http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/http://mediaserver.fxstreet.com/images/fxstreet-provider-logo1-en.gif7http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/05/17/S&P 500 Index: U.S. shares extend their gains on Wednesday Wall Street traded in the green on Wednesday as weak data on the U.S. manufacturing sparked bets that the Fed will continue stimulus activities. In addition, a report conducted by the Labor Department showed wholesale prices slumped in April for the biggest decline in three years, boosting the earnings outlook for exporters. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index climbed 0.5% to 1,658.78. The benchmark gauge has reached record highsFri, 17 May 2013 06:01:26 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/info@dukascopy.com (Dukascopy Bank SA)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/05/17/http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/05/16/S&P 500 Index: Wall Street trades up on Tuesday U.S. equities were bullish on Tuesday, with the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index reaching an eight high in the past nine trading sessions, as optimism rose over the economic outlook for the largest economy in the world. The S&P 500 Index rallied 1% to 1,650.34.All groups in the gauge edged higher with technology shares staying almost unchanged. Education stocks rose as the market rally pushed investors who awaited a decline to buy back theThu, 16 May 2013 05:39:34 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/info@dukascopy.com (Dukascopy Bank SA)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/05/16/http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/05/14/S&P 500 Index: Wall Street trades green on Friday Wall Street traded green on Friday, with the benchmark gauges heading to record high levels, amid rising corporate earnings and more monetary stimulus launched by central banks. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index closed up 0.43% at 1633.70 points. The index was 1.2% up on week, reaching a 15% increase on year 2013. All but two industry groups edged higher with health care shares soaring the most. Actavis Inc. jumped 12.2% to be the marketTue, 14 May 2013 07:43:59 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/info@dukascopy.com (Dukascopy Bank SA)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/05/14/http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/05/10/S&P 500 Index: The S&P 500 rallies on upbeat earnings reports U.S. equities traded green on Wednesday as Whole Foods Market Inc. and Electronic Arts Inc. posted forecast that topped the analyst estimates. The S&P 500 Index advanced 0.4% to 1,632.69. All but one industry group inched higher with basic materials climbing the most among all ten S&P 500 groups. Among the top performers was Electronic Arts Inc. with a 17% rally, as the video game maker forecasted adjusted income ofFri, 10 May 2013 06:24:04 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/info@dukascopy.com (Dukascopy Bank SA)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/05/10/http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/05/09/S&P 500 Index: The S&P 500 rallies on upbeat earnings reports Most U.S. blue chips advanced as optimism over central bank stimulus rose and companies posted better than expected corporate profits. The S&P 500 Index soared 0.5% to finish at 15,056.20. Around 72% of the S&P 500 components that have reported their earnings this year have topped the analyst estimates. All but one sector in the gauge rallied at least 0.2%. Fossil Inc. was the top performer. Fossil jumped 9% toThu, 09 May 2013 08:27:42 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/info@dukascopy.com (Dukascopy Bank SA)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/05/09/http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/05/08/S&P 500 Index: The S&P 500 extends its gains on Monday U.S. equities extended their gains on Monday, with the Standard & Poor’s trading at its record high, as employment data released last week showed that employers hired more than expected workers in April. The S&P 500 Index added 0.2% to finish at 1,617.50. Financial group outperformed the other nine industry groups, as Bank of America jumped 5.2%. Among basic materials, Cliffs Natural Resources rallied 5.5%, the most amongWed, 08 May 2013 07:31:39 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/info@dukascopy.com (Dukascopy Bank SA)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/05/08/http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/05/07/S&P 500 Index: The S&P 500 trading above 1,600 points Wall Street traded green on Friday, with the Standard & Poor’s trading above 1,600 points for the first time in its history amid increasing number of bullish bets. At the closing bell, the S&P 500 Index was 2% higher at 1,614.42 on weekly basis. All but two industry groups posted gains. Material, energy and tech shares jumped the most in the gauge, as investors switched to companies correlating with economic growth. UnitedTue, 07 May 2013 07:58:04 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/info@dukascopy.com (Dukascopy Bank SA)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/05/07/http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/05/03/S&P 500 Index: U.S. stocks retreat as hiring slows down U.S. equities dropped, with the Standard & Poor’s 500 index slipping from its record high, as data showed American payrolls and manufacturing grew slower than expected. The S&P 500 Index slumped 0.9% to end the session at 1,582.70. All sectors in the index declined with commodity companies falling the most among the ten industry groups as copper and oil slipped. As for health care blue chips Allergan Inc. erased 13%, the mostFri, 03 May 2013 06:57:01 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/info@dukascopy.com (Dukascopy Bank SA)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/05/03/http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/05/01/S&P 500 Index: U.S. stocks at a new record high U.S. shares advanced, sending the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index to a fresh high, as home sales increased boosted by optimism over more stimulus from central banks. The S&P 500 Index rallied 0.7% to close at 1,93.61. All groups in the benchmark gauge edged higher, with tech shares posting the biggest increase of 1.8%. Moody’s Corporation jumped 8.3%, the most among all blue chips after the company said it has settled two long-runningWed, 01 May 2013 07:36:05 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/info@dukascopy.com (Dukascopy Bank SA)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/05/01/http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/04/30/S&P 500 Index: U.S. stocks up on week amid positive earnings U.S. equities fell on Friday, yet advancing for the week, as the S&P 500 rebounded from its biggest slump in five months amid positive earnings data. Six sectors within the benchmark gauge declined. Among industrial shares, PerkinElmer Inc. lost 12% to close at $30.35, as its first-quarter profit results missed the estimates due to decreasing sales. Another market loser was Expedia, down 10%, as, regardless of a 24% rise inTue, 30 Apr 2013 10:54:27 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/info@dukascopy.com (Dukascopy Bank SA)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/04/30/http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/04/26/S&P 500 Index: U.S. shares mixed amid quarterly results releases U.S. stocks inched up on Wednesday amid mixed quarterly results. The S&P 500 Index gained 0.001% to close at 1,578.79. Six out of ten industries within the index traded higher. The top-performers were basic materials and oil and gas firms, climbing 1.94% and 1.17%. Among basic materials, Newmont Mining Corp. and Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. rose 5.86% and 5.20%. Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. ended higher despite postingFri, 26 Apr 2013 06:41:04 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/info@dukascopy.com (Dukascopy Bank SA)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/04/26/http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/04/25/S&P 500 Index: U.S. stocks soar on upbeat quarterly reports U.S. shares finished sharply higher on Tuesday amid better-than-expected quarterly results from the biggest companies. The S&P 500 Index rose 1.04% to close at 1,577.90. All industries within the index rose, with financials and oil and gas companies rallying 1.79% and 1.17%. Stocks of Netflix skyrocketed 24.44%, the biggest gain in the index, after several firms raised its share price, citing upbeat quarterly data releasedThu, 25 Apr 2013 05:40:20 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/info@dukascopy.com (Dukascopy Bank SA)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/04/25/http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/04/23/S&P 500 Index: U.S. shares rebound amid mixed quarterly results U.S. shares ended last week in green zone amid mixed quarterly reports from the U.S. largest companies and caution ahead of outcome of the IMF and G20 meetings. U.S. equities also drew strength from a rebound in Asian and European stocks. The S&P 500 Index moved higher 0.88% to close at 1,555.25. All but one industry within the index climbed. The top-performers were telecommunications and health care firms, adding 1.67%Tue, 23 Apr 2013 07:59:39 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/info@dukascopy.com (Dukascopy Bank SA)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/04/23/http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/04/19/S&P 500 Index: U.S. stocks plummet after IMF growth estimate cut U.S. stocks finished sharply lower on Wednesday after the IMF revised down its global growth prediction from 3.5% to 3.3% for 2013. Moreover, weaker-than-expected quarterly results of the S&P 500 majors put heavy selling pressure on shares. The S&P 500 Index declined 1.43% to close 1,552.01. All industries within the index dropped. In the green territory traded Abbott Laboratories, up 2.42%, after reporting upbeatFri, 19 Apr 2013 05:48:44 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/info@dukascopy.com (Dukascopy Bank SA)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/04/19/http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/04/18/S&P 500 Index: U.S. shares rally on upbeat quarterly reports U.S. stocks soared on Tuesday, rebounding after heavy losses incurred on Monday. Stocks also get some support from a bigger-than-expected increase in housing starts last month. The S&P 500 Index advanced 1.43% to close at 1,574.57. All industries included in the index rose. The top performers were consumer goods and industrial companies, surging 1.86% and 1.50%. Among industrials, Applied Materials and First Solar advancedThu, 18 Apr 2013 06:07:14 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/info@dukascopy.com (Dukascopy Bank SA)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/04/18/http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/04/17/S&P 500 Index: S&P 500 declines on negative economic data from China American shares declined on Monday as Chinese economy advanced at a slower rate than predicted. The S&P 500 Index fell 2.3% to 1,552.36 points, the biggest decrease since November. Sprint Nextel Corp, a telecommunications company, surged 13.5% to $7.06 on news that Dish Networks, a satellite television operator, offered a $25.5 billion bid to buy the company. Furthermore, Life Technologies Corp jumped 7.5% toWed, 17 Apr 2013 10:35:47 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/info@dukascopy.com (Dukascopy Bank SA)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/04/17/http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/04/16/S&P 500 Index U.S. stocks closed in the negative area on Friday on disappointing data releases from the domestic economy. U.S. retail sales unexpectedly fell 0.4% in March, while experts predicted a 0.1% increase. Moreover, preliminary University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index plunged to a nine-month low this month. The S&P 500 Index lost 0.28% to close at 1,588.85. A half of industries included in the index posted gains. The top-performers were defensive sectors, with utilitiesTue, 16 Apr 2013 08:40:07 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/info@dukascopy.com (Dukascopy Bank SA)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/04/16/http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/04/12/S&P 500 Index U.S. equity markets rallied, sending the benchmark S&P 500 Index to a new record high, as Japan rehearsed its plans on asset purchase plans to boost the economy, while investors were bullish on the new earnings season results. The S&P 500 Index advanced 1.2% to 1,587.73 points. All ten industries in the gauge climbed with health care and tech stocks posting the biggest gains. Micron Technology jumped 5.4% to $10.09 amid a rebound in the chipmaker's sales. Apollo GroupFri, 12 Apr 2013 06:45:20 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/info@dukascopy.com (Dukascopy Bank SA)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/04/12/http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/04/11/S&P 500 Index Wall Street finished green on Tuesday, sending higher the Standard & Poor's Index for the first back-to-back rally in almost one month, as investors cheered the earnings season kicking off, and Chinese inflation slowed. The S&P 500 Index climbed 0.4% to 1,568.61. Seven out of ten groups in the benchmark gauge edged higher. First Solar jumped 46% for the biggest advance on the index to close at $39.35, as the maker of solar panels estimated 2013 sales and profits thatThu, 11 Apr 2013 07:47:29 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/info@dukascopy.com (Dukascopy Bank SA)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/04/11/http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/04/10/S&P 500 Index U.S. equities advanced on rising optimism that the first-quarter profits would favour a rebound in the market after posting biggest decrease on week this year. The S&P 500 Index rallied 0.6% to 1,563.07. All but one group in the benchmark index edged higher. Advanced Micro Devices jumped 13.1% for the biggest surge in the S&P 500 on news Microsoft Corp. would use AMD chips in the company’s next Xbox game console. Wpx Energy followed with a 5.3% rise to pace gains inWed, 10 Apr 2013 05:56:28 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/info@dukascopy.com (Dukascopy Bank SA)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/04/10/http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/04/09/S&P 500 Index U.S. shares dropped on Friday, with the Standard & Poor's 500 Index snapping the biggest plunge on week this year, as U.S. employers added less than expected jobs in March. Payrolls advanced by 88,000 workers, less than one half of the number forecast by economists. The S&P 500 Index slipped 0.4% to 1,553.28. Only two out of ten groups edged higher, while oil and gas sector stayed almost unchanged. Losses in the group were capped by Nabors Industries, Wpx Energy Inc.Tue, 09 Apr 2013 06:05:08 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/info@dukascopy.com (Dukascopy Bank SA)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/04/09/http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/04/05/S&P 500 Index Wall Street finished red on Wednesday, with the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index falling down from a record high led by financial and energy stocks. In addition, worse-than-expected data on the world’s largest economy also fuelled concerns over growth perspectives. The S&P 500 slipped 1.1% to 1,533.69 for the biggest drop in more than month. All ten groups in the index posted losses. Tenet Healthcare Corp. led health care shares lower, as it erased as much as 7.8% afterFri, 05 Apr 2013 06:43:32 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/info@dukascopy.com (Dukascopy Bank SA)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/04/05/http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/04/04/S&P 500 Index U.S. stocks closed higher on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 Index trading at its record high, as concerns over the Eurozone’s debt crisis faded and report showed factory orders climbed in February due to increasing demand for motor vehicles and aircraft. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rallied 0.5% to end at 1,570.25. Seven out of ten groups in the index edged higher. Health care shares were 1.5% up for the biggest jump on S&P 500, as Medicare said it does not see anyThu, 04 Apr 2013 07:30:06 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/info@dukascopy.com (Dukascopy Bank SA)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/04/04/http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/03/29/S&P 500 Index US stocks finished mostly lower on Wednesday amid political uncertainty in Italy. Weak data from Europe as well as a decline in the US pending home sales last month also put pressure on equities. The S&P 500 Index lost 0.06% to end the session at 1,555.95. Only four in ten sectors within the index were bullish. The top performers were defensive stocks; health care and utilities rose 0.53% and 0.42%. Gilead Sciences and Biogen Idec Inc. jumped 4.28% and 3.16%, the biggestFri, 29 Mar 2013 12:52:02 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/info@dukascopy.com (Dukascopy Bank SA)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/03/29/http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/03/28/S&P 500 Index The Wall Street closed in green area on Tuesday following positive headlines from the US real estate and manufacturing sectors. The overall durable goods orders climbed 5.7% in February compared to a forecast of a 3.8% increase. Meanwhile, home prices continued to improve last month. Adding to gains, US equities drew strength from eased worries over Cyprus bailout. The S&P 500 Index jumped 0.78% ending the session only two points less of its all-time high. All industriesThu, 28 Mar 2013 09:56:43 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/info@dukascopy.com (Dukascopy Bank SA)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/03/28/http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/03/27/S&P 500 Index U.S. stocks dropped on rising concerns that the Cyprus's banking system’s restructuring plan will cause losses on deposits in other European banks as well. The S&P 500 Index declined 0.3% to 1,551.69 after surging 0.5% earlier. All sectors in the gauge posted losses. Ebay Inc. lost 3.7% for the biggest slump in the index, as investors became cautious about a possible update in tax regulation for online sales. Red Hat, the largest Linux operating system software seller,Wed, 27 Mar 2013 05:12:21 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/info@dukascopy.com (Dukascopy Bank SA)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/03/27/http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/03/26/S&P 500 Index U.S. equities gained, yet posting the second weekly decline in 2013 for the S&P 500 Index, as optimism on Cyprus’ ability to come up with a bailout plan rose and Nike Inc. and Tiffany & Co. data release on corporate earnings topped analyst estimates. The S&P 500 Index climbed 0.7% to 1,556.89 on Friday. All sectors in the gauge edged higher. Nike jumped 11.1% for the biggest rally on the index after the world’s largest sporting-goods company said its gross marginTue, 26 Mar 2013 05:36:32 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/info@dukascopy.com (Dukascopy Bank SA)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/03/26/http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/03/22/S&P 500 Index U.S. equities rebounded from earlier losses this week, as the Federal Reserve extend its bond buying program to bolster economic growth and Eurozone’s policy makers weighed options for a bailout plan of Cyprus. The S&P 500 Index rallied 0.7% to 1,558.71. First Solar jumped 5.9% for the biggest increase in the gauge to pace gains in tech shares that were 0.5% up. A gauge of homebuilders rose 3.7%, as the builders are gaining from improved demand for new homes and loweredFri, 22 Mar 2013 05:41:32 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/info@dukascopy.com (Dukascopy Bank SA)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/03/22/http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/03/21/S&P 500 Index Most U.S. equities slumped for a third straight day after Cyprus rejected a tax levy on bank deposits to secure the bailout funds of the European Union. The S&P 500 Index retreated 0.2% to 1,548.34 for its longest losing streak this year. Six out of ten groups in the gauge declined. Electronic Arts Inc fell the most by 8.3% on speculation the current chief executive officer of U.S. video games maker is stepping down. Furthermore, Cardinal Health retreated 8.2% for theThu, 21 Mar 2013 06:05:52 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/info@dukascopy.com (Dukascopy Bank SA)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/03/21/http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/03/20/S&P 500 Index U.S. equities declined on Monday on a tax levy imposed by the Eurozone's policy makers on customer deposits held in Cypriot banks. The decision raised concerns over the area's debt crisis sharpening once again. The S&P 500 retreated 0.6% to 1,552.10. All but one sectors in the index inched lower. Helmerich & Payne Inc. posted biggest decrease in the gauge, as it closed at $62.60, down 5.52%, and paced losses in the oil and gas sector. The largest oilservices companyWed, 20 Mar 2013 05:54:35 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/info@dukascopy.com (Dukascopy Bank SA)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/03/20/http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/03/19/S&P 500 Index U.S. shares rose for a second consecutive week, with the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index trading within 5 points of a record high on better-than-expected retail sales and unemployment claims data that bolstered optimism on the world’s largest economy. The S&P 500 Index climbed 0.6% to 1,560.70.Four out of ten groups in the index edged higher. CenterPoint Energy Inc. jumped 7.2% for the biggest rally in the gauge, as the utility company agreed to form a master-limitedTue, 19 Mar 2013 05:50:48 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/info@dukascopy.com (Dukascopy Bank SA)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/03/19/http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/03/15/S&P 500 Index U.S. equities edged higher on rising optimism about the world's largest economy's economic outlook, as retail sales data topped the analyst estimates. The S&P 500 Index rallied 0.1%, to 1,554.52 by its close. Five out of ten sectors included in the index posted gains. Among best-performing companies was Netflix with a 5.6% rally to end at $192.36 after the online video service provider started offering its U.S. subscribers a new option to peer into the digital movieFri, 15 Mar 2013 05:17:13 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/info@dukascopy.com (Dukascopy Bank SA)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/03/15/http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/03/14/S&P 500 Index Most U.S. blue chips dropped, pushing down the Standard & Poor’s 500 index from its seven-day high. Experts say that the market might be tired after setting a record high. The S&P 500 slid 0.2% to 1,552.48 after touching its highest in more than five years yesterday. Seagate Technology jumped nearly 9% to $34.94 for the biggest gain in the benchmark index to cap losses in technology shares. Furthermore, Valero Energy Corporation led gains in the oil and gas sectorThu, 14 Mar 2013 09:38:23 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/info@dukascopy.com (Dukascopy Bank SA)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/03/14/http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/03/13/S&P 500 Index U.S. shares rose on Friday as jobless-benefit claims dropped to a six-week low and investors look forward to further stimulus measures. The S&P 500 Index advanced 0.45% to 1,551.18, less than 1% below its highest value of 1,565.15 in October 2007. All the sectors included in the gauge rallied on Friday. The best performing sectors were consumer services and basic materials. H&R Block Inc., U.S. tax preparation company, surged 9.2% to $27.28, despite bigger thanWed, 13 Mar 2013 05:52:32 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/info@dukascopy.com (Dukascopy Bank SA)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/03/13/http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/03/12/S&P 500 Index U.S. shares rose on Friday as jobless-benefit claims dropped to a six-week low and investors look forward to further stimulus measures. The S&P 500 Index advanced 0.45% to 1,551.18, less than 1% below its highest value of 1,565.15 in October 2007. All the sectors included in the gauge rallied on Friday. The best performing sectors were consumer services and basic materials. H&R Block Inc., U.S. tax preparation company, surged 9.2% to $27.28, despite bigger thanTue, 12 Mar 2013 05:54:46 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/info@dukascopy.com (Dukascopy Bank SA)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/03/12/http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/03/08/S&P 500 Index U.S. equities edged higher on Wednesday, as report showed companies hired more workers than expected and Fed said the world’s largest economy is expanding. The S&P 500 Index climbed 0.1% to 1,541.46. Five out of ten groups in the index edged higher. Big Lots Inc. jumped more than 6% to close at $35.97, as the Columbus-grounded retailer’s report showed improving sales in its stores in the U.S. and Canada. Big lots forecasts that its full year earnings per share will beFri, 08 Mar 2013 05:51:47 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/info@dukascopy.com (Dukascopy Bank SA)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/03/08/http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/03/07/S&P 500 Index U.S. blue chips rose, as China pledged to maintain its growth target of 7.5% and investors look forward to more monetary stimulus measures from central banks. The S&P 500 Index advanced 1% to close 1,539.79. All ten groups in the S&P 500 gauge edged higher. TripAdvisor Inc. posted biggest gains in the index with its shares rallying 4.8% to $47.68, adding to the 0.8% surge in consumer services group. Technology sector jumped 1.6%, the most in the gauge, as MicronThu, 07 Mar 2013 05:52:35 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/info@dukascopy.com (Dukascopy Bank SA)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/03/07/http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/03/06/S&P 500 Index U.S. shares climbed on Monday, as Federal Reserve pledged to extend its stimulus measures to bolster the largest economy’s growth offsetting concerns over spending cuts. The Standard’s & Poor 500 advanced 0.5% to 1,525.20 after retreating 0.4% earlier. All but two sectors edged higher. Genworth Financial Inc. rallied 6.7% to $9.09, posting biggest gains in the gauge, and contributed to a 0.8% increase in financial shares. Marathon Petroleum Corporation surged 5.6% toWed, 06 Mar 2013 05:41:08 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/info@dukascopy.com (Dukascopy Bank SA)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/03/06/http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/03/05/S&P 500 Index U.S. equities advanced on better-than-forecast economic data that offset concerns over budget spending cuts and Italian parliamentary election. The Standard’s & Poor’s 500 Index rallied as much as 0.2% to close at 1,518.20 on Friday. The gauge has rallied 1.1% in February, extending its gains for a fourth consecutive month. Seven out of ten groups in the gauge edged higher. The top-performer was Intuitive Surgical Inc. that jumped 8.5% to $553.400 and posted a biggestTue, 05 Mar 2013 05:33:52 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/info@dukascopy.com (Dukascopy Bank SA)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/03/05/http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/03/01/S&P 500 Index U.S. stocks extended their gains for a second straight day on Wednesday after Ben Bernanke, the Chairman of Federal Reserve, assured his strong support for growth-boosting activities and U.S. housing and durables goods data added to positive sentiment. The S&P 500 Index advanced 1.4%, or 20.92 points, to 1,517.86. All sectors in the gauge rallied at least 0.8%. Dollar Tree posted the biggest gain with its shares soaring as much as 10.5% to $ 45.39, as the discount varietyFri, 01 Mar 2013 07:03:28 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/info@dukascopy.com (Dukascopy Bank SA)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/global-stock-market-review/2013/03/01/