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Daily Market Commentary for July 31, 2008 from Millennium-Traders.Com

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Hot Stock picks on the move today for day trading: MasterCard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) and AK Steel Holding Corporation (NYSE: AKS). MasterCard stock price got smashed after releasing second quarter earnings which consisted of a $747 million loss on a $1 billion after-tax charge related to a settlement of antitrust litigation with American Express Corporation (NYSE: AXP). MasterCard had a trading range of over twenty-two points during the trading session and posted a loss at the closing bell of over twenty-six and a half points. Day traders posted hefty profits day trading MasterCard during the trading day. AK Steel was a heavy mover just after the noon time hour when rumor came out of a possible bid for the company began to circulate. Day traders reaped hefty profits on the long play of AK Steel  when it surged from below $56 to over $64 over a short period of time. AK Steel had a trading range during the trading day of over twelve points. At the closing bell, the company was higher by just over four points.

At the NYSE closing bell on the New York Stock Exchange, here is how the major world indices and major U.S. stock indices ended the session on the world market as well as the emerging markets including the stock market closing bell price:
DOW (Dow Jones Industrial Average) triple digit loss of 207.13 points on the day to end the trading session at 11,376.56
NYSE (New York Stock Exchange) triple digit loss of 126.67 points to end the trading session at 8,438.64
NASDAQ loss of 4.17 points to end the trading session at 2,325.55
S&P 500 loss of 16.79 points to end the trading session at 1,267.47
FTSE All-World excluding – U.S. loss of 0.90 points to end the trading session at 226.22
FTSE RAFI 1000 loss of 40.69 points to end the trading session at 4,987.65
BEL 20 (BEL20) loss of 35.87 points to end the trading session at 2,994.38
CAC 40 (CAC40) loss of 8.19 points to end the trading session at 4,392.36
FTSE100 (UKX100) loss of 8.8 points to end the trading session at 5,411.90
NIKKEI 225 (NIK/O) gain of 9.02 points on the day to end the trading session at 13,376.81

New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) stock market indicators for the day:
Advanced stock prices 1,212; declined stock prices 1,968; unchanged stock prices 98; stock prices hitting new highs 36 and stock prices hitting new lows 68.
NYSE quotes for volatile stocks and market trends, as well as stock quotes, stock prices and stock symbols of Day Trading Stock Picks on the New York Stock Exchange stock market for Day Trading online and active Day Trading for those who are or would like to be Day Trading for a living: Visa Incorporated (NYSE: V) stock price shed 5.39 points on the trading session, high on the trading session $93.60, low on the trading session $71.49 for a closing stock price at $73.06; Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO) stock price gained 4.34 points on the trading session, high on the trading session $49.55, low on the trading session $46.64 for a closing stock price at $49.47; Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) stock price shed 3.00 points on the trading session, high on the trading session $59.34, low on the trading session $56.52 for a closing stock price at $57.22; Flowserve Corporation (NYSE: FLS) stock price shed 1.75 points on the trading session, high on the trading session $145.45, low on the trading session $127.40 for a closing stock price at $133.34; AK Steel Holding Corporation (NYSE: AKS) stock price gained 4.15 points on the trading session, high on the trading session $66.47, low on the trading session $54.38 for a closing stock price at $63.50; Cleveland-Cliffs Incorporated (NYSE: CLF) stock price shed 7.59 points on the trading session, high on the trading session $115.00, low on the trading session $104.80 for a closing stock price at $108.41; Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Corporation (NYSE: FCX) stock price shed 4.64 points on the trading session, high on the trading session $101.00, low on the trading session $96.71 for a closing stock price at $96.75; Parker-Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH) stock price shed 6.36 points on the trading session, high on the trading session $64.41, low on the trading session $61.27 for a closing stock price at $61.68; Walter Industries Incorporated (NYSE: WLT) stock price shed 1.08 points on the trading session, high on the trading session $107.92, low on the trading session $100.59 for a closing stock price at $104.87; CF Holdings Incorporated (NYSE: CF) stock price shed 3.15 points on the trading session, high on the trading session $168.13, low on the trading session $161.86 for a closing stock price at $163.46; CME Group Incorporated (NYSE: CME) stock price shed 13.44 points on the trading session, high on the trading session $375.00, low on the trading session $356.19 for a closing stock price at $359.85; ULTRASHORT Financial Corporation (NYSE: SKF) stock price gained 2.41 points on the trading session, high on the trading session $124.15, low on the trading session $117.59 for a closing stock price at $121.57; XTO Energy Incorporated (NYSE: XTO) stock price shed 1.66 points on the trading session, high on the trading session $49.29, low on the trading session $46.82 for a closing stock price at $47.23; Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) stock price shed 2.98 points on the trading session, high on the trading session $102.88, low on the trading session $98.00 for a closing stock price at $98.92; United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) stock price shed 6.49 points on the trading session, high on the trading session $165.96, low on the trading session $156.66 for a closing stock price at $160.36; MasterCard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) stock price shed 26.58 points on the trading session, high on the trading session $259.00, low on the trading session $237.48 for a closing stock price at $244.15; CONSOL Energy Incorporated (NYSE: CNX) stock price shed 14.11 points on the trading session, high on the trading session $83.17, low on the trading session $73.75 for a closing stock price at $74.39.

National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) stock market indicators today:
Advanced stock prices 1,348; declined stock prices 1,552; unchanged stock prices 134; stock prices hitting new highs 40; stock prices hitting new lows 81.
NASDAQ quotes, volatile stocks and market trends, as well as stock quotes, stock prices and stock symbols of Day Trading Stock Picks on the NASDAQ stock market for Day Trading online and active Day Trading for those who are or would like to be Day Trading for a living: ImClone Systems Incorporated (NasdaqGS: IMCL) stock price gained 17.36 points on the trading session, high on the trading session $65.00, low on the trading session $63.33 for a closing stock price at $63.80; Bare Escentuals Incorporated (NasdaqGS: BARE) stock price shed 5.38 points on the trading session, high on the trading session $12.59, low on the trading session $11.40 for a closing stock price at $11.54; Akamai Technologies Incorporated (NasdaqGS: AKAM) stock price shed 8.10 points on the trading session, high on the trading session $25.50, low on the trading session $22.69 for a closing stock price at $23.34; First Solar Incorporated (NasdaqGS: FSLR) stock price had no change on the trading session, high on the trading session $301.30, low on the trading session $284.18 for a closing stock price at $285.00.

Market trends on the American Stock Exchange (AMEX) and stock market indicators for today:
Advanced stock prices 554; declined stock prices 617; unchanged stock prices 103; stock prices hitting new highs 21; stock prices hitting new lows 30.

Chicago Board of Trade Futures Market activity for the day, at time of this posting for September 2008 Contracts:
E-mini S&P 500 (ES) end of day price 1,266.50, change -18.25
E-mini NASDAQ-100 (NQ) end of day price 1,854.75, change -1.50
E-mini S&P SmallCap 600 (SMP) end of day price 372.20, change -1.80
$5 DJIA (YM) end of day price 11,354, change -226

World Currencies for the Forex Market, for Forex Trading by active Forex Traders, at time of this posting:
Euro 0.6411 to U.S. Dollars 1.5598
Japanese Yen 107.87 to U.S. Dollars 0.0093
British Pound 0.5045 to U.S. Dollars 1.9823
Canadian Dollar 1.0232 to U.S. Dollars 0.9773
Swiss Franc 1.0475 to U.S. Dollars 0.9547

Commodity Markets:
Energy Sector: Light Crude (NYMEX: NYM) shed $2.69 on the day for a closing price of $124.08 a barrel ($US per barrel)
Heating Oil (NYMEX: NYM) shed $0.09 on the day for a closing price of $3.46 a gallon ($US per gallon)
Natural Gas (NYMEX: NYM) shed $0.13 on the day for a closing price of $9.12 per million BTU ($US per mmbtu.)
Unleaded Gas (NYMEX: NYM) shed $0.07 on the day for a closing price of $3.07 a gallon ($US per gallon)

Metals Markets:
Gold Market Price (COMEX: CMX) gained $10.40 on the day for a closing price of $922.70 ($US per Troy ounce)
Silver (COMEX: CMX) gained $0.33 on the day for a closing price of $17.79 ($US per Troy ounce)
Platinum (NYMEX: NYM) gained $23.80 on the day for a closing price of $1,761.90 ($US per Troy ounce)
Copper (COMEX: CMX) gained $0.02 on the day for a closing price of $3.66 ($US per pound)

Livestock and Meat Markets (cents per lb.):
Lean Hogs (Chicago Mercantile Exchange: CME) gained 1.80 on the day for a closing price of 74.35
Pork Bellies (Chicago Mercantile Exchange: CME) shed 1.50 on the day for a closing price of 68.50
Live Cattle (Chicago Mercantile Exchange: CME) gained 0.15 on the day for a closing price of 106.30
Feeder Cattle (Chicago Mercantile Exchange: CME) gained 1.68 on the day for a closing price of 115.33

Other Commodities (cents per bushel):
Corn (Chicago Board of Trade: CBT) shed 13.75 on the day for a closing price of 607.50
Soybeans (Chicago Board of Trade: CBT) shed 1.00 on the day for a closing price of 1,404.00

Bond Market:
2 year bond gained 8/32 on the day for a closing price of 100 15/32 with a Yield of 2.50, Yield Change -0.13
5 year bond gained 21/32 on the day for a closing price of 100 21/32 with a Yield of 3.22, Yield Change -0.14
10 year bond gained 27/32 on the day for a closing price of 99 20/32 with a Yield of 3.94, Yield Change -0.11
30 year bond shed 1 5/32 on the day for a closing price of 96 26/32 with a Yield of 4.57, Yield Change -0.07

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What does this statement on immigration channels and this can lead to permanent / temp. Regulation?

I thought of UK work permit with a job and highly skilled migrants were allowed after the regulation five years. Unskilled workers not entitled to remain in the United Kingdom. How much more into account the need for government. I read in an economic report yesterday that the proposal was that the government to continue the examination of what can lead to permanent settlement channnels that temperature. I thought that was clear. Man, I want to leave this government changes the rules people on a whim. I got to the point where I can not trust New Labour government in anything because they are constantly changing the rules on people. Could immigration laws apply to me when I'm here for three years. Any new law will be retroactive? However, these laws would be only for people coming in. I'm not using the NHS, I pay taxes, and bought a car and an apartment. I feel like I contribute.

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Why Israeli settlements?

If Israel is as interested in peace and accept that the Palestinians should have a homeland, why continue to build a large number of settlements in the West Bank? and if the U.S. wants peace and a homeland why Israel is likely to continue funding is using the money to fund these SETL? And if the Palestinians want peace and a homeland to which they continue to harass Israel? See a map of Israeli settlements in the West Bank. I know that there are no simple solutions just want the information. I'm not for or against either side.

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The release of "Veer Salman Khan – astrological analysis

The three fans Khans of Bollywood films to keep busy all year. One Salman Khan eager to know how his upcoming film "Veer" will take place at the box office fans. The request reflects the sense of competence between the respective fans of the three Khans.

An attempt was made to respond to the request on the basis of Prashna Shastra (Time). His next film "Veer" is scheduled for release January 22, 2010. The question was raised December 23, 2009 at 17:48 (EST).

Panchang parameters of the premiere of the film number 22 in January 2010 are as follows.

Vaara (Day) is Shukra (Friday).
Saptami tithi is
Siddha Yoga.
Karan is Gara
Revati Nakshatra Pada is the third.
The Pakshi is Shukla.

The Horoscope Prashna (hourly chart) based on December 23, 2009 at 17:48 (EST) proposes the following.

Gemini is the increase in the Lagna. Ketu is placed in the Lagna.
Second home in March.
Fourth house Saturn.
Sun, Mercury, Venus and Rahu are placed in the 7th house.
Jupiter and Moon are placed in the house in September.

We see that the Lord Jupiter is placed 10th in the 9th Assembly second Lord Moon. The film will able to win because of the sale of various rights and good will that controls actor. The conjunction of the Sun, Mercury, Venus and Rahu in the 7th house indicates that the film which can obtain release from abroad and foreign rights sales. The music of the film should do the same. But marketing strategy can be a good factor.

The film may not be able to convince moviegoers to the national scene. Despite the opening must be good, the film can do business on average. Salman role Khan is appreciated, but the scenario may fail to impress the public.

The year 2010 remains a difficult year for Salman Khan. However, you can plan the rules on marriage and the family during the year. He was born December 27, 1965. Its sign is Aquarius moon. Analysis of the Moon, now Saturn is in transit from home eighth. Normally, traffic is proof of an individual. However, the transit of Jupiter in the natal Moon has the grace of God. So is the difficulty in life but also the protection of God during the year.

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