Stock Market Update
Market Snapshot
| Dow | 12958.88 | -6.81 | (-0.05%) |
| Nasdaq | 2940.60 | -7.97 | (-0.27%) |
| SP 500 | 1360.20 | -2.01 | (-0.15%) |
| 10-yr Note | +15/32 | 2.01% | |
| NYSE | Adv 1265 | Dec 1710 | Vol 390 mln |
| Nasdaq | Adv 1000 | Dec 1485 | Vol 1.14 bln |
Industry Watch
| Strong: oil and gas equipment and services; commercial printing; computer software and services |
| Weak: automakers; investment banks and brokerages; diversified banks and financial services; wireless telecommunication and equipment |
Moving the Market
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Europe's bourses move lower in response to disappointing data; China's PMI Manufacturing reading improved, but showed continued contraction
Greece gets downgraded by analysts at Fitch Dollar displays strength (especially against sterling pound) |
Resistance Remains
22-Feb-12 14:30 ET
Dow -6.81
at 12958.88,
Nasdaq -7.97
at 2940.60,
S&P -2.01
at 1360.20
[BRIEFING.COM] Stocks continue to gradually work their way upward, but the Dow is still having difficulty breaking into positive territory. Upside resistance at the neutral line is capping the Dow's ...
Financials Continue to Lag
22-Feb-12 14:00 ET
Dow -9.42
at 12956.27,
Nasdaq -7.34
at 2941.23,
S&P -1.89
at 1360.32
[BRIEFING.COM] The Dow recently attempted to turn positive, but it was rebuffed by resistance at the neutral line. Meanwhile, both the Nasdaq and S&P 500 remain in the red with ...
Treasury Auction Sees Decline in Demand
22-Feb-12 13:30 ET
Dow -11.47
at 12954.22,
Nasdaq -10.15
at 2938.42,
S&P -2.62
at 1359.59
[BRIEFING.COM] Results from an auction of 5-year Notes were released at 1:00 PM ET. The auction drew a bid-to-cover ratio of 2.89, dollar demand of $101.2 billion, and an indirect ...
Pressure Persists
22-Feb-12 13:00 ET
Dow -31.07
at 12934.62,
Nasdaq -14.12
at 2934.45,
S&P -4.10
at 1358.11
[BRIEFING.COM] The major equity averages are down with modest losses after a choppy start to the session. Losses are most severe among financials, while energy stocks cling to modest gains. ...
Nasdaq Trails Counterparts
22-Feb-12 12:30 ET
Dow -40.04
at 12925.65,
Nasdaq -14.98
at 2933.59,
S&P -4.97
at 1357.24
[BRIEFING.COM] Stocks have started to work their way up from session lows. Still, losses for the Nasdaq are slightly worse that those of its counterparts; Dell (DELL 17.09, -1.12) has ...
