Wednesday, June 29, 2011

DOW Higher At Noon

In the noon hour the DOW is up 81 points.

The Greek Parliament has passed an austerity measure, this is compelling news for investors. Meanwhile the Greek people are seriously protesting that country's austerity plans. Its a classic modern situation where governments move in one direction, people want the opposite and only want improvements in their lives not austerity, and Wall Street reacts favorably.

Reuters: Wall St extends gains for 3rd day on Greece vote
U.S. pending home sales rose a stronger-than-expected 8.2 percent in May, but a glut of unsold properties remained a drag on the housing market.

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