Dow Jones Close 1/8/09 - Stock Market Closing Prices

Stock Market Closing Prices - 1/08/09

Dow Jones Industrial Average ( DJIA ) Close - 8742.62 Down 27.08
Nasdaq Stock Market Close - 1617.01 Up 17.95
S&P 500 Close - 909.73 Up 3.08
http://dowjonesclose.com

Libor Rates - 1/8/09

1 Month - 0.386%
3 Month - 1.354%

Commodities Closing Prices - 1/8/09

Gold - 859
Oil - 42.40
Natural Gas - 5.60

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 8743 on 1/8/09, as the stock market fell following Wal Mart ( WMT ) disappointing Wall Street on retail sales which were down 1%. The Dow Jones and Nasdaq both bounced off of key moving averages and ended higher at the close. The Baltic Dry index went up nicely today causing most of the bulk shipping stocks to move higher along with it. Dryships ( DRYS ) was down around 7% in pre market and hit a low of $12.05 but opened up ripping higher throughout the day. Drys traded above $15 once again! Tomorrow we get the jobs report at 8:30am Est. I think unless we get a disaster number ( -800,000 + ) the market has already priced this event in to the downside. This sets things up for a rise in prices tomorrow. Tonight I will have technical analysis of the stock market and you can find it Right Here.

Today's Biggest Stock Market Gainers - Top 2009 Stock Gainers - Top 2009 Penny Stocks - Baltic Dry Index

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Hot Penny Stocks 1/8/09 - January 8, 2009

Today, 1/08/09, 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.

Aviza Technologies ( AVZA ) - $0.25 up 138% - AVZA updated investors on guidance

FiberTower Corp ( FTWR ) - $0.26 up 61.88% - FTWR is going up on 4 times normal volume - no news I can find.

NextWave Wireless ( WAVE ) - $0.11 up 30.00% - WAVE is going up because PacketVideo Demonstrates TwonkyMedia Server Support for Windows 7 for First Time at CES

Charter Communications ( CHTR ) - $0.21 up 25% - Basically going up on yesterday's news.

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Ambac ABK Analysis 1/8/09 January 8, 2009

Ambac ( ABK ) stock is breaking out to the upside today ($1.70 ), 1/8/09. It's time to take a look at this stock once again. Today's Biggest Gainers

Ambac ( ABK ) Stock Analysis - Technical Analysis - January 8, 2009

Support Levels - $1.50
Resistance Levels - $1.74 & $2.00

Ambac ( ABK ) is doing something today it hasn't done in three months. Break up through its 50 day moving average. The 50 day moving average is located at $1.53 and technically this signals a buy signal. ABK has resistance at $1.74 and $2.00. The volume has been strong in the first 90 minutes of trading today, over 15 million shares.

If I were getting long this stock ( I don't own it as of yet ) i'd place a stop loss order at $1.50 or if it breaks $2.00 and runs a bit, i'd move it up to $2.00. I do not see any news causing this rally but Ambac broke though Monday's high of $1.63, another bullish indicator.

Furthermore, this appears to be a technical breakout vs a fundamental break out. Keep an eye on the above support and resistance levels.

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Biggest Stock Gainers 1/8/09 - CHTR Charter

This morning 1/08/09, we have several hot stocks that are breaking out to the upside. I will most likely be trying to day trade the following stocks if the opportunity is right. If the market keeps sliding today, I will stay away. I like to trade when the market is going up so that it limits risk. Here are today's biggest gainers.

Hottest Stocks January 8, 2009

Charter Communications ( CHTR ) - $0.22 up 34% - Basically going up on yesterday's news.

Aviza Technologies ( AVZA ) - $0.35 up 235% - AVZA updated investors on guidance.

Anady's Pharmaceuticals ( ANDS ) - $3.05 up 53% - Upgraded to Buy by Merriman, early clinical trial of Hepatitis C drug was positive.

MF Global ( MF ) - $3.45 up 18% - MF is continuing its trend up on no news

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Baltic Dry Index Shipping Rates - 1/8/09 BDI

The following is a report on Dry Bulk Shipping Rates for 1/08/09. 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 8, 2009

Baltic Dry Index ( BDI ) - 821 Up 32
Baltic Cape Index ( BCI ) - 1564 Up 112
Baltic Panamax Index ( BPI ) - 532 Down 1
Baltic Supramax Index ( BSI ) - 389 Down 1
Past Bulk Shipping Rates

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1 and 3 Month Libor Rates - 1/8/09 - Today's Libor Rates

It seems as though everyone is watching Libor rates these days. Today's Libor Rates for 1/08/09, are: 1 Month Libor Rate - 0.386% & 3 Month Libor Rate - 1.354%. The overnight Libor rate is 0.103%. As you can see, Libor Rates have changed today, January 8, 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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Dow Jones Futures 1/8/09 - Stock Market

How will the Dow Jones and Stock Market open 1/8/09? The following is Dow Jones and Stock Market Futures: Also, be sure to check out Today's Biggest Gainers. Wal Mart retail sales were down 1.1%

Stock Market Futures - January 8, 2009 - Updates 7:35am Est

Dow Jones Futures - Down 70
Nasdaq Futures - Down 2
S&P 500 Futures - Down 7

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Dow Jones Analysis 1/8/09 - Stock Market

The following is Technical Analysis for the Dow Jones ( DJIA ) for 1/8/09


Dow Jones Support & Resistance Levels - January 8, 2009


Resistance Levels: 9000, 9088, 9150

Support Levels: 8750, 8650, 8500
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The Dow Jones broke back under 9000 today and tested the first of several key support levels in the 8700 and 8600 levels. The first support level for me was 8750, then 8711 which is the 10 day moving average, and finally 8665 which is the 50 day moving average. I expect the Dow to stop going down here as technical buying comes in at these levels. A blow through and close below these levels would be a red flag and we'd probably retest 8500. 9000 now becomes resistance yet again. Thursday and Friday will be big days. Lets hope we bounce and stay above 8650. This is just a normal retest of the moving averages and as I said all along, I am bullish as long as we stay above 8500.



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Nasdaq Analysis 1/08/09 - January 8, 2009

The following is Technical Analysis for the Nasdaq ( NAS ) for 1/08/08


Nasdaq Support & Resistance Levels - January 8, 2009


Resistance Levels: 1600, 1665

Support Levels: 1573, 1550, 1500
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The Nasdaq came back to test key support of 1600 today and closed 1 point below this level. The Nasdaq has key support at 1600, the 10 day moving average at 1573, and 1553 which is the 50 day moving average. These levels might be tested in the next few trading sessions. As you might know, I have been bullish as long as we stay over 1500 but will start to be cautious under 1550.
1665.63 is the new high and this will act as resistance for the future. I have a feeling we might trade between 1550 and 1600 again until we get this jobs number on Friday.

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