All 3 Major Indexes Advanced On The Week

Summary of U.S. Markets for the Week Ending February 15, 2019:

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Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) closed @ 25,883.25:

- added 776.92 points (+3.095%) on the week.

- lost 945.14 points (-3.523%) since the October 3, 2018 record-high close (26,828.39.)

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S and P 500 Index closed @ 2,775.60:

- gained 67.72 points (+2.501%) on the week.

- lost 155.15 points (-5.294%) since the September 20, 2018 record-high close (2,930.75.)

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NASDAQ Composite Index closed @ 7,472.41:

- added 174.21 points (+2.387%) on the week.

- lost 637.28 points (-7.858%) since the August 29, 2018 record-high close (8,109.69.)

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- NYMEX Crude Oil for Future Delivery closed @ $55.59 per barrel

- Comex Gold for April 2019 delivery closed @ $1,322.10 per troy ounce

- In New York, a U.S. dollar buys 0.885 euros

- In New York, a Euro buys 1.1298 U.S. dollars

- The United States Prime Rate is 5.50%

- The Target Range for the Fed Funds Rate is 2.25% - 2.50%

- The yield on the 10-Year Treasury Note is currently @ 2.66%

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The S&P 500 Index Lost 0.223% On The Week

Summary of U.S. Markets for the Week Ending January 25, 2019:

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Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) closed @ 24,737.20:

- added 30.85 points (+0.125%) on the week.

- lost 2,091.19 points (-7.795%) since the October 3, 2018 record-high close (26,828.39.)

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S and P 500 Index closed @ 2,664.76:

- gave up 5.95 points (-0.223%) on the week.

- lost 265.99 points (-9.076%) since the September 20, 2018 record-high close (2,930.75.)

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NASDAQ Composite Index closed @ 7,164.86:

- gained 7.63 points (+0.107%) on the week.

- lost 944.83 points (-11.651%) since the August 29, 2018 record-high close (8,109.69.)

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- NYMEX Crude Oil for Future Delivery closed @ $53.69 per barrel

- Comex Gold for April 2019 delivery closed @ $1,304.20 per troy ounce

- In New York, a U.S. dollar buys 0.8766 euros

- In New York, a Euro buys 1.1412 U.S. dollars

- The United States Prime Rate is 5.50%

- The Target Range for the Fed Funds Rate is 2.25% - 2.50%

- The yield on the 10-Year Treasury Note is currently @ 2.76%

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All 3 Major Stock Market Indices Lost Ground On The Week

Summary of U.S. Markets for the Week Ending October 12, 2018:

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Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) closed @ 25,339.99:

- lost 1,107.06 points (-4.186%) on the week.

- lost 1,488.40  points (-5.548%) since the October 3, 2018 record-high close (26,828.39.)

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S and P 500 Index closed @ 2,767.13:

- lost 118.44 points (-4.105%) on the week.

- lost 163.62 points (-5.583%) since the September 20, 2018 record-high close (2,930.75.)

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NASDAQ Composite Index closed @ 7,496.89:

- lost 291.56 points (-3.743%) on the week.

- lost 612.80 points (-7.556%) since the August 29, 2018 record-high close (8,109.69.)

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- NYMEX Crude Oil for Future Delivery closed @ $71.34 per barrel

- Comex Gold for December 2018 delivery closed @ $1,222.00 per troy ounce

- In New York, a U.S. dollar buys 0.8651 euros

- In New York, a Euro buys 1.1560 U.S. dollars

- The United States Prime Rate is 5.25%

- The Target Range for the Fed Funds Rate is 2.00% - 2.25%

- The yield on the 10-Year Treasury Note is currently @ 3.15%

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Chart: Standard and Poor's 500 Index - October 12, 2018 Update

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Closing Currency Cross Rates - October 12, 2018

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All 3 Major Stock Market Indexes Declined On The Week

Summary of U.S. Markets for the Week Ending May 18, 2018:

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Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) closed @ 24,715.09:

- lost 116.08 points (-0.467%) on the week.

- lost 1,901.62 points (-7.144%) since the January 26, 2018 record-high close (26,616.71.)

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S and P 500 Index closed @ 2,712.97:

- lost 14.75 points (-0.541%) on the week.

- lost 159.90 points (-5.566%) since the January 26, 2018 record-high close (2,872.87.)

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NASDAQ Composite Index closed @ 7,354.34:

- lost 48.54 points (-0.656%) on the week.

- lost 233.98 points (-3.083%) since the March 12, 2018 record-high close (7,588.32.)

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- NYMEX Crude Oil for Future Delivery closed @ $71.28 per barrel

- Comex Gold for June delivery closed @ $1,291.30 per ounce

- In New York, the U.S. dollar buys 0.84962 euros

- In New York, the euro buys 1.1770 U.S. dollars

- The United States Prime Rate is 4.75%

- The Target Range for the Fed Funds Rate is 1.50% - 1.75%

- The yield on the 10-Year Treasury Note is currently @ 3.06%

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Standard and Poor's 500 Index Chart Through May 18, 2018

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Closing Currency Cross Rates - May 18, 2018

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All 3 Major Stock Market Indices Advanced On The Week

Summary of U.S. Markets for the Week Ending April 13, 2018:

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Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) closed @ 24,360.14:

- added 427.38 points (+1.786%) on the week.

- lost 2,256.57 points (-8.478%) since the January 26, 2018 record-high close (26,616.71.)

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S and P 500 Index closed @ 2,656.30:

- added 51.83 points (+1.99%) on the week.

- lost 216.57 points (-7.538%) since the January 26, 2018 record-high close (2,872.87.)

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NASDAQ Composite Index closed @ 7,106.65:

- added 191.54 points (+2.77%) on the week.

- lost 481.67 points (-6.348%) since the March 12, 2018 record-high close (7,588.32.)

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- NYMEX Crude Oil for Future Delivery closed @ $67.39 per barrel

- Comex Gold for April delivery closed @ $1,347.90 per ounce

- In New York, the U.S. dollar buys 0.81103 euros

- In New York, the euro buys 1.2330 U.S. dollars

- The United States Prime Rate is 4.75%

- The Target Range for the Fed Funds Rate is 1.50% - 1.75%

- The yield on the 10-Year Treasury Note is currently @ 2.82%

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Standard and Poor's 500 Index Chart Through April 13, 2018

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All 3 Major Stock Market Indices Lost Ground On The Week

Summary of U.S. Markets for the Week Ending April 6, 2018:

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Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) closed @ 23,932.76:

- lost 170.35 points (-0.7068%) on the week.

- lost 2,683.95 points (-10.084%) since the January 26, 2018 record-high close (26,616.71.)

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S and P 500 Index closed @ 2,604.47:

- lost 36.40 points (-1.378%) on the week.

- lost 268.40 points (-9.343%) since the January 26, 2018 record-high close (2,872.87.)

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NASDAQ Composite Index closed @ 6,915.11:

- lost 148.33 points (-2.1%) on the week.

- lost 673.21 points (-8.872%) since the March 12, 2018 record-high close (7,588.32.)

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- NYMEX Crude Oil for Future Delivery closed @ $62.06 per barrel

- Comex Gold for April delivery closed @ $1,336.10 per ounce

- In New York, the U.S. dollar buys 0.81420 euros

- In New York, the euro buys 1.2282 U.S. dollars

- The United States Prime Rate is 4.75%

- The Target Range for the Fed Funds Rate is 1.50% - 1.75%

- The yield on the 10-Year Treasury Note is currently @ 2.77%

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Standard and Poor's 500 Index Chart Through April 6, 2018

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Sharp Declines For All 3 Major Stock Market Indexes On The Week

Summary of U.S. Markets for the Week Ending March 23, 2018:

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Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) closed @ 23,533.20:

- lost 1,413.31 points (-5.665%) on the week.

- lost 3,083.51  points (-11.585%) since the January 26, 2018 record-high close (26,616.71.)

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S and P 500 Index closed @ 2,588.26:

- lost 163.75 points (-5.95%) on the week.

- lost 284.61 points (-9.907%) since the January 26, 2018 record-high close (2,872.87.)

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NASDAQ Composite Index closed @ 6,992.67:

- lost 489.32 points (-6.54%) on the week.

- lost 595.65 points (-7.85%) since the March 12, 2018 record-high close (7,588.32.)

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- NYMEX Crude Oil for Future Delivery closed @ $65.88 per barrel

- Comex Gold for April delivery closed @ $1,355.70 per ounce

- In New York, the U.S. dollar buys 0.80939 euros

- In New York, the euro buys 1.2355 U.S. dollars

- The United States Prime Rate is 4.75%

- The Target Range for the Fed Funds Rate is 1.50% - 1.75%

- The yield on the 10-Year Treasury Note is currently @ 2.82%

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Standard and Poor's 500 Index Chart Through March 23, 2018

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All 3 Major Stock Market Indexes Declined On The Week

Summary of U.S. Markets for the Week Ending March 16, 2018:

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Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) closed @ 24,946.51:

- lost 389.23 points (-1.536%) on the week.

- lost 1,670.20 points (-6.275%) since the January 26, 2018 record-high close (26,616.71.)

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S and P 500 Index closed @ 2,752.01:

- lost 34.56 points (-1.24%) on the week.

- lost 120.86 points (-4.207%) since the January 26, 2018 record-high close (2,872.87.)

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NASDAQ Composite Index closed @ 7,481.99:

- lost 78.82 points (-1.042%) on the week.

- lost 106.33 points (-1.401%) since the March 12, 2018 record-high close (7,588.32.)

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- NYMEX Crude Oil for Future Delivery closed @ $62.34 per barrel

- Comex Gold for April delivery closed @ $1,312.30 per ounce

- In New York, the U.S. dollar buys 0.81367 euros

- In New York, the euro buys 1.229 U.S. dollars

- The United States Prime Rate is 4.50%

- The Target Range for the Fed Funds Rate is 1.25% - 1.50%

- The yield on the 10-Year Treasury Note is currently @ 2.85%

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Standard and Poor's 500 Index Chart Through March 16, 2018

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All 3 Major Stock Market Indexes Advanced On The Week

Summary of U.S. Markets for the Week Ending February 23, 2018:

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Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) closed @ 25,309.99:

- gained 347.51 points (+1.392%) on the day.

- gained 90.61 points (+0.359%) on the week.

- lost 1,306.72 points (-4.909%) since the January 26, 2018 record-high close (26,616.71.)

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S and P 500 Index: closed @ 2,747.30:

- gained 43.34 points (+1.603%) on the day.

- added 15.08 points (+0.552%) on the week.

- lost 125.57 points (-4.371%) since the January 26, 2018 record-high close (2,872.87.)

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NASDAQ Composite Index closed @ 7,337.39:

- added 127.31 points (+1.766%) on the day.

- gained 97.92 points (+1.353%) on the week.

- lost 168.38 points (-2.243%) since the January 26, 2018 record-high close (7,505.77.)

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- NYMEX Crude Oil for Future Delivery closed @ $63.55 per barrel

- Comex Gold for April delivery closed @ $1,330.30 per ounce

- In New York, the U.S. dollar buys 0.81321 euros

- In New York, the euro buys 1.2297 U.S. dollars

- The United States Prime Rate is 4.50%

- The Target Range for the Fed Funds Rate is 1.25% - 1.50%

- The yield on the 10-Year Treasury Note is currently @ 2.88%

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Standard and Poor's 500 Index Chart Through February 23, 2018

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All 3 Major Stock Market Indices Rose On The Week

Summary of U.S. Markets for the Week Ending February 16, 2018:

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Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) closed @ 25,219.38:

- added 19.01 points (+0.0754%) on the day.

- gained 1,028.48 points (+4.252%) on the week.

- lost 1,397.33 points (-5.25%) since the January 26, 2018 record-high close (26,616.71.)

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S and P 500 Index: closed @ 2,732.22:

- gained 1.02 points (+0.0373%) on the day.

- added 112.67 points (+4.301%) on the week.

- lost 140.65 points (-4.896%) since the January 26, 2018 record-high close (2,872.87.)

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NASDAQ Composite Index closed @ 7,239.47:

- lost 16.96 points (-0.234%) on the day.

- gained 364.98 points (+5.309%) on the week.

- lost 266.30 points (-3.548%) since the January 26, 2018 record-high close (7,505.77.)

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NYMEX Crude Oil for Future Delivery closed @ $61.68 per barrel

Comex Gold for April Delivery closed @ $1,356.20 per ounce

In New York, the U.S. dollar buys 0.80593 euros

In New York, the euro buys 1.2408 U.S. dollars

The United States Prime Rate is 4.50%

The Target Range for the Fed Funds Rate is 1.25% - 1.50%

10-Year Treasury Note Yield is currently @ 2.87%

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Standard and Poor's 500 Index Chart

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All 3 Major Stock Market Indices Retreated On The Week

Summary of U.S. Markets for the Week Ending February 9, 2018:

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Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) closed @ 24,190.90:

- added 330.44 points (+1.385%) on the day.

- lost 1,330.06 points (-5.212%) on the week.

- lost 2,425.81 points (-9.114%) since the January 26, 2018 record-high close (26,616.71.)

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S and P 500 Index: closed @ 2,619.55:

- added 38.55 points (+1.494%) on the day.

- lost 142.58 points (-5.162%) on the week.

- lost 253.32 points (-8.818%) since the January 26, 2018 record-high close (2,872.87.)

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NASDAQ Composite Index closed @ 6,874.49:

- gained 97.33 points (+1.436%) on the day.

- lost 366.46 points (-5.061%) on the week.

- lost 631.28 points (-8.411%) since the January 26, 2018 record-high close (7,505.77.)

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NYMEX Crude Oil for Future Delivery closed @ $59.20 per barrel

Comex Gold for April Delivery closed @ $1,315.70 per ounce

In New York, the U.S. dollar buys 0.81626 euros

In New York, the euro buys 1.2251 U.S. dollars

The United States Prime Rate is 4.50%

The Target Range for the Fed Funds Rate is 1.25% - 1.50%

10-Year Treasury Note Yield is currently @ 2.83%

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Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) Chart

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All 3 Majors Sank Lower On The Week

All 3 major indexes sank lower on the week.

For the week, the DJIA lost 306.01 points (-3.569%), the NASDAQ Composite Index fell by 58.86 points (-3.385%), and the S and P 500 Index gave up 46.35 points (-4.988%).

Summary of The U.S. Markets for Today:

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DJIA: Closed @ 8,268.64 (-62.68)

NASDAQ: Closed @ 1,680.14 (-9.07)

S and P 500: Closed @ 882.88 (-10.19)

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- NYMEX Crude Oil for Future Delivery closed @ $56.34/barrel

- NY Spot Gold closed @ $930.90/ounce

- In New York, The U.S. Dollar buys 0.741 Euros

- In New York, The Euro buys 1.3495 U.S. Dollars

- The United States Prime Rate is 3.25%

- The Target Range for the Fed Funds Rate is 0% - 0.25%

- Ten-Year Treasury Note Yield is currently @ 3.123%

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The S&P 500 Gained Just Under Six Percent on The Week

Each of the 3 major indexes advanced on the week despite news that the national unemployment rate jumped to 8.9% last month. Yesterday, the Federal Reserve released the results of the Supervisory Capital Assessment Program (SCAP).

For the week, the DJIA added 362.24 points (+4.411%), the NASDAQ Composite Index rose by 19.80 points (+1.152%), and the S and P 500 Index gained 51.71 points (+5.893%).

Summary of The U.S. Markets for Today:

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DJIA: Closed @ 8,574.65 (+164.80)

NASDAQ: Closed @ 1,739.00 (+22.76)

S and P 500: Closed @ 929.23 (+21.84)

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NYMEX Crude Oil for Future Delivery closed @ $58.63/barrel

NY Spot Gold closed @ $916.20/ounce

In New York, The U.S. Dollar buys 0.7335 Euros

In New York, The Euro buys 1.3634 U.S. Dollars

The Target Range for the Fed Funds Rate is 0% - 0.25%

Ten-Year Treasury Note Yield is currently @ 3.293%

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All Three Majors Gained More Than 1% On The Week

Each of the 3 major indexes advanced by more than one percent on the week. On Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) of the Federal Reserve, with a unanimous vote, opted to keep short-term rates at current levels.

For the week, the DJIA added 136.12 points (+1.685%), the NASDAQ Composite Index rose by 24.91 points (+1.47%), and the S and P 500 Index gained 11.29 points (+1.303%).

Summary of The U.S. Markets for Today:

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DJIA: Closed @ 8,212.41 (+44.29)

NASDAQ: Closed @ 1,719.20 (+1.90)

S and P 500: Closed @ 877.52 (+4.71)

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NYMEX Crude Oil for Future Delivery closed @ $53.20/barrel

NY Spot Gold closed @ $885.80/ounce

In New York, The U.S. Dollar buys 0.7535 Euros

In New York, The Euro buys 1.3272 U.S. Dollars

The Target Range for the Fed Funds Rate is 0% - 0.25%

Ten-Year Treasury Note Yield is currently @ 3.174%

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The DJIA and S&P 500 Declined On The Week

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) and the S&P 500 both declined on the week, while the NASDAQ Composite advanced.

For the week, the DJIA lost 55.04 points (-0.677%), the NASDAQ Composite Index rose by 21.22 points (+1.268%), and the S and P 500 Index shed 3.37 points (-0.388%).

Summary of The U.S. Markets for Today:

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DJIA: Closed @ 8,076.29 (+119.23)

NASDAQ: Closed @ 1,694.29 (+42.08)

S and P 500: Closed @ 866.23 (+14.31)

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NYMEX Crude Oil Future closed @ $51.55/barrel

NY Spot Gold closed @ $913.00/ounce

In New York, The U.S. Dollar buys 0.7551 Euros

In New York, The Euro buys 1.3242 U.S. Dollars

The Target Range for the Fed Funds Rate is 0% - 0.25%

Ten-Year Treasury Note Yield is currently @ 2.996%

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All 3 Majors Rose On The Week

Each of the 3 major indices edged higher on the week.

For the week, the DJIA gained 47.95 points (+0.593%), the NASDAQ Composite Index rose by 20.53 points (+1.242%), and the S and P 500 Index added 13.04 points (+1.522%).

Summary of The U.S. Markets for Today:

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DJIA: Closed @ 8,131.33 (+5.90)

NASDAQ: Closed @ 1,673.07 (+2.63)

S and P 500: Closed @ 869.60 (+4.30)

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NYMEX Crude Oil for Future Delivery closed @ $50.33/barrel

NY Spot Gold closed @ $868.70/ounce

In New York, The U.S. Dollar buys 0.7666 Euros

In New York, The Euro buys 1.3044 U.S. Dollars

The Target Range for the Fed Funds Rate is 0% - 0.25%

Ten-Year Treasury Note Yield is currently @ 2.93%

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All 3 Majors Edged Higher On The Four-Day Trading Week

Each of the 3 major indices advanced on the holiday-shortened, 4-day trading week.

For the week, the DJIA added 65.79 points (+0.821%), the NASDAQ Composite Index added 30.67 points (+1.891%), and the S and P 500 Index gained 14.06 points (+1.669%).

Summary of The U.S. Markets for Today:

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DJIA: Closed @ 8,083.38 (+246.27)

NASDAQ: Closed @ 1,652.54 (+61.88)

S and P 500: Closed @ 856.56 (+31.40)

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NYMEX Crude Oil for Future Delivery closed @ $52.24/barrel

NY Spot Gold closed @ $879.20/ounce

In New York, The U.S. Dollar buys 0.7583 Euros

In New York, The Euro buys 1.3188 U.S. Dollars

The Target Range for the Fed Funds Rate is 0% - 0.25%

Ten-Year Treasury Note Yield is currently @ 2.926%

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All 3 Majors Gained More Than Three Percent On The Week

Each of the 3 major indices moved higher by more than 3 percent on the week despite news that non-farm payrolls shrank by 663,000 last month, and the unemployment rate climbed to 8.5%.

For the week, the DJIA added 241.41 points (+3.104%), the NASDAQ Composite Index added 76.67 points (+4.962%), and the S and P 500 Index gained 26.56 points (+3.255%).

Summary of The U.S. Markets for Today:

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DJIA: Closed @ 8,017.59 (+39.51)

NASDAQ: Closed @ 1,621.87 (+19.24)

S and P 500: Closed @ 842.50 (+8.12)

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NYMEX Crude Oil for Future Delivery closed @ $52.51/barrel

NY Spot Gold closed @ $893.80/ounce

In New York, The U.S. Dollar buys 0.7416 Euros

In New York, The Euro buys 1.3484 U.S. Dollars

The Target Range for the Fed Funds Rate is 0% - 0.25%

Ten-Year Treasury Note Yield is currently @ 2.907%

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All 3 Majors Gained More Than 6% On The Week

Each of the 3 major indices advanced by more than six percent on the week.

For the week, the DJIA added 497.80 points (+6.839%), the NASDAQ Composite Index advanced by 87.93 points (+6.034%), and the S&P 500 Index gained 47.40 points (+6.168%).

Bear Market Update: Since closing with record highs on October 9, 2007, the DJIA is now down 6,388.35 points (45.101%), while the S + P 500 Index is down 749.21 points (47.868%). The record high for the DJIA is 14,164.53; for the S + P 500 Index it's 1,565.15.

For the year, the DJIA is down 1,000.21 points (11.397%), while the S&P 500 is down 87.31 points (9.666%).

Summary of The U.S. Markets for Today:

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DJIA: Closed @ 7,776.18 (-148.38)

NASDAQ: Closed @ 1,545.20 (-41.80)

S + P 500: Closed @ 815.94 (-16.92)

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NYMEX Crude Oil Future closed @ $52.38/barrel

NY Spot Gold closed @ $923.10/ounce

In New York, The U.S. Dollar buys 0.7524 Euros

In New York, The Euro buys 1.329 U.S. Dollars

The Target Range for the Fed Funds Rate is 0% - 0.25%

10-Year Treasury Note Yield is currently @ 2.761%

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All 3 Majors Edged Higher On The Week

Each of the 3 major indexes advanced on the week. On Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) of the Federal Reserve opted keep short-term rates at current levels, and announced plans to buy up to $300 billion of long-term Treasury securities.

For the week, the DJIA added 54.40 points (+0.753%), the NASDAQ Composite Index advanced by 25.77 points (+1.8%), and the S and P 500 Index gained 11.99 points (+1.585%).


Summary of The U.S. Markets for Today:

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DJIA: Closed @ 7,278.38 (-122.42)

NASDAQ: Closed @ 1,457.27 (-26.21)

S and P 500: Closed @ 768.54 (-15.50)

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NYMEX Crude Oil for Future Delivery closed @ $52.07/barrel

NY Spot Gold closed @ $952.60/ounce

In New York, The U.S. Dollar buys 0.7363 Euros

In New York, The Euro buys 1.3582 U.S. Dollars

The Target Range for the Fed Funds Rate is 0% - 0.25%

Ten-Year Treasury Note Yield is currently @ 2.625%

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