Dow appreciates 185.34 points ( +1.06 %) to settle at 17,602.61.

The US Large Cap S&P 500 index appreciates 25.32 points ( +1.24 %) and is now at 2,064.29.

The tech heavy Nasdaq went up 44.82 points ( +0.90 %) close at 5,045.93.

Oil settles at $37.84 ( +0.91 % from last trading day.)

Gold is now at $1,069.50 ( +0.11 % from previous.)

The 10 year bond yield is at 2.26%. The interest rate of the yield has increased ( +0.02 %), meaning that the value of the bond has decreased. Increasing bond yield means that the value of the bond decreases and hurts bond holders but can encourage people to put more money in bonds for the higher yield.

The percentage of advancing stocks in the InvestDashboard.com stock universe is at 75.09 % while the percent of declining stocks is at 19.42 %. Volume is -12.12 % % from the average. Lower volume means there is lower conviction in this (up) move.

The percent of stocks above the 50 Day Moving Average is 40.07 % while the percent of stocks above the 200 Day Moving Average is 38.21 %. The percent of stocks above the 200 Day Moving Average says that stocks are generally in a downtrend and not yet oversold.

There are 01.19 % of stocks hitting a new 52 week high with 01.13 % of stocks hitting a new 52 week low.

The S&P 500 return over the last 52 weeks is -02.93 %.

The median forward PE is at 15.21, the average 5 year estimated growth is at 13.03 % and average yield is 02.15 %.

The average PEGY ratio (PEGY = (PE Ratio / (Growth+Yield))) is 2.00. The PEGY Ratio of 2.00 is greater than 2 and the market is very expensive!

The average short percent of float is at 06.85 %.

The most traded stocks based on dollar value traded are:

  1. NIKE, Inc. (NKE) at 128.71 (-3.14;-02.38 %)
  2. Apple Inc. (AAPL) at 108.61 (1.38; 01.29 %)
  3. Facebook, Inc. (FB) at 104.63 (-0.88;-00.83 %)
  4. Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) at 663.70 (0.55; 00.08 %)
  5. Celgene Corporation (CELG) at 122.07 (10.93; 09.83 %)

The winners with above average volume are:

  1. Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ADMS) at 30.85 (13.99; 82.98 %)
  2. Memorial Production Partners LP (MEMP) at 2.74 (0.93; 51.38 %)
  3. Azure Midstream Partners, LP (AZUR) at 3.98 (1.15; 40.64 %)
  4. Linn Energy, LLC (LINE) at 1.65 (0.45; 37.50 %)
  5. Southcross Energy Partners, L.P. (SXE) at 4.12 (1.12; 37.33 %)

The losers with above average volume are:

  1. Northwest Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NWBO) at 3.61 (-0.84;-18.88 %)
  2. Great Basin Scientific, Inc. (GBSN) at 1.39 (-0.23;-14.20 %)
  3. XBiotech, Inc. (XBIT) at 10.56 (-1.39;-11.63 %)
  4. International Shipholding Corp. (ISH) at 1.62 (-0.20;-10.99 %)
  5. API Technologies Corp. (ATNY) at 1.12 (-0.12;-09.68 %)

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  18. Amazon in ‘a league of its own’: Analyst
  19. Chipotle’s next marketing move: Be honest
  20. Consumer sentiment 92.6 vs. 92 expected
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  23. ‘Heat wave’ to hit on Christmas Eve
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  31. Trump isn’t the real GOP frontrunner
  32. US public pension holdings drop $3.2T
  33. Value vs growth is the debate for 2016
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  36. Millions to lose secure Internet access Jan. 1
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  42. Celgene’s stock rockets as analysts cheer patent settlement
  43. Dollar ekes out gain against euro after weak eurozone data
  44. Here’s the Russian rocket from last night that everyone can’t
  45. Kalo: Bios gets delisting notice; accountant resigns after just
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  48. U.S. stocks extend oil-fueled rally to third session
  49. Dow posts triple-digit gain for third session in a row
  50. Why Yahoo and Facebook are warning some users about foreign
  51. Go long BABA on an $86 buy stop and use a sell stop at $79.
  52. This week’s candle could be the reversal after eight record lows.
  53. NKE could break out to the upside with a strong close over $135,
  54. AMLP will probably need a good period of base building or
  55. The industry may see bank charters shrink by 6% for the first
  56. Investors should see this selection as one part of a multi-year
  57. It hasn’t bottomed yet.
  58. A close below $105 will turn the picture negative; traders and
  59. We might see a nice relief rally (if not more) in raw materials
  60. CLF has found a buyer for its coal business, but will it provide
  61. Tanker operators are attractive going into next year.
  62. Market factors must be taken into consideration.
  63. We expect LNN to rally to the upper $70s, but not much higher.
  64. It’s currently trading at a 12% discount to its average valuation.
  65. Another Chinese firm faces a likely LBO, but investors are wising
  66. Shares of the chipmaker gapped lower this morning.
  67. We feel even more comfortable in Foot Locker’s outlook.
  68. Early trading suggests that investors might be taking profits
  69. The stock currently has a yield over 4.5%, while trading less than
  70. The former resistance level of $75 may act as support for PII in
  71. Strength was primarily a function of a bounce in some of the
  72. The restaurant group has great potential, but the stock is ahead
  73. Not knowing the motivation of the buyers, I would be on guard for
  74. Overhead resistance in the $36 to $38 area is likely to cap this
  75. Save some room for El Pollo Loco, Wingstop and Kellogg.
  76. A growing athletic footwear business and an expanding global
  77. We expect a retest of the $100 level and eventual decline to the
  78. Capitulation event that hit company may be lying in wait for
  79. These companies either have non-diversified revenue streams, are
  80. Are you looking to tow between 8,500 and 12,300 pounds with your
  81. By most indications, the holiday shopping season is ending on a
  82. As rates increase, investors may want to consider stocks that pay
  83. Pay: Pal Breaks Above Key Reistance
  84. Tesla Remains Range-Bound as Overhead Resistance Strengthens
  85. The decline of community banks is blamed on tight regulations and
  86. These companies are making moves to develop a loyal following
  87. Nike continues innovate and fuel earnings growth as the company
  88. Here’s Why Union Pacific May Have Bottomed: Must-See Charts
  89. Despite strong quarterly results overall, much warmer-than-average
  90. Legalized cannabis is now the fastest-growing industry in the U.S.
  91. U.S. stocks climb on Wednesday, the third straight day of gains
  92. Micron ‘put on a clinic’ about how not to meet Wall Street’s
  93. Jim Cramer sees Nike (NKE) stock rebounding from today’s losses,
  94. The Oracle of Omaha loves this health care stock right now. We
  95. Shares of memory maker Micron are slipping after the company last
  96. If Cummins can rally that could mean a possible bottom in other
  97. Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) stock is declining after the company
  98. This fast-growing egg producer is now selling at a ridiculous
  99. U.S. stocks hover at session highs by Wednesday afternoon as crude
  100. Wal-Mart and Honda are adopting wind-powered energy. Learn what
  101. The Beijing Internet outfit Qihoo isn’t the first U.S.-listed
  102. Choppy price action continues in the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq and
  103. Amazon.com (AMZN) shares are rising on Wednesday afternoon as the
  104. Stocks Go Green for 2015 on Oil Rally

As of: Wed Dec 23 15:10:02 MST 2015

Dow appreciates +185.34 points (1.06%) to end at 17,602.61: Wednesday December 23, 2015
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