Market Watch 3/11/10

Stock Market Closing Prices – 3/11/10

Dow Jones Industrial Average ( DJIA ) Close – 10611.84 +44.51
Nasdaq Stock Market Close – 2368.46 +9.51
S&P 500 Close – 1150.24 +4.63

Commodities Closing Prices – 3/11/10
Gold Close 1108.00 +0.20
Oil Close – 82.24 +0.13
Natural Gas – 4.45

Transportation and financial stocks led the market again today, as they did yesterday. First-time jobless claims fall, but continuing claims move higher. Sen. Dodd will push financial reform bill without GOP support.

The week's quiet trading comes as investors look for more signs about the direction of the economy.

Economic Calendar Data - 3/12/10

Retail Sales - February 2010 - 8:30am EST
U.S. consumer sentiment for March. 10 a.m.

Earnings Calendar - Companies Reporting Earnings - 3/12/10
AnnTaylor Stores Corp. (ANN) -- 3/12 8am