General Motors GM Chrysler 2/18/09 - February 18, 2009

General Motors ( GM ) and Chrysler are back asking for more Government assistance tonight. This comes as no surprise, but both companies need more money to survive the current economic crisis.

General Motors ( GM ) News Highlights - 2/18/09

- GM seeks up to 16.6 billion in additional aid
- General Motors may cut around 47,000 jobs in 2009
- Will report back in March 31st, 2009 and show how they will become profitable
- Will close 5 plants by 2012
- Selling ( or shutting down ) the Hummer Unit by March 31, 2009
- GM received 13.6 billion since December and they will need at least 9.9 more ( up to 16.6 ) Yikes!!

Chrysler News Highlights - 2/18/09

- Chrysler needs an additional 5 billion after already receiving 4 billion since December
- Auto Sales continue to decline

Each company has come up with several bankruptcy scenarios but would like to avoid them at all costs. Can we afford to let them go Bk? The unemployment rate could spike up to 13% or higher.

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Dow Jones Futures 2/18/09 - Stock Market Futures

How will the stock market open on Wednesday - February 18, 2009? The Dow Jones and Stock Market Futures are pointing toward a slightly higher open for pre market. Check out technical analysis for Feb 18th.

Stock Market Futures 2/18/09 - Pre Market Trading - Updated 7:30am Est

Dow Jones Futures - Up 13
Nasdaq Futures - Up 1
S&P 500 Futures - Up 2.60
Oil Futures - $34.82
Gold Futures - $966.20

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Dow Jones Analysis 2/18/09 Stock Market Analysis

The following is Technical Analysis for the Dow Jones ( DJIA ) for 2/18/09

Dow Jones Support & Resistance Levels - February 18, 2009

Resistance Levels: 7774, 8000

Support Levels: 7500, 7449

http://stockcharts.com/ - Chart

Stock Market Futures

The Dow Jones has broke below the Hogan Bottom today and is testing a MAJOR support level of 7449-7500. If these levels do not hold on a closing basis, I think over time, the Dow could test 6800-7000. A break down like this would be devastating for the Stock Markets here and around the world. It would also be a great buying opportunity while everyone panics. I will not be getting bullish on the Dow Jones until we close back over 8000. The 7449 low was put in on November 21, when it was leaked that Timothy Geithner will become the Treasury Secretary....and he has failed so far. For More Technical Analysis - Go Here

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Nasdaq Analysis 2/18/09 February 18, 2009

Nasdaq Support & Resistance Levels - February 18, 2009

Resistance Levels: 1500, 1535

Support Levels: 1450, 1434, 1400

http://stockcharts.com/ - Chart

Stock Market Futures

The Nasdaq gapped below both the 10 & 50 day moving averages and took out the Feb 2nd low of 1476 to close at 1470 today. I now expect the Nasdaq to test the next support range which is between 1434-1450. If this range does not hold, look for 1400 to be tested. Every time the Nasdaq has reached the 1400's lately it has bounced back to 1600. If you like technology, this is a great area to start accumulating. You can buy QQQQ or QLD which is twice the move of QQQQ.Resistance on the Nasdaq is now at 1500. For More Technical Analysis - Go Here

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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.
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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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1 and 3 Month Libor Rates - 2/16/09 - Today's Libor Rates

It seems as though everyone is watching Libor rates these days. Today's Libor Rates for 2/16/09, are: 1 Month Libor Rate - 0.465% & 3 Month Libor Rate - 1.246%. The overnight Libor rate is 0.300%. As you can see, Libor Rates have changed today, February 16, 2009. While the overnight Libor stayed the same, both the 1 & 3 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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