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Thu, May 16th, 2024
Stocks Fall Back on Concern Interest Rates to Stay Higher for Longer

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed down -0.21%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.21%. US stock...

$SPX : 5,297.10 (-0.21%)
SPY : 528.69 (-0.21%)
$DOWI : 39,869.38 (-0.10%)
DIA : 399.21 (-0.02%)
$IUXX : 18,557.96 (-0.21%)
QQQ : 451.98 (-0.20%)
ZNM24 : 109-180 (+0.07%)
DE : 394.43 (-4.73%)
CSCO : 48.34 (-2.68%)
DHI : 150.97 (-4.19%)
BLDR : 165.39 (-3.81%)
LEN : 165.20 (-3.31%)
How is the Dollar Index Declining Even Though it is Slightly Higher?

The dollar index has edged higher from the level in late February 2024. However, other markets are screaming the dollar index is losing value even though it has posted a slight gain.

$DXY : 104.59 (+0.09%)
GCM24 : 2,381.9 (-0.15%)
UUP : 28.56 (+0.25%)
UDN : 18.08 (-0.03%)
Stock Indexes Pull Back From This Morning's Record Highs

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down -0.03%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.02%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.09%. US stock indexes are moderately...

$SPX : 5,297.10 (-0.21%)
SPY : 528.69 (-0.21%)
$DOWI : 39,869.38 (-0.10%)
DIA : 399.21 (-0.02%)
$IUXX : 18,557.96 (-0.21%)
QQQ : 451.98 (-0.20%)
ZNM24 : 109-180 (+0.07%)
WMT : 64.01 (+6.99%)
TGT : 160.65 (+1.99%)
DLTR : 121.30 (+2.10%)
COST : 793.07 (+0.77%)
DG : 146.59 (+3.92%)
Stocks Little Changed After Mixed US Economic Reports

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) this morning is up +0.09%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.05%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.13%. US stock indexes this...

$SPX : 5,297.10 (-0.21%)
SPY : 528.69 (-0.21%)
$DOWI : 39,869.38 (-0.10%)
DIA : 399.21 (-0.02%)
$IUXX : 18,557.96 (-0.21%)
QQQ : 451.98 (-0.20%)
ZNM24 : 109-180 (+0.07%)
WMT : 64.01 (+6.99%)
TGT : 160.65 (+1.99%)
DLTR : 121.30 (+2.10%)
DG : 146.59 (+3.92%)
CB : 264.88 (+4.71%)
Grain Markets: Will Global Production Issues Continue to Push Wheat Prices Higher?

In my interview today with Michelle Rook on AgWeb's Markets Now I spoke about the recent move higher in wheat, soybean, and corn prices. I also discussed crude oil, interest rates, and the cattle markets....

ZWK24 : 657-0s (-1.98%)
ZSN24 : 1226-2 (+0.82%)
ZCK24 : 453-6s (-1.04%)
LEM24 : 179.025s (+0.43%)
Stock Indexes Post Record Highs as Economic Reports Bolster Rate Cut Hopes

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed up +1.17%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.88%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.49%. US stock indexes...

$SPX : 5,297.10 (-0.21%)
SPY : 528.69 (-0.21%)
$DOWI : 39,869.38 (-0.10%)
DIA : 399.21 (-0.02%)
$IUXX : 18,557.96 (-0.21%)
QQQ : 451.98 (-0.20%)
ZNM24 : 109-180 (+0.07%)
DHI : 150.97 (-4.19%)
LEN : 165.20 (-3.31%)
PHM : 118.66 (-2.79%)
TOL : 131.13 (-2.81%)
AMD : 162.62 (+1.85%)
S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 Rally to Record Highs on Fed-Friendly Economic Reports

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) this morning is up +0.70%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.54%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.79%. US stock indexes this morning...

$SPX : 5,297.10 (-0.21%)
SPY : 528.69 (-0.21%)
$DOWI : 39,869.38 (-0.10%)
DIA : 399.21 (-0.02%)
$IUXX : 18,557.96 (-0.21%)
QQQ : 451.98 (-0.20%)
ZNM24 : 109-180 (+0.07%)
DHI : 150.97 (-4.19%)
BLDR : 165.39 (-3.81%)
TOL : 131.13 (-2.81%)
LEN : 165.20 (-3.31%)
PHM : 118.66 (-2.79%)
Stocks Climb and Bond Yields Fall as US CPI Moderates

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) this morning is up +0.37%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.40%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.26%. US stock indexes this morning...

$SPX : 5,297.10 (-0.21%)
SPY : 528.69 (-0.21%)
$DOWI : 39,869.38 (-0.10%)
DIA : 399.21 (-0.02%)
$IUXX : 18,557.96 (-0.21%)
QQQ : 451.98 (-0.20%)
ZNM24 : 109-180 (+0.07%)
DHI : 150.97 (-4.19%)
BLDR : 165.39 (-3.81%)
TOL : 131.13 (-2.81%)
LEN : 165.20 (-3.31%)
PHM : 118.66 (-2.79%)
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