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The Stock Market, which includes the Dow Jones, Nasdaq, S&P 500, and the Bond Market, will be closed on 2/17/20 for the President's Day Holiday ( also known as Washington's Birthday ).

The Stock Market will resume trading at 8am on February 17, 2020.

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Dow Jones Close 2/17/09 - Stock Market Closing Prices

Stock Market Closing Prices - 2/17/09

Dow Jones Industrial Average ( DJIA ) Close - 7552.45 Down 297.96
Nasdaq Stock Market Close - 1470.66 Down 63.70
S&P 500 Close - 789.18 Down 37.66
http://dowjonesclose.com

Libor Rates - 2/17/09

1 Month - 0.466%
3 Month - 1.246%

Commodities Closing Prices - 2/17/09

Gold - 970.10
Oil - 34.93
Natural Gas - 4.19

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 7552 on 2/17/09, as the stock market dropped big today on fears over the US Banks, fears of automaker bankruptcies, Japan's worsening recession, and several key technical break downs in the market. The Dow Jones Futures started the day down 200 points and right after the stock market opened, we got a huge plunge in all the major averages. The Stock Market pretty much flat-lined after this downfall. We had a few rally attempts that were met with selling but overall we traded in a narrow range through out the day. Barack Obama signed the Stimulus Package and in the final hour we had another upside reversal attempt ( Which Failed ). Key technical breakdowns were the Dow breaking the Hogan Bottom again at 7773, the S&P 500 breaking 800, and the Nasdaq breaking 1476. Tomorrow could be another ugly day as we find out the details of the General Motors and Chrysler reports. President Obama will also speak tomorrow morning on a housing plan at 10:15am Est.

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RIMM FSLR BIDU CHK Analysis 2/17/09 - February 17, 2009

I updated the following technical anlaysis stock charts at http://blackberrystocks.com/charts.html

Technical Analysis Updates: February 17, 2009

Research in Motion - RIMM
Chesapeake Energy - CHK
First Solar FSLR - FSLR
Baidu.com - BIDU
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Biggest Stock Gainers 2/17/09 February 17, 2009

Today, February 17, 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. Despite the stock market crashing, here are several hot stocks bucking the trend. Check out today's biggest gainers and the Top Stocks for 2009

Hot Stocks 2/17/09 - Biggest Gainers Today

Financial Bear 3X ( FAZ ) - $57.60 Up 16.88% - As the bank stocks and financial sector falls, FAZ soars. This stock was $40 when Timothy Geithner started speaking last Tuesday.

US Gold Corp ( UXG ) - $2.53 Up 17.44% - Gold prices are shooting over $965 per ounce today and this is causing most gold stocks to soar!

Stem Cells ( STEM ) - $2.50 Up 17.96% - Obama could grant federal funding for Stem Cell Research in the coming weeks. Check out what ASTM is doing.

Ultra Short Crude Oil ETF ( SCO ) - $53.98 Up 14.08% - Oil is tanking, so this ETF flys!

Other Gainers: GSS, EEV, SKS, SKF

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Hot Penny Stocks 2/17/09 February 17, 2009

Today, 2/17/09, 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.

Penny Stock Gainers - February 17, 2009

Sirius Satellite Radio ( SIRI ) - $0.18 Up 77% - Sirius gets lifeline from Liberty Media; shares double. Liberty to invest total of $530 million; will receive 40% of Sirius stock.

Aastrom Biosciences ( ASTM ) - $0.57 Up 10.26% - Obama to lift ban on Embryonic Stem Cell Research soon and allow federal funding - Report. Most of the Stem Cell stocks are up on this news, STEM, ASTM, PSTI, GERN, OPXA

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Stock Market 2/17/09 February 17, 2009

Today, 2/17/09, the Stock Market Futures are tanking as we have the markets breaking fresh yearly lows due to General Motors ( GM ) needing more money and the Japan Recession Deepening. We are also breaking down technically as the Dow will open around 7650 and the S&P 500 around 800-804 support.

The Dow Jones has support around 7500 but if the 7449 low is broken, things could deteriorate quickly. People calling for Dow Jones 6000's could get their wish in the next few weeks.

We all know where this started! It started last week with Timothy Geithner's failed bank rescue plan where we got a rough draft versus a blue print for actual action. Tomorrow at 10:15am Est President Obama and Timothy Geithner will talk about a plan to stem foreclosures in the housing market. This could give stocks a temporary bounce. Gold is breaking out to the upside, $965 per ounce.

It could be a rocky day....watch Dow Jones at 7500 and S&P 500 at 800....the end of the day will be important. Who knows, we could end the day in positive territory, it has happened before!

Update: 10:30am Est - Dow Jones 7582, bouncing off lows -- S&P 500 794, bouncing off lows as well -- Nasdaq 1479, bouncing off lows

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Baltic Dry Index Shipping Rates 2/17/09 BDI

The following is a report on Dry Bulk Shipping Rates for 2/17/09. 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 - February 17, 2009 - Up 1 Straight Day

Baltic Dry Index ( BDI ) - 1895 Up 49
Spot 4 - TC Average - 33635 Up 2265
Baltic Cape Index ( BCI ) - 3356 Down 186
Baltic Panamax Index ( BPI ) - 1305 Down 30
Supramax Index ( BSI ) - 1213 Up 4
Past Bulk Shipping Rates

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Bank Stocks 2/17/09 February 17, 2009

Today, 2/17/09, the bank stocks appear to be setting up for a lower open as stock market futures fall. Fears over Japan's deepening recession have most banking stocks down today.

Banking Stock Update - February 17th, 2009

Lloyds Banking ( LYG ) - $3.06 Down 19.55% - Moody's cuts Lloyds credit ratings

ING Groep ( ING ) - $6.72 Down 11.46% - Girard Gibbs LLP Files Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against ING Groep N.V. (NYSE:ING)

Fifth Third Bancorp ( FITB ) - $1.69 Down 15.50% - Analyst: Fifth Third "uninvestable" pending stress test.

Citigroup ( C ) - $3.32 Down 4.82%
Bank of America ( BAC ) - $5.13 Down 7.80%

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General Motors GM Ford F Stock 2/17/09

Today, February 17, 2009, General Motors ( GM ) and Ford ( F ) stocks are both taking a nose dive along with the stock market. Futures are down significantly in pre market trading.

Why are GM, F stocks down along with the stock market? Fears that one of these automakers won't survive are back while gold prices are soaring. It has been reported that General Motors might need multi billion dollars just to survive the rest of the quarter. The fear in the market this morning comes from the statement - When will enough be enough? Can we afford to let one of these automakers go bankrupt? If one goes, some say, they all go down. GM and Chrysler are in for a tough ride but Ford seems to be holding up well.

General Motors ( GM ) & Ford ( F ) pre market stock quotes:

GM - $2.38
F - $1.66

Key News Highlights Today - 2/17/09 - Look for the automakers' plans to be released after 4pm today.

- Time is up for GM, Chrysler to file restructuring plans
- Would a G.M. Bankruptcy Save Taxpayer Money?
- GM may ask for bankruptcy protection or additional financial aid
- China’s Sichuan Auto Said to Be in Talks to Buy GM’s Hummer
- Ford-UAW talks progress; may be basis for GM, Chrysler pacts

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1 and 3 Month Libor Rates - 2/17/09 - Today's Libor Rates

It seems as though everyone is watching Libor rates these days. Today's Libor Rates for 2/17/09, are: 1 Month Libor Rate - 0.466% & 3 Month Libor Rate - 1.246%. The overnight Libor rate is 0.312%. As you can see, Libor Rates have changed today, February 17, 2009. While the 3 month libor stayed the same, the overnight and 1 month libor rates went up.

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

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Stimulus Plan Update 2/17/09 February 17, 2009

President Barack Obama will be signing the stimulus bill on Tuesday, February 17, 2009, from Denver, Colorado.

Obama will sign the $787 billion dollar bill at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science in Colorado as a sign that this stimulus will help people all across America.

The Stimulus passed the Senate 60-38 and it also passed the house with no republican votes, 246-183.

On Wednesday, February 18, 2009 - Obama will give a speech in Phoenix, Arizona. During this speech, the President will outline a new plan that hopes to stem foreclosures. US foreclosures hit a high in January as 274,399 applications were filed!

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Dow Jones Futures 2/17/09 - Stock Market Futures

How will the stock market open on Tuesday - February 17, 2009? The Dow Jones and Stock Market Futures are pointing toward a lower open for pre market. Japan came out with data saying that their recession is deepening. Also, General Motors ( GM ) will be receiving another 4 billion loan which was announced tonight. Check out technical analysis for Feb 17th.

Stock Market Futures 2/17/09 - Pre Market Trading - updated 8:45am Est

Dow Jones Futures - Down 190
Nasdaq Futures - Down 34
S&P 500 Futures - Down 26
Oil Futures - $35.69
Gold Futures - $965

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Dow Jones Analysis 2/17/09 Stock Market Analysis

The following is Technical Analysis for the Dow Jones ( DJIA ) for 2/17/09

Dow Jones Support & Resistance Levels - February 17, 2009

Resistance Levels: 8000, 8100, 8376, 8404, 8500

Support Levels: 7845, 7774, 7693, 7500

http://stockcharts.com/ - Chart

Stock Market Futures

The Dow Jones appears to have put in a short term bottom on Thursday at 7693.98. If this level is broken, I expect a retest of the November 20th, 21st bottoms between 7449 - 7500. This area would need to hold or the Dow could end up testing 7000 or below. At this point, the Dow needs to get above the 10 and 50 day moving averages and stay over them. Every time we break below these averages we resume the main downtrend.

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Nasdaq Analysis 2/17/09 February 17, 2009

The following is Technical Analysis for the Nasdaq ( NAS ) for 2/17/09

Nasdaq Support & Resistance Levels - February 17, 2009

Resistance Levels: 1600, 1665

Support Levels: 1500, 1495, 1460, 1435

http://stockcharts.com - Chart

Stock Market Futures

The Nasdaq continues the recent uptrend and has managed to make higher lows since late November. 1600 is major resistance as well as 1665. A close above 1600 would be viewed as very bullish and we could see a nice break out to test 1665. On the downside, support is currently at 1495, Thursday's low before the bounce. The next support level is 1461 which was the made on Feb 2nd. Pullbacks under 1500 have been a strong buy and will continue to be going forward. The Nasdaq closed at 1534.36 which is below the 10 and 50 day moving averages. For More Technical Analysis - Go Here

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