“Stocks traded in negative territory early afternoon Wednesday, after falling into the red following Fed chief Ben Bernanke’s testimony before lawmakers,” Victor Reklaitis reports for Investor’s Business Daily.
“The Dow Jones industrial average lost 0.1%, holding just below 13,000 after closing above that level Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq shed 0.2%, after rising out of the gate and trading briefly above 3,000. The S&P 500 also was down 0.2%. Volume was tracking higher across the board,” Reklaitis reports. “Market watchers have said Bernanke’s testimony put a damper on hopes for additional quantitative easing. Gold and silver prices have tumbled in the wake of the Fed chief’s appearance before a House committee, as well as after another round of encouraging economic reports.”
Reklaitis reports, “Apple (AAPL) jumped 2% in strong turnover, hitting another fresh high. The tech giant is well extended past its last buying area. Its market capitalization has topped $500 billion today. Apple, No. 7 in this week’s IBD 50, gained 2% on Tuesday as it sent out invitations for a March 7 event at which it’s expected to unveil the iPad 3.”
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Stocks hit a four-year high a few days ago and Apple hit a high also —and you didn’t report it. What are you guys trying to say?
I think MDN is saying that despite the market as a whole taking a small dive, was unaffected and in fact, set yet another record.
Cue The Eagle’s ‘Take It to the Limit’ one more time with a last call for alcohol.
It’s time to sober up, America.
B-U-B-B-L-E
Approx 70% of stock trading is pure speculation and about 30% long term individual investors. Otherwise, when the casino turns cold Apple could fall really hard.
Not calling a top, just saying it’s a bubble.
Be careful.
Right. Bernanke and central bankers of other countries are printing like the Weihmar hooked by catheter to a mile high silo filled with liquid steroids. If you own Apple shares, a protective put position should keep you safe.
The U.S. Fed isn’t printing extra money. Where do you get this false info from?
Stocks down.
Mac unaffected.
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