Market Watch 4/08/10

Stock Market Closing Prices – 4/08/10

Dow Jones Industrial Average ( DJIA ) Close – 10927.07 +29.55
Nasdaq Stock Market Close – 2436.81 +5.65
S&P 500 Close – 1186.43 +3.99

Commodities Closing Prices – 4/08/10
Gold Close - 1150.50 -1.70
Oil Close – 85.76 +0.37
Natural Gas – 3.92

Stocks finished higher today as investors cheered strong retail sales in March and offset
a disappointing report on jobless claims and continuing worries about Greece.

Financial and consumer stocks led the market higher.

One of the biggest winners on the day was Wynn Resorts (WYNN).

Earning will be the story next week as Alcoa (AA) kicks things off Monday afternoon.


***Stock Market April 9, 2010***

Wholesale Inventories - 10am EST

Constellation Brands to report quarterly results. Before market open.

Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission: Fannie & Freddie's role in the crisis.