Dow Jones Close 3/18/09 - Stock Market Closing Prices

Stock Market Closing Prices - 3/18/09

Dow Jones Industrial Average ( DJIA ) Close - 7486.58 Up 90.88
Nasdaq Stock Market Close - 1491.22 Up 29.11
S&P 500 Close - 794.35 Up 16.23
http://dowjonesclose.com

Libor Rates - 3/18/09

Commodities Closing Prices - 3/18/09

Gold - 939
Oil - 49.18
Natural Gas - 3.69

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 7487 on 3/18/09, as the stock market exploded higher after the Federal Reserve announced that they will buy 300 billion in Long Term Treasuries over the next 6 months. Almost all of the bank stocks exploded higher today such as Financial Bull 3x ( FAS ), Citigroup ( C ), Bank of America ( BAC ), Wells Fargo ( WFC ), and JP Morgan ( JPM ) just to name a few.

The Dow Jones was lower almost all day but as soon as the above news was announced, stocks exploded higher. The Dow Jones broke through two key resistance levels on this move, 7449 and 7500. The S&P 500 even broke though 800. The US Dollar fell and Gold prices spiked on this news. Oil prices also went up on this news but is hitting the $50 resistance level.

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AIG Stock Analysis March 18, 2009 3/18/09

The following is technical analysis on American International Group ( AIG ) stock for March 18, 2009.

AIG Support & Resistance Levels - March 18, 2009

Resistance Levels: $10.36, $11.00, $12.53

Support Levels: $9.7-, $9.50, $8.75, $8.00

http://stockcharts.com - Chart

AIG has had a huge short squeeze today and is back over the 50 day moving average. This 50 day moving average now becomes support at around $0.97-$1.00. A close under this level would be bearish.

On the upside, AIG has resistance at $1.50, $1.70, and then $2.12 which was the high back in December.

AIG stock is looking very overbought but can remain this way for a very long time until the buying frenzy ends. Keep an eye on the $1.00 level going foward! For More Technical Analysis - Go Here

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General Electric GE Stock 3/18/09 March 18, 2009

The following is technical analysis of General Electric ( GE ) stock for March 18, 2009.

GE Support & Resistance Levels - March 18, 2009

Resistance Levels: $10.36, $11.00, $12.53

Support Levels: $9.7-, $9.50, $8.75, $8.00

http://stockcharts.com - Chart

GE appears to have made a short term top at $10.36, a break above this level will most likely take it back to test the 50 day moving average around $11. A close above $11.00 could take it back to the next resistance level at $12.53.

Support - GE stock has support around the $9.50 - $9.70 area. The 10 day moving average is currently at $8.75 but rising rapidly. A close below the 10 day moving average at any time would be bearish. There is also major support at the $8 level. For More Technical Analysis - Go Here

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Citigroup C Stock 3/18/09 March 18, 2009

The following is a little Citigroup ( C ) stock technical analysis for March 18, 2009. Today, Citigroup is running up to a major resistance level ( where traders are likely to sell ) at the 50 day moving average. I use the 50 day moving average as a medium term indicator, the 10 day moving average as a short term trading indicator, and the 200 day moving average as a longer term indicator. These moving averages can tell you strength or weakness in a specific stock. For instance, the Dow Jones closed over the 10 day moving average last week - you can see the end result as to where we are trading today.

When stocks close over their 200 day moving average, it usually means the long term trend is changing to the upside. When a stock closes back below the 200 day moving average, it means the longer term trend is starting to break down and shareholders are beginning to sell shares. Having said that, the 50 day moving average is very key!

Citigroup is testing its 50 day moving average today as you can see in the above chart. This is an area where traders and people caught at much higher prices are likely to sell. If Citigroup would close over the 50 day moving average, it would be a huge bullish signal for further upside. You then would use the 50 day moving average as a support level which you would put your stop loss order.

Resistance: Citigroup is testing the 50 day moving average for the first time since October 2008. I would be hesitant to buy here unless you get a close over about $3.25. A close over $3.25 could set up a run toward the next resistance at $4.00 and $4.32. Yes, this might seem unlikely since Citi was just $1 but things tend to overshoot on the upside as they do on the downside.

Support: Citigroup now has support at $3 and then $2.52 ( today's low ). A break below $2.52 would bring in more sellers and you could retest $2.

Bottom line: Citigroup Buy, Sell or Hold? I wouldn't be buying here, I'd wait until after earnings on April 17, 2009. I might think about holding however if I already owned it!

If Citigroup closes over $3.25, I will trade it during the day but not hold it overnight.

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Biggest Stock Gainers 3/18/09 March 18, 2009

Today, March 18, 2009, there are several stock gainers that are breaking out with some nice momentum. If you are looking to day trade today, you might want to check out the following stocks. Check out today's biggest gainers and the Top Stocks for 2009. You can find yesterday's Top Gainers Report Right Here

Hot Stocks 3/18/09 - Biggest Gainers Today

Citigroup ( C ) - $3.15 Up 26% - Citi spiking to $3.34 this morning, it looks like shorts are beginning to capitulate and panic buying is setting in. This makes April 17th earnings release even more anticipated!

Origin Agritech Limited ( SEED ) - $3.08 Up 24.19% - SEED schedules earnings call

Darden Restaurants Inc. (DRI) - $35.00 Up 17.06% - Darden Q3 net income, revenue declines

AAR ( AIR ) - $12.75 Up 13.73% - AAR reports flat 3Q profit as aircraft sales drop

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Hot Penny Stocks 3/18/09 March 18, 2009

Today, 3/18/09, 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 18, 2009

SIRIUS XM Radio ( SIRI ) - $0.40 Up 18.98% - SIRI stock continues to fly this week but RBC urges caution - Mel Karmazin fights to rescue Sirius

Lear ( LEA ) - $0.63 Up 31.27% - Lear warns of bankruptcy risk, in creditor talks, has until May 15th to act.

Georgia Gulf ( GGC ) - $1.64 Up 26.15% - Georgia Gulf GGC upgraded by BB&T Capital

Air Transport Services ( ATSG ) - $0.37 Up 51.02% - Form 8-K for AIR TRANSPORT SERVICES GROUP


Etrade Financial ( ETFC ) - $1.10 Up 20.88% - E*TRADE FINANCIAL Corporation Reports Monthly Activity for February 2009 and Provides Loan Portfolio Delinquency Update


Ivanhoe Energy ( IVAN ) - $0.79 Up 12.81% - Ivanhoe Energy's estimated oil sands resource increased by 81% at Tamarack Project in Alberta - New independent estimates of 441 million barrels of recoverable oil - would support a 50,000 barrel-per-day HTL (heavy-to-light) project


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Baltic Dry Index Shipping Rates 3/18/09 BDI

The following is a report on Dry Bulk Shipping Rates for 3/18/09. 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 18, 2009 - Down 6 Straight Days

Baltic Dry Index ( BDI ) - 1861 Down 113
Spot 4 - TC Average - 19702 Down 1210
Baltic Cape Index ( BCI ) - 2157 Down 94
Baltic Panamax Index ( BPI ) - 1660 Down 239
Supramax Index ( BSI ) - 1632 Down 41
Past Bulk Shipping Rates

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1 and 3 Month Libor Rates - 3/18/09 - Today's Libor Rates

It seems as though everyone is watching Libor rates these days. Today's Libor Rates for 3/18/09, are: 1 Month Libor Rate - 0.545% & 3 Month Libor Rate - 1.288%. The overnight Libor rate is 0.309%. As you can see, Libor Rates have changed today, March 18th, 2009. All Three Libor Rates Fell 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 3/18/09 Stock Market Futures

How will the stock market open on Wednesday - March 18, 2009? The Dow Jones and Stock Market Futures are pointing toward a slightly lower open for pre market. Check out technical analysis for March 18th.

Stock Market Futures 3/18/09 - Pre Market Trading - Updated 8:40am Est

Dow Jones Futures - Down 64
S&P 500 Futures - Down 6
Nasdaq Futures - Down 6.60
Nikkei - 7972 Up 23
Oil Futures - 48.91
Gold Futures - 908.20

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Stocks to Buy March 18, 2009 3/18/09

Tuesday, during regular trading hours, there were many stocks that continued to break out to the upside. Below are a list of stocks that are worth watching for Wednesday, March 18, 2009. Also, check out the Biggest Stock Gainers of the Day.


Stocks to Watch - 3/18/09 - Stock Market Ideas

Financials: Financial Bull 3x ( FAS ) continues to rip higher. If you see any weakness in FAS, you can always switch into Financial Bear 3x ( FAZ ).

After hours Movers:

Lear ( LEA ) - $0.60 Up 25.00% - Lear warns of bankruptcy risk, in creditor talks, has until May 15th to act.

Hayes Lemmerz International ( HAYZ ) - $0.16 Up 25.00% - This penny stock has been exploding all week and is up even more during afterhours.

SIRIUS XM Radio ( SIRI ) - $0.36 Up 7.15% - SIRI stock continues to fly this week but RBC urges caution - Mel Karmazin fights to rescue Sirius

Tuesday's Hot Stocks: As I was saying above, there were some big gainers on Tuesday that you may want to look into for Wednesday: Georgia Gulf ( GGC ), Beazer Homes USA ( BZH ), Casella Waste Systems ( CWST ), AgFeed Industries ( FEED ), iStar Financial ( SFI ), SkillSoft ( SKIL ), RAIT Financial Trust ( RAS ), Ener1 ( HEV ), Star Bulk Carriers ( SBLK ), Cyclacel Pharmaceuticals ( CYCC ). If the stock market is up tomorrow, these stocks should see addtional upside! Day Trade away!

Jim Cramer Stock Picks - March 18, 2009 - Transocean RIG

On Mad Money tonight, Jim Cramers technician Dan Fitzpartick says he likes Smith International ( SII ) - On Balance Volume indicates accumulation of shares by big institutional investors with a base of around $18.00. Wait for a pullback before buying it says Fitzpatrick, Jim Cramer says the balance sheet is horrible. Cramer says buy Transocean ( RIG ) instead if you like oil drillers.

Other Jim Cramer stock picks - Xilinx ( XLNX ) - recently upped guidance - China spending on their 3G wireless through stimulus. XLNX sells programmable chips.

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Dow Jones Analysis 3/18/09 March 18, 2009

The following is Technical Analysis for the Dow Jones ( DJIA ) for 3/18/09

Dow Jones Support & Resistance Levels - March 18, 2009

Resistance Levels: 7449,7500, 7795, 8000

Support Levels: 7172, 7000, 6895, 6500

http://stockcharts.com - Chart

Stock Market Futures

The Dow Jones snapped back after a weak ending yesterday. We broke and closed above yesterdays high of 7392 which is very bullish. The next resistance levels are the previous 7449 low and also 7500. You then have some resistance in the 7600's but then its clear sailing to the 50 day moving average and 8000. Today's low of 7172 will now be a big support level. For More Technical Analysis - Go Here

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Nasdaq Analysis 3/18/09 Stock Market Analysis

The following is Technical Analysis for the Nasdaq ( IXIC ) for 3/18/09

Nasdaq Support & Resistance Levels - March 18, 2009

Resistance Levels: 1472, 1500, 1556, 1600

Support Levels: 1400, 1364, 1300, 1253.22

http://stockcharts.com - Chart

Stock Market Futures

The Nasdaq gained back all of the losses yesterday and broke through recent high of 1445. The 50 day moving average has now come down to 1472 which provides additional resistance as does the 1500 level. Tommorrow will be a big test for the Nasdaq! Support of 1400 has held over the last few days and this is a very positive sign. A break below 1400 would take the Nasdaq down for a retest of the 10 day moving average. I will be watching how the Nasdaq reacts over the next several weeks at the 50 day moving average. For More Technical Analysis - Go Here

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Earnings Report 3/18/09 March 18, 2009

The Stock Market continues to go up as fears about the banks' ease. The following companies will report earnings tomorrow, March 18th.

Companies Reporting Earnings for March 18, 2009


Darden Restaurants DRI 3/18 8am .68EPS

General Mills GIS 3/18 8am .88EPS

Nike NKE 3/18 4pm .82EPS

Oracle ORCL 3/18 4pm .32EPS

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