Dow Jones Close 3/12/09 - Stock Market Closing Prices

Stock Market Closing Prices - 3/12/09

Dow Jones Industrial Average ( DJIA ) Close - 7170.06 Up 239.66
Nasdaq Stock Market Close - 1426.10 Up 54.46
S&P 500 Close - 750.73 Up 29.37
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Libor Rates - 3/12/09

Commodities Closing Prices - 3/12/09

Gold - 926.80
Oil - 46.85
Natural Gas - 4.01

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 7170 on 3/12/09, as the stock market exploded to the upside on better then expected bad news on General Electric ( GE ) this morning. GE's credit rating was downgraded which is very bad but remains in stable condition. The Dow Jones Futures were down over 100 points this morning but then we got a good retail sales number followed by the above GE news. During the afternoon hours, stocks exploded higher as shorts scrambled to cover. All of the sudden, everyone loves financials again. Financial Bull 3X ( FAS ) stock hit a high of $5.18 and is up 108% since Monday. Wells Fargo ( WFC ) hit $14 and is up 80% since Friday. Bank of America ( BAC ) hit $6 and is up 100% since Friday. Whoa! Not sure how long this can last after the carnage we saw last week but it is definitely and eye opener.

All major averages have now closed over the 10 day moving average for 3 straight days. On Tuesday, we got the first signal that this rally was for real when the Dow closed over the 10 day moving average. I would be a little cautious jumping in here however because nothing has really changed and we've gone up so much in such a short period of time. I am eyeing Financial Bear 3X ( FAZ ) when this rally runs out of steam.

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General Electric GE Stock 3/12/09 March 12, 2009

General Electric ( GE ) stock is up on a rating change that was anticipated for over a week now. The positive thing is, the rating change was better then expected. GE's credit rating was dropped to AA+ with a stable outlook. Wall Street was pricing in a negative outlook when they were selling at $6 last week.

GE stock is now trading at $9.40 up 10.72% today
4:00pm est Update - GE stock closes at $9.57 up 12.72%

See Bill Gross Comments - he nailed it!


GE Statement on S&P Ratings Action

FAIRFIELD, CT – March 12, 2009 – Standard & Poor’s (S&P) today announced a single-notch downgrade of General Electric Company’s and General Electric Capital Corporation’s (GECC) long-term ratings from AAA to AA+, with a “stable” outlook. The ratings downgrade does not affect GE’s and GECC’s short-term funding ratings of A-1+, which was affirmed by S&P. The action follows a thorough review of GE’s portfolio by S&P. Full Article

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Hot Penny Stocks 3/12/09 March 12, 2009

Today, 3/12/09, 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. We tend to stay away from OTC and Pink Sheets stocks, especially in this environment! You can find ALL Penny Stock Reports Here

Penny Stock Gainers - March 12, 2009

Human Genome Sciences (HGSI) - $0.63 Up 31% - Human Genome's Plan B: Lupus Drug

FCStone Group ( FCSX ) - $1.73 Up 22% - FCStone Group, Inc. Completes Transfer of Energy Trading Account - Material Future Exposure to Account Eliminated

Fairpoint Communications ( FRP ) - $0.45 Up 21.62% - FRP is getting a nice oversold bounce today

Other Penny Stock Gainers

Uranium Energy Corp. (UEC)
AspenBio Pharma Inc. (APPY)

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

It seems as though everyone is watching Libor rates these days. Today's Libor Rates for 3/12/09, are: 1 Month Libor Rate - 0.556% & 3 Month Libor Rate - 1.320%. The overnight Libor rate is 0.328%. As you can see, Libor Rates have changed today, March 12th, 2009. All three Libor rates went down today.


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

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Baltic Dry Index Shipping Rates 3/12/09 BDI

The following is a report on Dry Bulk Shipping Rates for 3/12/09. 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 - March 12, 2009 - Down 2 Straight Days

Baltic Dry Index ( BDI ) - 2201 Down 70
Spot 4 - TC Average - 25232 Down 1664
Baltic Cape Index ( BCI ) - 2580 Down 126
Baltic Panamax Index ( BPI ) - 2287 Down 114
Supramax Index ( BSI ) - 1727 Down 8
Past Bulk Shipping Rates

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Art Cashin 3/12/09 March 12, 2009 - SP 500

Art Cashin, floor trader on the NYSE, was on CNBC this morning and gave several stock market related comments on what he is seeing.

Art Cashin Comments -3/12/09

Art, what do you think about the mark to market rule?

On Mark to Market - we saw futures tick up on the PA congressman's comments on suspending the accounting rule. If they can pull it off you could see this rally have legs. We are pushing for an adjustment or suspension of the mark to market rule....its not to cover up things, its to prevent ridiculous pricing of things in the market place

What is your opinion of the stock market right now?

I think what we want to watch is 740-745 on the S&P 500...Also support is 713 and we need to stay above 700. On the Dow, we have resistance at 7000-7025

Things are getting interesting!

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Bank Stocks 3/12/09 March 12, 2009 - Citigroup

Today, 3/12/09, the bank stocks are mixed as world markets fell big last night but economic data released this morning was positive. There is also hopes that today's mark to market meeting will suspend the rule.

Banking Stock Update - March 12, 2009 - Opening Stock Prices


Citigroup ( C ) - $1.54 Flat - Citigroup Executives Score $2.2 Million Betting on Own Stock

Bank of America ( BAC ) - $5.02 Up 1.83% - BofA now country’s biggest bank

Wells Fargo ( WFC ) - $12.00 Up 1%

General Electric ( GE ) - 8.90 Up 5% - Rating cut by AA+

Financial Bull 3X ( FAS ) - $4.02 Flat

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Stock Market Report March 12 2009 3/12/09

The Dow Jones and Stock Market Futures are pointing to a lower open as world stock markets went lower overnight.

Stock Market Report 3/12/09

- On Thursday, revised figures showed that Japan's economy, the world's second largest, suffered its biggest contraction in 35 years in the fourth quarter. Gross domestic product shrank at 12.1 percent annual rate in the October-December period, less than the Cabinet Office's preliminary reading of a 12.7 percent contraction, but still confirming a serious recession.

- Roche ( ROG ) and Genentech ( DNA ) Reach a Friendly Agreement to Combine the Two Organizations and Create a Leader in Healthcare Innovation.
- Roche intends to acquire all outstanding shares of Genentech for $95.00 per share in cash

- Oil prices: Oil Prices are rising this morning after getting crushed yesterday. Oil is higher by .90 to $43.23 in early trading.

- Gold Prices: Gold prices are rising as well on March 12, 2009. Gold is back at the $917 level.

- Key Stock Movers: Financial Bear 3x ( FAZ ) stock is up 7% to $60 per share as the financials are indicated weaker today. Financial Bull ( FAS ) stock is down 6.37% to $3.76. Along with these two stocks, HSBC ( HBC ) is up 5% to $24.84 and Citigroup ( C ) is down 5.84% to $1.45

- 10 Day Moving Average: The stock market indexes appear like they will test their 10 day moving averages today. The 10 day moving average should offer some nice support and this is where i'd expect new buyers to be located. If we close two days under the 10 day, this rally could be in serious trouble. Today will be a big test!

- Mark to Market: Today there will be a Congressional Hearing on mark to market. This is just a hearing to gather facts, this rule will not be changed today.

- Bernie Madoff: Bernie Madoff just got dropped off in Manhattan courthouse which could be his last steps as a free man. Madoff is expected to plead guilty on a $50 billion stock market ponzi scheme. Some of the victims will be present and they will be making statements to him.

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Dow Jones Futures 3/12/09 - Stock Market Futures

How will the stock market open on Thursday - March 12, 2009? The Dow Jones and Stock Market Futures are pointing toward a lower open for pre market. Check out technical analysis for March 12th.

Stock Market Futures 3/12/09 - Pre Market Trading - Updated 9:05am

Dow Jones Futures - Down 54
S&P 500 Futures - Down 6.50
Nasdaq Futures - Down 10
Nikkei - 7198 Down 178
Oil Futures - 43.43
Gold Futures - 910

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Top Penny Stocks Gainers March 2009

The following is a list of Top Penny Stock Gainers ytd as of March 12, 2009.

Top Penny Stocks List -2009 - March 12, 2009

#1 Pluristem Therapeutics ( PSTI ) - $1.35 Up 229% in 2009
#2 Evergreen Energy ( EEE ) - $0.88 Up 214% in 2009
#3 Jones Soda ( JSDA ) - $0.91 Up 184% in 2009
#4 Central Sun Mining ( SMC ) - $0.51 Up 104% in 2009
#5 Neurobiological Technologies ( NTII ) - $0.60 Up 93.55% in 2009
#6 Insmed ( INSM ) - $0.88 Up 87.45% in 2009
#7 Augusta Resource ( AZC ) - $0.85 Up 85% in 2009
#8 Aeterna Zentaris ( AEZS ) - $0.90 Up 83% in 2009
#9 Claude Resources ( CGR ) - $0.57 Up 78% in 2009
#10 Radio One Inc. ( ROIAK ) - $0.39 Up 76% in 2009

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Dow Jones Analysis 3/12/09 Stock Market Analysis

The following is Technical Analysis for the Dow Jones ( DJIA ) for 3/12/09

Dow Jones Support & Resistance Levels - March 12, 2009 - DJI

Resistance Levels: 7000, 7449, 7500, 7552

Support Levels: 6840, 6500, 6310, 6000

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Stock Market Futures

The Dow Jones went up two straight days and ended over its 10 day moving average once again. This is very bullish going forward but I still expect us to retest the lows again at some point. I feel this rally could extend up to the 7400-7500 level in the next several weeks. At this point, the 10 day moving average will act as a nice support level but if we close below it two consecutive days, we may have problems. For More Technical Analysis - Go Here

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Nasdaq Analysis 3/12/09 March 12, 2009

The following is Technical Analysis for the Nasdaq ( IXIC ) for 3/12/09

Nasdaq Support & Resistance Levels - March 12, 2009

Resistance Levels: 1400, 1456

Support Levels: 1336, 1300, 1253.22, 1193.42, 1108.49

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Stock Market Futures

The Nasdaq had another great day today, closing above the 10 day moving average for the second straight day. The 10 day moving average is at 1336 so it is important that we inch up slowly instead of having these huge moves higher. Over the next few days this moving average will move higher and i'd expect us to at least retest this level as it will offer support. On the upside, i'd be selling a move toward the 50 day moving average around 1484. Keep in mind, by the time the Nasdaq gets there it will be around 1450-1460. Things are looking solid for the Nasdaq right now, but we will see what happens when the 10 day moving average is tested once again. For More Technical Analysis - Go Here

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Stock Earnings 3/12/09 March 12, 2009

As the major stock market indexes remain over their 10 day moving averages, things are looking good as the lack of selling continues today. The fact that every dip has been bought since the open is a great sign going forward. The following companies will report earnings tomorrow, March 12th.

Companies Reporting Earnings for March 12, 2009

ReneSola SOL - 3/12 8am -1.43EPS

Aeropostale ARO - 3/12 4pm 1.00EPS

Pacific Sunwear PSUN - 3/12 4pm -.50EPS

Jones Soda JSDA - 3/12 4pm -.09EPS

Smith & Wesson SWHC - 3/12 4pm .02EPS

Zumiez Inc. ZUMZ - 3/12 4pm .19EPS

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