US stocks close higher for the 2nd consecutive day this week

<p>The major US stock indices closed higher for the 2nd consecutive day this week, but the month of October was bleak for the major indices. </p><p>The final numbers for the day are showing:</p><ul><li>Dow industrial average up 123.78 points or 0.38% at 33052.75</li><li>S&amp;P index up 26.98 points or 0.65% at 4193.81</li><li>NASDAQ index up 61.74 points or 0.48% at 12851.23</li></ul><p>For the month of October, the major indices all closed lower. It was the 3rd consecutive decline for the 3 major indices:</p><ul><li>Dow industrial average -1.36%. The Dow has fallen 7.05% over the last 3 months</li><li>S&amp;P index -2.20%. The S&amp;P index has fallen 8.61% over the last 3 months.</li><li>NASDAQ index of -2.78%. The NASDAQ index has fallen -10.42% over the last 3 months</li></ul><p>For the calendar year:</p><ul><li>Dow Industrial Average is down -0.28%</li><li>S&amp;P index is up 9.23%</li><li>NASDAQ index is up 22.78%</li></ul>

This article was written by Greg Michalowski at www.forexlive.com.