Happy Mufti Day traders (thanks for the handover...

Happy Mufti Day traders (thanks for the handover highlandlad),

Snapshot

"Buying in select blue chips Thursday propelled the Dow to its eighth straight gain and the highest close in nearly 18 months, but the broader market churned as investors showed some reluctance after the recent rally. ... After such a run, stock investors showed reluctance to make much of a move on Thursday."
[Source: cnnmoney.com]

The DJIA Index finished the session: Up 45.50 pts; and
The SPI Futures are currently: Up 8 pts.

Of Note in Australia Today:

There is no noteworthy 'Economic news' being reported in Australia today; and

Of Note in the US Tonight:

Can you believe there is no noteworthy 'Economic news' to be reported in the US tonight either? Well, it's true! (:

However, the US market will be focusing on "the latest twist on Greece and building drama to a health-care vote." [Source: Bloomberg]

Also, it is Quadruple Witching Friday in the US tonight.


Gold Futures: Gold is Down $0.20 atm & is currently sitting at $1,125.70/oz (Kitco);
Oil Futures: Oil is Down $0.09 at $82.11/barrel (NYMEX/Bloomberg); and
The Dollar: The AUD/USD is currently trading at 0.9197 cents (Forex. Live).

Have a great day trading today all!

Cheers, Tweets (:

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