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TUESDAY, July 27, 2010:

Consumer Confidence Due At 10:00 A.M. EDT
by by Staff Writers

July Consumer Confidence is released at 10:00 a.m. EDT and is expected to fall to 51.5 from 52.9. More...

MONDAY, July 26, 2010:

Breadth Measures Improve
by by Staff Writers

Friday saw 2473 stocks rise and 599 fall on the NYSE. NASDAQ saw 2036 rise and 584 fall. The S&P 500 moves aboveits 50 day moving average but not its 200 day moving average. The 10 day spread moving average of breadth has now moved to positive in the past ten days and we moved back to invested on the Madison Market Timing Indicator on 5/10/10. More...

THURSDAY, July 22, 2010:

After Hours Earnings Reports Of Note
by by Staff Writers

ADS BIDU CA EBAY EPAX FIV ISRG NFLX QCOM SCSS TBI TEX TSCO XLNX beat estimates and AMLN RHI WDC missed estimates. SBUX met estimates. NFLX weak in after hours as revenues were not up to snuff. More...

WEDNESDAY, July 21, 2010:

A/D Measures Strong Yesterday And Now 50 Day Moving Average Awaits At 1088.53
by by Staff Writers

Yesterday saw 2479 stocks rise and 574 fall on the NYSE. NASDAQ saw 1848 rise and 773 fall. The S&P 500 remains below its 50 day moving average which is at 1088.53 and its 200 day moving average at 1112.69. The 10 day spread moving average of breadth has now moved to positive in the past ten days and we moved back to invested on the Madison Market Timing Indicator on 5/10/10. More...

TUESDAY, July 20, 2010:

Futures Weak on IBM and TXN Earnings Conference Calls
by by Staff Writers

ATHR CCK ELS IBN ICUI LDSH LNCR PKG RAH STLD ZION beat estimates and NE TUP missed estimates. TXN met estimates. Both IBM and TXN are weak in after hours. More...

MONDAY, July 19, 2010:

U.S. Futures Recover This Morning
by by Staff Writers

Asia lower and Europe higher. Japan closed today. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are higher by 4.60 and 8.00. Brent Crude is at $75.65 with gold at $1200 from $1189 and natural gas at $4.49. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $24.01. Currencies see the Yen at 87.02 with the Pound at .65 and Euro at .77. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $100.80. High yield bonds fell and corporate investment grade bonds rose on Friday. More...

THURSDAY, July 8, 2010:

The $64,000 Question: Can 10,000 hold as support?
by by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe mostly higher only Stockholm lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are lower by -1.40 and -3.00. Brent Crude is at $74.09 from $72.12 from $72.52 with gold at $1200 from $1190 and natural gas at $4.58 from $4.70. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $24.41 from $24.49 lower by -0.33%. Currencies see the Yen at 88.09 from 87.25 with the Pound at .66 and Euro at .79 from .80. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $101.62 up by 0.82%. High yield bonds rose and corporate investment grade bonds fell on Wednesday. More...

WEDNESDAY, July 7, 2010:

Sirius Adds Subscribers Year Over Year
by by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe mostly lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are lower by -1.50 and -1.75. Brent Crude is at $72.12 from $72.52 with gold at $1190 from $1206 and natural gas at $4.70 from $4.79. More...

TUESDAY, July 6, 2010:

Futures Start The Week On a Positive Note
by by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are higher by 11.20 and 25.25. Brent Crude is at $72.52 with gold at $1206 and natural gas at $4.79. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $24.57. Currencies see the Yen at 87.94 with the Pound at .66 and Euro at .81. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $100.79. High yield bonds and corporate investment grade bonds mixed. More...

THURSDAY, July 1, 2010:

Concerns Over Europe and China weigh On The Market
by by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are lower by -1.10 and -4.00. Brent Crude is at $73.88 from $75.94 with gold at $1242 from $1245 and natural gas at $4.55 from $4.49. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $25.06 which was no change. Currencies see the Yen at 87.83 from 88.70 with the Pound at .67 and Euro at .81. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $101.75 higher by 0.67%. High yield bonds and corporate investment grade bonds mixed. More...

WEDNESDAY, June 30, 2010:

Futures Rebound This Morning
by by Staff Writers

Asia lower and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are higher by 6.80 and 9.00. Brent Crude is at $75.94 from $75.86 with gold at $1245 from $1237 and natural gas at $4.49 from $4.69. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $25.06 higher by 0.48%. Currencies see the Yen at 88.70 from 88.80 with the Pound at .67 from .66 and Euro at .81 from .82. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $101.07 higher by 1.09%. High yield bonds and corporate investment grade bonds fell. More...

TUESDAY, June 29, 2010:

Futures Are Weak This Morning
by by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are lower by -14.00 and -26.25. Brent Crude is at $75.86 from $77.43 with gold at $1237 from $1258 and natural gas at $4.69 from $4.82. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $24.96 higher by 0.52%. Currencies see the Yen at 88.80 from 89.36 with the Pound at .66 and Euro at .82 from .81. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $99.98 flat for the day. High yield bonds and corporate investment grade bonds rose. More...

MONDAY, June 28, 2010:

Three Potential Days of Window Dressing As Second Quarter Ends Wednesday
by by Staff Writers

Asia mixed and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are higher by 3.00 and 6.25. Brent Crude is at $77.43 with gold at $1258 and natural gas at $4.82. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $24.83 lower by -0.58%. Currencies see the Yen at 89.36 with the Pound at .66 and Euro at .81. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $99.05 higher by 0.41%. High yield bonds and corporate investment grade bonds rose. The current quarter will end on Wednesday and the potential exists for some window dressing. More...

WEDNESDAY, June 23, 2010:

FOMC Announcement Due After The Close
by by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are higher by 5.70 and 8.25. Brent Crude is at $78.04 from $79.4 with gold at $1246 from $1262.30 and natural gas at $4.77 from $5.10. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $25.07 higher by 0.16%. Currencies see the Yen at 90.21 from 91.28 with the Pound at .67 and Euro at .81. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $98.57 higher by 1.19%. High yield bonds fell and corporate investment grade bonds rose. More...

TUESDAY, June 22, 2010:

Several Giants In The Software Field To Report Earnings After The Close
by by Staff Writers

Earnings due after the close include ADBE APOG FUL JBL RHT. More...

MONDAY, June 21, 2010:

Futures Higher China's Plan To Provide "Greater Flexibility"
by by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are higher by 16.10 and 29.50. Brent Crude is at $79.4 with gold at $1262.30 and natural gas at $5.10. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $24.94 lower by -0.04%. Currencies see the Yen at 91.28 with the Pound at .67 and Euro at .81. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $97.69 lower by -0.16%. High yield bonds rose and corporate investment grade bonds fell. More...

THURSDAY, June 17, 2010:

Futures Higher As We Round Out Options Expiration Week
by by Staff Writers

Asia mixed and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are higher by 4.20 and 7.25. Brent Crude is at $78.55 with gold at $1237.80 and natural gas at $5.05. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $25.10 higher by 0.32%. Currencies see the Yen at 91.33 with the Pound at .68 and Euro at .81. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $97.06 higher by 0.57%. High yield bonds and corporate investment grade bonds rose. More...

MONDAY, June 14, 2010:

The Rally Enters Its Third Day
by by Staff Writers

Since April 15th, the longest rally on the S&P 500 has been two days. Can this pathetic streak be broken to the upside as the S&P 500 closes higher for a third day in a row? Asia and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are higher by 7.00 and 11.00. Brent Crude is at $75.49 with gold at $1229.10 and natural gas at $4.90. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $25.46 higher by 0.32%. Currencies see the Yen at 91.85 with the Pound at .68 and Euro at .82. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $97.41 higher by 1.27%. High yield bonds and corporate investment grade bonds rose. More...

MONDAY, June 7, 2010:

Markup Monday
by by Staff Writers

Asia lower and Europe mixed. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are higher by 2.70 and 5.00. Brent Crude is at $72.47 with gold at $1214 and natural gas at $4.73. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $25.77 higher by 1.18%. Currencies see the Yen at 91.94 with the Pound at .69 and Euro at .84. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $97.79 higher by 2.69%. High yield bonds fell and corporate investment grade bonds rose. More...

THURSDAY, June 3, 2010:

Futures Higher. A Two Day Rally?
by by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are higher by 2.60 and 0.50. Brent Crude is at $73.98 from $72.48 with gold at $1218 from $1224 and natural gas at $4.43 from $4.26. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $25.34 lower by -0.04%. Currencies see the Yen at 92.77 from 91.90 with the Pound at .68 and Euro at .82. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $95.93 from lower by -0.95%. High yield bonds rose and corporate investment grade bonds lower. More...

WEDNESDAY, June 2, 2010:

Monsato Get Upgrade At Goldman This Morning. In our Morning Matters Portfolio
by by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are higher by 6.60 and 15.50. Brent Crude is at $72.48 from $72.20 with gold at $1224 from $1222.30 and natural gas at $4.26 from $4.31. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $25.35 up by 0.04%. Currencies see the Yen at 91.90 from 90.97 with the Pound at .68 from .69 and Euro at .82. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $96.85 from $96.50 higher by 0.36%. High yield bonds and corporate investment grade bonds lower. More...

TUESDAY, June 1, 2010:

June Trading Starts With Weakness
by by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are lower by -15.00 and -21.25. Brent Crude is at $72.20 with gold at $1222.30 and natural gas at $4.31. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $25.34 up by 0.56%. Currencies see the Yen at 90.97 with the Pound at .69 and Euro at .82. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $96.50 higher by 0.46%. High yield bonds and corporate investment grade bonds higher. More...

TUESDAY, May 25, 2010:

Asia and Europe Lower With U.S. Futures Weak
by by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are lower by -27.70 and -40.50. Brent Crude is at $69.08 from $71.17 with gold at $1193.50 from $1185.20 and natural gas at $.00 from $4.02. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $25.23 up by 1.00%. Currencies see the Yen at 89.38 from 90.12 with the Pound at .70 and Euro at .82 from .81. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $98.09 lower by -0.35%. High yield bonds higher and corporate investment grade bonds lower. More...

MONDAY, May 24, 2010:

Asia Higher, Europe Lower and U.S. Futures Weak
by by Staff Writers

Asia mixed and Europe lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are lower by -10.60 and -17.00. Brent Crude is at $71.17 with gold at $1185.20 and natural gas at $4.02. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $24.98 down -0.44%. Currencies see the Yen at 90.12 with the Pound at .70 and Euro at .81. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $98.43 up by 0.10%. High yield bonds and corporate investment grade bonds rose on Friday. More...

THURSDAY, May 20, 2010:

Groundhog Day: Greece Protests Weigh On Futures
by by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are lower by -17.30 and -139. Brent Crude is at $72.03 from $73.81 with gold at $1181 from $1206 from $1209.40 and natural gas at $4.13 from $4.33. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $25.22 down -0.94%. Currencies see the Yen at 91.21 from 92.75 with the Pound at .70 from .69 and Euro at .82 from .81. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $96.30 flat for the day. High yield bonds fell and corporate investment grade bonds slightly lower. More...

WEDNESDAY, May 19, 2010:

Concerns On Europe Continue To Weigh On Markets
by by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are lower by -7.00 and -12.25. Brent Crude is at $73.81 from $76.31 with gold at $1206 from $1209.40 and natural gas at $4.33 from $4.48. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $25.46 up 1.07%. Currencies see the Yen at 91.21 from 92.75 with the Pound at .70 from .69 and Euro at .82 from .81. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $95.98 higher by 1.53%. High yield bonds rose and corporate investment grade bonds slightly lower. More...

TUESDAY, May 18, 2010:

Some Strength Seen This Morning After Several Days Of Weakness
by by Staff Writers

Asia mostly higher and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are higher by 5.40 and 10.00. Brent Crude is at $76.31 from $78.04 with gold at $1209.40 from $1230.60 and natural gas at $4.48 from $4.38. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $25.19 no change for the day. Currencies see the Yen at 92.75 from 92.47 with the Pound at .69 and Euro at .81. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $94.53 lower by -0.37%. High yield bonds and corporate investment grade bonds slightly lower. More...

MONDAY, May 17, 2010:

Options Expiration Week Ahead
by by Staff Writers

Asia lower and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are higher by 1.70 and 2.25. Brent Crude is at $78.04 with gold at $1230.60 and natural gas at $4.38. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $25.19 higher by 0.92%. Currencies see the Yen at 92.47 with the Pound at .69 and Euro at .81. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $94.88 higher by 1.74%. High yield bonds and corporate investment grade bonds higher. More...

THURSDAY, May 13, 2010:

Federal Prosecutors Expand Criminal Probe Into Wall Street Banks
by by Staff Writers

Asia higher and Europe mixed. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are higher by 1.20 and 1.00. Brent Crude is at $81.17 with gold at $1234.80 and natural gas at $4.30. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $24.82 higher by 0.28%. Currencies see the Yen at 92.73 with the Pound at .68 and Euro at .79. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $92.65 lower by -0.76%. High yield bonds and corporate investment grade bonds higher. More...

TUESDAY, May 11, 2010:

What The Lord Giveth The Lord Taketh (Futures Lower)
by by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are lower by -12.90 and -19.25. Brent Crude is at $79.24 from $81.46 with gold at $1217 from $1194.60 and natural gas at $4.16 from $4.07. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $24.64 lower by -0.24%. Currencies see the Yen at 92.39 from 93.33 with the Pound at .68 from .67 and Euro at .79 from .77. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $93.60 lower by -2.07%. High yield bonds higher and corporate investment grade bonds lower. More...

MONDAY, May 10, 2010:

Futures On Fire As ECB Offers Solution To Greece
by by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are higher by 54.20 and 83.50. Brent Crude is at $81.46 with gold at $1194.60 and natural gas at $4.07. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $24.70 lower by -0.44%. Currencies see the Yen at 93.33 with the Pound at .67 and Euro at .77. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $95.58 lower by -1.25%. High yield bonds and corporate investment grade bonds lower. More...

THURSDAY, May 6, 2010:

Recovery Day in U.S.
by by Staff Writers

Asia lower and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are higher by 1.80 and 0.50. Brent Crude is at $86.67 from $84.57 with gold at $1183.10 from $1167.90 and natural gas at $3.99. More...

WEDNESDAY, May 5, 2010:

Europe Is a Mess
by by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are lower by -3.40 and -6.25. Brent Crude is at $84.57 from $87.44 with gold at $1167.90 from $1186.90 and natural gas at $3.99 from $3.98. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $24.38 higher by 1.12%. More...

TUESDAY, May 4, 2010:

European Debt Crisis Weighs On Futures
by by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe mostly lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are lower by -6.20 and -11.75. Brent Crude is at $87.44 from $88.27 with gold at $1186.90 from $1182.90 and natural gas at $3.98 from $3.96. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $24.11 higher by 0.63%. Currencies see the Yen at 94.59 from 94.28 with the Pound at .66 and Euro at .76. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $91.69 lower by -0.48%. High yield bonds and corporate investment grade bonds fell. More...

MONDAY, May 3, 2010:

Futures Rebounding After Friday's Pounding
by by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe mostly lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are higher by 5.10 and 8.00. Brent Crude is at $88.27 with gold at $1182.90 and natural gas at $3.96. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.96 lower by -0.17%. Currencies see the Yen at 94.28 with the Pound at .66 and Euro at .76. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $92.13 up by 1.15%. High yield bonds and corporate investment grade bonds higher. More...

TUESDAY, April 27, 2010:

Dupont and 3M Beats Earnings
by by Staff Writers

Asia mostly lower and Europe lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are lower by -3.50 and -4.25. Brent Crude is at $86.09 with gold at $1151.70 and natural gas at $4.21. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.83 lower by -0.04%. Currencies see the Yen at 93.85 with the Pound at .65 and Euro at .75. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $90.21 higher by 0.11%. High yield bonds and corporate investment grade bonds slightly higher. More...

TUESDAY, April 20, 2010:

Earnings Season Now In Full Force
by by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are higher by 4.00 and 6.50. Brent Crude is at $85.19 with gold at $1142.10 and natural gas at $3.96. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.69 higher by 0.17%. Currencies see the Yen at 92.87 with the Pound at .65 and Euro at .74. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $89.64 lower by -0.24%. High yield bonds and corporate investment grade bonds lower. More...

THURSDAY, April 15, 2010:

Futures Finally Run Out of Steam After 5 Straight Up Day On The S&P 500
by by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe mixed. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are lower by -3.10 and -5.25. Brent Crude is at $86.82 from $83.50 with gold at $1152.80 from $1158.70 and natural gas at $4.16 from $4.18. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.48 lower by -0.51%. Currencies see the Yen at 93.48 from 93.03 with the Pound at .65 and Euro at .74. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $89.11 lower by -0.70. High yield bonds and corporate investment grade bonds mixed. More...

WEDNESDAY, April 14, 2010:

Intel Beat Estimates As Did CSX
by by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are higher by 4.30 and 10.25. Brent Crude is at $83.50 from $84.69 with gold at $1158.70 from $1153.90 and natural gas at $4.18 from $3.99. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.60. Currencies see the Yen at 93.48 from 93.03 with the Pound at .65 and Euro at .74. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $89.74 up by 0.32%. High yield bonds and corporate investment grade bonds higher. More...

TUESDAY, April 13, 2010:

Futures Down And Overseas Weak
by by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are lower by -3.10 and -6.00. Brent Crude is at $84.69 with gold at $1153.90 and natural gas at $3.99. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.62 lower by -0.42%. Currencies see the Yen at 93.03 with the Pound at .65 and Euro at .7. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $89.45. High yield bonds and corporate investment grade bonds higher. More...

THURSDAY, April 8, 2010:

Futures Down And Overseas Weak
by by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are lower by -4.90 and -5.65. Brent Crude is at $84.79 from $85.89 with gold at $1147.20 from $1135.60 and natural gas at $4.00 from $4.11. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.90 higher by 0.21%. Currencies see the Yen at 92.87 from 93.92 with the Pound at .66 and Euro at .75. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $88.73 higher by 1.28%. High yield bonds and corporate investment grade bonds higher. More...

WEDNESDAY, April 7, 2010:

Greece Problems Back in The Picture
by by Staff Writers

Asia strong and Europe lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are lower by -3.40 and -3.75. Brent Crude is at $85.89 from $85.90 with gold at $1135.60 from $1127.90 and natural gas at $4.11 from $4.27. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.85 higher by 0.29%. Currencies see the Yen at 93.92 from 93.96 with the Pound at .66 and Euro at .75 from .74. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $87.61 higher by 0.16%. High yield bonds and corporate investment grade bonds rebounded. More...

TUESDAY, April 6, 2010:

Dress Barn (DBRN) to replace Terra Industries in the S&P 400 Mid Cap Index.
by by Staff Writers

Asia strong expect for the Topix and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are lower by -2.60 and -4.00. Brent Crude is at $85.90 from $84.38 with gold at $1127.90 from $1126.60 and natural gas at $4.27 from $$4.04. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.78 higher by 0.51%. Currencies see the Yen at 93.96 from 94.47 with the Pound at .66 and Euro at .74. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $87.47 lower by -1.66%. High yield bonds and corporate investment grade bonds fell. More...

MONDAY, April 5, 2010:

Futures A Bit Higher & iPad Sales Strong
by by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are higher by 3.40 and 7.75. Brent Crude is at $84.38 with gold at $1126.60 and natural gas at $$4.04. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.66 lower by -0.59%. Currencies see the Yen at 94.47 with the Pound at .66 and Euro at .74. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $88.95 lower by -0.61%. High yield bonds and corporate investment grade bonds fell. More...

THURSDAY, April 1, 2010:

President Obama To Cut Taxes Across The Board!!!
by by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are higher by 5.00 and 4.50. Brent Crude is at $83.31 from $81.78 with gold at $1117.80 from $1110 and natural gas at $3.89 from $4.06. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.80 lower by -0.54%. Currencies see the Yen at 93.45 from 93.42 with the Pound at .66 and Euro at .74. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $89.50 higher by 0.69%. High yield bonds rose and corporate investment grade bonds fell. More...

WEDNESDAY, March 31, 2010:

On To The Second Quarter of 2010
by by Staff Writers

Asia lower and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are lower by -1.40 and -2.75. Brent Crude is at $81.78 from $81.16 with gold at $1110 and natural gas at $4.06 from $3.91. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.93 higher by 0.38%. Currencies see the Yen at 93.42 from 92.52 with the Pound at .66 and Euro at .74. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $88.89 higher by 0.32%. High yield bonds fell and corporate investment grade bonds rose. More...

TUESDAY, March 30, 2010:

The First Quarter Of The Year Comes To An End
by by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are higher by 2.40 and 5.25. Brent Crude is at $81.16 from $79.91 with gold at $1110 from $1112 and natural gas at $3.91 from $3.89. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.84 lower by -0.50%. Currencies see the Yen at 92.52 from 92.46 with the Pound at .66 from .67 and Euro at .74. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $88.61 lower by -0.38%. High yield bonds rose and corporate investment grade bonds fell. More...

MONDAY, March 29, 2010:

Another Monday Meltup On Track!
by by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are higher by 6.10 and 9.50. Brent Crude is at $79.91 with gold at $1112 and natural gas at $3.89. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.96 lower by -0.70%. Currencies see the Yen at 92.46 with the Pound at .67 and Euro at .74. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $88.95 higher by 0.26%. High yield bonds and corporate investment grade bonds mixed. More...

THURSDAY, March 25, 2010:

Futures Rebounding. 11,000 on the Dow Looks Doable By Week's End
by by Staff Writers

Asia mixed and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are higher by 5.40 and 7.80. Brent Crude is at $80.03 from $79.47 with gold at $1096 and natural gas at $4.10 from $4.08. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $24.05 higher by 1.35%. Currencies see the Yen at 92.08 from 90.39 with the Pound at .67 and Euro at .75. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $89.27 lower by -1.83%. High yield bonds and corporate investment grade bonds fell. More...

WEDNESDAY, March 24, 2010:

Futures Are A Bit Lower
by by Staff Writers

Asia mostly higher and Europe slightly lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are lower by -4.10 and -6.75. Brent Crude is at $79.47 from $80.30 with gold at $1096 from $1099 and natural gas at $4.08 from $4.11. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.73 higher by 0.34%. Currencies see the Yen at 90.39 from 90.56 with the Pound at .67 and Euro at .75 from .74. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $90.93 lower by -0.47%. High yield bonds and corporate investment grade bonds fell. More...

TUESDAY, March 23, 2010:

Futures Are Flat
by by Staff Writers

Asia mostly higher and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are higher by 1.00 and 1.00. Brent Crude is at $80.30 from $79.19 with gold at $1099 from $1104.50 and natural gas at $4.11 from $4.12. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.65 lower by -0.25%. Currencies see the Yen at 90.39 from 90.56 with the Pound at .67 and Euro at .74. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $91.36 higher by 0.11%. High yield bonds rose and corporate investment grade bonds fell. More...

MONDAY, March 22, 2010:

Health Care Bill Passes. Let The New Era Begin
by by Staff Writers

Asia mixed and Europe lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are lower by -7.00 and -9.00. Brent Crude is at $79.19 with gold at $1104.50 and natural gas at $4.12. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.71 higher by 0.68%. Currencies see the Yen at 90.56 with the Pound at .67 and Euro at .74. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $91.26 higher by 0.10%. High yield bonds and corporate investment grade bonds fell. More...

WEDNESDAY, March 17, 2010:

Federal Reserve Open Market Committee Leaves Rates Unchanged
by by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are higher by 2.60 and 5.00. Brent Crude is at $81.35 from $78.17 with gold at $1132 from $1115 and natural gas at $4.32 from $4.39. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.38 lower by -0.72%. Currencies see the Yen at 90.48 from 90.69 with the Pound at .65 from .66 and Euro at .72 from .73. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $91.08 higher by 0.80%. High yield bonds and corporate investment grade bonds higher. More...

TUESDAY, March 16, 2010:

Futures on Track For a Higher Opening
by by Staff Writers

Asia mixed and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are higher by 2.60 and 4.25. Brent Crude is at $78.17 from $79.05 with gold at $1115 from $1105.80 and natural gas at $4.39 from $4.36. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.55 higher by 0.55%. Currencies see the Yen at 90.69 from 90.71 with the Pound at .66 and Euro at .73. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $90.36 lower by -0.13%. High yield bonds and corporate investment grade bonds lower. More...

MONDAY, March 15, 2010:

Merger Monday Again But Will It Be A Markup Monday?
by by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are lower by -3.20 and -6.80. Brent Crude is at $79.05 with gold at $1105.80 and natural gas at $4.36. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.42 lower by -0.64%. Currencies see the Yen at 90.71 with the Pound at .66 and Euro at .73. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $90.48 lower by 0.62%. High yield bonds and corporate investment grade bonds rose. More...

THURSDAY, March 11, 2010:

Mixed Start To Thursday Trading
by by Staff Writers

Asia mostly higher and Europe lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures are lower by -2.40 and -3.25. Brent Crude is at $80.50 from $79.79 with gold at $1106.10 from $1122.40 and natural gas at $4.54 from $4.46. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.62 lower by -0.17%. Currencies see the Yen at 90.65 from 90.73 with the Pound at .66 from .67 and Euro at .73 from .74. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $89.59 lower by -0.26%. High yield bonds rose and corporate investment grade bonds fell. More...

WEDNESDAY, March 10, 2010:

Futures Flat This Morning & Advance/Decline 10 Day Average Remains Strong
by by Staff Writers

Yesterday saw 1786 stocks rise and 1253 fall on the NYSE. NASDAQ saw 1443 rise and 1246 fall. The S&P 500 is now above its 50 and 200 day moving average. The 10 day spread moving average of breadth begun to improve in the past ten days and we moved back to a buy on Thursday 2/18 on the Madison Market Timing Indicator. More...

TUESDAY, March 9, 2010:

Futures A Bit Weaker
by by Staff Writers

Asia mostly higher and Europe lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures lower by -4.40 and -5.75 at 7:45 EST. Brent Crude is at$78.95 from $80.51 with gold at $1116.20 from $1136 and natural gas at $4.53 from $4.51. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.62 lower by -0.04%. Currencies see the Yen at 89.76 from 90.37 with the Pound at .67 from .66 and Euro at .74 from .73. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $89.80 lower by -0.52%. High yield bonds and corporate investment grade bonds rose. More...

MONDAY, March 8, 2010:

Another Merger Monday
by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures lower by 1.90 and 1.80 at 7:45 EST. Brent Crude is at $80.51 from $79.14 with gold at $1136 from $1139 and natural gas at $4.51 from $4.74. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.63 lower by -0.04%. Currencies see the Yen at 90.37 with the Pound at .66 and Euro at .73. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $90.27 lower by -1.31%. High yield bonds rose and corporate investment grade bonds fell. More...

THURSDAY, March 4, 2010:

Jobs Data Due Out Today And Friday Buckle Your Seat Belt
by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe mixed. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures lower by -0.30 and -1.50 at 7:45 EST. Brent Crude is at $79.14 from $78.52 with gold at $1139 and natural gas at $4.74 from $4.70. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.51 lower by -0.59%. Currencies see the Yen at 88.36 from 88.75 with the Pound at .66 and Euro at .73. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $90.99 lower by -0.25%. High yield bonds and corporate investment grade bonds rose. More...

WEDNESDAY, March 3, 2010:

Overseas A Bit Weaker
by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures lower by -0.50 and -3.00 at 7:30 EST. Brent Crude is at $78.52 from $77.42 with gold at $1139 from $1122.44 and natural gas at $4.70 from $4.72. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.65 lower by -0.35%. Currencies see the Yen at 88.75 from 89.02 with the Pound at .66 and Euro at .73. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $91.22 lower by -0.13%. High yield bonds and corporate investment grade bonds rose. More...

TUESDAY, March 2, 2010:

Another Positve Start To Trading
by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures higher by 5.00 and 9.10 at 7:30 EST. Brent Crude is at $77.42 from $77.72 with gold at $1122.44 from $1114.50 and natural gas at $4.72 from $4.77. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.72 higher by 0.34%. Currencies see the Yen at 89.02 from 89.34 with the Pound at .67 and Euro at .74. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $91.34 lower by -0.36%. High yield bonds and corporate investment grade bonds fell. More...

MONDAY, March 1, 2010:

Another Markup/Merger Monday Set To Get Underway
by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures higher by 3.50 and 5.80 at 7:20 EST. Brent Crude is at $77.72 with gold at $1114.50 and natural gas at $4.77. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.64 lower by -0.30%. Currencies see the Yen at 89.34 with the Pound at .67 and Euro at .74. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $91.67 higher by 0.52%. High yield bonds and corporate investment grade bonds rose on Friday. Since the March 2090 low, almost 90% of Mondays have been higher. Looks like another one is on tap for today. More...

FRIDAY, February 26, 2010:

Buyouts Continue This Morning
by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures higher by 2.00 and 1.50 at 7:45 EST. Brent Crude is at $76.51 from $76.97 on Wednesday with gold at $1109 from $1094 and natural gas at $4.80 from $4.75. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.71 lower by -0.21%. Currencies see the Yen at 89.29 from 90.09 with the Pound at .66 from .65 and Euro at .74. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $91.20 higher by 0.56%. High yield bonds and corporate investment grade bonds rose. More...

WEDNESDAY, February 24, 2010:

Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke Appears Before The House For Semiannual Review
by Staff Writers

Asia mostly higher and Europe lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures higher by 1.20 and 4.20 at 7:45 EST. Brent Crude is at $76.97 from $77.22 with gold at $1094 from $1111 and natural gas at $4.75 from $4.85. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.81 higher by 0.55%. Currencies see the Yen at 90.09 from 90.89 with the Pound at .65 and Euro at .74. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $90.47 higher by 1.56%. High yield bonds fell and corporate investment grade bonds rose. More...

TUESDAY, February 23, 2010:

Futures Point To A Lower Open
by Staff Writers

Asia mostly higher and Europe lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures lower by -3.50 and -7.25 at 7:45 EST. Brent Crude is at $77.22 with gold at $1111 and natural gas at $4.85. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.68 lower by -0.17%. Currencies see the Yen at 90.89 with the Pound at .65 and Euro at .74. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $89.08 lower by -0.41%. High yield bonds rise and corporate investment grade bonds fell. More...

THURSDAY, February 18, 2010:

Futures Point To A Mixed Open
by Staff Writers

Asia mixed and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures lower by -1.80 and 2.00 at 7:45 EST. Brent Crude is at $75.64 from $76 with gold at $1108.70 from $1117.90 and natural gas at $5.37. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.65 higher by 0.94%. Currencies see the Yen at 90.84 from 90.67 with the Pound at .64 from .63 and Euro at .74 from .73. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $89.33 lower by -1.14%. High yield bonds rise and corporate investment grade bonds fell. News of note this morning include Wal-Mart beat estimates but missed on guidance. Euro moves to a nine month low. Daimler losses money for the quarter and withdraws dividend. More...

WEDNESDAY, February 17, 2010:

Greece Still In The Headlines
by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures higher by 2.50 and 3.25 at 6:45 EST. Brent Crude is at $76 with gold at $1117.90 and natural gas at $5.37. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.43 lower by -0.85%. Currencies see the Yen at 90.67 from 89.65 with the Pound at .63 from .64 and Euro at .73. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $90.36 lower by 0.19%. High yield bonds and corporate investment grade bonds higher. News of note this morning include Greece and Goldman Sachs failed to disclose currency swap on bond sale. Hedge funds nibble on Citigroup (C) shares. More...

TUESDAY, February 16, 2010:

Options Expiration Week
by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe mostly higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures higher by 1.90 and 3.50 at 7:45 EST. Brent Crude is at $74.06 with gold at $1111.90 and natural gas at $5.54. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.63 higher by 0.34%. Currencies see the Yen at 89.65 from 89.68 with the Pound at .64 and Euro at .73. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $90.19 higher by 0.41%. High yield bonds lower and corporate investment grade bonds higher. News of note this morning include Greece stating they will not need a bailout plan. More...

THURSDAY, February 11, 2010:

95,000 New Jobs A Month According To The White House
by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures higher by 3.90 and 6.50 at 7:45 EST. Brent Crude is at $73.40 from $72.12 with gold at $1078.60 from $1079.90 and natural gas at $5.39 from $5.35. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.56 higher by 0.30%. Currencies see the Yen at 89.65 from 89.68 with the Pound at .64 and Euro at .73. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $90.31 lower by -0.95%. High yield bonds and corporate investment grade bonds lower. News of note this morning include the White House proclaimed 95,000 new jobs a month in 2010. Too bad that 700,000 were being lost a month in 2009. More...

WEDNESDAY, February 10, 2010:

Beware of Greek Bearing Bonds
by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures higher by 3.00 and 4.50 at 7:45 EST. Brent Crude is at $72.12 from $70.77 with gold at $1079.90 from $1072 and natural gas at $5.35 from $5.44. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.49 lower by -0.63%. Currencies see the Yen at 89.68 from 89.65 with the Pound at .64 and Euro at .73. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $91.19 lower by -1.00%. High yield bonds higher and corporate investment grade bonds lower. News of note this morning include President Obama okay with bank CEO pay levels. Greece working on debt workout. More...

TUESDAY, February 9, 2010:

More Companies Beating Than Missing Estimates Across The Board
by Staff Writers

Earnings of note this morning that beat estimates include ANR ACLI BIIB CE CHD CTSH CVH IFF LCAV NOOF NYX RBCN GTS WMG ZBRA and those that missed include AGU AHCI ENER PHM. More...

MONDAY, February 8, 2010:

Can Europe Rebound This Week?
by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe mixed. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures higher by 2.50 and 3.80 at 7:55 EDT. Brent Crude is at $69.69 with gold at $1068 and natural gas at $5.62. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.65 higher by 0.42%. Currencies see the Yen at 90.78 from 90.66 with the Pound at .63 and Euro at .72 from .71. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $91.98 higher by 0.22%. High yield bonds and corporate investment grade bonds lower. News of note this morning include More...

THURSDAY, February 4, 2010:

Rates Stay Low Worldwide As European Central Bank Does Not Raise Interest Rates
by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures lower by -6.30 and -9.50 at 7:45 EDT. Brent Crude is at $75.18 from $76.29 with gold at $1104 from $1119 and natural gas at $5.40 from $5.54. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.40 higher by 0.45%. Currencies see the Yen at 90.78 from 90.66 with the Pound at .63 and Euro at .72 from .71. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $90.35 lower by -1.16%. High yield bonds lower and corporate investment grade bonds higher. News of note this morning include the European Central Bank leaving rates unchanged, Toyota to rework Prius brakes as they beat their earnings forecast. More...

WEDNESDAY, February 3, 2010:

EU Backs Greece On Its Deficit Plan
by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe mostly higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures higher by -0.20 and 2.20 at 7:45 EDT. Brent Crude is at $76.29 from $73.91 with gold at $1119 from $1114 and natural gas at $5.54 from $5.50. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.27 lower by -0.34%. Currencies see the Yen at 90.66 from 90.65 with the Pound at .63 and Euro at .71 from .72. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $91.41 higher by 0.29%. High yield bonds lower and corporate investment grade bonds higher. News of note this morning include the European Union backing the plan from Greece to solve its debt issues. More...

TUESDAY, February 2, 2010:

Australie Leaves Rates Unchanged Spurring Overseas Gains
by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe mostly higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures higher by 3.90 and 3.50 at 7:40 EDT. Brent Crude is at $73.91 from $72 with gold at $1114 from $1084 and natural gas at $5.50 from $5.19. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.35 lower by -0.43%. Currencies see the Yen at 90.65 from 90.30 with the Pound at .63 and Euro at .72. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $91.15 lower by -1.26%. High yield bonds lower and corporate investment grade bonds lower. News of note this morning Australia does not raise interest rates and a rate increase was expected. More...

MONDAY, February 1, 2010:

Obama Proposes A Budget Of $3.8 Trillion With Deficit of $1.6 Trillion
by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe mixed. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures higher by 6.00 and 5.50 at 6:55 EDT. Brent Crude is at $72 from $72.76 with gold at $1084 from $1090 and natural gas at $5.19 from $5.40. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.45 higher by 0.77%. Currencies see the Yen at 90.30 from 90.27 with the Pound at .63 from .62 and Euro at .72 from .71. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $92.31 higher by 0.87%. High yield bonds lower and corporate investment grade bonds higher. News of note this morning President Obama releases 2011 budget and the deficit is $1.6 trillion. More...

THURSDAY, January 28, 2010:

Obama Delivers State of Union With Many Proposals To Republicans
by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures higher by 2.30 and 1.25 at 6:55 EDT. Brent Crude is at $72.76 from $73.56 with gold at $1090 from $1097and natural gas at $5.19 from $5.40. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.23 higher by 0.35%. Currencies see the Yen at 90.27 from 89.55 with the Pound at .62 and Euro at .71. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $91.56 lower by -0.05%. High yield bonds lower and corporate investment grade bonds higher. News of note this morning ... More...

WEDNESDAY, January 27, 2010:

Overseas Weakness Continues
by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures higher by 1.90 and 2.75 at 7:55 EDT. Brent Crude is at $73.56 from $73.07 with gold at $1097 from $1091 and natural gas at $5.40 from $5.59. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.15 higher by 0.43%. Currencies see the Yen at 89.55 from 89.71 with the Pound at .62 and Euro at .71. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $91.61 higher by 0.03%. High yield bonds lower and corporate investment grade bonds mixed. News of note this morning ... More...

TUESDAY, January 26, 2010:

Apple Blows Away Numbers
by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures lower by -5.40 and -2.75 at 7:35 EDT. Brent Crude is at $73.07 from $73.31 with gold at $1091 from $1100 and natural gas at $5.59 from $5.74. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.05 lower by -0.13%. Currencies see the Yen at 89.71 from 90.18 with the Pound at .62 and Euro at .71. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $91.58 lower by -0.46%. High yield bonds lower and corporate investment grade bonds mixed. News of note this morning ... More...

MONDAY, January 25, 2010:

Futures Strong This Morning
by Staff Writers

Asia mostly lower and Europe mixed. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures higher by 8.00 and 7.50 at 7:50 EDT. Brent Crude is at $73.31 with gold at $1100 and natural gas at $5.74. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.08 lower by -0.17%. Currencies see the Yen at 90.18 with the Pound at .62 and Euro at .71. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $92.00 lower by -0.17%. High yield bonds lower and corporate investment grade bonds higher. News of note this morning... More...

WEDNESDAY, January 20, 2010:

Futures Weak This Morning
by Staff Writers

Asia mostly lower and Europe lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures lower by -6.50 and -3.50 at -10.75 EDT. Brent Crude is at $76.45 with gold at $1129 and natural gas at $5.52. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.84 higher by 0.84%. Currencies see the Yen at 90.96 with the Pound at .61 and Euro at .71. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $90.82 lower by -0.29%. High yield bonds higher and corporate investment grade bonds lower. News of note this morning ... More...

THURSDAY, January 14, 2010:

Obama Administration To Propose Bank Tax on Top 50 Banks
by Staff Writers

Asia higher except for the Hang Seng and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures higher by 0.40 and -3.50 at 7:25 EDT. Brent Crude is at $78.30 from $78.64 with gold at $1136 from $1134 and natural gas at $5.73 from $5.54. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.70 lower by -0.09%. Currencies see the Yen at 91.83 from 91.77 with the Pound at .62 from .61 and Euro at .69. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $89.27 lower by -1.16%. High yield bonds higher and corporate investment grade bonds lower. News of note this morning Obama Bank Levy to target 50 banks. Yahoo hit by Cyber attacks in China just like Google. Greece to cut spending. World Economic Forum says China overheating poses risks to recovery. More...

WEDNESDAY, January 13, 2010:

Google To Leave China?
by Staff Writers

Asia mixed and Europe lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures higher by 2.60 and 3.00 at 7:40 EDT. Brent Crude is at $78.64 from $79.88 with gold at $1134 from $1148 and natural gas at $5.54 from $5.58. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.72 no change to the day. Currencies see the Yen at 91.77 from 92.40 with the Pound at .61 from .62 and Euro at .69. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $90.32 higher by 1.71%. High yield bonds lower and corporate investment grade bonds higher. More...

TUESDAY, January 12, 2010:

Futures Weak This Morning
by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures -6.60 and -14.00 at 7:20 EDT. Brent Crude is at $79.88 from $82.32 from $81.20 with gold at $1148 from $1158.60 and natural gas at $5.58 from $5.80. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.72 lower by -0.53%. Currencies see the Yen at 92.40 from 93.27 with the Pound at .62 from .63 and Euro at .69 from .70. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $88.80 lower by -0.55%. High yield bonds and corporate investment grade bonds fell. More...

MONDAY, January 11, 2010:

Good Start To Options Expiration Week
by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 3.70 and 5.50 at 7:20 EDT. Brent Crude is at $82.32 from $81.20 with gold at $1158.60 from $1124.50 and natural gas at $5.58 from $5.80. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.84 lower by -0.70%. Currencies see the Yen at 92.40 from 93.27 with the Pound at .62 from .63 and Euro at .69 from .70. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $89.29 lower by -0.04%. High yield bonds and corporate investment grade bonds rose. News of note sees the Detroit Auto Show opening up, Florida watches temperatures closely, NBC pulls the plug on Leno and North Korea calls for peace treaty with the U.S. More...

FRIDAY, January 8, 2010:

It's All About The Jobs Number
by Staff Writers

Asia higher and Europe mixed. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 0.50 and 2.00 at 7:35 EDT. Brent Crude is at $81.20 from $81.26 with gold at $1124.50 from $1130 and natural gas at $5.80 from $5.94. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.00 up by 0.66%. Currencies see the Yen at 93.27 from 93.11 with the Pound at .63 and Euro at .70. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $89.33 higher by 0.33%. High yield bonds and corporate investment grade bonds rose. News of note two suspects just arrested in NYC and charged with using weapons of mass destruction. More...

THURSDAY, January 7, 2010:

Costco Beats Same Store Sales Estimates
by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe mostly higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures -3.50 and -5.80 at 7:35 EDT. Brent Crude is at $81.26 from $80.28 with gold at $1130 from $1122 and natural gas at $5.94 from $5.73. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.85 down by -0.26%. Currencies see the Yen at 93.11 from 92.03 with the Pound at .63 from .62 and Euro at .70 from .69. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $89.18 lower by -1.34%. High yield bonds rose while corporate investment grade bonds fell. News of note China tightens rates indicating some tightening. This is similar to what we saw in June of 2009. Bank of England leaves rates unchanged. Costco (COST) beats December same store sales estimates. Other same stores sales can be found under Data Points. More...

WEDNESDAY, January 6, 2010:

Google Launches Their Mobile Phone
by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe mostly higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures -3.00 and -1.75 at 7:35 EDT. Brent Crude is at $80.28 from $80.33 week over week with gold at $1122 from $1125.10 and natural gas at $5.73 from $5.77. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.91 down by -0.04%. Currencies see the Yen at 92.03 from 92.85 with the Pound at .62 and Euro at .69. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $90.39 higher by 0.65%. High yield and corporate investment grade bonds rose. More...

TUESDAY, January 5, 2010:

Futures Mixed
by Staff Writers

Asia higher and Europe mostly higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 0.50 and -0.20 at 7:35 EDT. Brent Crude is at $80.33 from $79.45 week over week with gold at $1125.10 from $1117 and natural gas at $5.77 from $5.81. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.92 down by -0.69%. Currencies see the Yen at 92.03 from 92.85 with the Pound at .62 and Euro at .69. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $89.81 lower by -0.09%. High yield and corporate investment grade bonds rose. More...

MONDAY, January 4, 2010:

Futures Are Strong And Merger Monday Is Back
by Staff Writers

Asia mixed and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 7.70 and 21.80 at 7:20 EDT. Brent Crude is at $79.45 from $76.74 week over week with gold at $1117 from $1112.40 and natural gas at $5.81 and $5.80. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.08. Currencies see the Yen at 92.85 from 91.54 with the Pound at .62 from .63 and Euro at .69. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $89.89 from $89.71 week over week. High yield bonds rose and corporate investment grade bonds fell. More...

MONDAY, December 28, 2009:

Futures Stronger For U.S. Markets
by Staff Writers

Asia mostly higher except for Hong Kong and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 1.10 and 5.00 at 7:55 EDT. Brent Crude is at $76.74 from $73.57 week over week with gold at #1112.40 from $1082 and natural gas at $5.80 from $5.69. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.03 from $23.16 last Monday. Currencies see the Yen at 91.54 from 91.76 with the Pound at .63 and Euro at .69 from .70. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $89.71 from $90.63 week over week. High yield bonds rose and corporate investment grade bonds fell. More...

WEDNESDAY, December 23, 2009:

Asia and Europe Stage Rally Based On Continued Recovery
by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 4.20 and 5.50 at 7:45 EDT. Brent Crude is at $73.57 from $72.71 week over week with gold at $1082 from $1091.60 and natural gas at $5.69 from $5.90. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.16 higher by 0.35%. Currencies see the Yen at 91.76 from 91.43 with the Pound at .63 from .62 and Euro at .70. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $90.63 lower by -0.56%. High yield bonds rose and corporate investment grade bonds fell. More...

TUESDAY, December 22, 2009:

Santa Claus Rally Underway
by Staff Writers

Asia mixed and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 5.70 and 10.80 at 7:35 EDT. Brent Crude is at $72.71 from $74.49 week over week with gold at $1091.60 from $1115 and natural gas at $5.90 from $5.54. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.08 higher by 0.30%. Currencies see the Yen at 91.43 from 90.49 with the Pound at .62 and Euro at .70. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $91.14 lower by -1.78%. High yield bonds rose and corporate investment grade bonds fell. More...

MONDAY, December 21, 2009:

Futures Are Positive This Morning
by Staff Writers

Asia and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 5.90 and 17.00 at 7:35 EDT. Brent Crude is at $74.49 from $73.79 week over week with gold at $1115 from $1121 and natural gas at $5.90 from $5.54. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.01 from $22.77 higher by $0.24. Currencies see the Yen at 90.49 from 89.85 with the Pound at .62 and Euro at .70. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $92.79 from $91.68. High yield and corporate investment grade bonds rose. More...

THURSDAY, December 17, 2009:

Futures Are Weaker This Morning
by Staff Writers

Asia mixed and Europe lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures -6.60 and -9.50 at 7:40 EDT. Brent Crude is at $73.79 from $71.75 with gold at $1121 from $1114.20 and natural gas at $5.54 from $5.41. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.77 lower by -0.09%. Currencies see the Yen at 89.85 from 89.47 with the Pound at .62 and Euro at .70 from .69. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $91.68 lower by -0.12%. High yield and corporate investment grade bonds rose. The House passed a job's bill but no Republicans voted for the bill. More...

TUESDAY, December 15, 2009:

Overseas Weakness Brings U.S. Futures A Bit Lower
by Staff Writers

Asia mixed and Europe lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures -2.80 and -6.80 at 7:40 EDT. Brent Crude is at $71.75 froom $71.86 with gold at $1114.20 from $1122.80 and natural gas at $5.41 from $5.33. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.63 lower by -0.22%. Currencies see the Yen at 89.47 from 88.58 with the Pound at .62 and Euro at .69 from .68. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $92.20 higher by 0.12%. High yield and corporate investment grade bonds rose. More...

MONDAY, December 14, 2009:

Futures Stronger On Abu Dhabi Coming To The Rescue Of Dubai
by Geoff Garbacz

Asia and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 5.30 and 8.50 at 7:40 EDT. Brent Crude is at $71.86 from $72.40 with gold at $1122.80 from $1141.60 and natural gas at $5.33 from $5.29. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.68 up by 0.80%. Currencies see the Yen at 88.58 with the Pound at .62 and Euro at .68. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $92.09 lower by -0.01%. High yield rose while corporate investment grade bonds fell. More...

FRIDAY, December 11, 2009:

Futures Positive For A Second Day In A Row
by Geoff Garbacz

Asia and Europe sharply higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 5.80 and 9.25 at 7:50 EDT. Brent Crude is at $72.40 from $75.85 with gold at $1141.60 from $1142 and natural gas at $5.29 from $5.21. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.50 which was flat from Wednesday. Currencies see the Yen at 88.84 from 87.75 with the Pound at .61 and Euro at .68. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $92.10 lower by -1.15%. High yield was higher as was corporate investment grade bonds. More...

WEDNESDAY, December 9, 2009:

Futures Rebound This Morning
by Geoff Garbacz

Asia lower and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 5.80 and 10.00 at 7:35 EDT. Brent Crude is at $75.85 from $75.62 with gold at $1142 from $1153 and natural gas at $5.21 from $5.02. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.59 which was up by 0.49%. Currencies see the Yen at 87.75 from 88.53 with the Pound at .61 and Euro at .68. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $93.60 higher by 0.15%. High yield was higher as was corporate investment grade bonds. More...

TUESDAY, December 8, 2009:

U.S. Futures Weaker For A Second Day In A Row
by Geoff Garbacz

Asia and Europe lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures -8.40 and -16.00 at 7:05 EDT. Brent Crude is at $75.62 from $76.93 with gold at $1153 from $1141 and natural gas at $5.02 from $4.73. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.48 which was no change. Currencies see the Yen at 88.53 from 90.05 with the Pound at .61 and Euro at .68. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $93.46 higher by 0.13%. High yield was higher and corporate investment grade bonds fell. More...

MONDAY, December 7, 2009:

Futures A Bit Weaker As The Week Starts Trading
by Geoff Garbacz

Asia mixed and Europe lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures -3.90 and -6.50 at 7:05 EDT. Brent Crude is at $76.93 from $77.85 with gold at $1141 from $1206 and natural gas at $4.73 from $4.55. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.48 higher by 1.48%. Currencies see the Yen at 90.05 from 87.89 with the Pound at .61 from .60 and Euro at .68 from .66. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $93.34 lower by -1.06%. High yield was higher and corporate investment grade bonds fell. More...

FRIDAY, December 4, 2009:

Monthly Jobs Data Due At 8:30 a.m.
by Geoff Garbacz

Asia mixed and Europe lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 2.20 and 1.80 at 7:40 EDT. Brent Crude is at $77.85 from $78.63 with gold at $1206 from $1217.60 and natural gas at $4.55. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.15 higher by 0.05%. Currencies see the Yen at 87.89 from 87.21 with the Pound at .60 and Euro at .66. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $94.34 lower by -1.04%. High yield and corporate investment grade bonds rose. Monthly employment data at 8:30. More...

THURSDAY, December 3, 2009:

White House Holds Jobs Summit and Bernanke Confirmation Hearings Begin
by Geoff Garbacz

Asia higher and Europe higher ex the FTSE. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 3.30 and 2.75 at 7:40 EDT. Brent Crude is at $78.63 from $78.94 with gold at $1217.60 from $1211 and natural gas at $4.55 from $4.71. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.14 higher by 0.32%. Currencies see the Yen at 87.89 from 87.21 with the Pound at .60 and Euro at .66. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $95.33 higher by 0.08%. High yield and corporate investment grade bonds rose. Jobless claims due up shortly. More...

WEDNESDAY, December 2, 2009:

Jobs, Jobs and More Jobs
by Geoff Garbacz

Asia higher and Europe mixed. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 0.50 and -1.50 at 7:50 EDT. Brent Crude is at $78.94 from $79.21 with gold at $1211 from $1195.20 from and natural gas at $4.71 from $4.75. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.07 lower by -0.45%. Currencies see the Yen at 87.21 from 86.98 with the Pound at .60 from .61 and Euro at .66 from .67. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $95.25 lower by -1.43%. High yield and corporate investment grade bonds fell. The ADP Unemployment report is due out shortly giving readers a preview of upcoming jobs data. More...

TUESDAY, December 1, 2009:

Japan Provides Liquidity To Push Yen Down From 14 Year High
by Geoff Garbacz

Asia and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 9.00 and 16.25 at 7:45 EDT. Brent Crude is at $79.21 from $77.13 with gold at $1195.20 from $1172 and natural gas at $4.75 from $5.00. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.17 lower by -0.40%. Currencies see the Yen at 86.98 from 86.28 with the Pound at .60 from .61 and Euro at .66 from .67. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $96.63 higher by 0.24%. High yield and corporate investment grade bonds rose. More...

MONDAY, November 30, 2009:

Can The S&P 500 Move Back Above 1100?
by Geoff Garbacz

Asia higher and Europe lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures -1.50 and -2.80 at 7:35 EDT. Brent Crude is at $77.13 from $77.15 with gold at $1172 from $1179 and natural gas at $5.00 from $4.84. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.26 higher by 1.04%. Currencies see the Yen at 86.28 from 87.70 with the Pound at .61 from .60 and Euro at .67. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $96.40 higher by 0.37%. High yield bonds fell and corporate investment grade bonds rose. More...

WEDNESDAY, November 25, 2009:

The Testing of 1100 On The S&P 500 Continues
by Geoff Garbacz

Asia and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 4.70 and 8.50 at 7:25 EDT. Brent Crude is at $77.15 from $77.64 with gold at $1179 from $1169.50 and natural gas at $4.84 from $4.50. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.29 higher by 0.09%. Currencies see the Yen at 87.70 from 88.61 with the Pound at .60 and Euro at .67. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $95.60 higher by 0.63%. High yield and corporate investment grade bonds rose. More...

TUESDAY, November 24, 2009:

Q3 GDP Due Up At 8:30 a.m. EST
by Geoff Garbacz

Asia lower and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 2.80 and 0.80 at 7:35 EDT. Brent Crude is at $77.64 from $78.29 with gold at $1169.50 from $1165 and natural gas at $4.50. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.27 lower by -0.76%. Currencies see the Yen at 88.61 from 88.83 with the Pound at .60 and Euro at .67. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $95.00 lower by -0.13%. High yield bonds fell and corporate investment grade bonds rose. More...

MONDAY, November 23, 2009:

Futures Rock Higher This Morning As Short Trading Week Ahead
by Geoff Garbacz

Asia and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 12.10 and 17.80 at 7:35 EDT. Brent Crude is at $78.29 with gold at $1165 and natural gas at $4.50. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.44 higher by 0.44%. Currencies see the Yen at 88.83 with the Pound at .60 and Euro at .67. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $95.12 lower by -0.02%. High yield and corporate investment grade bonds lower. More...

THURSDAY, November 19, 2009:

Futures Are Weak As Japan Sells Off. Test of 1100 At Hand
by Geoff Garbacz

Asia and Europe lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures -10.40 and -13.80 at 7:35 EDT. Brent Crude is at $78.79 with gold at $1135.10 and natural gas at $4.37 from $4.43. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.28 lower by -0.36%. Currencies see the Yen at 88.89 with the Pound at .60 and Euro at .67. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $94.97 higher by -0.59%. High yield and corporate investment grade bonds lower. More...

FRIDAY, November 13, 2009:

Gold Holds above $1100
by Geoff Garbacz

Asia and Europe mixed. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 2.40 and 3.20 at 7:50 EDT. Brent Crude is at $76.40 from $77.16 with gold at $1106.80 from $1113.90 and natural gas at $4.37 from $4.43. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.80 higher by 1.42%. Currencies see the Yen at 89.77 from 89.97 with the Pound at .60 and Euro at .67. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $93.49 lower by -0.18%. High yield higher and corporate investment grade bonds lower. Check back for updates until around 8:30 each day. More...

THURSDAY, November 12, 2009:

Hewlett Packard Buys 3 Com. The Buying Binge Continues
by Geoff Garbacz

Asia and Europe lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures -4.90 and -7.80 at 7:50 EDT. Brent Crude is at $77.16 from $78.04 with gold at $1113.90 from $1115 and natural gas at $4.43 from $4.49. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.46 higher by 0.18%. Currencies see the Yen at 89.97 from 89.90 with the Pound at .60 and Euro at .67. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $93.66 higher by 0.42%. High yield and corporate bonds rose slightly. Hewlett Packard continues the M&A trend as they bid for 3 Com. More...

WEDNESDAY, November 11, 2009:

Futures Strong Today
by Geoff Garbacz

Asia and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 6.70 and 15.50 at 8:25 EDT. Brent Crude is at $78.04 from $77.70 with gold at $1115 from $1098 and natural gas at $4.49 from $4.59. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.44 lower by -0.44%. Currencies see the Yen at 89.90 from 90.08 with the Pound at .60 and Euro at .67. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $93.27 higher by -0.18%. High yield and corporate bonds fell slightly. More...

TUESDAY, November 10, 2009:

Futures A Bit Lower
by Geoff Garbacz

Asia higher and Europe mostly higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures -3.00 and -4.20 at 7:55 EDT. Brent Crude is at $77.70 with gold at $1098 and natural gas at $4.59. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.54 lower by -0.54%. Currencies see the Yen at 90.08 with the Pound at .60 and Euro at .67. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $93.44 higher by 0.12%. High yield bonds rose and corporate bonds fell slightly. More...

THURSDAY, November 5, 2009:

The Day After The FOMC Concludes Its Meeting
by Geoff Garbacz

Asia mixed and Europe lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 1.80 and 2.20 at 7:55 EDT. Brent Crude is at $78.55 with gold at $1092.30 and natural gas at $5.02 from $4.71. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.51 lower by -0.51%. More...

MONDAY, November 2, 2009:

Ford's Profits MUCH Better Than Expected. North America Solid Profitability in 2011
by Geoff Garbacz

Asia mixed and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 5.70 and 4.20 at 7:40 EDT. Brent Crude is at $76.13 from $77.14 on Thursday with gold at $1032.30 on Thursday and natural gas at $5.02 from $4.54 Thursday. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.70 higher by 0.58%. Currencies see the Yen at 89.90 with the Pound at .61 and Euro at .68. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $95.78 higher by 1.45%. High yield bonds fell and corporate bonds rose. More...

WEDNESDAY, October 28, 2009:

Apollo Group Announce Inquiry By The S.E.C.
by Geoff Garbacz

Asia mixed and Europe lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures -5.10 and -4.20 at 7:50 EDT. Brent Crude is at $77.14 from $78.98 on Monday with gold at $1032.30 from $1056.20 and natural gas at $4.54 from $4.64. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.64 higher by 0.27%. Currencies see the Yen at 91.07 from 91.79 with the Pound at .61 and Euro at .68 from .67. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $95 higher by 1.37%. High yield bonds fell and corporate bonds rose. More...

MONDAY, October 26, 2009:

10 More Banks Closed Over The Weekend
by Geoff Garbacz

Asia and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 1.40 and 1.20 at 7:50 EDT. 10 more banks were taken over by the FDIC. More...

THURSDAY, October 22, 2009:

The Pay Czar Cuts Salaries By 90%
by Geoff Garbacz

Asia and Europe lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures -1.40 and -4.75 at 7:50 EDT. Brent Crude is at $79.11 from $76.26 with gold at $1056.40 from $1051.90 and natural gas at $5.05 from $5.13. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.32 lower by -0.62%. Currencies from Thursday saw the Yen at 91.25 from 90.96 with the Pound at .60 and Euro at .67. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $96.14 lower by -0.60%. High yield bonds rose and corporate bonds fell. More...

WEDNESDAY, October 21, 2009:

Futures Lower On Good Earnings Resultss With Mixed Guidance
by Geoff Garbacz

Asia and Europe lower by about 1%. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures -6.20 and -10.50 at 7:05 EDT. Brent Crude is at $76.26 from $77.51 with gold at $1051.90 from 1064.90 and natural gas at $5.13 from $4.91. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.46 higher by 0.45%. Currencies from Thursday saw the Yen at 90.96 from 90.47 with the Pound at .60 from .61 and Euro at .67. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $96.72 higher by 0.54%. High yield and corporate bonds higher. More...

TUESDAY, October 20, 2009:

Can The S&P 500 Move Above 1100?
by Geoff Garbacz

Asia and Europe fractionally lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 2.50 and 14.00 at 7:05 EDT. Brent Crude is at $77.51 from $76.78 with gold at 1064.90 from $1055.80 and natural gas at $4.91 from $4.81. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.36 lower by -0.49%. Currencies from Thursday saw the Yen at 90.47 from 90.93 with the Pound at .61 and Euro at .67. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $96.20 higher by 0.79%. High yield bonds were flat and corporates higher by .06%. Bloomberg reports 10 more to be charged in the insider trading scandal. More...

MONDAY, October 19, 2009:

The Dow Jones Industrial Average Moves Back Below 10,000
by Geoff Garbacz

Asia and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 6.30 and 10.20 at 7:45 EDT. Brent Crude is at $76.78 from $72.85 Thursday with gold at $1055.80 from $1049 on Thursday and natural gas at $4.81 from $4.40 Thursday. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.47 higher by 0.27%. Currencies from Thursday saw the Yen at 90.93 from 90.18 with the Pound at .61 from .62 and Euro at .67. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at $95.45 higher by 0.81%. High yield bonds were flat and corporates higher. More...

THURSDAY, October 15, 2009:

The Dow Jones Industrial Average Moves Above 10,000
by Geoff Garbacz

Asia and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures -3.40 and -6.25 at 7:45 EDT. Brent Crude is at $72.85 from $72.91 with gold at $1049 from $1061.80 and natural gas at $4.40 from $4.60. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.40 higher by -0.75%. Yen is at 90.18 from 89.66 with the Pound at .62 from .63 and Euro at .67. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at 95.12 lower by -1.48%. High yield bonds were higher and corporates off. The Dow Jones Industrial Average moves above 10,000. More...

WEDNESDAY, October 14, 2009:

Intel Raises Guidance and J.P. Morgan Beat Estimates Sending Futures Higher
by Geoff Garbacz

Asia mixed and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 14.60 and 23.00 at 7:50 EDT. Brent Crude is at $72.91 with gold at $1061.80 and natural gas at $4.60. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.57 lower by -0.22%. Yen is at 89.66 with the Pound at .63 and Euro at .67. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at 96.55 higher by 0.52%. High yield and corporates off slightly. J.P. Morgan (JPM) higher on earnings beat and Intel (INTC) raises guidance. More...

THURSDAY, October 8, 2009:

Alcoa Starts Third Quarter Earnings Season By Beating Estimates
by Geoff Garbacz

Asia and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 9.30 and 12.20 at 7:30 EDT. Brent Crude is at $67.86 from $68.96 with gold at $1055.70 from $1047.50 and natural gas at $4.96 from $4.94. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.69 higher by 0.09%. Yen is at 88.38 from 88.47 with the Pound at .62 from .63 and Euro at .68. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at 99.19 higher by 1.17%. High yield and corporates rose as well. Alcoa (AA) higher on earnings beat by 5.5%. More...

WEDNESDAY, October 7, 2009:

Alcoa Starts Third Quarter Earnings Season After The Close
by Geoff Garbacz

Asia higher and Europe slightly lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 1.60 and 2.80 at 7:10 EDT. Brent Crude is at $68.96 from $69.02 with gold at $1047.50 from $1025.70 and natural gas at $4.94 from $5.07. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.67 lower by -0.44%. Yen is at 88.47 from 89.07 with the Pound at .63 and Euro at .68. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at 98.04 lower by -0.99%. More...

TUESDAY, October 6, 2009:

Can the S&P 500 Move Above 1050?
by Geoff Garbacz

Asia and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 9.80 and 13.00 at 7:40 EDT. Brent Crude is at $69.02 from $67.14 with gold at $1025.70 from $1005.90 and natural gas at $5.07 from $4.76. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.77 lower by -0.57%. Yen is at 89.07 from 89.95 with the Pound at .63 and Euro at .68. The 20 Year Treasury ETF (TLT) closed at 99.02 up by .01%. More...

MONDAY, October 5, 2009:

Futures Off To A Positive Start
by Geoff Garbacz

Asia mixed and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 5.60 and 10.00 at 7:55 EDT. Brent Crude is at $67.14 from $68.50 from $66.19 with gold at $1005.90 from $1004.90 and natural gas at $4.76. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.90 lower by -0.22%. Yen is at 89.95 from 89.96 with the Pound at .63 and Euro at .68 from .69. Goldman (GS) to make $1 billion if CIT fails. More...

THURSDAY, October 1, 2009:

We Won't Have Ken Lewis To Kick Around Anymore
by Geoff Garbacz

Asia mixed and Europe lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures -6.20 and -10.00 at 7:55 EDT. Brent Crude is at $68.50 from $66.19 with gold at $1004.90 from $1003 and natural gas at $4.76 from $4.83. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.79 lower by -0.57%. Yen is at 89.96 from 89.90 with the Pound at .63 from .62 from .63 and Euro at .69 from .68. The second set of unemployment numbers is out at 8:30 as Jobless Claims are released. Bank of America Ken Lewis will resign at year end. Penske Auto Group (PAG) steps away from buying Saturn from General Motors. More...

WEDNESDAY, September 30, 2009:

Jobs take Front and Center
by Geoff Garbacz

Asia and Europe mixed. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 4.50 and 6.00 at 7:55 EDT. Brent Crude is at $66.19 from $65.49 with gold at $1003 from $991.50 and natural gas at $4.83 from $4.76. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.92 higher by 0.17%. Yen is at 89.90 from 89.32 with the Pound at .62 from .63 and Euro at .68 from .69. ADP Payrolls which is a look ahead to Friday's payrolls and unemployment numbers. More...

TUESDAY, September 29, 2009:

A Slow Start To Tuessday Trading
by Geoff Garbacz

Asia higher and Europe mixed. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures -1.30 and -4.20 at 7:55 EDT. Brent Crude is at $65.49 from $65.03 with gold at $991.50 from $993 and natural gas at $4.76 from $3.94. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.88 higher by 0.31%. Yen is at 89.90 from 89.32 with the Pound at .63 and Euro at .69 from .68. More...

MONDAY, September 28, 2009:

Merger Monday
by Geoff Garbacz

Georgian bank is the 95th to be shuttered. Germany's Merkel wins re-election bid. Asia lower and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 2.70 and 3.80 at 7:15 EDT. Brent Crude is at $65.03 with gold at $993 and natural gas at $3.94. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.81 lower by -0.26%. Yen is at 89.32 with the Pound at .63 and Euro at .68. More...

THURSDAY, September 24, 2009:

Futures Do Not Reflect More Selling
by Geoff Garbacz

Asia was mixed and Europe lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures -0.50 and -0.25 at 7:50 EDT. Brent Crude is at $68.97 with gold at $1014.40 and natural gas at $3.84. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.70 up by 0.44%. Yen is at 90.71 with the Pound at .62 and Euro at .68. More...

THURSDAY, September 17, 2009:

After A Few Days Of Travel Market Matters Is Back
by Geoff Garbacz

Asia and Europe higher. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 0.80 and 2.50 at 7:45 EDT. Brent Crude is at $67.23 from $67.31 with gold at $1018.40 from $997.20 and natural gas at $3.74 from $3.01. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.64 down by -0.31%. Yen is at 91.37 from 90.81 with the Pound at .61 from .60 and Euro at .68 from .69. More...

MONDAY, September 14, 2009:

U.S. Begins Trade Sanctions Against China Which Is Very Negative
by Geoff Garbacz

Asia and Europe lower. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures -8.60 and -13.75 at 7:50 EDT. Brent Crude is at $67.31 from $70 with gold at $997.20 from $987.80 and natural gas at $3.01 from $2.86. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.81 down by -0.22%. Yen is at 90.81 from 92.02 with the Pound at .60 and Euro at .69. U.S. starts trade war with China over tires. More...

THURSDAY, September 10, 2009:

Gold Back Under $1000
by Geoff Garbacz

Asia and Europe mixed. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 0.30 and 2.00 at 7:50 EDT. Brent Crude is at $70 from $70.18 with gold at $987.80 from $998.90 and natural gas at $2.86 from $2.85. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.91 down by -0.35%. Yen is at 92.02 from 92.45 with the Pound at .60 and Euro at .69. More...

WEDNESDAY, September 9, 2009:

The Nation Awaits The President's Speech
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 0.90 and -2.50 at 7:50 EDT. Brent Crude is at $70.18 from $68.19 with gold at $998.90 from $1007.40 and natural gas at $2.85 from $2.69. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $22.99 down by -1.12%. Yen is at 92.45 from 92.25 with the Pound at .60 and Euro at .69. Asia mixed and Europe higher. More...

TUESDAY, September 8, 2009:

The Big Dogs Are Back In Town
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures up by 11.40 and 15.80 at 7:10 EDT. Brent Crude is at $68.19 from $68.55 with gold at $1007.40 from $986.80 and natural gas at $2.69 from $2.67. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.25 down by -0.39%. Yen is at 92.25 from 92.38 with the Pound at .60 from .61 and Euro at .69 from .70. Asia and Europe higher. More...

THURSDAY, September 3, 2009:

Futures on Fire After Four Down Days
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures up by 8.00 and 12.00 at 7:10 EDT. Brent Crude is at $68.55 from $68.75 with gold at $986.80 from $957.50 and natural gas at $2.67 from $2.85. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.32 down by -0.38%. Yen is at 92.38 from 92.62 with the Pound at .61 from .62 and Euro at .70. Asia mixed and Europe higher. Stocks look to rebound today after the drubbing on Tuesday. More...

WEDNESDAY, September 2, 2009:

The Day After The Big Drop
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures unchanged and -4.00 at 7:10 EDT. Brent Crude is at $68.75 from $69.87 with gold at $957.50 from $951.10 and natural gas at $2.85 from $2.96. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.41 up 0.64%. Yen is at 92.62 from 93.14 with the Pound at .62 and Euro at .70. Asia mixed and Europe lower. Stocks look to rebound today after the drubbing on Tuesday. More...

TUESDAY, September 1, 2009:

Getting Back in the Swing of Things as September Hits
by Geoff Garbacz

We apologize for no delivery yesterday morning but the back end was down due to a power issue in our Boca Raton office. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures lower by -5.00 and -9.00 at 7:40 EDT. Brent Crude is at $69.87 from $71.30 with gold at $951.10 from $947.60 and natural gas at $2.96 from $2.84. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.26 up -0.09%. Yen is at 93.14 from 93.71 with the Pound at .62 and Euro at .70. Asia higher and Europe lower. More...

THURSDAY, August 27, 2009:

A Eighth Positive Day In A Row For The Dow Jones Industrial Average?
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures lower by -0.30 and -1.20 at 7:40 EDT. Brent Crude is at $71.30 from $71.76 with gold at $947.60 from $948.50 and natural gas at $2.84 from $2.85. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.37 up 0.39%. Yen is at 93.71 from 94.17 with the Pound at .62 and Euro at .70. Asia and Europe mixed. More...

WEDNESDAY, August 26, 2009:

A Seventh Positive Day In A Row For The Dow Jones Industrial Average?
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures lower by -3.10 and -2.20 at 7:50 EDT. Brent Crude is at $71.76 from $73.46 with gold at $948.50 from $949.80 and natural gas at $3.85 from $2.94. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.28 flat for the day. Yen is at 94.17 from 94.04 with the Pound at .62 from .61 and Euro at .70. Asia higher and Europe lower. More...

TUESDAY, August 25, 2009:

President Obama to Renominate Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures higher by 3.40 and 3.20 at 7:50 EDT. Brent Crude is at $74.30 from $73.64 with gold at $957.60 from $944.30 and natural gas at $2.78 from $3.14. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.23 down -0.34%. Yen is 94.67 from 94.16 with the Pound at .61 and Euro at .70. Asia and Europe higher. President Obama to renominate Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke. More...

MONDAY, August 24, 2009:

Overseas Markets Rally Helping U.S. Futures
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures higher by 3.40 and 3.20 at 7:50 EDT. Brent Crude is at $74.30 from $73.64 with gold at $957.60 from $944.30 and natural gas at $2.78 from $3.14. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.23 down -0.34%. Yen is 94.67 from 94.16 with the Pound at .61 and Euro at .70. Asia and Europe higher. More...

THURSDAY, August 20, 2009:

Overseas Markets Rally Helping U.S. Futures
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures lower by 2.70 and 1.20 at 7:25 EDT. Brent Crude is at $73.64 from $69.83 with gold at $944.30 from $937.70 and natural gas at $3.14. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.38 down -0.64%. Yen is 94.16 from 94.54 with the Pound at .61 from .60 and Euro at .70 from .71. Asia and Europe higher. More...

MONDAY, August 17, 2009:

Futures Down Sharply
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures lower by -21.80 and -30.50 at 7:50 EDT. Brent Crude is at $69.83 from $73.92 with gold at $937.70 from $959.90 and natural gas at $3.14 from $3.49. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.45 flat for the day. Yen is 94.54 from 96.34 with the Pound at .61 from .60 and Euro at .71 from .70. Asia and Europe lower. More...

THURSDAY, August 13, 2009:

Futures Higher As Rally Continues
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 12.70 and 18.50 at 7:20 EDT. Brent Crude is at $73.92 from $73.74 with gold at $959.90 from $949.10 and natural gas at $3.49 from $3.71. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.47 down -0.47%. Yen is at 96.34 from 97.21 with the Pound at .60 from .61 and Euro at .70 from .71. Asia and Europe higher. More...

WEDNESDAY, August 12, 2009:

The Federal Reserve Ends Two Day Meeting
by Geoff Garbacz

Due to travel, there will be no update this morning. Expect update on Thursday and Friday. We apologize but it is summer doldrums. More...

TUESDAY, August 11, 2009:

The Federal Reserve Begins Two Day Meeting
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures -1.50 and -1.20 at 7:20 EDT. Brent Crude is at $73.74 from $73.60 with gold at $949.10 from $957.20 and natural gas at $3.71 from $3.76. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.56 up 0.34%. Yen is at 97.21 from 95.51 with the Pound at .61 from .60 and Euro at .71 from .70. Asia higher and Europe mixed. More...

MONDAY, August 10, 2009:

The House and Senate On Break. Let The Good Times Roll!
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures -3.10 and -10.50 at 7:35 EDT. Brent Crude is at $73.60 from $75.66 with gold at $957.20 from $971.30 and natural gas at $3.76 from $4.05. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.48 up 1.16%. Yen is at 97.21 from 95.51 with the Pound at .60 from .59 and Euro at .70 from .69. Asia and Europe mixed. More...

THURSDAY, August 6, 2009:

Monthly Retail Sales Roll In
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 4.20 and -0.20 at 7:45 EDT. Brent Crude is at $75.66 from $74.48 with gold at $971.30 from $968.60 and natural gas at $4.05 from $3.97. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.10 down -0.13%. Yen is at 95.51 from 95.31 with the Pound at .59 and Euro at .69. Asia was mixed and Europe higher. More...

WEDNESDAY, August 5, 2009:

Jobs Data To Move Front And Center
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures -0.30 and -2.50 at 6:45 EDT. Brent Crude is at $74.48 from $72.96 with gold at $968.60 from $956.00 and natural gas at $3.97. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.13 which was unchanged. Yen is at 95.31 from 94.17 with the Pound at .59 and Euro at .69. Asia was lower and Europe higher. More...

TUESDAY, August 4, 2009:

Futures Weak This Morning
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures -7.00 and -10.00 at 6:45 EDT. Brent Crude is at $72.96 from $73.09 with gold at $956.00 from $959.90 and natural gas at $3.97 from $3.72. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.13 was lower by -0.81%. Yen is at 94.17 from 94.93 with the Pound at .59 and Euro at .69 from .70. Asia was mixed while Europe lower. More...

MONDAY, August 3, 2009:

Futures Strong With August Start
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 9.60 and 19.00 at 7:45 EDT. Brent Crude is at $73.09 from $67.76 with gold at $959.90 from $935 and natural gas at $3.72 from $3.51. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.32 was lower by -1.31%. Yen is at 94.93 from 95.10 with the Pound at .59 from .61 and Euro at .70 from .71. Asia was mixed while Europe higher. More...

THURSDAY, July 30, 2009:

Ramp Higher Today Into Month End
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 6.70 and 11.20 at 7:45 EDT. Brent Crude is at $67.76 from $68.86 with gold at $935 from $934 and natural gas at $3.51 from $3.64. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.66 was higher by 0.72%. Yen is at 95.10 from 95.06 with the Pound at .61 and Euro at .71. Asia and Europe higher. More...

WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2009:

Microsoft and Yahoo Finally Enter A Deal
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures -5.10 and -5.0 at 7:45 EDT. Brent Crude is at $68.86 from $70.49 with gold at $934 from $952.30 and natural gas at $3.51 from $3.64. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.49 was higher by 0.30%. Yen is at 95.06 from 94.67 with the Pound at .61 and Euro at .71 from .70. Asia mixed and Europe higher. More...

TUESDAY, July 28, 2009:

Earnings Continue To Roll In And They Are Beating More Than Missing
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures -6.40 and -5.20 at 7:45 EDT. Brent Crude is at $70.49 from $70.81 with gold at $952.30 from $960.00 and natural gas at $3.64 from $3.63. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.42 was lower by -0.09%. Yen is at 94.67 and 95.12 with the Pound at .61 and Euro at .70. Asia higher and Europe lower. More...

MONDAY, July 27, 2009:

Will The S&P 500 Reach and Hold 1000?
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 0.90 and 4.80 at 7:2 5 EDT. Brent Crude is at $70.81 from $64.97 with gold at $960.00 from $952.50 and natural gas at $3.63 from $3.81. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.44 was lower by -0.13%. Yen is at 95.12 from 94.37 with the Pound at .61 and Euro at .70. Asia and Europe higher. More...

THURSDAY, July 23, 2009:

Stocks Continue To Climb
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 2.510 and 3.20 at 7:2 5 EDT. Brent Crude is at $64.97 from $66.35 with gold at $952.50 from $946.50 and natural gas at $3.81 from $3.72. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.47 was lower by -0.17%. Yen is at 94.37 from 93.43 with the Pound at .61 and Euro at .70. Asia mixed and Europe lower in trading. More...

WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2009:

Earnings Season Takes Hold
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures -3.10 and 9.20 at 6:15 EDT. Brent Crude is at $64.97 from $66.35 with gold at $946.50 from $950.50 and natural gas at $3.72 from $3.71. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) closed at $23.51 was higher by 0.04%. Yen is at 93.43 from 94.45 with the Pound at .61 and Euro at .70. Asia higher and Europe lower in trading. More...

MONDAY, July 20, 2009:

CIT Saved By Bondholders
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 7.00 and 9.20 at 6:15 EDT. Brent Crude is at $66.35 from $61.11 with gold at $950.50 from $938.80 and natural gas at $3.71 from $3.30. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) was higher by 0.21% and closed at $23.66. Yen is at 94.45 from 93.85 with the Pound at .61 and Euro at .70 from .71. Asia and Europe higher in trading. CIT will receive capital from bond holders. More...

THURSDAY, July 16, 2009:

Failure By CIT Ahead?
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures -1.50 and -4.00 at 7:25 EDT. Brent Crude is at $61.11 from $60.50 with gold at $938.80 from $934.70 and natural gas at $3.30 from $3.48. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) was lower by -0.96% and closed at $23.63. Yen is at 93.85 from 93.55 with the Pound at .61 and Euro at .71. Asia and Europe higher in Thursday trading. CIT steps closer to bankruptcy and could impact affect small business. More...

WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2009:

Intel's Results Lead Futures Higher
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 10.50 and 27.00 at 7:25 EDT. Brent Crude is at $60.50 from $59.52 with gold at $934.70 from $924.50 and natural gas at $3.48 from $3.35. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) was higher by 0.18% and closed at $23.86. Yen is at 93.55 from 93.14 with the Pound at .61 and Euro at .71. Asia and Europe higher in Tuesday trading. More...

TUESDAY, July 14, 2009:

Positive Follow Through Continues This Morning
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 6.00 and 6.80 at 7:50 EDT. Brent Crude is at $61.89 from $60.66 with gold at $924.50 from $909.40 and natural gas at $3.35 from $3.32. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) was lower by -0.17% and closed at $23.84. Yen is at 93.14 from 92.08 with the Pound at .61 from .62 and Euro at .71 from .72. Asia and Europe higher in Tuesday trading. There was follow through from the U.S. markets. More...

MONDAY, July 13, 2009:

53rd Bank Closed In the U.S. By The FDIC
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 0.20 and 8.50 at 7:50 EDT. Brent Crude is at $60.66 from $60.47 with gold at $909.40 from $908 and natural gas at $3.32 from $3.40. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) was higher by 0.25% and closed at $23.88. Yen is at 92.08 from 92.70 with the Pound at .62 and Euro at .72. Asia lower and Europe mixed in Monday trading. President Obama asks for patience on stimulus package. Options Expiration Week. More...

FRIDAY, July 10, 2009:

General Motors To Emerge From Bankruptcy
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 7.10 and 8.50 at 7:50 EDT. Brent Crude is at $60.47 from $61.54 with gold at $908 from $914.30 and natural gas at $3.40 from $3.42. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) was lower by -0.83% and closed at $23.82. Yen is at 92.70 from 92.94 with the Pound at .62 and Euro at .72. Asia and Europe lower in Friday trading. General Motors to emerge from bankruptcy. More...

THURSDAY, July 9, 2009:

Asia Mixed, Europe Higher and U.S. Futures Strong
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 7.10 and 8.50 at 7:50 EDT. Brent Crude is at $61.54 from $62.93 with gold at $914.30 from $920.90 and natural gas at $3.42 from $3.39. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) was lower by -0.12% and closed at $24.02. Yen is at 92.94 from 94.35 with the Pound at .62 and Euro at .72. Asia mixed and Europe higher in Thursday trading. More...

WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2009:

Earnings Season begins today
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 1.90 and 4.40 at 7:40 EDT. Brent Crude is at $62.93 from $64.63 with gold at $920.90 from $926.30 and natural gas at $3.39 from $3.51. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) was higher by 0.42% and closed at $24.05. Yen is at 94.35 from 95.33 with the Pound at .62 and Euro at .72 from .71. Asia and Europe lower in Wednesday trading. More...

TUESDAY, July 7, 2009:

Soros is positive on China, India and Brazil (hint he is not a grumpy old man)
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 1.90 and 4.40 at 7:40 EDT. Brent Crude is at $64.63 from $63.38 with gold at $926.30 from $922.10 and natural gas at $3.51 from $3.43. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) was higher by 0.16% and closed at $23.95. Yen is at 95.33 from 95.29 with the Pound at .62 and Euro at .71 from .72. Asia was lower and Europe higher in Tuesday trading. More...

MONDAY, July 6, 2009:

Futures Lower This Morning As Second Quarter Earnings Season Begins This Week
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures -8.50 and -11.20 at 7:45 EDT. Brent Crude is at $63.38 from $67.71 with gold at $922.10 from $933.00 and natural gas at $3.43 from $3.74. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) was higher by 0.55% and closed at $23.91. Yen is at 95.29 from 96.67 with the Pound at .62 from .61 and Euro at .72 from .71. Asia and Europe lower. More...

THURSDAY, July 2, 2009:

Futures lower this morning as Wall Street Waits For the Unemployment Numbers
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures -5.50 and -8.80 at 7:40 EDT. Brent Crude is at $67.71 from $70.74 with gold at $933.00 from $930.50 and natural gas at $3.74 from $3.84. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) was lower by -0.50% and closed at $23.78. Yen is at 96.67 from 96.86 with the Pound at .61 and Euro at .71. Asia and Europe lower. Solar stocks get upgrades except for First Solar (FSLR) which receives a downgrade. More...

WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2009:

Second Quarter is Now History. First Positive Quarter After Six Negative Quarters
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 5.10 and 7.50 at 7:35 EDT. Brent Crude is at $70.74 from $71.07 with gold at $930.50 from $941.10 and natural gas at $3.84 from $3.96. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) was higher by 0.38% and closed at $23.90. Yen is at 96.86 from 95.97 with the Pound at .61 from .60 and Euro at .71. Asia mixed and Europe higher. More...

TUESDAY, June 30, 2009:

Consumer Confidence Numbers Due Out This Morning
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 3.20 and 2.80 at 7:15 EDT. Brent Crude is at $71.07 from $69.53 with gold at $941.10 from $942.50 and natural gas at $3.96 from $4.06. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) was lower by -0.08% and closed at $23.81. Yen is at 95.97 from 95.37 with the Pound at .60 and Euro at .71. Asia and Europe mixed. More...

MONDAY, June 29, 2009:

Shortened Trading Week Ahead
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 3.80 and 8.00 at 7:40 EDT. Brent Crude is at $69.53 from $69.11 with gold at $942.50 from $933.40 and natural gas at $4.06 from $3.74. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) was higher by -0.58% and closed at $23.83. Yen is at 95.37 from 96.35 with the Pound at .60 from .61 and Euro at .71 from .72. Asia lower and Europe higher. Trading is closed on Friday. More...

THURSDAY, June 25, 2009:

The Day After the FOMC Announcement.
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 3.10 and -2.50 at 7:55 EDT. Brent Crude is at $69.11 from $68.24 with gold at $933.40 from $928.20 and natural gas at $3.74 from $3.90. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) was higher by 0.59% and closed at $23.99. Yen is at 96.35 from 95.32 with the Pound at .61 and Euro at .72 from .71. Asia higher and Europe lower. More...

WEDNESDAY, June 24, 2009:

Fed to announce decision on interest rates at 2:00 EDT
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 4:30 and 5.25 at 7:55 EDT. Brent Crude is at $68.24 from $68.21 with gold at $928.20 from $926.00 and natural gas at $3.90 from $3.97. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) was lower by -1.16% and closed at $23.85. Yen is at 95.32 from 96.02 with the Pound at .61 and Euro at .71 from .72. Asia and Europe higher. Oracle (ORCL) reported better than expected earnings. More...

MONDAY, June 22, 2009:

Futures weak set a negative tone to the start of trading
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures -5.70 and -10.50 at 7:10 EDT. Brent Crude is at $68.21 from $70.10 with gold at $926.00 from $936.50 and natural gas at $3.97 from $4.26. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) was lower by -0.46% and closed at $23.97. Yen is at 96.02 from 95.86 with the Pound at .61 and Euro at .72. Asia was higher and Europe lower. More...

FRIDAY, June 19, 2009:

No update on Friday's for rest of June as well as July and August
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 0.00 and 8.00 at 7:50 EDT. Brent Crude is at $70.65 from $70.10 with gold at $936.50 from $931.40 and natural gas at $4.26 from $4.12. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) was lower by -0.53% and closed at $23.97. Yen is at 95.86 from 97.01 from 98.14 with the Pound at .61 and Euro at .72. Asia and Europe lower. During, the summer we will not be producing Market Matters on Fridays. As summer moves forward, Friday becomes a very slow news day. In middle of earnings season we may produce the work a couple of times. More...

THURSDAY, June 18, 2009:

China Growth Revised to 7.2% from 6.5% By World Bank
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 0.00 and 8.00 at 7:50 EDT. Brent Crude is at $70.65 from $70.10 with gold at $936.50 from $931.40 and natural gas at $4.26 from $4.12. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) was lower by -0.53% and closed at $23.97. Yen is at 95.86 from 97.01 from 98.14 with the Pound at .61 and Euro at .72. Asia and Europe lower. More...

WEDNESDAY, June 17, 2009:

Federal Reserve Tightens Capital Requirements For Banks
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures 0.00 and 8.00 at 7:50 EDT. Brent Crude is at $70.10 from $71.66 with gold at $931.40 from $936.70 and natural gas at $4.12 from $4.25. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) was lower by -1.31% and closed at $24.11. Asia and Europe mixed. Federal Reserve to tighten capital requirements for banks. More...

TUESDAY, June 16, 2009:

Can stocks rebound today?
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures lower by -12.00 and -18.00 at 7:50 EDT. Brent Crude is at $71.66 from $69.75 with gold at $936.70 from $933.70 and natural gas at $4.25 from $3.85. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) was higher by 1.83% and closed at $24.43. Yen is at 97.01 from 98.14 with the Pound at .61 and Euro at .72 from .71. Asia was lower and Europe mixed. More...

MONDAY, June 15, 2009:

G-8 to begin tightening process
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures lower by -12.00 and -18.00 at 7:50 EDT. Brent Crude is at $69.75 from $71.33 with gold at $933.70 from $954.70 and natural gas at $3.85 from $3.75. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) was higher by 0.97% and closed at $23.94. G-8 to begin tightening process post the easing. More...

THURSDAY, June 11, 2009:

Back and Forth We Go With Little Change Day to Day on The S&P 500
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures higher by 1.30 and 4.50 at 7:40 EDT. Brent Crude is at $71.33 from $70.77 with gold at $954.70 from $965.70 and natural gas at $3.75 from $3.85. The Up Dollar ETF (UUP) was higher by 0.59% and closed at $24.00. Yen is at 98.14 from 98.03 with the Pound at .61 and Euro at .71. Asia mixed and Europe higher. More...

WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2009:

Chrysler merger slowed by the Supreme Court.
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures higher by 1.00 and 0.75 at 7:40 EDT. Brent Crude is at $69.13 from $67.41 and natural gas is at $3.81 from $3.78. Gold is at $951.70 from $950.10. UUP was higher by 0.04% and closed at $24.17. Yen is at 98.16 from 98.55 with the Pound at .62 from .63 and Euro remains at .72. Asia and Europe mixed. Chrysler merger slowed by the Supreme Court. More...

TUESDAY, June 9, 2009:

Chrysler merger slowed by the Supreme Court.
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures higher by 1.00 and 0.75 at 7:40 EDT. Brent Crude is at $69.13 from $67.41 and natural gas is at $3.81 from $3.78. Gold is at $951.70 from $950.10. UUP was higher by 0.04% and closed at $24.17. Yen is at 98.16 from 98.55 with the Pound at .62 from .63 and Euro remains at .72. Asia and Europe mixed. Chrysler merger slowed by the Supreme Court. More...

MONDAY, June 8, 2009:

Weak start this morning
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures higher by 4.20 and 3.50 at 7:15 EDT. Brent Crude is at $68.58 from $67.24 and natural gas is at $3.81 from $3.80. Gold is at $976.50 from $968.20. UUP was lower by -0.21% and closed at $23.75. Yen is at 96.81 from 96.02 with the Pound at .62 from .61 and Euro at .71 from .70. Asia and Europe higher. More...

FRIDAY, June 5, 2009:

Jobs data due at 8:30
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures higher by 4.20 and 3.50 at 7:15 EDT. Brent Crude is at $68.58 from $67.24 and natural gas is at $3.81 from $3.80. Gold is at $976.50 from $968.20. UUP was lower by -0.21% and closed at $23.75. Yen is at 96.81 from 96.02 with the Pound at .62 from .61 and Euro at .71 from .70. Asia and Europe higher. More...

THURSDAY, June 4, 2009:

President Obama delivers major speech to the Middle East
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures lower by 0.70 and 0.20 at 7:55 EDT. Brent Crude is at $67.24 from $67.66 and natural gas is at $3.80 from $4.11. Gold is at $968.20 from $979.80. UUP was higher by 1.49% and closed at $23.80. President Obama delivers major speech to the Middle East. More...

WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2009:

Futures weak for the first time in several days
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures lower by -5.10 and -6.25 at 7:55 EDT. Brent Crude is at $67.66 from $67.47 and natural gas is at $4.11 from $4.23. Gold is at $979.80 from $978.50. UUP was lower by -0.93% and closed at $23.45. More...

TUESDAY, June 2, 2009:

Asia Mixed and Europe Lower
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures higher by 2.10 and 4.00 at 7:55 EDT. Brent Crude is at $67.47 from $67.12 and natural gas is at $4.23 from $4.00. Gold is at $978.50 from $988. UUP was lower by -0.25% and closed at $23.67. Yen is at 95.36 from 94.88 with the Pound at .61 from .63 and Euro at .70. Asia was mixed and Europe lower. More...

MONDAY, June 1, 2009:

General Motors To Become Government Motors
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures higher by 13.80 and 16.00 at 7:35 EDT. Brent Crude is at $67.12 from $65.42 and natural gas is at $4.00 from $4.07. Gold is at $988 from $976. UUP was lower by -1.41% and closed at $23.73. Yen is at 94.88 from 95.76 with the Pound at .61 from .63 and Euro at .70 from .72. Asia and Europe higher. General Motors (GM) to declare bankruptcy this morning. More...

FRIDAY, May 29, 2009:

Last trading day of May and another positive month appears to be a lock
by Geoff Garbacz

Crude is at $65.42 from $63.00 and natural gas is at $4.07 from $3.64. Gold is at $976 from $953.30. UUP was higher by 0.08% and closed at $24.07. Yen is at 95.76 from 96.84 with the Pound at .63 and Euro at .72. Asia and Europe higher. Federal Reserve Dallas President Fisher says recovery will be slower than expected. More...

THURSDAY, May 28, 2009:

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures higher by 3.80 and 5.00 at 7:45 EDT.
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures higher by 3.80 and 5.00 at 7:45 EDT. Brent Crude is at $63.00 from $61.93 and natural gas is at $3.64 from $3.56. Gold is at $953.30 from $950.20. UUP was higher by 0.33% and closed at $24.05. Yen is at 96.84 from 95.40 with the Pound at .63 and Euro at .72. Asia mixed and Europe lower. More...

WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2009:

Recession to end by the third quarter say economists
by Geoff Garbacz

&P 500 and NASDAQ futures mixed by 1.60 and -2.25 at 7:35 EDT. Brent Crude is at $61.93 from $58.96 and natural gas is at $3.56 from $3.46. Gold is at $950.20 from $943.80. UUP was higher by 0.21% and closed at $23.97. Yen is at 95.40 from 94.92 with the Pound at .63 and Euro at .72. Asia and Europe lower. Recession to end by the third quarter say economists. Hedge funds bet on commodities rising in price. IBM extends $3 billion for initiatives in Europe and Asia. North Korea may declare war on the U.S. More...

TUESDAY, May 26, 2009:

North Korea fires short range missiles helping futures to be weak
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures lower by -7.20 and -18.20 at 6:55 EDT. Brent Crude is at $58.96 from $59.47 and natural gas is at $3.46 from $3.89. Gold is at $943.80 from $939.70. UUP was lower by -0.72% and closed at $23.92. Yen is at 94.92 from 94.59 with the Pound at .63 from .65 and Euro at .72 from .73. Asia and Europe lower. More...

THURSDAY, May 21, 2009:

Overseas weak this morning
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures lower by -5.60 and -5.20 at 7:35 EDT. Brent Crude is at $59.47 from $59.19 and natural gas is at $3.89 from $3.91. Gold is at $939.70 from $929.80. UUP was lower by -1.22% and closed at $24.25. Yen is at 94.59 from 95.73 with the Pound at .65 and Euro at .73. Asia and Europe lower. More...

WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2009:

Crude closes in on $60. Will it hold? Is it a case of buy or bye?
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures higher by 2.90 and 2.00 at 7:35 EDT. Brent Crude is at $59.19 from $56.70 and natural gas is at $3.91 from $4.18. Gold is at $929.80 from $922.60. UUP was lower by -0.53% and closed at $24.558. Yen is at 95.73 from 96.20 with the Pound at .65 from .66 and Euro at .73. Asia was higher and Europe mixed. More...

TUESDAY, May 19, 2009:

Futures Add To Yesterday's Gains. Bears Driven Back To Their Caves.
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures higher by 5.30 and 4.00 at 6:55 EDT. Brent Crude is at $56.70 and natural gas is at $4.18 from $4.11. Gold is at $922.60 from $930.90. UUP was lower by -0.52% and closed at $24.68. Yen is at 96.20 from 95.64 with the Pound at .65 from .66 and Euro at .73 from .74. Asia and Europe higher. More...

MONDAY, May 18, 2009:

A Positive Start To The Week With U.S. Index Futures
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures higher by 3.00 and 6.20 at 6:55 EDT. Brent Crude is at $56.70 from $57.52 and natural gas is at $4.11 from $4.25. Gold is at $930.90 from $924.80. UUP was higher by 0.69% and closed at $24.81. Yen is at 95.64 from 95.12 with the Pound at .66 and Euro at .74. Asia was lower and Europe higher. More...

FRIDAY, May 15, 2009:

Will stocks rebound today?
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures lower by -4.80 and -9.50 at 7:55 EDT. Brent Crude is at $57.52 from $56.61 and natural gas is at $4.25 from $4.23. Gold is at $924.80 from $923.60. UUP was higher by 0.37% and closed at $24.72. Yen is at 95.12 from 95.37 with the Pound at .66 and Euro at .74. Asia was hihger and Europe lower. Several insurers receive TARP money. More...

THURSDAY, May 14, 2009:

Will stocks rebound today?
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures lower by -4.00 and -1.75 at 7:40 EDT. Brent Crude is at $56.61 from $58.17 and natural gas is at $4.23 from $4.53. Gold is at $923.60 from $922.80. UUP was higher by 0.37% and closed at $24.72. Yen is at 95.37 from 95.98 with the Pound at .66 and Euro at .74 from .73. Overseas markets saw Asia and Europe lower. Since the rally began in March, two days of selling have been met with a strong rebound on five of six ocassions. More...

WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2009:

Choppy Week So Far
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures lower by -7.50 and -15.00 at 7:35 EDT. Brent Crude is at $58.17 from $57.73 and natural gas is at $4.53 from $4.27. Gold is at $922.80 from $914.80. UUP was lower by -0.53% and closed at $24.63. Yen is at 95.98 from 98.26 with the Pound at .66 and Euro at .73. Overseas markets saw Asia and Europe mixed. Stocks have been choppy since Monday and options expiration kicks in this week. More...

MONDAY, May 11, 2009:

Options Expiration Week Ahead
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures lower by -9.30 and 21.80 at 6:35 EDT. Brent Crude is at $57.73 from $57.27 and natural gas is at $4.27 from $4.14. Gold is at $914.80 from $913.70. UUP was lower by -1.79% and closed at $24.63. Yen is at 98.26 from 99.33 with the Pound at .66 and Euro at .73 from .75. Overseas markets saw Asia and Europe mixed. This week is option's expiration week. More...

FRIDAY, May 8, 2009:

Bank Stress Test Results Rally Futures
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures higher by 12.60 and 11.70 at 7:55 EDT. Brent Crude is at $57.27 from $57.40 and natural gas is at $4.14 from $3.91. Gold is at $913.70 from $915.90. UUP was flat and closed at $25.08. Yen is at 99.33 from 99.31 with the Pound at .66 and Euro at .75. Overseas markets saw Asia and Europe mostly higher. Stress test to show no insolvency risks and now the capital raising begins. More...

THURSDAY, May 7, 2009:

Bank Stress Tests Due Late Afternoon. Buy the rumor, sell the news? Or buy the rumor, buy the news?
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures higher by 5.70 and 3.25 at 7:15 EDT. Brent Crude is at $57.40 from $54.30 and natural gas is at $3.91 from $3.62. Gold is at $915.90 from $904.90. UUP was lower by -0.20% and closed at $25.08. Yen is at 99.31 from 98.39 with the Pound at .66 from .67 and Euro at .75. Overseas markets saw Asia and Europe mostly higher. Stress test to show no insolvency risks and they will be reassuring. More...

WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2009:

Front and Center: Bank Stress Tests
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures lower at -8.50 and -11.25 at 7:45 EDT. Brent Crude is at $54.30 from $54.47 and natural gas is at $3.62 from $3.67. Gold is at $904.90 from $903.20. UUP was higher by 0.32% and closed at $25.13. Yen is at 98.39 from 99.00 with the Pound at .67 from .66 and Euro at .75. Overseas markets saw Asia and Europe mostly higher. Bank Stress Test is front and center. More...

TUESDAY, May 5, 2009:

Futures not giving back much of yesterday's gain
by Geoff Garbacz

&P 500 and NASDAQ futures lower at -1.70 and -1.00 at 7:35 EDT. Brent Crude is at $54.47 from $52.20 and natural gas is at $3.67 from $3.53. Gold is at $903.20 from $891.20. UUP was lower by -0.91% and closed at $25.05. Yen is at 99.00 from 99.37 with the Pound at .66 from .67 and Euro at .75 from.76. Overseas markets saw Asia and Europe higher. More...

MONDAY, May 4, 2009:

Bank Examiners Delay Stress Test Results
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures higher at 3.10 and 11.75 at 7:50 EDT. Brent Crude is at $52.20 from $50.93 and natural gas is at $3.53 from $3.42. Gold is at $891.20 from $884. UUP was lower by -0.24% and closed at $25.28. Yen is at 99.37 from 99.26 with the Pound at .67 and Euro at .76 from .75. Overseas markets saw Asia and Europe higher. Obama proposes to raise tax of foreign corporate profits. More...

FRIDAY, May 1, 2009:

Bank Examiners Delay Stress Test Results
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures higher at 3.80 and 5.50 at 7:50 EDT. Brent Crude is at $50.93 from $51.32 and natural gas is at $3.42 from $3.38. Gold is at $884 from $889.80. UUP was higher by 0.12% and closed at $25.34. Yen is at 99.26 from 98.30 with the Pound at .67 and Euro at .75. Overseas markets saw Asia mixed and Europe higher. Stress test results delayed as bank examiners and banks review findings. More...

THURSDAY, April 30, 2009:

Futures higher for the first time in three days
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures higher at 7.40 and 10.50 at 7:40 EDT. Brent Crude is at $50.79 from $49.23 and natural gas is at $3.44 from $3.21. Gold is at $896.90 from $899. UUP was lower by -0.62% and closed at $25.49. Yen is at 96.87 from 96.32 with the Pound at .68 from .69 and Euro at .75 from .77. Overseas markets saw Asia mixed and Europe higher. More...

WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2009:

Swine Flu Still IMpacting Markets
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures lower at -15.40 and -19.25 at 7:55 EDT. Brent Crude is at $49.23 and natural gas is at $3.21. Gold is at $899. UUP was higher by 1.18% and closed at $25.65. Yen is at 96.32 with the Pound at .69 and Euro at .77. Overseas markets saw Asia and Europe lower. The Mexican Swine Flu continues to spread around the world and this could slow travel. Citigroup may need to raise more capital. More...

TUESDAY, April 28, 2009:

Worries Over Swine Flu Hitting Markets Hard
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures lower as -18.10 and -19.50 at 6:25 EDT. Brent Crude is at $49.36 and natural gas is at $3.20. Gold is at $914.40. UUP was lower by -0.78% and closed at $25.35. Yen is at 96.53 with the Pound at .69 and Euro at .76. Overseas markets saw Asia and Europe lower. The Mexican Swine Flu is spreading worldwide very quickly and this could slow travel. More...

MONDAY, April 27, 2009:

Worries Over Swine Flu Hitting Markets Hard
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures lower as -18.10 and -19.50 at 6:25 EDT. Brent Crude is at $49.36 and natural gas is at $3.20. Gold is at $914.40. UUP was lower by -0.78% and closed at $25.35. Yen is at 96.53 with the Pound at .69 and Euro at .76. Overseas markets saw Asia and Europe lower. The Mexican Swine Flu is spreading worldwide very quickly and this could slow travel. More...

TUESDAY, April 21, 2009:

Worries over earnings reverse any bounce
by Geoff Garbacz

&P 500 and NASDAQ futures lower as -4.30 and -4.75 at 6:25 EDT. Brent Crude is at $50.11 from $51.59 and natural gas is at $3.55 from $3.67. Gold is at $886.80 from $889.90. UUP was higher 0.78% and closed at $25.97. Yen at 98.21 from 98.64 with the Pound at .69 and Euro at .77. Overseas markets saw Asia and Europe lower. India cuts their repo rate by 25 basis points. More...

MONDAY, April 20, 2009:

Worries over earnings drive futures lower
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures mixed as -10.50 and -19.50 at 6:45 EDT. Brent Crude is at $51.59 from $52.75 and natural gas is at $3.67 from $3.66. Gold is at $889.90 from $895.70. UUP was higher 0.16% and closed at $25.42. Yen at 98.64 from 98.89 with the Pound at .69 from .67 and Euro at .77 from .76. Overseas markets saw Asia higher and Europe lower. More...

THURSDAY, April 16, 2009:

China's growth slows to worst increase in a decade
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures mixed as -3.50 and +2.50. Brent Crude is at $52.75 from $52.55 and natural gas is at $3.66 from $3.71. Gold is at $889.90 from $895.70. UUP was higher 0.16% and closed at $25.42. Yen at 98.89 from 99.44 with the Pound at .67 and Euro at .76 from .75. Overseas markets saw Asia lower and Europe higher. J.P. Morgan (JPM) sees profits drop 10% to $2.1 billion. Nokia sees profits drop as well but they beat revised downward estimates. More...

WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2009:

Banks to disclose more from stress tests
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures lower by -0.30 and -8.50, Brent Crude is at $52.55 from $53.10 and natural gas is at $3.71 from $3.66. Gold is at $895.70 from $896.70. UUP was higher 0.24% and closed at $25.38. Yen at 99.44 from from 99.58 with the Pound at .67 and Euro at .76 from .75. Overseas markets saw Asia mixed and Europe lower. Banks to disclose more from stress tests. More...

TUESDAY, April 14, 2009:

Earnings season is now officially open
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures lower by -2.40 and higher by 1.75, Brent Crude is at $53.10 from $53.00 and natural gas is at $3.66 from $3.53. Gold is at $896.70 from $887.50. UUP was lower -1.33% and closed at $25.32. Yen at 99.82 from 100.59 with the Pound at .67 from .69 and Euro at .75 from .76. Overseas markets saw Asia and Europe higher. More...

MONDAY, April 13, 2009:

Futures lower for today's open
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures lower by -7.30 and -7.50, Brent Crude is at $53.00 from $52.65 and natural gas is at $3.53 from $3.65. Gold is at $887.50 from $885.60. UUP was higher 0.39% and closed at $25.66. Yen at 100.59 from 100.28 with the Pound at .69 from .68 and Euro at .76 from .75. Overseas markets saw Asia mixed and Europe higher. More...

THURSDAY, April 9, 2009:

We are skeptical on futures holding today.
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures higher by 3.20 and 3.00, Brent Crude is at $52.65 from $50.79 and natural gas is at $3.65 from $3.55. Gold is at $885.60 from $887.50. UUP was higher 0.04% and closed at $25.56. More...

WEDNESDAY, April 8, 2009:

TARP extended to the world, oops that would be just life insurers
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures lower by -4.50 and -0.25, Brent Crude is at $50.79 from $51.74 and natural gas is at $3.55 from $3.69. Gold is at $887.50 from $879.40. UUP was higher 0.75% and closed at $25.55. Yen at 100.00 from 100.13 with the Pound at .68 and Euro at .76 from .75. Overseas markets all lower. TARP extended to life insurers. More...

TUESDAY, April 7, 2009:

Futures weak this morning
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures lower by -13.10 and -18.25, Brent Crude is at $51.74 and natural gas is at $3.69. Gold is at $879.40. UUP was higher 0.48% and closed at $25.36. Yen at 100.13 with the Pound at .68 and Euro at .75. Overseas markets all lower. More...

MONDAY, April 6, 2009:

Up for a fifth week in a row?
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures lower by -3.40 and -6.25, Brent Crude is at $53.64 from $52.89 and natural gas is at $3.84 from $3.82. Gold is at $880.40 from $905.20. UUP was lower -0.32% and closed at $25.24. More...

FRIDAY, April 3, 2009:

Waiting For Godot (i.e the job's number)
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures by 2.40 and 4.50, Brent Crude is at $52.89 from $48.51 and natural gas is at $3.82 from $3.75. Gold is at $905.20 from $929.30. UUP was lower -1.33% and closed at $25.32. Yen at $99.77 from 98.52 with the Pound at .68 from .70 and Euro at .74 from .75. Research in Motion (RIMM) 15% higher on great numbers. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is now at a 2 month high. More...

WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2009:

G20 Meeting Underweigh and FASB to Meet Tomorrow on Mark to Market
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures by -3.80 and -9.50, Brent Crude is at $48.51 from $48.41 and natural gas is at $3.75 from $3.81. Gold is at $929.30 from $923.50. UUP was lower -0.35% and closed at $25.64. More...

TUESDAY, March 31, 2009:

President Obama goes across the pond to meet with the G20 and the Russians
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures up by 8.20 and 12.25, Brent Crude is at $48.41 from $50.60 and natural gas is at $3.81 from $3.73. Gold is at $923.50 from $917.90. The Yen is at 98.43 from 96.53 with the pound at .70 from .71 and the Euro at .75 from .76. The UP Dollar ETF (UUP) was higher by 0.63% at $25.73. Asia mixed and Europe mixed higher. Government bonds saw yields rise and prices drop. President Obama begins his overseas trip today. More...

MONDAY, March 30, 2009:

Auto Bailout To Weigh On Stocks This Morning and Fractional Divide of Europe in G20
by Geoff Garbacz

&P 500 and NASDAQ futures down -5.30 and -25.00, Brent Crude is at $50.60 from $52.48 and natural gas is at $3.73 from $3.94. Gold is at $917.90 from $929.00. The Yen is at 96.53 from 97.73 with the pound at .71 from .70 and the Euro at .76 from .75. The UP Dollar ETF (UUP) was higher by 1.19% at $25.57. Asia and Europe were lower. Government bonds saw yields drop and prices rise. President Obama forces GM CEO Wagoner out and forces a plan within 60 days. More...

FRIDAY, March 27, 2009:

The market finishes a strong week
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures down -5.30 and -11.00, Brent Crude is at $52.48 from $52.97 and natural gas is at $3.94 from $4.33. Gold is at $929.00 from $937.50. The Yen is at 97.73 from 98.30 with the pound at .70 from .69 and the Euro at .75 from .74. The UP Dollar ETF (UUP) was lower by 0.64% at $25.27. Asia and Europe were mixed with a negative bias. Government bonds saw yields rise and prices fall. More...

THURSDAY, March 26, 2009:

Treasury Secretary Geithner back to the Hill today on regulatory reform
by Geoff Garbacz

&P 500 and NASDAQ futures up 7.90 and 13.00, Brent Crude is at $52.97 from $52.23 and natural gas is at $4.33 from $4.31. Gold is at $937.50 from $922.10. The Yen is at 98.30 from 97.63 with the pound at .69 from.69 and the Euro at .74. The UP Dollar ETF (UUP) was lower by -1.12% at $25.11. Asia and Europe were mixed. Government bonds saw yields mixed. U.S. plans drone attacks in Pakistan. More...

WEDNESDAY, March 25, 2009:

Follow Through Today?
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures up 1.30 and 0.75, Brent Crude is at $52.23 from $52.87 and natural gas is at $4.31 from $4.29. Gold is at $922.10 from $930.60. The Yen is at 97.63 from 98.23 with the pound at .69 from .68 and the Euro at .74. The UP Dollar ETF (UUP) was higher by 1.12% at $25.31. Asia and Europe were mixed. Government bonds saw yields rise and prices fall. More...

TUESDAY, March 24, 2009:

Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum (Geithner and Bernanke) head to the Hill today.
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures weak down -6.30 and -8.50, Brent Crude is at $52.87 from $51.70 and natural gas is at $4.29 from $4.25. Gold is at $930.60 from $950.80. The Yen is at 98.23 from 96.39 with the pound at .68 from .69 and the Euro at .74 from .73. The UP Dollar ETF (UUP) was lower by -0.52% at $25.03. Asia and Europe were higher. Government bonds saw yields fall on the short end and rise on the long end. More...

MONDAY, March 23, 2009:

Futures on fire to the upside as toxic purchase plan announced
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures very strong up 22.60 and 29.75, Brent Crude is at $51.70 from $47.74 and natural gas is at $4.25 from $3.83. Gold is at $950.80 $910.60. The Yen is at 96.39 from 94.81 with the pound at .69 and the Euro at .73. The UP Dollar ETF (UUP) was higher by 0.84% at $25.16. Asia and Europe were higher. Government bonds saw yields fall and prices rise. Futures on fire to the upside as toxic purchase plan announced. More...

THURSDAY, March 19, 2009:

First there was Stimulus(aka Porkulus) now we have Fedulus
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures were mixeed, Brent Crude is at $47/74 from $46.35 and natural gas is at $3.83 from $3.88. Gold is at $910.60 from $922.30. The Yen is at 94.81 from 98.64 with the pound at .69 from .72 and the Euro at .73 from .77. The UP Dollar ETF (UUP) was lower by -3.22% at $25.25. Asia and Europe were higher. Government bonds saw yields fall and prices rise. More...

WEDNESDAY, March 18, 2009:

Futures are mixed
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures were mixeed by -2.00 and 2.50, Brent Crude is at $47/74 from $46.35 and natural gas is at $3.83 from $3.88. Gold is at $910.60 from $922.30. The Yen is at 98.64 from 98.82 with the pound at .72 from .70 and the Euro at .77. The UP Dollar ETF (UUP) was lower by -0.15% at $26.09. Asia and Europe were higher. Government bonds saw yields rise and prices fall. More...

TUESDAY, March 17, 2009:

Focus unduly on AIG( And It's Gone)
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures were higher by 0.40 and 0.25, Brent Crude is at$46.35 from $43.02 and natural gas is at $3.88 from $3.90. Gold is at $922.30 from $925.70. The Yen is at 98.82 from 98.30 with the pound at .71 from .70 and the Euro at .77. The UP Dollar ETF (UUP) was lower by -0.31% at $26.13. Asia and Europe were mixed. Government bonds saw yields rise and prices fall. More...

MONDAY, March 16, 2009:

A lack of "political will" the risk to markets
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures were higher by 10.10 and 11.75, Brent Crude is at $43.02 and natural gas is at $3.90. Gold is at $925.70. The Yen is at 98.30 with the pound at .70 and the Euro at .77. The UP Dollar ETF (UUP) was lower by 0.11% at $26.21. Asia and Europe were higher. Government bonds saw yields rise and prices fall. OPEC will not cut output. Bernanke calls biggest risk a lack of "political will" to fix the current financial problems. More...

FRIDAY, March 13, 2009:

This rally has legs
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures were higher by 6.40 and 4.50, Brent Crude is at $45.04 from $42.20 and natural gas is at $4.00 from $3.80. Gold is at $925.30 from $916.40. The Yen is at 98.23 with the pound at .71 and the Euro at .78. The UP Dollar ETF (UUP) was lower by -0.49% at $26.18. Asia and Europe were higher. Government bonds saw yields rise and prices fall. More...

THURSDAY, March 12, 2009:

House Financial Services Committee To Discuss Mark To Market
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures were lower by -3.20 and -9.00, Brent Crude is at $42.20 and natural gas is at $3.80. Gold is at $916.40. The Yen is at 96.34 with the pound at .72 and the Euro at .78. The UP Dollar ETF (UUP) was lower by -1.09% at $26.31. Asia and Europe were lower. Government bonds saw yields rise and prices fall. More...

TUESDAY, March 10, 2009:

Bernanke to speak this morning
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures were higher by 13.40 and 17.90, Brent Crude is at $44.81 and natural gas is at $3.83. Gold is at $914.60. The Yen is at 98.33 with the pound at .72 and the Euro at .79. The UP Dollar ETF (UUP) was higher by 0.56% at $26.75. Asia and Europe were stronger. Government bonds saw yields rise and prices fall. More...

FRIDAY, March 6, 2009:

Waiting on Unemployment Numbers
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures were lower by -4.10 and -7.50, Brent Crude is at $43.98 from $44.30 and natural gas is at $4.10 from $4.30. Gold is at $937.80 from $917.00. The Yen is at 97.08 from 99.32 with the pound at .70 from .71 and the Euro at .79 from .80. The UP Dollar ETF (UUP) was higher by 0.53% at $26.73. Asia and Europe were weaker. Government bonds saw yields drop and prices rise. More...

THURSDAY, March 5, 2009:

What the Market Giveth the Market Taketh (i.e. futures weak)
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures were lower by -13.40 and -13.50, Brent Crude is at $44.30 from $44.75 and natural gas is at $4.30 from $4.28. Gold is at $917.00 from $913.60. The Yen is at 99.32 with the pound at .71 and the Euro at .80. The UP Dollar ETF (UUP) was lower by -0.56% at $26.59. Asia and Europe were mixed. Government bonds saw yields drop and prices rise. More...

WEDNESDAY, March 4, 2009:

Futures Strong This Morning
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures were higher by 12.10 and 15.50, Brent Crude is at $44.75 from $43.29 and natural gas is at $4.28 from $4.22. Gold is at $913.60 from $924.00. The Yen is at 99.32 from 97.83 with the pound at .71 and the Euro at .80 from .79 . The UP Dollar ETF (UUP) was lower by -0.04% at $26.74. Asia and Europe were higher. More...

TUESDAY, March 3, 2009:

Can the bleeding stop this morning?
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures were higher by 3.10 and 1.40, Brent Crude is at $43.29 from $44.01 and natural gas is at $4.22. Gold is at $924.00 from $952.00. The Yen is at 97.83 from 97.26 with the pound at .71 and the Euro at .79 from .80. The UP Dollar ETF (UUP) was higher by 1.02% at $26.75. Asia and Europe were lower or mixed. More...

MONDAY, March 2, 2009:

Futures pulling back after yesterday's advance
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures were lower by -19.70 and -27.50, Brent Crude is at $44.01 and natural gas is at $4.22. Gold is at $952.00. The Yen is at 97.26 from 95.78 with the pound at .71 and the Euro at .80. The UP Dollar ETF (UUP) was higher by 0.46% at $26.48. Asia and Europe were lower. More...

WEDNESDAY, February 25, 2009:

Futures pulling back after yesterday's advance
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures were lower by -3.70 and -7.25, Brent Crude is at $42.33 from $41.27 and natural gas is at $4.23 from $4.04. Gold is at $960.20 from $990.40. The Yen is at 96.60 from 95.78 with the pound at .70 from .69 and the Euro at .78. The UP Dollar ETF (UUP) was lower by -0.53% at $26.11. Asia and Europe higher. More...

TUESDAY, February 24, 2009:

Market Looks Ahead to the State of the Union
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures were higher by 4.60 and 3.50, Brent Crude is at $41.27 from $42.50 and natural gas is at $4.04. Gold is at $990.40 from $990.80. The Yen is at 95.78 from 94.68 with the pound at .69 from .68 and the Euro at .78. The UP Dollar ETF (UUP) was higher by 0.92% at $26.25. Asia and Europe lower. More...

MONDAY, February 23, 2009:

Citigroup (C) to be nationalized?
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures were higher by 6.40 and 13.00, Brent Crude is at $42.50 from $40.77 and natural gas is at $4.04 from $4.27. Gold is at $990.80 from $980.70. The Yen is at 94.68 from 93.66 with the pound at .68 from .70 and the Euro at .78 from .79. The UP Dollar ETF (UUP) was lower by -1.40% at $26.01. Asia was mixed and Europe was higher. More...

THURSDAY, February 19, 2009:

Obama Plans in the market now. Will a rebound start.
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures were higher by 3.70 and 5.75, Brent Crude is at $40.77 from $41.75 and natural gas is at $4.27 from $4.05. Gold is at $980.70 from $967.40. The Yen is at 93.66 from 92.80 with the pound at .70 and the Euro at .79. The UP Dollar ETF (UUP) was higher by 0.45% at $26.53. Asia and Europe were higher. More...

WEDNESDAY, February 18, 2009:

Futures rebound a bit this morning. $1,000 gold in the offing?
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures were higher by 3.70 and 5.75, Brent Crude is at $41.75 from $43.24 and natural gas is at $4.05 from $4.29. Gold is at $967.40 from $962.90. The Yen is at 92.80 from 91.87 with the pound at .70 and the Euro at .79. The UP Dollar ETF (UUP) was higher by 1.97% at $26.41. Asia and Europe were lower. More...

TUESDAY, February 17, 2009:

Futures weak in reaction to a weak G-7 Meeting
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures were lower by -17.00 and -142.00, Brent Crude is at $43.24 and natural gas is at $4.29. Gold is at $962.90. The Yen is at 91.87 with the pound at .70 and the Euro at .79. The UP Dollar ETF (UUP) was lower by -0.31% at $25.90. Asia and Europe were lower. More...

TUESDAY, February 10, 2009:

Last Night Stimulus Plan and Today is About The Bank Bailout
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures were lower by -4.30 and -1.75, Brent Crude is at $47.51 from $46.53 and natural gas is at $4.82 from $4.68. Gold is at $896.80 from $903.80. The Yen is at 91.16 from 91.68 with the pound at .68 from .67 and the Euro at .77. The UP Dollar ETF (UUP) was higher by .32 at $25.54. Asia was mixed and Europe was lower. More...

MONDAY, February 9, 2009:

Bank of England Cuts Interest Rates but stocks continue to struggle
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures were lower by -6.90 and -3.75, Crude is at $46.53 from $45.84 and natural gas is at $4.68 to $4.60. Gold is at $903.80 from $916.40. The Yen is at 91.68 from 91.85 with the pound at .67 from .68 and the Euro at .77 from .78. The UP Dollar ETF (UUP) was lower by .22 at $25.22. Asia and Europe were mixed. The Bank Bailout Plan Announcement has been delayed until Tuesday to focus on the Stimulus Plan. More...

FRIDAY, February 6, 2009:

Bank of England Cuts Interest Rates but stocks continue to struggle
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures were higher by 2.90 and 6.50, Crude is at $45.84 from $44.95 and natural gas is at $4.60 from $4.66. Gold is at $916.40 from $917. The Yen is at 91.85 from 89.90 with the pound at .68 and the Euro at .78. The UP Dollar ETF (UUP) was hihger by .07 at $25.93. Asia and Europe higher with Hang Seng up 3.61%. More...

THURSDAY, February 5, 2009:

Bank of England Cuts Interest Rates but stocks continue to struggle
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures were higher by -3.20 and -9.46, Crude is at $44.95 from $44.10 and natural gas is at $4.66 from $4.54. Gold is at $917 from $900. The Yen is at 89.90 from 89.13 with the pound at .68 from .70 and the Euro at .78. Asia and Europe lower with Hang Seng the exception as it was higher. Bank of England cuts interest rates by 50 basis points to 1%. More...

WEDNESDAY, February 4, 2009:

Futures mixed but overseas was positive. Can we break above 842.43 today?
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures were higher by -3.20 and -9.46, Crude is at $44.10 from $44.38 and natural gas is at $4.54 from $4.55. Gold is at $900 from $905. The Yen is at 89.13 from 89.62 with the pound at .70 and the Euro at .78. Asia and Europe stronger. More...

TUESDAY, February 3, 2009:

Many companies beat estimates this morning
by Geoff Garbacz

ACTU ATHR ICUI MSPD PCL RCII TRID beat estimates. AFL APC FMD HOLX SNDK UNCA missed estimates. More...

MONDAY, February 2, 2009:

Friday's weakness rolls into Monday
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures were lower by -9.00 and -17.25, Crude is at $44.63 and natural gas is at $4.30. Gold is at $914.50. The Yen is at 89.17 with the pound at .71 and the Euro at .78. Asia weaker as was Europe. More...

WEDNESDAY, January 28, 2009:

FOMC Concludes Meeting Today
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures were higher by 4.60 and 5.75, Crude is at $44.43 from $47.99 on Monday and natural gas is at $4.51 from $4.42. Gold is at $886.40 from $910.50. The Yen is at 89.32 from 89.20 with the pound at .70 from .72 and the Euro at .75 from .77. Asia stronger as was Europe. Boeing (BA) and AT&T (T) lowered numbers this morning. More...

MONDAY, January 26, 2009:

Futures calm this morning.
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures were higher by 4.60 and 5.75, Crude is at $47.99 from $44.64 and natural gas is at $4.42 from $4.60. Gold is at $910.50 from, $873.20. The Yen is at 89.20 from 88.52 with the pound at .72 from .74 and the Euro at .77 from .78. Asia weaker while Europe was higher. More...

FRIDAY, January 23, 2009:

Futures off sharply expect a bounce into the weekend?
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures were lower by -17.10 and -21, Crude is at $44.64 from $45.60 and natural gas is at $4.60 from $4.74. Gold is at $873.20 from $850.40. The Yen is at 88.52 from 88.47 with the pound at .74 from .73 and the Euro at .78 from .77. Asia weaker as was Europe. John Thain resigns from Bank of America (BAC) and was former head of Merrill Lynch. Microsoft (MSFT) slashes jobs. More...

THURSDAY, January 22, 2009:

What is going to move markets that is in the papers Thursday
by Geoff Garbacz

NYT reports Sony (SNE) to lose $3 billion. Nokia (NOK) misses numbers and is losing share. Financial stocks led the rebound with a dead cat bounce. More upside in these stocks unlikely as too much too fast. WSJ reports that retailers are expanding in China. General Electric (GE) numbers could be ugly when reported tomorrow. More...

WEDNESDAY, January 21, 2009:

Obama will not be rushed on bank solution
by Geoff Garbacz

S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures were higher by 5.20 and 1.75, Crude is at $43.63 and natural gas is lower at $4.66. Gold is at $860.00. The Yen is at 89.87 with the pound at .73 and the Euro at .77. Asia lower as was Europe. More...

MONDAY, January 19, 2009:

Apple CEO to take a six month leave [Published 01/15/2009]
by Geoff Garbacz

After the close, Steve Jobs announced he would leave Apple (AAPL) for six months to focus on his health issues. Investors are not pleased with his doublespeak. SHFL and CLC beat their earnings estimates after the close. XLNX reported in line. More...

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