Dow Jones Close 1/2/09 - Stock Market Closing Prices

Stock Market Closing Prices - 1/02/09

Dow Jones Industrial Average ( DJIA ) Close - 9034.69 Up 258.30
Nasdaq Stock Market Close - 1632.21 Up 55.18
S&P 500 Close - 931.75 Up 28.50
http://dowjonesclose.com

Libor Rates - 1/2/09

1 Month - 0.43%
3 Month - 1.413%

Commodities Closing Prices - 1/2/09

Gold - 878
Oil - 46.31
Natural Gas - 6.02

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 9035 on 1/02/09, as the stock market opened the first trading day of 2009 with a bang but did so on very low volume. The Dow Jones and Nasdaq both broke key technical levels 9000, and 1600. The real test will be next week as next week could set the tone for the month of January 2009. Big movers today included Dryships ( DRYS ), Apple ( AAPL ), and the DXO double long oil ETF. I will have full technical analysis of the stock market this weekend, Right Here

Todays Biggest Stock Market Gainers - Top 2009 Stocks so far - Baltic Dry Index 1/2/09

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Dow Jones Open 1/2/09 - Stock Market Open

Today, 1/2/09, the Dow Jones and Stock Market are opening up mixed on low volume as we kick off the first trading day of the 2009 year. I continue to watch DryShips ( DRYS ) as this is where the action seems to be for daytraders. Another stock that is moving up big is the DXO which is the double long oil etf. Apple ( AAPL ) is also strong today on low volume.

Stock Market Opening Prices - January 2, 2009

Dow Jones Open - Down 8
Nasdaq Open - Down 3
S&P 500 Open - Down 2

Today's Biggest Gainers - January 2nd, 2009
Baltic Shipping Rates - January 2nd, 2009

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Baltic Dry Index Shipping Rates - 1/2/09 BDI

The following is a report on Dry Bulk Shipping Rates for 1/02/09. 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 - January 2nd, 2009

Baltic Dry Index ( BDI ) - 773 Down 1
Baltic Cape Index ( BCI ) - 1361 Up 23
Baltic Panamax Index ( BPI ) - 540 Down 18
Baltic Supramax Index ( BSI ) - 411 Down 10
Past Bulk Shipping Rates

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Pre Market Stock Gainers 1/2/09 - Dryships Drys

This morning, 1/02/09, we have a few big stock gainers to report but for the most part things are quiet. Next week the action comes back to the stock market.

Today's Biggest Gainers - January 2nd, 2009

DryShips ( DRYS ) - $11.35 up 6% - Basically it is filling the gap this morning after the swift late day sell off on Wednesday.

General Motors ( GM ) - $3.47 Up 8% - GMAC and GM agree to financing deal


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

It seems as though everyone is watching Libor rates these days. Today's Libor Rates for 1/02/09, are: 1 Month Libor Rate - .43% & 3 Month Libor Rate - 1.413%. The overnight Libor rate is .124%. As you can see, Libor Rates have changed today, January 2, 2009. All three Libor rates have gone down today which is a great sign for the equity market.
Here are Previous Libor rates. You can also compare Libor Rates to how the Dow Jones traded.
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Dow Jones Analysis 1/2/09 - Stock Market

The following is Technical Analysis for the Dow Jones for 1/1/09, 1/2/09

Dow Jones Support & Resistance Levels - January 2, 2009

Resistance Levels: 9000, 9323, 9654
Support Levels: 8750, 8675, 8500, 8350

http://stockcharts.com - Chart

Today's Biggest Gainers

The Dow Jones closed above the 10 and 50 day moving averages yesterday which is a bullish signal. The only problem was the low volume. When you don't have liquid markets, a big buy or sell order can push it hard one way or the other.
If the Dow Jones can break above 9000 and close above the high of 9026.41, I think the election high of 9654 could be tested. Dow 9000 will be no easy task, this is a huge resistance area where sellers are lined up. Next week could set the tone for January as we get key earnings reports coming out as well as the Jobs report for December! For more Technical Analysis - Click Here

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Nasdaq Analysis 1/02/09 January 2, 2009

The following is Technical Analysis for the Nasdaq ( NAS ) for 1/01/09, 1/02/09

Nasdaq Support & Resistance Levels - January 2, 2009

Resistance Levels: 1600, 1675

Support Levels: 1552, 1535, 1500

http://stockcharts.com/ - Chart

Today's Biggest Gainers

The Nasdaq closed back above the 10 and 50 day moving averages, a bullish signal that traders look at for a buy signal. The only problem is it happened on low volume on one of he slowest weeks of the year. Three trading sessions ago the Nasdaq tested the key support level of 1500 and it held.
If the Nasdaq can break and close above 1600 next week, I think the Nas could be setting up for a move toward 1700. This would also tell me that the bottom of 1295 is in. If 1500 fails again with high volume, look out below! For Technical Analysis of the Dow, go HERE

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