S&P 500 FINANCIALS INDEX
| Value 195.17 | Change -0.60 | % Change -0.3% |
The Alerian MLP Index slipped back 1+, but in the 286s MLP holders aren't complaining. Some MLPs have more than doubled from their lows earlier this year. The REIT index had a small advance, good enough for a new 2009 high. Junk bond funds were off, profit taking after their best year in history. Treasuries continue weak, the yield on the 10-year Treasury bond rose 6 basis points to 3.81%. It may be trying to take out the yearly high of 4%.
Alerian MLP Index --- YTD
Dow Jones REIT Index --- YTD
10-Year Treasury Yield Index - YTD
Oil pulled back in the PM but still would like to make an assault on 80. Gold is sloshing around 1100.
| CLG10.NYM | ..Crude Oil Feb 10 | ..78.67 | .. 0.62 ......(0.8%) |
| GCZ09.CMX | ..Gold Dec 09 | ..1,103.80 | .. 0.30 ......(0.0%) |
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S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats are still a good source for investment ideas. Despite the large gains for stock markets in 2009, some stocks have been left behind & offer good yields. Consistent dividend increases, especially getting thru 2009, is an impressive credential for any stock. Below are 3 from the list which are not as well known as Coca Cola (KO) & McDonald's (MCD) but are offered for consideration, 2010 can not be expected to continue the enormous gains of 2009.
S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats
Automatic Data Processing (ADP)_$43_$1.36
Clorox (CLX)____________________$62_$2.00
Emerson Electric (EMR)__________$43_$1.34
Automatic Data Processing --- YTD
Clorox --- YTD
Emerson Electric --- YTD
Little was decided on a very slow day (NYSE floor volume was only .7B). There was a Treasury auction, it went well. The balance of the week should not have major changes as the successful are away enjoying profits & bonuses.
Dow Jones Industrials --- YTD
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