Market Watch 2/24/10

Stock Market Closing Prices – 2/24/10

Dow Jones Industrial Average ( DJIA ) Close – 10374.16 +91.75
Nasdaq Stock Market Close – 2235.90 +22.46
S&P 500 Close – 1105.24 +10.64

Commodities Closing Prices – 2/24/10

Gold Close – 1096.50 -6.20
Oil Close – 79.81 -0.19
Natural Gas – 4.82

Today ,Ben Bernanke said interest rated will stay low during his semiannual report to congress, his words like magic words to the stock market, Dow up 91.75 points .

At the same time, a disappointing report on new home sales brought the latest reminder that a recovery in the economy will be difficult even with government aid.

Tomorrow’s quarterly report,
Hyatt Hotels, Kohl's, Gap Inc, Live Nation

Tomorrow’s economic data,
Initital Claims - Last Week - 8:30am EST
Durable Goods Orders - January 2010 - 8:30am EST