Market Summary 9/14/2010

Stock Market Closing Prices – 9/14/10

Dow ( DJIA ) Close - 10526.49 -17.64
Nasdaq Close - 2289.77 +4.06
S&P 500 Close – 1121.10 -0.80

Commodities Closing Prices – 9/14/10

Gold Close - 1268.40
Oil Close – 76.47
Natural Gas – 3.97

The Dow were down 18 points to 10526 after 4 days gains.

The Nasdaq held on to its gains as investors bet on more dividends and share buybacks. Cisco said it plans a dividend starting in 2011. Cisco finished up 0.9% to $21.45.

Gold moves above $1,270, up 2% from Monday and the biggest percentage gain since February. The dollar's fall also helped silver and agricultural commodity prices move higher.

U.S. retail sales climbed for a second straight month in August, rising 0.4% after gaining a revised 0.3% in July.

Economic Date: September 15, 2010

U.S. import price index for August. 8:30 a.m.
Empire state index for September. 8:30 a.m.
Crude Inventories 10:30 am