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21 May 2013
American equity markets break higher Tuesday
FXstreet.com (Barcelona) - The US stock market opened higher Tuesday, continuing an upward course and settling new all time highs in most major indices. In the United States, the Redbook Index (MoM) (May 12) was reported at +0.5%, relative to a figure of +0.7%. Moreover, the Redbook Index (YoY) (May 12) came in at +2.4%, compared with +2.8%.
Beginning with the indices and composites, the NASDAQ rose +0.11% as it settles in region of 3500.02, up +3.12 points in these moments. In addition, the S&P 500 is trading in positive territory, operating at 1670.47, ascending +3.10 points or +0.18% at the time of writing. Finally, the Dow Jones has edged lower at the opening, trading in the zone of 15383.51, presently +0.23% after a movement of +48.23 points.
Sectors are nearly all mixed at the opening, however the Conglomerates and Healthcare sectors have distinguished themselves as the winners thus far, contracting +0.41% and +0.46% respectively. In other news, the price of crude is testing USD $96.54/bbl Tuesday.
Beginning with the indices and composites, the NASDAQ rose +0.11% as it settles in region of 3500.02, up +3.12 points in these moments. In addition, the S&P 500 is trading in positive territory, operating at 1670.47, ascending +3.10 points or +0.18% at the time of writing. Finally, the Dow Jones has edged lower at the opening, trading in the zone of 15383.51, presently +0.23% after a movement of +48.23 points.
Sectors are nearly all mixed at the opening, however the Conglomerates and Healthcare sectors have distinguished themselves as the winners thus far, contracting +0.41% and +0.46% respectively. In other news, the price of crude is testing USD $96.54/bbl Tuesday.