The last trading session was a positive one for the market in the U.S. The
primary indices finished on the positive side of break-even and the DJIA climbed
above the 13,000 mark once again. The Dow Jones finished the day in the green by
15.82 at 12,965.69. Trends were buoyed by the posted economic reports which have
been better than expected, paired with the progressive action taken by European
leaders relevant to the debt resolution bailout plan for Greece. Stocks started
the day strong and positive trends held throughout. Many retailers posted better
than expected earnings reports last session and Home Depot was in the mix. Home
Depot Reported fourth quarter earnings and revenue that topped analysts
expectations. Fourth quarter sales grew by almost 6 percent to $16 billion. The
news was well received. Home Deport attributes some of the gains to a milder
winter. Economists also hope that progressive action in the housing sector
across the U.S. will push sales higher. Both Home Depot and Lowes finished the
last trading session in the green. Stock Quote Close Review: Home Depot HD
closed out the last session in the green by .45 percent at 46.92 according to
Google finance stock quote. Lowes LOW finished the last session green by .29
percent to close out at 27.76 according to google finance stock quotes. Frank
Matto
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