Selected Market Sentiment, The News Collections

COOL -- Majesco Entertainment Co
Price $1.91
Sector: Technology Industry: Software & Programming
Market Cap: $60.1M
Game software development for PS, Game Boy, XBox etc.
weekly 200MA -- $1.28, weekly 50MA -- $0.97

Other symbols which prices over weekly 200MA are
PALM, INSM, AAPL

2009-06-22T18:22:00.000-07:00

Dow ....8,339.01 ...-200.72 (-2.35%)
S&P 500 ..893.04 ..-28.19 (-3.06%)
Nasdaq ....1,766.19 ..-61.28 (-3.35%)

Stocks, Commodities Fall as World Bank Sees 2.9% Contraction ...
US and European stocks tumbled, sending the Standard & Poor's 500 Index down the most in two months, as the World Bank said the recession will be deeper than previously forecast.
OIL FUTURES: Crude Drops On Weak Gasoline Demand
Stocks tumble on bleak outlook for world economy

2009-06-19T13:23:00.000-07:00

Dow ...8,539.73 ...-15.87 (-0.19%)
S&P 500 ..921.23 ..+2.86 (0.31%)
Nasdaq ...1,827.47 ...+19.75 (1.09%)

OIL FUTURES: Crude Settles -2.6% At $69.55, Low Since Jun 8
California's Credit Rating May Be Cut by Moody's
IPO VIEW-Two Chinese IPOs test US market
Stocks log first weekly loss since early May
Jobless rate in Western US tops 10 percent
Energy prices tumble, gasoline leads the way -

2009-06-18T13:30:00.000-07:00

Dow ...8,555.60 ...+58.42 (0.69%)
S&P 500 ...918.37 ..+7.66 (0.84%)
Nasdaq ...1,807.72 ..-0.34 (-0.02%)

Crude Oil Rises as Reports Signal That US Recession Is Easing

Mortgage rates fall back from 7-month high

Rates for 30-year home loans fell back this week after soaring to the highest level in seven months a week earlier. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage was 5.38 percent this week, down from 5.59 percent a week earlier, ...

Mortgage Rate Dips to 5.38%, Easing Pressure on Housing

US Panel Rules Against Chinese Tire Makers

Natural gas prices fall with industry still weak

Leading Economic Index up in May for second consecutive month

US Economy: Leading Index, Factory Gauge Show Slump Easing

US Unemployment Benefit Rolls Fall; Claims Rise

State's May unemployment tops 10%

S&P 500 buybacks fall for a fifth straight quarter in Q1

Stock buybacks fall 73 percent in 1st quarter

2009-06-17T13:35:00.000-07:00

Dow ...8,497.18 ...-7.49 (-0.09%)
S&P 500 ..910.71 ..-1.26 (-0.14%)
Nasdaq ..1,808.06 ..+11.88 (0.66%)

Stocks Struggle Higher In Rough Week
OIL FUTURES: Nymex Crude Up Following Mixed US Oil Data
US Bank, Chase repay TARP money
State Street repays $2B in TARP funds
US consumer prices confirm inflation in check
Boeing sees strong continued role in military aircraft market
US Banks Decline After S&P Cuts 18 Ratings on Regulation
US Mortgage Applications Index Fell 16% Last Week
10 large US banks to repay $68B in TARP funds
Standard & Poor's cuts ratings on 18 banks

2009-06-16T13:54:00.000-07:00

Dow ...8,504.67 ...-107.46 (-1.25%)
S&P 500 ..911.97 ..-11.75 (-1.27%)
Nasdaq ...1,796.18 ...-20.20 (-1.11%)

OIL FUTURES: Crude Drops With Equities Amid Recovery Doubts
REFILE-TREASURIES-Bonds rise on Fed debt purchase, fading stocks
US Rejects Auto Suppliers' Loan-Guarantee Request
Home-Builder Shrs Up; Housing Starts Top Street View
US Will Exit Recession in Third Quarter, Bankers Group Says
Signs Of Bottom Emerge For Hedge-Fund Business
Mixed data on production, housing weighs on stocks
Housing starts rebound; inflation stays in check
Large banks see recession ending by late summer

2009-06-12T13:44:00.000-07:00

Dow ....8,799.26 ..+28.34 (0.32%)
S&P 500 ..946.21 ..+1.32 (0.14%)
Nasdaq ...1,858.80 ..-3.57 (-0.19%)

OIL FUTURES: Crude Settles -64c At $72.04/Bbl
US consumer mood at 9-mth high, price worries emerge
US consumer confidence rose to a nine-month high in June, a survey showed on Friday, but inflation gauges showed worrisome signs of price increases that could slow any recovery from the longest recession ...
Treasurys Gain Ahead Of Weekend; 10-Yr Yield Backs Off
Treasury sets guidance for $25 bln stimulus bonds
US STOCKS-Wall St mixed as defensives rise, techs slide
Climate Change Conference Ends Without Agreement
Stocks slip as investors await signs on economy
Gas prices rise for 45 straight days -

2009-06-11T13:07:00.000-07:00

Dow ...8,770.92 ...+31.90 (0.37%)
S&P 500 ...944.89 ..+5.74 (0.61%)
Nasdaq ...1,862.37 ..+9.29 (0.50%)

US $11 bln, 30-year bond auction meets solid demand
Homebuilder shares fall on foreclosure report
May foreclosures third highest on record
Vital Signs: Don't Fear the Rise in Treasury Yields
Oil Tops $73, Gasoline Rises to 8-Month High, on Demand Outlook
US Economy: Retail Sales Gain for First Time in Three Months
Qualcomm Raises Outlook on Demand for Wireless Broadband
NRG, El Paso Electric Sign 92-MW Solar Power Deal
World Bank sees steeper global economy contraction

2009-06-09T20:30:00.000-07:00

Dow ...8,763.06 ...-1.43 (-0.02%)
S&P 500 ...942.43 ...+3.29 (0.35%)
Nasdaq ....1,860.13 ..+17.73 (0.96%)

US Markets Wrap: Most Stocks Rise as Oil, Treasuries Climb
10 Banks Allowed to Repay $68B in Bailout Money
China Inflation Fell Again in May
NYMEX-Crude hits 7-month high post-settlement on apis
Hong Kong, China shares up on resource stock rally
Technology, commodity shares gain; Dow ends flat
Auto suppliers to seek billions more in gov't aid

2009-06-08T18:29:00.000-07:00

Dow ...8,764.49 ...+1.36 (0.02%)
S&P 500 ..939.14 ...-0.95 (-0.10%)
Nasdaq ...1,842.40 ..-7.02 (-0.38%)

Treasuries Decline on Looming Supply, Interest Rate Outlook
TREASURIES-Rate fears beat back bonds
OIL FUTURES:Nymex Crude Slips As Dlr Rebounds; Demand Uncertain
NYMEX-Crude ends lower on stronger dollar
Credit Card Delinquencies In 1Q Jump 11% From Year Earlier
US gold falls 1 pct, below $950/oz as dollar rises
Citigroup $58 bln stock swap coming this week
Dollar Rises to One-Week High on Bets Fed to Boost Lending Rate
Stocks reverse losses as commodities end off lows -

2009-06-05T20:20:00.000-07:00

Dow ...8,763.13 ...+12.89 (0.15%)
S&P 500 ..940.09 ..-2.37 .(-0.25%)
Nasdaq ...1,849.42 ..-0.60 (-0.03%)

US unemployment rate hits 9.4% in May, highest since 1983
US Stocks Close Around Flat Line In Volatile Trade
Bank of Lincolnwood becomes 37th failed US bank
Oil touches $70, then backs down
Yellen Says Fed Must Brace for 'Substantial Shocks'
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President Janet Yellen said that policy makers need to be prepared for “substantial shocks” and that rising Treasury yields may be a “disconcerting” signal ...
RATE FUTURES REPORT: Markets In Free-Fall, See '09 Rate Hike
Web Advertising Revenue Down 5% To $5.5B In 1Q -Study
US loses just 345,000 jobs in May, raising hopes
Stocks end flat as unemployment rate checks gains -

2009-06-03T11:12:00.000-07:00

Dow ...8,675.24 ...-65.63 (-0.75%)
S&P 500 ..931.76 ..-12.98 (-1.37%)
Nasdaq ...1,825.92 ..-10.88 (-0.59%)

Oil drops 3 percent on U.S. inventory rise
Jobless rates in US cities zoom higher in April
with 93 metropolitan areas registering an unemployment rate of at least 10 percent in April
Bernanke: Curb The Borrowing Binge
Bernanke Warns Deficits Threaten Financial Stability
Worse-than-expected economic data thwarts rally
Economic data disappoint, indicate slow recovery

2009-06-02T18:35:00.000-07:00

Dow ...8,740.87 ....+19.43 (0.22%)
S&P 500 ..944.74 ..+1.87 (0.20%)
Nasdaq ...1,836.80 ..+8.12 (0.44%)

Fed Said to Raise Standards for Banks' TARP Repayment
Banks Eager To Repay TARP Find New Capital Hurdles
US pending home sales surge; mixed news for autos
OIL FUTURES: Crude Pauses Near $70/Bbl Milestone
Crude Oil Is Little Changed as Dollar Weakens Against Euro
Builder Posts Smaller Loss in Quarter
Wall Street rises modestly a day after surge
Oil slides below $68 as investors eye inflation

2009-05-30T07:21:00.000-07:00

Dow ....8,500.33 ...+96.53 (1.15%)
S&P 500 ..919.14 ..+12.31 (1.36%)
Nasdaq ...1,774.33 ..+22.54 (1.29%)

US STOCKS-Commodity shares, Coca-Cola lift Wall Street
US Stocks Slightly Higher In Choppy Trade; Materials Up
US stocks post firm gains for the month of May
Crude Oil Caps Biggest Monthly Gain Since 1999 on Dollar Drop
By Mark Shenk May 29 (Bloomberg) -- Crude oil rose, capping its biggest monthly gain in a decade, as the dollar weakened against the euro, bolstering the appeal of commodities.
Gas price surge may stall recovery
Gas prices jump 20% in 31 days, nearing $2.50 a gallon and putting more pressure on the already battered economy.
US mortgage rate rise threatens housing recovery
Long-term yields fall again as Treasurys recover

2009-05-28T21:44:00.000-07:00

Dow ...8,403.80 ...+103.78 (1.25%)
S&P 500 ..906.83 ..+13.77 (1.54%)
Nasdaq ...1,751.79 ..+20.71 (1.20%)

Time Warner, AOL to Split
US 10-Year Notes Head for Steepest Two-Month Loss Since 2003
Mortgage Delinquencies, Foreclosures, Rates Increase
Oil Is Plentiful, Demand Weak. Why Are Gas Prices Going Up?
US banks borrow less from Fed in latest week
It Was Two Views on Moody's: Mr. Einhorn's vs. Mr. Buffett's
Einhorn: Shorting Moody's, Taking Refuge in Gold
Geithner to Urge China to Boost Demand, Official Says
US Economy: Durable-Goods Orders Near 13-Year Low
INSTANT VIEW: Durable orders, jobless claims exceed forecasts
Stocks jump on relief over gov't debt auction
Oil prices jump above $65; first time for 2009 -

2009-05-27T20:50:00.000-07:00

Dow ...8,300.02 ....-173.47 (-2.05%)
S&P 500 ..893.06 ..-17.27 (-1.90%)
Nasdaq ...1,731.08 ...-19.35 (-1.11%)

GM issues paychecks early amid bankruptcy fears
Crude Oil Declines on OPEC Production, Drop in US Equities
US plan to buy banks' bad loans stalls: report
Slumping Treasury bond prices send stocks lower

2009-05-26T20:29:00.000-07:00

Dow ....8,473.49 ....+196.17 (2.37%)
S&P 500 ....910.33 ....+23.33 (2.63%)
Nasdaq ....1,750.43 ...+58.42 (3.45%)

Oil hovers above $62 on optimism about economic recovery
Yen Declines as Signs of US Recovery Boost Demand for Yield
Yen weakens as investor confidence rises
Japan's Bonds Decline on Speculation Worst of Recession Is Over
Stocks jump after consumer confidence level surges
1Q home prices fall by 19.1 pct to 2002 levels

5/22/2009

2009-05-25T20:34:00.000-07:00

Dow ....8,277.32 ...-14.81 (-0.18%)
S&P 500 ..887.00 ..-1.33 (-0.15%)
Nasdaq ...1,692.01 ....-3.24 (-0.19%)

Global milk glut squeezes dairy farmers, consumers

2009-05-21T19:00:00.000-07:00

Dow ....8,292.13 ...-129.91 (-1.54%)
S&P 500 ...888.33 ...-15.14 (-1.68%)
Nasdaq ...1,695.25 ...-32.59 (-1.89%)
10y bond ...3.37% ....+0.21 (6.65%)

New jobless claims drop, benefit rolls reach 6.7M
US Economy: Leading Indicators Index Gains as Recession Eases
Mortgage Rates Fall in US for 30-Year Fixed Loans
Economic Worry Damps Crude
TREASURIES-Bonds plunge as debt supply worries outweigh data
San Francisco Home Prices Fall 41% on Foreclosures
Southern California home sales rise 31.4 percent in April
Stocks are pounded by worries over debt ratings
Geithner: Wall Street rescue fund not permanent -

2009-05-20T15:04:00.000-07:00

Dow ...8,422.04 ...-52.81 (-0.62%)
S&P 500 ...903.47 ..-4.66 (-0.51%)
Nasdaq ...1,727.84 ...-6.70 (-0.39%)
10y bond ..3.19% ....-0.03 (-0.93%)

Stocks close lower after Fed reduces 2009 outlook
Oil ends above $60 - 1st time since November
Geithner Says Treasury May Move 'Quickly' to Sell TARP Warrants
Geithner says major banks have raised $56 billion
Southwest CEO says air traffic fizzling in May
Mexico's Economy Declines 8.2%
Geithner hopeful, cautious over financial system
Jim Rogers Agrees with Marc Faber

2009-05-18T20:29:00.000-07:00

Dow....8,504.08...+235.44 (2.85%)
Nasdaq....1,732.36...+52.22 (3.11%)
S&P500...909.71....+26.83 (3.04%)

US Stocks Rally Continues As Financials, Consumer Cos Pace Gains
Homebuilders: 'Best conditions in a lifetime'
Cisco: Smart grid will be 1000 times size of the Web
Nikkei gains 2.8 pct, exporters strong on yen
Stocks jump on renewed optimism on housing, banks
Homebuilder sentiment index jumps 2 points

2009-05-16T10:31:00.000-07:00

Dow....8,268.64....-62.68 (-0.75%)
Nasdaq...1,680.14...-9.07 (-0.54%)
S&P500...882.88....-10.19 (-1.14%)

US Stocks Slide As Energy Companies Pace S&P 500 Lower
In Europe, Major Economies Shrank in First Quarter
Buffett's Berkshire Boosted Wells Fargo Stake as Shares Fell
Berkshire adds shrs of beaten down US Bancorp, Wells
ALL BUSINESS: Banks profit from capital raising

2009-05-14T15:23:00.000-07:00

Dow....8,331.32...+46.43 (0.56%)
Nasdaq...1,689.21.....+25.02 (1.50%)
S&P500....893.07....+9.15 (1.04%)

US Economy: Jobless Claims Rise Amid Auto Closings
Crude Oil Rises as US Equities Advance, Dollar Declines
Bank, technology stocks lure in bargain hunters
Economy's improvement is fitful, reports show

2009-05-12T13:45:00.000-07:00

Dow ....8,469.11 ...+50.34 (0.60%)
S&P 500 ...908.35 ...-0.89 (-0.10%)
Nasdaq ...1,715.92 ...-15.32 (-0.88%)

Q1 home sales up, values down
Greenspan sees "seeds of bottoming" for US housing
Investors Pump Oil to Hit $60
GE to build $100 million battery plant near Albany
GM shares drop to lowest level since 1933
Gold prices slightly higher as dollar falls
Street Pauses, Investors Mull Offerings
Investors hunt defensive stocks as rally stalls

2009-05-11T17:24:00.000-07:00

Dow ...8,418.77 ...-155.88 (-1.82%)
S&P 500 ..909.24 ..-19.99 (-2.15%)
Nasdaq ...1,731.24 ...-7.76 (-0.45%)

Wall Street's rally hits a wall
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks, dollar slip on profit-taking, bank offers
Bond market: Shaken and stirred
Long-term rates have shot up. The good news: It's a sign of an improving economy. The bad news: Your window to refinance may soon slam shut.
TREASURIES-Bonds up on bigger long-end Fed buying
Gold prices little changed as dollar rises
Gas prices begin upward climb
Crude Oil Falls on Higher US Stockpiles, Lower Fuel Demand
Financials pull stocks lower after fanning rally

2009-05-08T18:34:00.000-07:00

Dow ...8,574.65 ..+164.80 (1.96%)
S&P 500 ..929.23 .+21.84 (2.41%)
Nasdaq ...1,739.00 ..+22.76 (1.33%)

US Jobless Rate Hits 8.9%, but Pace of Losses Eases
Oil Rises to Highest Since November as US Job Losses Slow
Stocks surge on relief over unemployment, banks
Evidence piling up that worst of recession is over

2009-05-07T13:36:00.000-07:00

Dow ....8,409.85 ...-102.43 (-1.20%)
S&P 500 ...907.39 ...-12.14 (-1.32%)
Nasdaq ...1,716.24 ...-42.86 (-2.44%)

AT A GLANCE: Stress Test Shows Banks That Need To Raise Capital
US 30-year bond auction gets dismal reception
A U.S. government auction of 30-year bonds met a dismal reception on Thursday, driving down bond and stock prices and raising fears the United States may face difficulty financing spending to stimulate the economy.
Gold, Precious Metals Rally on Haven Buying as ECB Cuts Rate
US gold ends up as optimism stirs inflation worries
Consumer Credit Drops by Record Amid Job, Bank Losses
Say Goodbye To GM
Mortgage rates rise as outlook brightens
Weak Treasury auction sends stocks lower
Oil prices rally again despite massive supply
Analysis: Slow recovery no help for Obama's plans

2009-05-06T21:15:00.000-07:00

Dow .....8,512.28 ....+101.63 (1.21%)
S&P 500 ...919.53 ...+15.73 (1.74%)
Nasdaq ....1,759.10 ...+4.98 (0.28%)

Bank stress tests show some banks need more funds
Stocks jump as fears ebb about bank 'stress tests' -

2009-05-05T13:39:00.000-07:00

Dow .....8,410.65 ....-16.09 (-0.19%)
S&P 500 ...903.80 ...-3.44 (-0.38%)
Nasdaq ....1,754.12 ..-9.44 (-0.54%)

OIL FUTURES: Crude Retreats From 2009 High On Econ Uncertainty
Bank stress tests: Everybody gets an A!
Fed Stress Tests to Show About 10 Banks Need Capital
Large Food Makers See Improved Profits As Pressures Ease
MGM, Wynn, Las Vegas Sands Rise on Nevada Casino Optimism
Stocks slip as traders take profits after surge
Bernanke: Economy should grow again later in 2009 -
US service sector contracts, but at slower pace -

2009-05-04T13:38:00.000-07:00

Dow ....8,426.74 ....+214.33 (2.61%)
S&P 500 ....907.24 ...+29.72 (3.39%)
Nasdaq ....1,763.56 ....+44.36 (2.58%)

US Stocks Advance as S&P 500 Index Erases Decline for Year
Oil Rises to Highest in 5 Weeks as Pending Home Sales Increase
Fed Says US Banks Expect Deepening of Loan Losses
US Economy: Construction, Pending Home Resales Rise
Construction spending up slightly in March
Tyson Foods saw dip in pork sales as flu spread
Wells Fargo Leads Rally in Bank Stocks on Buffett's Optimism
Wells Fargo asked to raise money after stress test
NY gold ends higher on inflation fear, weak dollar
RETAIL STOCKS Retail sector rallies on positive economic data
Stocks surge; S&P 500 turns positive for 2009
Oil tops $54 with hints of new demand from China

2009-05-01T15:17:00.000-07:00

Dow ...8,212.41 ...+44.29 .(0.54%)
S&P 500 ...877.52 ...+4.71 (0.54%)
Nasdaq ...1,719.20 ..+1.90 (0.11%)

Chrysler's 48% Drop in Sales Is Industry's Worst
Regulators Said to Plan Stress-Test Disclosures May 7
NYMEX-Crude ends up on technicals, economic data
NEW YORK, May 1 (Reuters) - US crude futures rose 4 percent on Friday to settle above $53 a barrel in what sources called a technical breakout as improved consumer confidence and the dollar's weakness versus the euro helped lift prices.
Oil Rises to a Five-Week High as Consumer Confidence Improves
US Stocks Lower; GM Weak, Industrials And Energy Cos. Rise
Berkshire's Munger Favors ‘100% Ban' on Credit Swaps
DryShips Soars as Adjusted Profit Beats Estimates
Wall Street rally extends into a third month
Ford April sales off 32 pct, gains market share
Manufacturing declines at slower rate in April

2009-04-30T13:46:00.000-07:00

Dow ....8,168.12 ...-17.61 (-0.22%)
S&P 500 ...872.81 ...-0.83 (-0.10%)
Nasdaq ...1,717.30 ...+5.36 (0.31%)

Credit-card reform legislation approved by House
US Stocks Decline on Exxon's Profit Drop, Chrysler Bankruptcy
Why They Can't Boot Ken
Safeway's Profit, Sales Fall
Mortgage rates lowest in at least 39 years
TREASURIES-Longer bonds down on disappointing Fed purchase
US gold ends lower as safe-haven demand fizzles
Oil Rises, Capping a 3-Month Gain, as Recovery Optimism Grows
Consumer spending dip shows economy still fragile
Chrysler files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Big brands feel pinch in sales as shoppers scrimp

2009-04-29T13:33:00.000-07:00

Dow ...8,185.73 ...+168.78 ...(2.11%)

S&P 500 ...873.64 ...+18.48 (2.16%)
Nasdaq ...1,711.94 ..+38.13 (2.28%)

Fed says US recession appears to be easing

US Economy: GDP Shrinks in Worst Slump in 50 Years

Crude Oil, Gasoline Rise as Supplies of the Motor Fuel Decline

dreamworks shares jump as DVD sales pump up earnings

Spreading swine flu now in at least 10 states

Stocks end higher as Fed sees recession easing

2009-04-28T20:16:00.000-07:00

Dow ....8,016.95 ...-8.05 (-0.10%)
S&P 500 ...855.16 ...-2.35 (-0.27%)
Nasdaq ...1,673.81 ..-5.60 (-0.33%)

Stocks Waffle On Banking And Flu Worries
Home Prices in 20 US Cities Declined at Slower Pace
US Economy: Confidence Index Rises Most Since 2005
Sinopec: China 1Q Fuel Demand On Uptrend But Competition Up
Hertz swings to Q1 loss but foresees stabilizing
Jump in consumer confidence pulls stocks from lows
Swine flu fear catching fast in weak world economy

2009-04-27T14:58:00.000-07:00

Dow ....8,025.00 ....-51.29 (-0.64%)
S&P 500 ....857.51 ...-8.72 (-1.01%)
Nasdaq ....1,679.41 ...-14.88 (-0.88%)

US Stocks Fall as Swine Flu Drags Down Travel, Hotel Shares
GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil, stocks fall as flu sparks risk aversion
Investors are cautious as swine flu cases increase

2009-04-24T13:26:00.000-07:00

Dow .....8,076.29 ...+119.23 (1.50%)
S&P 500 ...866.23 ...+14.31 (1.68%)
Nasdaq ....1,694.29 ...+42.08 (2.55%)

OIL FUTURES: Crude Ends +$1.93 At $51.55, 2-Wk High
Census Bureau: New home sales plummet in March
Mortgage Rates Move Lower
FOCUS: China Gold Reserve Increase A Modest Surprise
US 10-Year Yields Rise to 3% for First Time Since March 18
US Economy: Goods Orders, Home Sales Steadying
Durable goods, new home sales better than expected

2009-04-22T19:28:00.000-07:00

Dow .....7,886.57 ....-82.99 (-1.04%)
S&P 500 ...843.55 ...-6.53 (-0.77%)
Nasdaq ....1,646.12 ...+2.27 (0.14%)

US stocks slip at close, oil rebounds
World economy in severe recession, IMF says
Asian Investors Must Choose China Or IMF
Oil Prices Resist the World's Recession Trend
Falling bank stocks unravel rally; Dow loses 83

2009-04-21T19:20:00.000-07:00

Dow .....7,969.56 ...+127.83 (1.63%)
S&P 500 ...850.08 ....+17.69 (2.13%)
Nasdaq ....1,643.85 ...+35.64 (2.22%)

AP Exclusive: Fed tests harder on regional banks
Banks pull stock market higher after sell-off
Banks still in distress, Geithner tells overseers

2009-04-20T18:21:00.000-07:00

Dow ......7,841.73 .....-289.60 (-3.56%)
S&P 500 ....832.39 ....-37.21 (-4.28%)
Nasdaq .....1,608.21 ...-64.86 (-3.88%)

BofA Spoils the Banking Party
Geithner Weighs Bank Repayments
China Carmakers Record Vehicles Sales May Do Little for Profits
Oil drops over 8 pct on economic outlook, dollar
Wall Street tumbles as investors dump financials
After IBM dalliance, Sun goes to Oracle for $7.4B
PepsiCo offers to buy 2 bottlers for $6 billion
Leading economic indicators dip more than expected

2009-04-17T13:53:00.000-07:00

Dow ...8,131.33 ...+5.90 (0.07%)
S&P 500 ...869.60 ...+4.30 (0.50%)
Nasdaq ...1,673.07 ...+2.63 .(0.16%)

Joblessness Reaches 10% in Indiana; Jumps in Oregon
California unemployment rises to record 11.2 pct
Bernanke Says Crisis Damage Likely to Be Long-Lasting
OIL FUTURES:Crude Ends Range-Bound Week +35c At $50.33
Google's Sales Growth Slows as Economy Hampers Demand
US Economy: Consumer Sentiment Advances to Seven-Month High
FOREX-US dollar gains broadly, euro slumps on ECB outlook
Stocks edge higher after Citi, GE earnings beat

2009-04-16T19:17:00.000-07:00

Dow ....8,125.43 ...+95.81 (1.19%)
S&P 500 ...865.30 ...+13.24 (1.55%)
Nasdaq ....1,670.44 ....+43.64 (2.68%)

Rosetta Stone Shines in IPO
March jobless rate in NY unchanged at 7.8 percent
Tennessee unemployment reaches 9.6% Nashville Business Journal
Arizona unemployment rate is at its highest in more than 25 years
Icahn reportedly seeks MGM Mirage bankruptcy
Tech, financial stocks pull market higher
New signs emerge that recession may be easing
JPMorgan Chase posts better-than-expected profit -
Zurich Financial to buy AIG US unit for $1.9B

2009-04-15T13:40:00.000-07:00

Dow .....8,029.62 .....+109.44 (1.38%)
S&P 500 ....852.06 ....+10.56 (1.25%)
Nasdaq ....1,626.80 ....+1.08 (0.07%)

Consumer prices dip unexpectedly in March
Federal Reserve says economy shows signs of bottoming out
OIL FUTURES: Crude Down As Inventories Soar To 18-Year High
Owens Corning Up 16% On NAHB Survey, Home Builder Shr Strength
Hovnanian, Other Builders Gain As Sector Confidence Grows
Southern California home sales up 27.9 pct
Hints of stabilizing economy spark late rally

2009-04-14T13:20:00.000-07:00

Dow ....7,920.18 ...-137.63 (-1.71%)
S&P 500 ....841.50 ....-17.23 (-2.01%)
Nasdaq .....1,625.72 ....-27.59 (-1.67%)

US Economy: Retail Sales, Producer Prices Declined in March
Bernanke Sees Signs US Contraction May Be Slowing
What Goldman's Earnings Say About Banking
Obama Cites Economic Progress, Warns of Pitfalls
OIL FUTURES: Crude Sinks Below $50/Bbl On Weakening Economy
Summer gas prices seen in low $2 range
US worker confidence in retirement hits new low
Weak retail sales report halts stock market rally
Goldman CFO still cautious about financial sector -

2009-04-13T16:17:00.000-07:00

Dow ....8,057.81 ....-25.57 (-0.32%)
S&P 500 ...858.73 .....+2.17 (0.25%)
Nasdaq .....1,653.31 ....+0.77 (0.05%)

Crude Oil Extends Decline After IEA Forecasts Slump in Demand
Oil fell below $50 a barrel, extending yesterday’s 4.2 percent loss, after the International Energy Agency forecast that 2009 demand may slump to the lowest level in five years amid the global economic recession.
US STOCKS-Bank bets lift S&P, Nasdaq, but Boeing trips Dow
Goldman 1Q earnings surpass Wall Street estimates
Stocks end mostly higher ahead of earnings reports
MetLife says it will not seek US Treasury funds

Good Friday -- Market Closed

2009-04-10T06:20:00.000-07:00

Friday, April 10, 2009, 9:08AM ET - U.S. Markets Closed for Good Friday.

2009-04-09T13:43:00.000-07:00

Dow ....8,083.38 ....+246.27 .(3.14%)
S&P 500 ....856.56 ...+31.40 (3.81%)
Nasdaq ....1,652.54 ....+61.88 (3.89%)

Stocks up for fifth straight week; Wells Fargo sparks rally
Lawrence Summers: Positive economic news few months away
Hoenig Says Few Big US Banks to Need More Bailouts
Oil tracks Wall Street higher, breaks $52
New jobless claims fall more than expected to 654K
Wells Fargo earnings surprise sends market higher
At last, economy leveling off -- but bumps not over

2009-04-08T13:12:00.000-07:00

Dow .....7,837.11 ....+47.55 (0.61%)
S&P 500 ....825.16 ...+9.61 .(1.18%)
Nasdaq ....1,590.66 ...+29.05 (1.86%)

OIL FUTURES: Crude Tops $50/Bbl On Small Stock Build
Wholesale Inventories Fall by Record as Sales Rise
Analyst tells big banks: Make money, or else
Bank of America Needs $36.6 Billion, Oppenheimer Says

2009-04-07T13:13:00.000-07:00

Dow ....7,789.56 ...-186.29 (-2.34%)
S&P 500 ...815.55 ...-19.93 (-2.39%)
Nasdaq ....1,561.61 ....-45.10 (-2.81%)

US Consumer Credit Decreased by $7.48 Billion
ECONOMIC REPORT Credit-card debt shrinks at fastest pace in 32 years
CEOs downbeat about sales, jobs, the economy
NYMEX-Crude ends down as equities dip, dollar gains
GM Could File for Bankruptcy, Reports Say
Consumer borrowing dips more than expected in Feb.
CEOs see more layoffs; decline in spending, sales

2009-04-06T19:37:00.000-07:00

Dow .....7,975.85 ....-41.74 (-0.52%)
S&P 500 ...835.48 ...-7.02 (-0.83%)
Nasdaq ....1,606.71 ...-15.16 (-0.93%)

Central Banks Enhance Fed's Currency Lending
MGM Mirage stock leaps amid talk of casino sales
Ford completes tender offers, cuts $10B in debt
Dow Watch: Late Rebound Limits Damage
Stocks fall after 4-week rally; Dow below 8,000

2009-04-03T18:47:00.000-07:00

Dow ...8,017.59 ....+39.51 .(0.50%)
S&P 500 ....842.50 ....+8.12 (0.97%)
Nasdaq ....1,621.87 ....+19.24 (1.20%)

Fed's Kohn Warns on Deflation's Risks
Bernanke: Fed programs are working
NYMEX-Crude ends with tiny loss as Wall St lifts
Mortgage delinquencies continue to rise
Wall St Week Ahead: Optimism may extend rally in short week
Unemployment soars to 8.5 pct.; 13 million jobless

2009-04-02T13:46:00.000-07:00

Dow ....7,978.08 ....+216.48 (2.79%)
S&P 500 ...834.38 ...+23.30 (2.87%)
Nasdaq ...1,602.63 ...+51.03 (3.29%)

US Stocks Rally; Nasdaq Positive On Year; Indus Stocks Surge
Freddie Mac Economist: Housing, Mortgage Markets Remain Bleak
Mortgage rates fall to new low
NYMEX-Crude ends over 8 pct higher on G20 optimism
US Economy: Jobless Claims Climb to Highest Level Since 1982
FOREX-Dollar tumbles as stocks gain, euro up after ECB cut key rate to new low
reduced Thursday its key interest rate to 1.25%
Factory orders up first time in six months
Shareholder says BofA may need to raise $6 billion
Signs recession nears bottom, but layoffs persist

2009-04-01T20:35:00.000-07:00

Dow ....7,761.60 ...+152.68 .(2.01%)
S&P 500 ...811.08 ...+13.21 (1.66%)
Nasdaq ...1,551.60 ...+23.01 (1.51%)

The Economy: Gloom on Jobs, Hope on Manufacturing
US auto sales plunge but bottom seen near
FOREX-Majors steady, eye G20 and ECB rate decision
US Stocks Higher, Led By Financial Sector
Asian Shares Higher On US Hopes; Autos, Fincls Gain
Economy contracting at slower pace, no bottom yet

2009-03-31T15:25:00.001-07:00

Dow ....7,608.92 ...+86.90 (1.16%)
S&P 500 ....797.87 ...+10.34 (1.31%)
Nasdaq ...1,528.59 ....+26.79 (1.78%)

US Economy: Consumer Confidence Near a Record Low
Lennar CEO: Foreclosures, unemployment hurt sales
FUTURES MOVERS Oil rises as stocks rally, dollar weakens
Gartner Sees 09 Overall IT Spending Down 3.8%
A quarter defined by historic whiplash on Wall St.
US corn acreage expected to drop slightly

2009-03-30T14:08:00.000-07:00

Dow .....7,522.02 ....-254.16 (-3.27%)
S&P 500 ...787.53 ....-28.41 (-3.48%)
Nasdaq .....1,501.80 ...-43.40 (-2.81%)

OIL FUTURES: Crude Drops As Equities Sink, Dollar Recovers
Yen, Dollar Rise as US Carmakers’ Outlook Spurs Safety Appeal
US Stocks Slide; DJIA Ends Off 254; GM, Banks Weigh
Stocks tumble as automaker plans are rejected
Sales of second homes fall 22 percent

2009-03-27T19:01:00.000-07:00

Dow ....7,776.18 ...-148.38 (-1.87%)
S&P 500 ...815.94 ...-16.92 (-2.03%)
Nasdaq ....1,545.20 ....-41.80 (-2.63%)

Investors cash in some gains from big rally
Region's Jobless Rate Up Sharply
Wall Street Gets A Haircut, Still Looks Good
Commerce report: Spending inches up
NYMEX-Crude ends down on profit-taking,
7 states see jobless rate top 10 percent

2009-03-26T17:59:00.000-07:00

Dow .....7,924.56 ...+174.75 (2.25%)
S&P 500 ....832.86 ...+18.98 (2.33%)
Nasdaq .....1,587.00 ...+58.05 (3.80%)

US STOCKS-Economic optimism boosts stocks; Nasdaq up on year
Solar Companies Shine
Solar Sector Radiates Hope For Chinese Subsidy
Mortgage Rates Set New Record Lows
Crude closes above $54 for first time this year
Mortgage rates drop to record low

2009-03-25T13:48:00.000-07:00

Dow .....7,749.81 ...+89.60 (1.17%)
S&P 500 ...813.88 ...+7.63 (0.95%)
Nasdaq ....1,528.95 ..+12.43 (0.82%)

IBM to cut 5000 jobs in US - sources
Bank of America Cut by Moody’s on Possible US Aid
Moody's Downgrades Wells Fargo Senior Debt, Sub Debt Ratings
To Gauge Geithner's Latest Plan, Look to the Buyers and Sellers
US Economy: Goods Orders, Home Sales Show Less Drag on Growth
a sign of improvement in two of the biggest drags on the US economy.
February gain in sales first since last July
Sales of new homes nationwide rebounded by 4.7% in February after hitting a record low in the prior month, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday.
Fed Buys $7.5 Billion of Debt to Cut Borrowing Costs
Stocks manage moderate gain after erratic session
Economy shows positive signs but it may not last
Postal chief says post office running out of money
Idaho teacher sells advertising space on tests
Oil prices fade as storage levels hit 16-year high
Benchmark crude for May delivery fell $1.21 to settle at $52.77 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange, one day after closing at a high for the year.
Mortgage applications up on jump in refinancing

Paul Krugman & Donald Marron discuss Geithner’s plan

2009-03-24T13:50:00.000-07:00

Paul Krugman & Donald Marron discuss Geithner’s plan

Paul Krugman -- He thinks this plan does not change the fact that Banks loss huge assets value and not sound.

Donald Marron -- It helps that the market knows the direction and will make the credit flow again.