Dow Jones Close 8/18/16 Stock Market Closing Prices

Stock Market Closing Prices - August 18, 2016

Dow Jones Industrial Average ( DJIA ) Close - 18593.45 Up 19
Nasdaq Stock Market Close - 5239.50 Up 11.04
S&P 500 Close  - 2186.83 Up 4.61
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Commodities Closing Prices - 8/18/16

Gold Close - 1358
Silver Close - 19.74

Oil Close - 48.16
Natural Gas Close - 2.67

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 18593 on 8/18/16, as the stock market ended slightly higher.  The stock market continues to move higher after a better than expected jobs report.  However, at some point, the S&P 500 will see a correction back to its 200 day moving average now located at 2050 and rising.  Keep an eye on earnings from Foot Locker (FL) on Friday.   We will be watching this stock closely in the stock picks group.

As of the close today, MGT Capital Investments (MGT)  is the top stock gainer in 2016

As of the close today, Vista Gold (VGZ) is the top stock gainer of 2016 above $2

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Stocks to Buy 8/19/16 August 19, 2016

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Below is a list of stocks to watch on Friday.  These stocks are active and have the potential to break out this week.  For more in-depth ideas, join my trading group - Stock Picks Group

Check out my Stock Picks for 2017 - Stocks to Buy 2017 - Penny Stocks Picks 2016

MGT Capital Investments (MGT) - MGT is one of the top stocks in 2016, Up over 1,000%.  See More.....

Small Cap Bull 3x (TNA) - TNA has now spiked over $40 off the low this year.  Continue to expect big moves in 2016 and beyond.  TNA remains the best trading stock in the market right now.  If we see another correction below $60, buy with conviction.

SCYNEXIS, Inc. (SCYX) - Shares of SCYNEXIS, Inc. (SCYX) received a $15 price target this week and are now tested $3.  SCYX is one to watch in the weeks ahead.

Shake Shack (SHAK) - Shake Shack (SHAK) is pulling back after a huge earnings run.  SHAK will break out one of these quarters and be a darling stock in 2017.  The stock is a buy near $30.

Twitter (TWTR) - Twitter (TWTR) hit $21 this week which gave investors a good opportunity to sell which is what I did.  TWTR is a strong buy below $16 for the long term.

Chipotle (CMG) - Chipotle (CMG) is trying to form a base below $400.  CMG is a buy below $400.

Tesla (TSLA) - Tesla (TSLA) continues to hold up strong around $220-$230.  Tesla (TSLA) is a strong buy below $200 going forward.

China 3x Bull ETF (YINN) - YINN exploded from $15-$19 recently.  YINN will now have resistance located at $19.50 going forward.

Apple (AAPL) - Apple (AAPL) continues to climb and is seeing strong buying right now.  Resistance will be located up at $110.

Keep an eye on HMNY and JNUG which are some of the hottest stocks in 2016 above $2.  Top Stock Gainers 2016

Vista Gold (VGZ) is one of the Top Performing Penny Stocks in 2016 - Also watch UNXL & GSS.

Stocks to Watch - 8/19/16

New Concept Energy (GBR)
Professional Diversity (IPDN)
Cobalt Energy (CIE)
Comstock Resources (CRK)
Canadian Solar (CSIQ)
Inventergy Global (INVT)
Netapp (NTAP)

Hot Stocks - August 18, 2016

Hot Stocks 8/18/16 August 18, 2016

Below is a list of the hottest stocks in the stock market today.  I watch these stocks closely in pre market and then look for good trading opportunities right after the stock market open.  If you are looking for more ideas, check out my stocks to buy 2017 page to see my latest stocks picks.  Or, if you are into penny stocks, take a look at my penny stocks for 2016 article.

Top Stocks Today - 8/18/16 - Pre Market

MGT Capital Investments, Inc. (MGT) - MGT is one of the hottest stocks in 2016, Up over 1,000% - More.....

Digital Ally (DGLY) - Digital Ally (DGLY) was given a $15 price target by Maxim Group.

Acacia Communications, Inc (ACIA) - ACIA continues to skyrocket after better than expected earnings.

Raptor Pharmaceuticals Corp. (RPTP) -  Retrophin Said to Consider Bid for Raptor Pharmaceutical - http://finance.yahoo.com/m/46e04d78-b3bb-340a-bd7e-eb1602fe8a8f/ss_retrophin-said-to-consider.html

Vista Gold (VGZ)  - VGZ is one of the Top Penny Stocks in 2016, up over 400% - More.....

 Foot Locker (FL) will be delivering earnings August 18, 2016. We will be watching the developments in the stock picks group.

Other Pre Market Gainers  - BONT

For more hot stocks throughout the trading day, view Today's Biggest Gainers

Mortgage Rates 8/18/16 August 18, 2016

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Home Mortgage Interest Rates - August 18, 2016

Interest rates have been flat in August 2016. Below is list of Today's Mortgage Rates from Wells Fargo.

Loan Type - Interest Rate - APR - 8/18/16

30-Year Fixed Rate                 3.625% 3.684%
30-Year Fixed-Rate FHA 3.625% 4.659%
15-Year Fixed Rate                 3.000% 3.069%
7/1 ARM                                 3.250% 3.555%
5/1 ARM                                 3.125% 3.568%

Jumbo Loan Rates - APR - 8/18/16

30-Year Fixed Rate                 3.500% 3.506%
15-Year Fixed Rate                 3.250% 3.278%

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1 and 3 Month Libor Rates 8/18/16 August 18, 2016

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Here are the current libor rates for today. Today's Libor Rates for 8/18/16 are: 1 Month Libor Rate - 0.51411 & 3 Month Libor Rate - 0.81128%. The overnight Libor rate is 0.41722%. As you can see, Libor Rates changed today, August 18, 2016.

-Due to a policy change, Libor rates are published on a 24 hour delay.  They are updated when the results are published.

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

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Dow Jones Futures 8/18/16 Stock Market Futures

Stock Market Futures for 8/18/16

The Dow Jones and Stock Market were higher on Wednesday.  Will the stock market go up or down on Thursday.  Keep tabs on the stock market futures which will predict the open on Thursday.  If you invest or trade stocks, check out my stock picks group. We are making some big trades in there right now. Sign in and sign up.

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Stock Market Futures - August 18, 2016

Dow Jones Futures - Up 1
S&P 500 Futures - Up 1
NASDAQ Futures - Down 4
Gold Futures - 1356

Silver Futures - 19.78
Oil Futures - 46.95

Asian Markets ( Nikkei ) - 16486

I recently updated my top stocks to watch for 2016.  There you will find my top stocks picks in 2016

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