After dropping at the start of the session, the major U.S stock indices managed to find support and climb back into positive territory. Investors experienced a volatile session yesterday as sentiment quickly flip-sided due to Buffets new transportation deal and upbeat results from Ford and GM. The major indices closed the session with an average gain of 0.3%
In one of his largest acquisitions ever, the market guru, Warren Buffet purchased the railway company Burlington Northern Santa Fe for $100 per share. Even though Buffet already had 22.6% of the company’s shares, he decided to go forward and purchase the remaining 77.4% for a whopping $44 billion.
The auto industry also showed positive signs yesterday as Ford sales increased by 2.6% thanks to its new fuel efficient cars. General Motors sales increased by 4.7%. Even though the auto industry helped to boost yesterday’s session, one must note that the recent figures were influenced by the cash for clunkers program.
From a technical point of view, the transportation index, known as a market leader, showed an enormous turnaround and climbed higher throughout the session. When taking a glance at the chart below one can see the enormous bullish candle accompanied by high volume. Even though yesterday’s session is classed as a positive sign for a broader market continuation, resistance lies at key levels, which could prevent the market from immediately climbing higher.
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