(June 6 2012)
U.S. stock indices continued to climb in after hours trading, following an aggressive rally in the regular session. The Dow and S&P 500 logged their best gains of the year and the DOW turned positive for 2012 on hopes that more stimulus for the global economy is around the corner.
Commodities Prices
After a very aggressive showing in the regular session, energy prices are higher in the after hours session. At last check, crude was up 0.52%, natural gas 0.04%, heating oil by +0.24% and unleaded gas by 0.36%
Gold, silver, platinum and copper are all lower in electronic trading, so are the following soft commodities: corn, soybeans and wheat.
Stock Movers
Resource related stocks seeing movement in Wednesday’s after hours session:
GeoResources, Inc. (NASDAQ:GEOI)
First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR)