Friday, December 29, 2006
Crude closes flat on the year; natural gas down 44%
4:30 pm ET Dec 29, 2006
DJIA
12,463
-38.37
S&P
1,418
-6.43
NASDAQ
2,415
-10.28
10Yr
4.71%
+0.020
Crude closes flat on the year; natural gas down 44%
Crude-oil futures crept higher on the final day of the trading year
Friday but finished 2006 with a flat performance, as traders weighed
supplies against milder-than-normal weather in the Eastern U.S.
Stocks fall on last trading day of 2006, but Dow gained nearly 17% for the year.
Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2006 15:59:59 -0500
Stocks fall on last trading day of 2006, but Dow gained nearly 17% for
the year.
U.S. stocks rise on final trading day of 2006
11:40 am ET Dec 29, 2006
DJIA
12,507
+5.61
S&P
1,423
-0.86
NASDAQ
2,429
+3.94
10Yr
4.72%
+0.028
U.S. stocks rise on final trading day of 2006
U.S. stocks were higher on Friday, setting the Dow Jones Industrial
Average on course for an almost 17% gain on the year, with investors
still cheering developments in the Apple Computer Inc. stock-options
inquiry and prospects that Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc. is close to a
deal to sell Putnam Investments.
Thursday, December 28, 2006
U.S. stocks end off lows; Dow briefly strikes a new high
4:30 pm ET Dec 28, 2006
DJIA
12,501
-9.05
S&P
1,424
-2.11
NASDAQ
2,425
-5.65
10Yr
4.69%
+0.036
U.S. stocks end off lows; Dow briefly strikes a new high
U.S. stocks closed mildly lower Thursday after the Dow Jones Industrial
Average managed to set a new intraday high, as the brunt of selling
pressure seen earlier in the day disappeared ahead of the final trading
day of the year.
U.S. stocks down as market pauses after recent rally
11:41 am ET Dec 28, 2006
DJIA
12,495
-15.22
S&P
1,423
-3.25
NASDAQ
2,422
-8.33
10Yr
4.70%
+0.050
TRADING CENTER
U.S. stocks down as market pauses after recent rally
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Markes Wednesday, 12/27/2006
Wednesday, 12/27/2006
| Dow : 12510.57 up 102.94
| S & P : 1426.84 up 9.94
| NASDAQ: 2431.22 up 17.71
| Bond (10Y): 4.65%, 99.75
MARKETS:
Dow tops 12,500 - a record
Major gauges rally, sending blue-chip index into uncharted territory, on
solid home sales, falling oil.
The Dow Jones industrials jumped more than 90 points, breaking 12,500 for the first time.
Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2006 14:11:00 -0500
The Dow Jones industrials jumped more than 90 points, breaking 12,500
for the first time.
November's sales of new homes up 3.4% to 1.047 million pace
11:40 am ET Dec 27, 2006
DJIA
12,485
+77.95
S&P
1,424
+7.22
NASDAQ
2,428
+14.70
10Yr
4.66%
+0.057
November's sales of new homes up 3.4% to 1.047 million pace
Sales of new homes rose 3.5% in November to a seasonally adjusted annual
rate of 1.047 million, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday.
NYSE delays start of trading for moment of silence for former president Gerald Ford.
Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2006 09:32:01 -0500
NYSE delays start of trading for moment of silence for former president
Gerald Ford.
Former U.S. President Gerald R. Ford reported dead at 93
Date: 27 DEC 2006 04:56:39 GMT
BULLETIN
Former U.S. President Gerald R. Ford reported dead at 93
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
MarketsTuesday, 12/26/2006
Tuesday, 12/26/2006
| Dow : 12407.63 up 64.41
| S & P : 1416.90 up 6.14
| NASDAQ: 2413.51 up 12.33
| Bond (10Y): 4.60%, 100.19
MARKETS:
Investors cheer Santa Claus rally
Major gauges advance in thin trade as falling oil prices fuel buying
opportunities, despite disappointing holiday retail sales.
Retailers now hoping for strong post-holiday shopping surge
11:40 am ET Dec 26, 2006
DJIA
12,378
+34.85
S&P
1,414
+3.77
NASDAQ
2,408
+7.77
10Yr
4.60%
-0.025
Retailers now hoping for strong post-holiday shopping surge
U.S. consumers trooped back to retail stores Tuesday, looking to return
ill-fitting apparel, cash in gift cards and take advantage of
post-Christmas clearance discounts.
Monday, December 25, 2006
Monday, 12/25/2006
12/25/2006
| Dow : 12343.22 down 78.03
| S & P : 1410.76 down 7.54
| NASDAQ: 2401.18 down 14.67
| Bond (10Y): 4.62%, 100.03
MARKETS:
Best stock sector bets in 2007
Analysts say oil companies, mining, metals, technology and financials
are among the top picks for next year.
