Markets Monday, 09/14/2009

Date: Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:31:04 -0400

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| Dow : 9626.80 up 21.39 | S & P : 1049.34 up 6.61 |
| NASDAQ: 2091.78 up 10.88 | Bond (10Y): 3.42%, 101.66
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MARKETS:
Stocks turn higher
Markets manage advance after a choppy morning as Wall Street weighs
Obama speech and eyes China trade dispute.

The U.S. placed tariffs on Chinese tires, and China struck back with a
probe of U.S. chickens. The tension needs to pass. Protectionism could
hurt a recovery.

Obama: 'Learn lessons of Lehman'
In speech on Wall Street, president says bailouts are working and
economy is stabilizing, but regulatory reform is needed to prevent
future collapses.

Energy: Approval for Gorgon gas project expected in days

Date: Friday, September 11, 2009

The massive Gorgon liquid natural-gas project off the coast of
Australia has languished on the books for years, but now the work of
oil majors Chevron, Exxon and Shell may begin soon.

China imports of crude, iron ore fall from record

Date: Friday, September 11, 2009

China's August imports of crude oil and iron ore fall from the
previous month's record high, while copper imports slump 20% as the
country slows its pace of commodities stockpiling.

Crude contract edges lower but holds at $72 mark

Date: Friday, September 11, 2009

Crude-oil futures edge lower but hold at the $72-a-barrel mark, as
traders step to the sidelines after four straight higher sessions.

Markets Thursday, 09/10/2009

Date: Thu, 10 Sep 2009

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| Dow : 9627.48 up 80.26 | S & P : 1044.14 up 10.77 |
| NASDAQ: 2084.02 up 23.63 | Bond (10Y): 3.35%, 102.28
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MARKETS:
Stocks end at 2009 highs
Wall Street cheers as strong debt auction, P&G forecast, Geithner
comments and drop in jobless claims draw investors.

Stocks end at 2009 highs on Geithner comments, debt sale and positive data. Dow rises 78 points, Nasdaq and S&P gain 1%.

Date: Thursday, September 10, 2009

Stocks end at 2009 highs on Geithner comments, debt sale and positive
data. Dow rises 78 points, Nasdaq and S&P gain 1%.

Stimulus boosted employment by 1 million jobs in August, Obama administration says in first Recovery Act report to Congress.

Date: Thursday, September 10, 2009

Stimulus boosted employment by 1 million jobs in August, Obama
administration says in first Recovery Act report to Congress.