Closing Market Report 5/1/2015

May 1, 2015
The KUIK Closing Market Report for Friday, May 1:
Markets were up.
Index Direction Change Units Index Time Change
Dow Up                    184 points           18,024 1:35 PM
S&P500 Up 1.1% percent             2,108      22.78
Nasdaq Composite Up 1.3% percent             5,005      63.97
30 Year Treasury Up                       8 Basis Points               2.83 Annual Yield
 The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index rose to a final April reading of 95.9, up from 93 in March. Economists expected a final April reading of 96. That was the second highest level since 2007. 37% of all consumers expect personal-financial gains the largest share since April 2007 and 58% of consumers reported favorable home selling conditions, the highest proportion since May 2006.
Serving the West Side first I am Bill Roller of BR Capital for 1360 KUIK.
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/as-consumer-sentiment-perks-up-the-question-of-spending-looms-2015-05-01
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