase

Published on 2012-02-24 14:03:54

Investors remained optimistic on Wall Street on Thursday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 0.36 percent or 46.02 points to close at 12,984.69. Standard & Poor’s 500 index gained... Read more � > read more

Hewlett Packard Falls on Lower Profit Along with Two DJIA Stocks

Published on 2012-02-24 12:06:59

Iran Factor is Increasing Energy Prices

Published on 2012-02-24 04:26:29

Gasoline prices in the U.S. have increased by more than 10 percent during last two months mainly due to apprehensions that disagreement with Iran would result in a full scale... Read more � > read more

Silver Approaches Resistance at $35.70, Gold and Oil Extend

Published on 2012-02-24 04:23:52

I’ve talked about the gains in gold and oil in the past week extensively, calling correctly the $1765 break in gold and the $102.50/barrel break in West Texas Intermediate Crude. ... Read more � > read more

EU Pushes for SWIFT Removal of Iran

Published on 2012-02-24 04:21:05

In what would be a first in the history of modern financial markets, the European Union is pushing hard for the Society for Worldwide Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT) to expel the... Read more � > read more

DJIA Decliners in Focus: Wal-Mart, Bank of America and Intel

Published on 2012-02-23 11:45:29

Correction was seen in US stock markets on Wednesday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.21 percent or 27.02 points to close at 12,938.67. Standard & Poor’s 500 index... Read more � > read more

Stocks Down The Day After Dow Jones Touched 13,000

Published on 2012-02-23 03:43:16

Just after hitting a significant psychological mark of 13,000, the Dow Jones declined by 27 points on Wednesday. The Nasdaq lost 15.40 points and Standard & Poor’s 500 shed 4.55... Read more � > read more

Gold Explodes Past $1765, Oil Rises Again

Published on 2012-02-23 03:40:42

I could do this all week, it seems. After a stunning rally on Tuesday that saw gold prices shoot up nearly $30/oz the price action on Wednesday was subdued. The... Read more � > read more

HP’s Earning Drop Only 44%

Published on 2012-02-23 03:37:33

This must be why the Dow hit 13,000 yesterday. The rumor of a Greece default was past and that Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ) would beat their earnings estimate must have done... Read more � > read more

Commodities Continue Surging as Bond Prices Drop

Published on 2012-02-22 15:02:31

U.S. Treasury Bond Futures dropped sharply on Tuesday to reach a low of 140.99 continuing a slide that began at the beginning of the month. Bond futures have lost nearly... Read more � > read more

Gold Rockets Up Toward Resistance

Published on 2012-02-22 15:01:40

The word of the day is Greece. As in, the ditherers in Europe finally reached some kind of an agreement the details of how much this violates contract law is... Read more � > read more

DJIA Bears In Focus: Wal-Mart, Merck and Travelers Companies

Published on 2012-02-22 12:41:01

US stock markets closed on positive not on Tuesday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.12 percent or 15.82 points to close at 12,965.69. Standard & Poor’s 500 index... Read more � > read more

Top Gainers at Dow Jones: Alcoa, Chevron and Kraft Foods

Published on 2012-02-22 12:28:00

Oil Prices Jump As Iran Shuts Out France And Britain

Published on 2012-02-21 02:53:56

Following Iran’s announcement that it has stopped export of crude oil to France and Britain, oil prices soared on Monday to over $105 per barrel that is the highest in... Read more � > read more

Stock Market Report – Dow Jones Close To Highs

Published on 2012-02-20 05:12:27

Strong gains for the stock market bode well for today as the Dow Jones climbs to highs and other markets around the globe show strength. Dow Jones: 12,950.10. + 46.02 > read more

Grains and Meats Rise Across the Board

Published on 2012-02-18 13:27:03

With the expectations that the U.S. economy has de-coupled from Europe, its largest trading partner (a farcical idea), and that happy days are truly here again, commodity prices are beginning... Read more � > read more

Oil Ends Week on Breakout Move to $104

Published on 2012-02-18 13:24:52

While I’d like to find something different to write about what’s happening in the commodities markets is too important to ignore. Yes, the equity markets are pushing higher on a... Read more � > read more

Volume Leaders For The Market Today

Published on 2012-02-17 04:24:25

Another interesting day on the stock market today, with high volume on bluechips. A quick report at some losers and winners on the day. Dow Jones Industrial Average: 12,904.08. +... Read more � > read more

Commodities Continue Surging Higher

Published on 2012-02-17 04:20:27

So Europe is fixed again right? Because if it is that means there won’t be a debt default whirlwind *cough* that will have to be papered over by all of... Read more � > read more

DJIA Top Falls of the Day: Bank of America, United Technologies, Caterpillar

Published on 2012-02-16 14:38:20

Bears dominated the US stock markets as the greenback strengthened on Wednesday. Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 0.76 percent or 97.33 to close at 12,780.95 for the day. Standard &... Read more � > read more

Brent Hits All-Time High in Euros, WTI Pushing Against Highs

Published on 2012-02-16 04:47:32

On the worst day in the equity markets of 2012 where we finally saw volume return in a meaningful way nominally because the markets were spooked by the latest reversal... Read more � > read more

Stocks To Watch – Todays Market Report

Published on 2012-02-16 04:44:57

Stocks which were on the move today across the markets with high volume and percentage gainers / losers. Dow Jones Industrial Average: 12,780.95. – 97.33 S&P 500: 1,343.23. – 7.27... Read more � > read more

Hewlett Packard, Boeing and Wal-Mart Becomes Top Gainers at DJIA

Published on 2012-02-15 13:08:17

Equities investors remained mixed on Tuesday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average slightly gained by 0.03 percent or 4.24 points to 12,878.28 for the day. Standard & Poor’s 500 index... Read more � > read more

Gasoline at Record January Prices, Meats Climb

Published on 2012-02-15 06:37:49

For everyone loving the current levitation happening on the S&P 500 I have to point out to them the reality of commodity prices, most notably the climb in gasoline prices... Read more � > read more

Todays Stock Market Report – Gainers And Losers

Published on 2012-02-15 06:34:07

Latest view of the markets with gainers and losers plus the highest volume leaders headed by Bank of America once again. Dow Jones Industrial Average: 12,878.28. + 4.24 S&P 500:... Read more � > read more

Bulls of the Day: Bank of America, JPMorgan and Caterpillar

Published on 2012-02-14 13:05:56

Investors seemed optimistic on Wall Street on Monday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 0.57 percent or 72.81 points to close at 12,874.04 points. Standard & Poor’s 500 index... Read more � > read more

Du Pont, Travelers Companies and Kraft Foods Decline Despite Positive Mood on Wall Street

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Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ:CSCO) trades with Highest Market Capitalization in its Industry

Published on 2011-07-05 18:39:52

Company Background Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ:CSCO) was incorporated in 1984 and is engaged in designing, manufacturing and selling of internet protocol based networking and other products related to communications and... Read more � > read more

Insight on NIKE Inc (NYSE:NKE)

Published on 2011-07-01 18:56:37

Company Background NIKE Inc (NYSE:NKE) was incorporated in 1964 and is engaged in designing, manufacturing and marketing of footwear, apparel, equipment and accessory products. Based in Beaverton, Oregon, the company... Read more � > read more

Microsoft, Intel and Caterpillar face Correction Despite Bullish Dow Jones

Published on 2011-06-30 11:11:10

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) declined 0.70 percent in yesterday’s trading session and closed at $25.62 with traded volume of 66.02 million stocks as compared to its average traded volume of 62.55... Read more � > read more

Bank of America, JP Morgan and American Express Move up with High Volume Numbers

Published on 2011-06-30 11:09:34

Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) soared 2.96 percent to close at $11.14 in its last trading session. Its total volume stood at 300.66 million stocks as compared to its average... Read more � > read more

3M Company (NYSE:MMM) ranks 9th in its Industry by Dividend Yield

Published on 2011-06-29 19:44:39

Company Background 3M Company (NYSE:MMM) was incorporated in 1902 and is a well known diversified technology company around the world. Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, the company has five business... Read more � > read more

Cisco, Bank of America and Intel are the Most Traded Stocks among DJIA Components

Published on 2011-06-27 10:28:01

Cisco Systems, Inc (NASDAQ:CSCO) was the most active among Dow Jones companies with volume of 146.25 million stocks as compared to its average traded volume of 75.52 million stocks per... Read more � > read more

Bank of America, Alcoa and American Express are the Most Volatile among Dow Jones Components

Published on 2011-06-24 07:20:27

Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) declined 0.74 percent to $10.71 in its last trading session. Its traded volume stood at 180.21 million stocks as compared to its average traded volume... Read more � > read more

Home Depot, Pfizer and Intel among the Top Performers at DJIA

Published on 2011-06-24 06:41:54

The Home Depot Inc (NYSE:HD) soared 2.06 percent to close at $35.65 in its last trading session. Its traded volume stood at 17.08 million as compared to its average traded... Read more � > read more

Dow Jones Dominating Bears of the Day: Coca Cola, Exxon Mobil and Chevron

Published on 2011-06-24 06:40:17

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) declined 2.14 percent to close at $64.98 with traded volume of 13.23 million stocks for the day. Its average traded volume stands at 7.22 million stocks... Read more � > read more

Caterpillar, Du Pont and United Technologies among Top DJIA Bulls of the Day

Published on 2011-06-21 10:46:45

Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:CAT) surged 2.32 percent to $98.18 in its last trading session. Its traded volume stood at 7.48 million stocks as compared to its average traded volume of 7.53... Read more � > read more

US Stock Market Remain Mixed: Dow Jones Moves Up 0.36 percent

Published on 2011-06-20 02:06:19

The US stock markets remained mixed on Friday after the news of reduced consumer sentiment which declined to 71.8 in the last month as compared to 74.3 in prior month.... Read more � > read more

Boeing, IBM and Microsoft among DJIA Components with Highest Return on Equity

Published on 2011-06-17 21:57:59

The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) is among the most profitable companies among Dow Jones components which is evident from the fact that the company has the highest return on equity. ROE... Read more � > read more

Alcoa, Walt Disney and JP Morgan among Hot Corrections

Published on 2011-06-17 11:07:47

Alcoa Inc (NYSE:AA) fell 1.14 percent in its last trading session to $14.79 with traded volume of 24.20 million stocks. Its average traded volume stands at 24.89 million stocks per... Read more � > read more

American Express, Hewlett Packard and Home Depot Move in a Bullish Rally

Published on 2011-06-17 06:03:01

American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) surged 2.39 percent in its last trading session to close at $48.41. Its traded volume stood at 9.01 million stocks as compared to its average traded... Read more � > read more

Strong Market and Financial Position of Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS)

Published on 2011-06-15 19:58:09

Company Background The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) was incorporated in 1923 and is well known entertainment company. Based Burbank, California, the company has five main business segments which include Media... Read more � > read more

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