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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The market review for December, 17st

Stock trades in the United States were closed on Dec. 16 change in opposite directions leading aggregate indicators against the background of the decision of the Federal Reserve System (Fed) to leave the key rate at a level close to zero. Following the two-day meeting on monetary policy the Fed repeated its pledge to keep rates at “extremely low” level for a prolonged period, and stated that the U.S. economy is gaining strength. Fed presented a gamblers are no surprises, but immediately after the announcement of the decision at 22:15 Moscow time, U.S. stock indexes began to win back down, reducing much of the growth achieved in early trading. This happened against a background of growth yield of 10-year U.S. Treasuries, caused by speculation about forthcoming in 2010. Fed rate hikes.

Among the leaders of growth in the auction on Dec. 16 was the action of mineral fertilizer producer CF Industries Holdings (+4,9%), US Steel Corporation Steel Corp. (+2.9%), Oil and gas Range Resources Corp. (+4.3%). Quotations oil futures on the basis of trading on the NYMEX rose 1.97 dollars and accounted for 72.66 dollars per barrel. In the currency market the dollar declined in value against the euro and British pound but strengthened the Japanese yen.
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Daytrading – December 1

DCP : DynCorp International Inc
Sector: Transportation > Industry: Misc. Transportation

AIG : American International Group
Sector: Financial > Industry: Insurance (Prop. and Casualty)
A good buy, but in a dangerous place. Went a little too early.

GDX : Market Vectors Gold Miners (ETF)

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The market review for November, 30st

Stock trades in the U.S. on November 27 closed reduction of the leading indexes. Negative news from Dubai (UAE) frightened investors and led to the fall of quotations of a number of major American companies – one of the largest investment companies in the UAE – Dubai World – has asked creditors to delay debt repayment, estimated to be worth $ 60 billion Dubai World (owned by the Government of Dubai ), on account of which a number of successful projects on construction of facilities in the desert, asked for a stay of six months.

News from Dubai provoked a significant fall in quotations on global stock markets, and the American market was no exception.

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The market review for November, 11st

Stock trades in the United States were closed on November 10 countervailing change leading indexes. The main factor that influenced the outcome of the meeting, was the publication of financial statements of a number of American companies. In the banking sector is worth noting improvement quotes Bank of America Corp. (1.65%) appeared on the background of news British bank HSBC to reduce the level of arrears on consumer credit in the United States.

In the Green Zone ended in bidding for the world’s largest insurance company American International Group Inc. (3.90%) amid reports from the agency Moody’s Investors Service. According to analysts Moody’s, AIG in the near future be able to pay received from the Federal Reserve System (FRS), the U.S. loan and pay off most of the debt owed to the Ministry of Finance (Unites States Department of the Treasury) to exit from a crisis situation. read more

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The market review for November, 9st

Stock trades in the U.S. on November 6 2009. closed growth of leading indexes against a background of macroeconomic statistics. Market participants were enthusiastic about the data on the amount of inventory in the warehouses of wholesale trade in the U.S. in September, published by the Ministry of Commerce (US Department of Commerce). The reported figure in September 2009. decreased by 0,9% compared to the previous month and exceeded the expectations of analysts, who expected a decline of 1%. read more

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The market review for October, 7st

Stock trades in the United States were closed on October 6 growth of leading indexes against the backdrop of rising prices for metals and oil. Shares in the country’s largest aluminum producer Alcoa Inc., Which will soon publish its financial report for the III quarter of 2009., Went up by 3,5%. Securities of the country’s largest gold mining company Newmont Mining Corp. up to the bidding went up by 7%. Furthermore, increased by 3,4% in the price of shares of the world’s largest mededobyvayuschey company Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc.  read more

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The market review for September, 9st

Stock trades in the United States were closed on September 8 of the leading index increased on rising prices for raw materials. Thus, the increase in oil prices above 70 dollars per barrel. contributed to the growth of quotations of oil companies. As a result of trading shares of the world’s largest oil company ExxonMobil went up by 2,1%, and the securities of its smaller rivals ConocoPhillips and Chevron – by 2,3% and 2,2% respectively.

Due to the rising cost of ounces of gold over 1 thousand dollars for the first time in the last 6 months, as well as the rise in price of copper on results of the auctions have grown substantially, and quotes mining companies. In particular, a 3% increase in prices by bidding up shares of one of the world’s largest mededobyvayuschih company Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold, and securities of the largest U.S. aluminum producer Alcoa Inc. prices increased by 3,5%. At 7.4% in trading shares have risen in price by SPECIAL PROPERTIES metals producer Allegheny Technologies Inc. read more

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The market review for September, 2st

Stock trades in the United States were closed on September 1 decline leading indexes as investors worried that the largest companies of the U.S. financial sector in the near future to report on the new statement. Against this background, on the basis of trades most notably cheaper shares of financial companies.

Thus, by 4,8% in trading securities cheaper bank Wells Fargo & Co. On sale investors are not deterred even the management of the bank statement of intent in the near future to return the public financing, which Wells Fargo has attracted to the maintenance of liquidity. In addition, 6,4% and 9,2%, respectively, cheaper bank shares Bank of America and Citigroup Inc.

21% collapsed on the basis of bidding quotes the world’s largest insurance company American International Group Inc., After analysts from Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. lowered the recommendation on shares of companies with “at market” to “below market” due to their large overbought. At 17,6% and 17%, respectively, on the basis of trading shares cheaper mortgage brokers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the cost of which for the last month went up at times. read more

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