Stocks Rise After Bernanke Speech
S&P leads major indices gaining 0.3%. Crude oil futures trade higher by 1.1% to $60.97.
The VIX (CBOE Volatility Index) closed last Tuesday at 9.90, its lowest level since December of 1993. For more information on how to use the VIX,click here.
YouTube Says Its Video Entertainment Service Will Be Available On Mobile Devices In Early December (full story). GOOG shares close higher by 1%, while VOD and VZ shares move higher by 0.4%.
Barclays
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Jackson Hewitt
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SL Green Realty
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Quiksilver Resources
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New York Times
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PowerRating) Downgraded by Citigroup from Hold to Sell. NYT shares drop nearly 3%.
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|
Dow |
+14.66 |
12,136.37 |
|
NASDAQ |
+6.69 |
2,412.61 |
|
S&P 500 | +4.82 | 1,386.72 |
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NYSE |
NASDAQ | |
|
Volume |
2,603,806,000 |
1,928,720,000 |
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Advances |
2089 |
1542 |
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Declines |
1170 |
1531 |
|
Up Volume |
1473 |
939 |
|
Down Volume |
854 |
856 |
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New Highs |
135 |
71 |
|
New Lows | 24 |
51 |
| Strongest Sectors | Weakest Sectors |
|
Deutsche Bank Energy Index (DXE) | S&P Retail Index (RLX) |
| Amex Natural Gas Index (XNG) | Nasdaq Transportation Index (TRANX) |
| PHLX Oil Services Sector Index (OSX) | Morgan Stanley Healthcare Providers Index (RXH) |
Durable goods orders fell a larger than expected 8.3% in October (consensus -5.0%)
Consumer Confidence 102.9 vs 106.0 consensus
Existing Home Sales 6.24 mln vs 6.14 mln consensus
Darren Wong
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