Dow Jones Close 1/12/09 - Stock Market Closing Prices

Stock Market Closing Prices - 1/12/09

Dow Jones Industrial Average ( DJIA ) Close - 8474.05 Down 125.13
Nasdaq Stock Market Close - 1538.79 Down 32.80
S&P 500 Close - 870.25 down 20.10
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Libor Rates - 1/12/09

1 Month - 0.343%
3 Month - 1.16%

Commodities Closing Prices - 1/12/09

Gold - 822
Oil - 37.62
Natural Gas - 5.54

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 8474 on 1/12/09, as the stock market went down on fears that Alcoa's ( AA ) earnings will disappoint tonight. AA is expected to report a loss of 4 cents per share. Also, a huge warning sign today was the trading action in Citigroup ( C ) stock. Citi shares broke two key support levels and began another rapid decline during the afternoon hours. Citigroup broke $6.51 in the morning, and then $5.94 during the afternoon. These were two key lows in December. Citigroup traded below $5.45 in the final hour of trading today down almost 20% on the day. The Dow Jones and Nasdaq followed the S&P 500 lower and now the Dow Jones is below 8500, a key support level. Tomorrow will be an interesting day for the stock market! I will have full technical analysis tonight, Right Here

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Stock Market Report 1/12/09, January 12, 2009

Why is the stock market going down today? The Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 are all very weak during the first half of trading today. Here are a few reasons why the major averages continue their downward slide.

- Earnings Season is Here - Alcoa AA, a key Dow Jones component, releases earnings tonight and Wall Street is sending shares of this company down almost 8% ahead of this report. This alone is adding pressure to the Dow Jones Average.

- Oil Prices Continue to Fall - After hitting $50 last week, Oil is back under $38 today and this is sending commodities stocks lower. Look at Potash ( POT ) for example, down 10.3% today on no news.

- Citigroup ( C ) Breaking Down - Citigroup continues to break down breaking the $6.51 low from late December. Support is at $5.94 from early December and if this level is take out, look out below. If Citigroup starts free falling like it did back in November, the market could get spooked once again. Keep an eye on Citi!

- Low Volume - There is just no volume in the market today, a few big sells can really hit the markets hard when you have a lack of volume and buyers.

- Dow Jones Testing 8500 - It was bound to happen sooner or later, the Dow Jones is back testing 8500, today and tomorrow could be big technical days.

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Hot Penny Stocks 1/12/09 - January 12, 2009

Today, 1/12/09, there are several 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.

NextWave Wireless ( WAVE ) - $0.35 up 64% - WAVE continues to go up because PacketVideo Demonstrates TwonkyMedia Server Support for Windows 7 for First Time at CES. I remember when this stock was at $.11 just days ago.

GlobalStar ( GSAT ) - $0.52 up 32% - GSAT is going up because Globalstar Becomes the First Mobile Satellite Services Provider to Utilize Its ATC Spectrum Authority - Open Range Closes Financing and Prepares to Offer Wireless Broadband Services to Over 500 Rural Communities Using Globalstar ATC Authority.

Nortel ( NT ) - $0.45 up 15% - NT continues to break out due to the company Licensing Unreal Engine for web.alive.

Check out the biggest stock gainers today.

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Biggest Stock Gainers 1/12/09 - PALM GTCB

Today, January 12, 2009, their are several stocks gainers that are active in pre market trading. Check out today's biggest gainers and the Top Stocks for 2009.

Pre Market Gainers - 1/12/09

GTC Therapeutics ( GTCB ) - $.80 Up 18% - GTCB continues to rise after releasing FDA News on Friday.

Palm Inc ( PALM ) - $6.38 Up 7.5% - After showcasing the hottest product at the CES last week, Citigroup is upgrading Palm to Hold from Sell.

Other movers - APWR, HGSI, EYE ( received buyout offer )

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Baltic Dry Index Shipping Rates - 1/12/09 BDI

The following is a report on Dry Bulk Shipping Rates for 1/12/09. 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 - January 12, 2009

Baltic Dry Index ( BDI ) - 889 Up 17
Baltic Cape Index ( BCI ) - 1788 Up 60
Baltic Panamax Index ( BPI ) - 529 Down 5
Baltic Supramax Index ( BSI ) - 397 Up 3
Past Bulk Shipping Rates

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1 and 3 Month Libor Rates - 1/12/09 - Today's Libor Rates

It seems as though everyone is watching Libor rates these days. Today's Libor Rates for 1/12/09, are: 1 Month Libor Rate - 0.343% & 3 Month Libor Rate - 1.16%. The overnight Libor rate is 0.104%. As you can see, Libor Rates have changed today, January 12, 2009. Both the 1 & 3 Month Libor Rates dropped while the Overnight Libor went up slightly. Here are Previous Libor rates. You can also compare Libor Rates to how the Dow Jones traded.

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Dow Jones Analysis 1/12/09 - Stock Market

The following is Technical Analysis for the Dow Jones ( DJIA ) for 1/12/09

Dow Jones Support & Resistance Levels - January 12, 2009

Resistance Levels: 8750, 9000, 9088, 9150
Support Levels: , 8500, 8345

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The Dow Jones has closed below two key moving averages on Friday ( 10 & 50 day ).This is something worth watching as this is a technically bearish signal but as long as the Dow Jones holds 8500 everything will be ok.
On the upside, a close back over these two moving averages will probably take us back for a retest of 9000. We are getting closer to a breakout point as we can't stay in this 8500-9000 range forever. We will either start a new leg down or break out big to the upside. For More Technical Analysis, Go Here

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Nasdaq Analysis 1/12/09 - January 12, 2009

The following is Technical Analysis for the Nasdaq ( NAS ) for 1/12/09

Nasdaq Support & Resistance Levels - January 12, 2009

Resistance Levels: 1600, 1625, 1665
Support Levels: 1600, 1580, 1554

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The Nasdaq closed well below the support level of 1600 and also closed below the 10 day moving average on Friday. The next support level I am watching is 1553 which is the 50 day moving average. If this level is closed below, a retest of 1500 could be in store. As I've said since December, I am bullish on the Nasdaq as long as we stay above 1500...a break below would be a bearish sign. Resistance is back at 1600 once again and the 1665.53 high from last week.The Nasdaq is still in a nice uptrend from the November lows. For More Technical Analysis, Go Here

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