Market Update

In the Market Rise Rate Hike is Factored

123jump.com Staff
30 Nov, -0001
New York City

Market in the morning hour remains on the offensive. The Bank of America deal to buy MBNA, decline in oil and rally in home builders is supporting the morning rally. In the earnings report BMC software disappoint but RIMM and PalmSource deliver the better earnings.Gold is unchanged.

Waiting for Fed Decision

123jump.com Staff
30 Nov, -0001
New York City

On the back of housing and construction sectors and lower trade deficit higher capital investment by businesses powered 1Q GDP to 3.8%. Oil, gold and silver are trading down in th morning hours. In the overnight trading Asian markets closed mixed and European markets closed higher. Energy Deaprtment weekly oil inventory showed that inventories of crude, gasoline distillate are up. DSW prices its IPO at $19 and stock jumps 20%.

Low Interest Lower Trading Volume

123jump.com Staff
30 Nov, -0001
New York City

On the back of housing and construction sectors and lower trade deficit higher capital investment by businesses powered 1Q GDP to 3.8%. Oil, gold and silver are trading down in th morning hours. In the overnight trading Asian markets closed mixed and at mid-day European markests were selectively higher. Energy Deaprtment weekly oil inventory showed that inventories of crude, gasoline distillate are up. DSW IPO falls in the opening hours.

Trading in Tight Range After Revised GDP

123jump.com Staff
30 Nov, -0001
New York City

On the back of housing and construction sectors and lower trade deficit higher capital investment by businesses powered 1Q GDP to 3.8%. Oil, gold and silver are trading down in th morning hours. In the overnight trading Asian markets closed mixed and at mid-day European markests were selectively higher.

Futures Lower Ahead of GDP Data

albena
30 Nov, -0001
New York City

U.S. stock futures slightly dropped in early trading, pointing to a lower opening for stocks as investors are looking ahead at the key reading on oil supply and financial results from software giant Oracle.

Broad Rally in Stocks

123jump.com Staff
30 Nov, -0001
New York City

Falling oil and metals prices, better consumer confidence and revised earnings outlook from Wyeth put market in the early drive. The rise in the averages during the day continued as oil fell. AMD files law suite against Intel claiming monopolistic practices, Richard Scrushy found 'not guilty' on all 36 charges. Paychex, Apollo, CKE and Emmis report better than expected earnings.

Falling Oil and Rising Averages

123jump.com Staff
30 Nov, -0001
New York City

Richard Scrushy is not found 'guilty' on all 36 charges. Oil falls by $2 per barrel. Asian and European markets close higher. AMD files a law suite against Intel. Wyeth stock up 4% on revised earnings outlook. Emmis Communication, radio operator, reports profitable quarter.

Markets are Riding High

123jump.com Staff
30 Nov, -0001
New York City

The strength in overnight trading in the Asian markets and 1% up close in Tokyo helped market to attract buyers in the opening hours. The latest read on the consumer sentimet and the drop in oil price in the European trading and in the NY markets helped buyers to take more postive attitude in the opening hours.

Oil Drives Stock Market Lower

123jump.com Staff
30 Nov, -0001
New York City

In day of oil dominating tradig for the most of the day energy stocks rallied while transports came under selling pressure. Nike, Cardinal Health drop on lower outlook for the year and eBay drop due to negative sentimet related to the recent news articles. Bausch & Lomb, Beazer Homes and WalGreen are favored by analysts. Google closes above $300 for the first time.

Stocks Mixed as Oil Jumps Past $60

albena
30 Nov, -0001
New York City

U.S. stocks were mixed Monday as oil prices climbed past $60 a barrel mark. Home Depot, AIG Inc. and Exxon Mobil Corp. recorded gains and boosted blue chips. Nasdaq was dragged down by tech shares.

Cement, Copper, Oil and Elections

123jump.com Staff
30 Nov, -0001
New York City

Iranian and Bulgarian voters elect for a change of regime and focus on domestic agenda as voters prefer job creations at home. Oil closed record high as traders worry of the lack of crude refining capacity in the U.S. Copper traded at sixteen year high as inventories fall at a level not seen in three decades. Gold flirts at a near term record as U.S. dollar despite strong this week is expected to decline in coming months. Euro falls 1% and pound falls 0.2% against dollar.

Widespread Bearish Tone

123jump.com Staff
30 Nov, -0001
New York City

May durable orders fell 0.2% ex-transportation orders. New home sales up but median house price falls. Asian and European markets sell-off on higher oil price. Oil stays close to $60. Gold and silver fall but copper manages to hold on to marginal gains. Citigroup and Legg Mason in a deal to swap brokerage and asset management businesses. Textronix, Micron, Xyratex and Solectron earnings disappoint market.

Cautious Trading

123jump.com Staff
30 Nov, -0001
New York City

Traders approached morning opening with mixed reaction to the May durable orders. Excluding the volatile transportation sectors the oders for May fell 0.2% and Capital goods orders were below estimates. Oil continued to rally in Mew York as the prices remained high in the Asian and European trading. Gold and silver are on the rise.

Futures Slightly Above the Unchanged Mark

albena
30 Nov, -0001
New York City

Stocks are set to climb at the open Friday, as oil prices are near $60 a barrel and investors are expecting economic readings on durable goods and new home sales. Traders will hope to get encouraging news from both key economic reports scheduled on Friday.

Cold Oil on the Market

123jump.com Staff
30 Nov, -0001
New York City

The Power of oil price and fear it can induce on traders was evident in the stock market sell-offs. Transportation, steel, materials and mining sectors were hit hard. Earnings disappointments and warnings also put market on the edge. nothing shined like gold in todays session.