Dow Jones Close 4/24/09 Stock Market Closing Prices

Stock Market Closing Prices - 4/24/09

Dow Jones Industrial Average ( DJIA ) Close - 8076.29 Up 119.23
Nasdaq Stock Market Close - 1694.29 Up 42.08
S&P 500 Close - 866.22 Up 14.30
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Libor Rates - 4/24/09 - Mortgage Rates

Commodities Closing Prices - 4/24/09

Gold - 914.30
Oil - 51.37
Natural Gas - 3.30

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 8076 on 4/24/09, as the stock market went up on better then expected new homes sale data as well as details of the bank stress test. The Dow Jones Futures started the day higher as Ford ( F ) released earnings. The stock market rallied at the open and never looked back until immediately after the stress test details were released where the Dow went from Up 120 to only Up 55. One thing I noticed was Apple ( AAPL ) stock very weak as the overall stock market was rising. At 3:15pm Est, AAPL was breaking through the lows of the day as the Nasdaq hit 1700.

As far as stock market technicals go, the Dow is at the high end of the recent range ( 7750-8200 ). A break above 8190 could set up the spike to 8300-8500. 7750 has been a solid support level over the past 3 months, if this level is closed below, it will be your first major sign of weakness. The S&P 500 has support at 825-835, a close below that range and I think the 780 could get tested. On the upside, 900 is not out of the question but I just can't see it holding 900 for very long. Next week will be another busy earnings week as some of the big energy companies are due to report. Of course, look for the results of the Bank Stress Test to be released on May 4th, 2009.

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Mortgage Rates Today 4/24/09 April 24, 2009

Housing Bottom? One of the things I watch for regarding a possible housing bottom are daily mortgage rates. Below is list of Today's Mortgage Rates out of Wells Fargo.

Loan Type - Interest Rate - APR


40-Year Fixed 6.500% 6.700%
30-Year Fixed 4.750% 4.960%
20-Year Fixed 5.000% 5.289%
15-Year Fixed 4.625% 4.989%
5-Year ARM 4.125% 4.327%

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Biggest Stock Gainers 4/24/09 April 24, 2009

Today, April 24, 2009, there are several stock gainers that are breaking out with some nice momentum. If you are looking to day trade today, you might want to check out the following stocks. Check out today's biggest gainers and the Top Stocks for 2009. You can find yesterday's Top Gainers Report Right Here

Top Stocks 4/24/09 - Biggest Gainers Today

Ford Motor Co. (F) - $5.18 Up 15.37% - Ford stock back over $5 - Ford CFO says sees lower cash burn through year

Mohawk Industries Inc. (MHK) - $46.99 Up 24.25% - MHK upgraded.

NBTY, Inc. (NTY) - $23.80 Up 26.60% - NTY reports earnings and gets an upgrade.

Wilmington Trust Corporation (WL) - $13.76 Up 28.00%

Ruth's Hospitality Group Inc. (RUTH) - $2.65 Up 26.19% - No News

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) - $17.97 Up 20.51% - Cheesecake Factory profit beats, shares up

Other Stock Gainers:

Riverbed Technology, Inc. (RVBD)
Informatica Corp. (INFA)
CBL & Associates Properties Inc. (CBL)
Starent Networks, Corp. (STAR)
Cepheid (CPHD)
Align Technology Inc. (ALGN)
PMC-Sierra Inc. (PMCS)

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Hot Penny Stocks 4/24/09 April 24, 2009

Today, 4/24/09, there are a few penny stock gainers breaking out to the upside. Be sure to check out the Top 2009 Penny Stock Gainers on the NYSE, Nasdaq, and AMEX. We tend to stay away from OTC and Pink Sheets stocks, especially in this environment! You can find ALL Penny Stock Reports Here

Penny Stock Gainers - April 24, 2009

deCODE genetics Inc. (DCGN) - $0.72 Up 67.74% - deCODE and Celera Partner to Expand Use of deCODE Risk Markers for Heart Attack, Stroke and Diabetes - Was $0.25 yesterday morning!

Dayton Superior Corporation (DSUP) - $0.235 Up 54.77% - Dayton Superior Receives Interim Court Authorization to Draw on $165 Million DIP Credit Facility

Mesa Air Group Inc. (MESA) - $0.20 Up 25.00% - No News

ICO Global Communications (Holdings) Ltd. (ICOG) - $0.66 Up 20.05% - No News

Rite Aid Corp. (RAD) - $0.89 Up 34.18% - No News

Syntroleum Corp. (SYNM) - $1.73 Up 16.11% - Syntroleum Announces First Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Converted Organics Inc (COIN) - $0.92 Up 17.99% - Converted Organics Debenture Note Holder Converts Remaining Debt Position to Common Stock. This is some nice news!

Eddie Bauer Holdings, Inc. (EBHI) - $0.41 Up 11.50% - No News

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Baltic Dry Index Shipping Rates 4/24/09 BDI

The following is a report on Dry Bulk Shipping Rates for 4/24/09. This data is critical for how the DryBulk Shipping Stocks such as DryShips ( DRYS ), Excel Maritime Carriers ( EXM ), Diana Shipping ( DSX ), Genco Shipping ( GNX ), TBS International ( TBSI ), Navios Maritime ( NM ), and OceanFreight ( OCNF ) will trade during the day. As you probably know, the Dry Bulk Shipping index can tell you a lot about the state of the World Economy. When Bulk Shipping Rates are at all time highs, the World Economy is outstanding. When Bulk Shipping Rates are as low as they have been lately, it signifies that the world economy has come to a screeching halt!
http://dryindex.com

Dry Bulk Shipping Rates - April 24, 2009 - Down 1 Straight Day

Baltic Dry Index ( BDI ) - 1873 Down 24
Baltic Cape Index ( BCI ) - 2494 Down 45
Baltic Panamax Index ( BPI ) - 1662 Down 81
Supramax Index ( BSI ) - 1435 Up 39
Past Bulk Shipping

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1 and 3 Month Libor Rates - 4/24/09 - Today's Libor Rates

It seems as though everyone is watching Libor rates these days. Today's Libor Rates for 4/24/09, are: 1 Month Libor Rate - 0.435%. & 3 Month Libor Rate - 1.073%. The overnight Libor rate is 0.205%. As you can see, Libor Rates have changed today, April 24, 2009.
The 1 & 3 month libor rates fell while the overnight libor went up.

Here are Previous Libor rates. You can also compare Libor Rates to how the Dow Jones traded.

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Dow Jones Futures 4/24/09 Stock Market Futures

How will the stock market open on Friday - April 24, 2009? The Dow Jones and Stock Market Futures are pointing toward a higher open for pre market. Check out technical analysis for April 24.

Stock Market Futures 4/24/09 - Pre Market Trading - Updated 7:30am EST

Dow Jones Futures - Up 30
S&P 500 Futures - Up 5
Nasdaq Futures - Up 7
Nikkei - 8708 Down 139
Oil Futures - 50
Gold Futures - 911.40

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Dow Jones Analysis 4/24/09 Stock Market Analysis

The following is Technical Analysis for the Dow Jones ( DJIA ) for 4/24/09

Dow Jones Support & Resistance Levels - April 24, 2009

Resistance Levels: 8000, 8190

Support Levels: 7750, 7550

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Stock Market Futures

The Dow Jones had a late day surge led be financials at the end of the day. We are stuck in this range between 7750-8000. Dips under 7800 have been bought heavily, rips into the 8000's have been sold heavily. The downtrend line that I drew shows that we will either break above this resistance line or fail and begin another downtrend. As long as the Dow can close above 8000 I am bullish but as soon as we close below 8000, I trade from the short side. We have traded sideways for all of April so we will soon be able to tell the next major move within the next few weeks

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Stocks to Buy April 24, 2009 4/24/09

Thursday, during regular trading hours, there were many stocks that continued to break out to the upside. Below is a list of stocks that are worth watching for April 24, 2009. Also, check out the Biggest Stock Gainers of the Day. You can also find previous stocks to buy reports - Right Here

Stocks to Watch - 4/24/09 - Stock Market Ideas

Bank Stress Test Watch: Friday, April 24th, the goverment will release further details of how the bank stress tests are being constructed. On May 4th, we will get the actual results. I am watching the following financials for trading opportunites.

Citigroup ( C )
Bank of America ( BAC )
Financial Bull 3x ( FAS )
Financial Bear 3x ( FAZ )

Stocks To Watch 4/24/09

LodgeNet Interactive Corporation (LNET)
Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (TAST)
Fortress Investment Group LLC (FIG)
Pactiv Corp. (PTV)
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. (ACOR)
Host Hotels & Resorts Inc. (HST)
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)
Woodward Governor Co. (WGOV)
Developers Diversified Realty Corp. (DDR)
CONSOL Energy Inc. (CNX)
eBay Inc. (EBAY)

Penny Stocks to Watch

deCODE genetics Inc. (DCGN)
Mesa Air Group Inc. (MESA)
Ruth's Hospitality Group Inc. (RUTH)
NexMed Inc. (NEXM)

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