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July 25, 2012  Wed 12:14 AM CT

Indexes extend losing streak to 3 days

Evan McDaniel | 

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U.S. equity indexes declined for a third consecutive session as soaring bond prices around the world once again pressured stocks and commodities.

The S&P 500 shed 12.21 points, or 0.90 points, to close at 1338.31.

The Nasdaq 100 closed the session down 22.47 points, or 0.87 percent, to 2567.46. The NDX fell as heavily weighted Apple declined ahead of its disappointing earnings report.

The Russell 200 declined 1.43 percent, or 11.15 points, to close at 767.75.

S&P 500
Resistance is now 1341.71, followed by 1346.35, 1349.62, and 1354.20.
Support is now 1338, followed by 1336.50, 1331, and 1329.24 (yesterday's low).
Nasdaq 100
Resistance is now 2570, followed by 2576.41, 2582, and 2598.10.
Support is now 2560, followed by 2549.96 (Monday's low), 2540, and 2525.
Russell 2000
Resistance is now 768.22, followed by 770, 774.08, and 779.80.
Support is now 776.30, followed by 775.05 (yesterday's low), 772, and 770.


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