The market review for March 11

Wednesday, 10 March, U.S. stock indices continued to slowly climb up. Members of the market encouraged by news of falling wholesale stock in January at 0.2% after falling 1% in December. The sale of companies in the past month increased by 1,3% after December’s 1.2%. Based on these data, investors concluded that despite the pessimistic expectations of business in relation to demand, they will have very soon to replenish reserves that will be a clear sign of economic recovery. Two hours before the end of the auction were published rates of the U.S. budget for February, the deficit which amounted to 220.9 billion dollars, or slightly better than expected (223 billion U.S. dollars). Fivefold increase in the deficit from the January level due to the cost of incentives, including grants to small businesses.

As a result of trading the Dow Jones index rose by 2.95 points (0.03%) – to 10,567.33 points, NASDAQ – at 18.27 points (0.78%) – to 2,358.95 points, S & P – at 5.17 points (0.45%) – up to 1,145.61 points.

Continuing and rapid growth of capitalization of the largest U.S. insurance company American International Group Inc., Adding to the environment is 10,59%. At this time the reason for optimism began to improve the situation with the company’s bonds. Over the past two weeks, their value increased by 13 cents – up 79.5 cents for a paper that was the best result among issuers included in the calculation of indices Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Bondholders reasonably expect to repay the obligations of funds attracted from the sale of the assets of AIG. Surprising the experts is the fact that the division of the insurance company can not sell without a discount to fair value. Other industry representatives also were in demand: Unitedhealth Group Inc. went up by 0,48%, WellPoint Inc. – On 1,71%, MetLife Inc. – On 2,38%, Aflac Inc. – On 2,38%, Aetna Inc. – On 1,34%, Cigna Corp. – On 0,82%.

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The market review for March 2

Monday, March 1, the U.S. stock market was dominated by buyers due to good macroeconomic statistics and, increasingly, corporate news. From the published positive data it is worth noting than expected growth in personal expenditure and the Americans in January were higher than the January forecast of spending on construction. Both figures indicate that consumption in the United States is rising faster than expected, but it is necessary for sustained economic recovery. In addition, market participants expect the European Union declaration on measures to address the debt problems of Greece. Against this backdrop, the U.S. stock indexes spent the day in positive territory.

As a result of trading on March 1 2010. Dow Jones index rose by 78.53 points (0.76%) – to 10,403.79 points, NASDAQ rose 35.31 points (1.58%) – to 2,273.57 points, S & P added 11.22 points (1.02%) and finished the day at around 1,115.71 points.
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