DJIA, Nasdaq, S&P 500 Close: All three primary stock composites finished the
last trading session of 2011 on the negative side of break-even. It was a
diminutive finish to a volatile year. The Dow finished off the last session of
2011 lower by .57 percent to close out at 12,217.56. The Nasdaq finished the
last session red by .33 percent to close at 2,605.15. The S&P 500 finished lower
by .43 percent to close at 1,257.60. Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq, S&P
500 2011 Close: Mixed results were observed for the primary stock indices in the
U.S. to finish off the 2011 calendar year. The Dow officially finished on the
plus side for the year by about 5.5 percent. The S&P 500 was relative flat-lines
and the Nasdaq finished off the year negative by about 1.8 percent overall. 2011
was a tumultuous year for the U.S. marketplace, and also the global marketplace.
Although investors are happy to close the books on 2011, 2012 trends will
continue to feel pressure stemming, in part, from the ongoing eurozone debt
crisis. Investors will stay focused to observe news relevant to the debt
resolution action plan in Europe. Relevant news will be a primary influence on
market trends as the new year opens. In addition to these overseas developments,
home based action here in the U.S. will also influence. The potential for
another round of quantitative easing exists and this action could definitely
support troubled U.S. sectors, but would have the undesired effect of rising
inflation. On top of it all, it is an election year in the U.S. Political
maneuvering will most likely have an affect on index trend-lines as we move
forward. DJIA, Nasdaq, S&P 500 Morning Update: Stock futures for the primary
indices in the U.S. were posting positive prior to opening bell this morning.
The Dow futures were positive by 1.1 percent. The Nasdaq futures were positive
by 1.6 percent and the S&P 500 futures were positive by 1.5 percent prior to
opening bell for the first full day of trading of 2012. Primary stock indicators
in Asia finished off in the green today and indicators in the eurozone were
mixed at this point in time. The more positive global indicators should help the
U.S. indices climb higher for open. Trading volume should still be lower today
as investors filter back in from the holiday break. Frank Matto
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