U.S.market update

[Ritika Sharma]

U.S. stocks edged lower on Monday as disappointing German data increased concerns that global economic growth remains weak.
The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 20.55 points, or 0.15 percent, to end unofficially at 13,558.92. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index dropped 3.26 points, or 0.22 percent, to finish unofficially at 1,456.89. The Nasdaq Composite Index dropped 19.18 points, or 0.60 percent, to close unofficially at 3,160.78.:clap:

 

[Ritika Sharma]

Wall Street ended modestly higher on Wednesday on stronger-than-expected U.S. labour and service sector data, but the Dow industrials were hobbled by a slide in Hewlett-Packard
The Dow Jones industrial average gained 12.25 points, or 0.09 percent, to 13,494.61 at the close. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index advanced 5.24 points, or 0.36 percent, to 1,450.99. The Nasdaq Composite Index rose 15.19 points, or 0.49 percent, to close at 3,135.23.

 

[Vicorka]

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[Ritika Sharma]

The US markets end lower amidst concerns over global growth and ahead of the earnings season. Dow pulled back after hitting a five year high. CBOE volatility index jumped more than 5 percent to close above 15.
Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.19% or 26.5 points at 13583.65. Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.76% or 23.84 points at 3112.35. Standard & Poor’s 500 shed 0.35% or 5.05 points at 1455.88.:clap:

 

[Ritika Sharma]

The US markets closed near session lows amid growing fears over slowing global growth and ahead of what many expect will be a weak earnings season. The CBOE volatility index soared 8 percent to above 16.
Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.81% or 110.12 points at 13473.53. Nasdaq Composite was down 1.52% or 47.33 points at 3065.02. Standard & Poor’s 500 was down 0.99% or 14.4 points at 1441.48.

 

[Ritika Sharma]

U.S. stocks wrapped up their worst week in four months, led lower on Friday by financial shares as results from Wells Fargo and JPMorgan ignited concerns about shrinking profit margins for big lenders.

The Dow Jones industrial average edged up 2.46 points, or 0.02 percent, to 13,328.85 at the close. But the S&P 500 fell 4.25 points, or 0.30 percent, to finish at 1,428.59. The Nasdaq Composite dipped 5.30 points, or 0.17 percent, to 3,044.11.

 

[Ritika Sharma]

The S&P 500 rose for the third consecutive day on Wednesday after housing starts hit a four-year high, but the Dow was weighed down by IBM after it posted weak revenue.
The Dow Jones industrial average rose 5.22 points, or 0.04 percent, to 13,557 at the close. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index gained 5.99 points, or 0.41 percent, to finish at 1,460.91. The Nasdaq Composite Index advanced 2.95 points, or 0.10 percent, to close at 3,104.12.

 

[Ritika Sharma]

U.S. stocks fell on Thursday, with technology stocks hit hard after Google’s surprisingly weak earnings – released prematurely during the trading day – disappointed investors.
The Dow Jones industrial average dipped 8.06 points, or 0.06 percent, to close at 13,548.94. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index shed 3.57 points, or 0.24 percent, to 1,457.34. The Nasdaq Composite Index fell 31.26 points, or 1.01 percent, to end at 3,072.87.

 

[Ritika Sharma]

:clap:U.S. stocks ended the week on Friday with their worst day since late June after Dow components General Electric and McDonald’s, both barometers of the overall economy’s health, added to a disappointing earnings season.
The Dow Jones industrial average lost 205.43 points, or 1.52 percent, to close at 13,343.51. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index fell 24.15 points, or 1.66 percent, to 1,433.19. The Nasdaq Composite Index slid 67.24 points, or 2.19 percent, to close at 3,005.62.

 

[Ritika Sharma]

The Dow industrials and the S&P 500 ended flat on Monday after a late-day bounce, as worries about slower global growth hitting corporate sales were offset by earnings that beat expectations.
The Dow Jones industrial average rose 2.38 points, or 0.02 percent, to close at 13,345.89. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index inched up just 0.63 of a point, or 0.04 percent, to 1,433.82. The Nasdaq Composite Index rose 11.33 points, or 0.38 percent, to close at 3,016.96.

 

[Ritika Sharma]

U.S. stocks ended lower for a second day on Wednesday, as investors soured on another round of underwhelming corporate results and the Federal Reserve said it would stick to its stimulus plan until the job market improves.
The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI shed 25.19 points, or 0.19 percent, to close at 13,077.34. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index .SPX dropped 4.36 points, or 0.31 percent, to 1,408.75. The Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC slipped 8.77 points, or 0.29 percent, to end at 2,981.70.

 

[NVP]

sorry R

but what is the point of this thread ?...are you selling anything ?

I have 500 feeds telling me this information .............at least add some slant and your own opinion to what this will do to the market and some trading calls

thanks
N

 

[Ritika Sharma]

U.S. stocks finished flat on Friday, recovering from moderate declines as bargain hunters rushed in to buy Apple, lifting it off its lows, and scooped up other stocks recently battered by disappointing results.
The Dow Jones industrial average edged up 3.53 points, or 0.03 percent, to close at 13,107.21. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index dipped 1.03 points, or 0.07 percent, to finish at 1,411.94. The Nasdaq Composite Index gained 1.83 points, or 0.06 percent, to end at 2,987.95.

 

[NVP]

Calling all Experts - come and vote on my poll please
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N


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[Ritika Sharma]

U.S. stock markets were closed on Monday and may remain closed on Tuesday, the operator of the New York Stock Exchange said, depending on the damage from the huge and dangerous storm on financial center New York City overnight and on Tuesday.

 

[Ritika Sharma]

The US markets closed out the month of October on a flat note in thin trading, following the market’s first two-day weather-related market shutdown since 1888. Meanwhile, all three major indices declined sharply for the month, with the Dow down nearly 2.5 percent. The CBOE volatility index closed above 18.
Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.08% or 10.75 points at 13096.46. Nasdaq Composite was down 0.36% or 10.72 points at 2977.23. Standard & Poor’s 500 was up 0.02% or 0.22 points at 1412.16.

 

[Ritika Sharma]

The S&P 500 scored its best day in seven weeks on Thursday as bullish consumer confidence and private-sector jobs data gave investors reason to cheer following superstorm Sandy’s devastating sweep through the U.S. Northeast.
The Dow Jones industrial average gained 136.16 points, or 1.04 percent, to 13,232.62 at the close. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index shot up 15.43 points, or 1.09 percent, to finish at 1,427.59. This was the S&P 500′s biggest daily percentage gain since Sept. 13, when the Federal Reserve unveiled its plan for a third round of stimulus or quantitative easing, also known as “QE3.”

 

[Ritika Sharma]

:clap:U.S. stocks ended an unusual storm-shortened trading week with a selloff on Friday, as major indexes erased early gains sparked by a stronger-than-expected payrolls report.
The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 139.46 points, or 1.05 percent, to 13,093.16. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index lost 13.39 points, or 0.94 percent, to 1,414.20. The Nasdaq Composite Index declined 37.93 points, or 1.26 percent, to close at 2,982.13.

 

[Ritika Sharma]

:clap::clap:The US markets eke out marginal gains after trading narrowly mixed for most of the session as investors cautious ahead of today’s presidential election. The CBOE volatility index jumped above 18.
Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.15% or 19.28 points at 13112.44. Nasdaq Composite was up 0.59% or 17.53 points at 2999.66. Standard & Poor’s 500 was up 0.22% or 3.06 points at 1417.26.

 

[Ritika Sharma]

U.S. stocks fell on Thursday and could be in line for more weakness as worries about Washington’s ability to find a timely solution to the “fiscal cliff” dominate investor thinking in coming weeks.
The Dow Jones industrial average lost 121.41 points, or 0.94 percent, to end at 12,811.32. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index fell 17.02 points, or 1.22 percent, to 1,377.51, ending at its lowest level since Aug. 2. The Nasdaq Composite Index dropped 41.70 points, or 1.42 percent, to close at 2,895.58.