Market Watch 4/12/10

Stock Market Closing Prices – 4/12/10

Dow Jones Industrial Average ( DJIA ) Close – 11005.97 +8.62
Nasdaq Stock Market Close – 2457.87 +3.82
S&P 500 Close – 1196.48 +2.11

Commodities Closing Prices – 4/12/10
Gold Close - 1155.50 -6.10
Oil Close – 84.08 -0.26
Natural Gas – 4.00

Wow, The Dow closed above 11,000 for the first time in 18 months today.
After the market close, Alcoa (AA) reported a match quarterly result.
The earnings that met the consensus Wall Street estimate, but revenue (4.99 billion) missed the Street estimate of 5.21 billion.

The negative reaction to the Alcoa results may affect stocks on Tuesday. Futures trading suggests the market will open lower .

Palm is reportedly up for sale. The EU will offer 30 billion euros in aid to Greece.

Stock Market 4/13/2010

CSX Corp. slated to report quarterly results. After market close.
Intel to announce quarterly results. After market close.

U.S. trade balance for February. 8:30 a.m.
U.S. small business sentiment index. 9:00 a.m.
Capitol Report on current U.S. economy, preview of Bernanke testimony. 3 p.m.