Daily Investment Interpretations
March 15, 2012
2012-3-15:
(Thursday Night): The
markets indices moved up again today, carrying the S&P 500 above the 1,400
level: U.S.
stock rise pushes S&P 500 above 1,400; Stocks
Higher on Data; S&P 500 Breaks 1400. The NASDAQ Composite lofted 15.85
(0.03%)
to end at 3,056.37. The Dow gained 16.42
points
(0.12%)
to 13,194.10;
the S&P 500 advanced 8.32 points
(0.6%)
to settle at 1,402.60. Oil contracted again to 105.36: Oil
recoups some losses; gold sagged further to 1657: Gold
futures rebound on bargain hunting, dollar. The VIX rose
0.11
to 15.42.
The bulls charged ahead today. " Major
indices started the day higher following upbeat comments from the FOMC on the
U.S. economy, the results of the annual stress test on banks, and a successful
... Read
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"Stocks finished decidedly higher on Thursday as
major indices continue to make new yearly highs. Stocks opened higher following
numerous positive economic data reports from the U.S., and falling ... Read
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Marketwatch says:
How
easy Fed money will manipulate stocks higher
Why
this market is
headed higher
India
budget could be key for market
Ides
of March good for stocks, bad for dollar
A
swing strategy to profit in all markets
Broken
bull bouncing back.
State of the Markets articles include:
Technical
Talk: Bears Still Giving The Old College Try
34
Facts About U.S. Debt (And Yes, You Should Care) "The following
article was written by the folks at TheEconomicCollapseBlog.com. We are
republishing the article not in an attempt to take sides in any political debate
(at StateoftheMarkets.com we focus on the stock market and try our level best to
avoid discussions of politics unless they impact stock prices) , but rather to
bring to light some of the facts about debt levels in this country. At this
point in time, the debt level in the U.S., which is becoming frighteningly
large, is not a concern to Wall Street. However, the subject of what to do about
our national debt will likely become a hot topic on “the Street” at some
point in the coming year or so. Thus, we thought you might enjoy this ... Read
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Philly
Fed Index Suggests Continued Expansion "The Philadelphia
Fed Business Outlook Index is desinged to measure changes in business growth in
the Fed district. This month's survey suggests that respondents expect the
current expansion to ... Read
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The
Great (VIX) Debate "One of the great debates going on at the
present time has to do with the level of the VIX. The bears tell us that the
current reading suggests a major decline is coming. However, if you look at ... Read
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Bloomberg
Consumer Comfort Continues to Improve
PPI
Below Expectations in February
Empire
Manufacturing Index Rises For Sixth Straight Month
Weekly
Jobless Claims Continue To Improve
Foreclosures
Down 8% From Year Ago Levels
Yields
Continue To Fall at Spanish Bond Auction
Market futures are slightly lower tonight.