June 19, 2012: Nasdaq 100 leads advance in indexes

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June 19, 2012 Tue 12:14 AM CT

Nasdaq 100 leads advance in indexes

Evan McDaniel | evan.mcdaniel@optionmonster.com

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The Nasdaq 100 outperformed the other major indexes, which posted small gains yesterday as the market shifted its attention from the Greek elections to Spanish debt problems.

The NDX rose 21.29 points, or 0.83 percent, to settle at 2592.52. The index got a major boost from Apple, which added $11.65 to close higher by 2.03 percent at $585.78.

The S&P 500 closed yesterday up 1.94 points, or 0.14 percent, at 1344.78. The SPX had traded as high as 1348.22 in the last half of the session.

The Russell 2000 added 1.21 points, or 0.16 percent, to close at 772.53.

S&P 500

Resistance is now 1345.13, followed by 1348.22 (yesterday's high), 1350, 1352.48, and 1355-1360.
Support is now 1341.78, followed by 1340, 1338.50, 1335, 1333.20, 1330, and 1327.

Nasdaq 100

Resistance is now 2595.10, followed by 2599.52 (yesterday's high), 2600, 2605, and 2610.
Support is now 2590, followed by 2588.15, 2580, 2575.88, 2566, and 2550.

Russell 2000

Resistance is now 773, followed by 774, 774.81 (yesterday's high), and 776.
Support is now 772, followed by 770.87, 770, and 768.42.