Morning Call by Greg Secker

The DOW pushed higher at the open but could not break through the 12700 level, ending the session down 45 points. The S&P fell 2points and the NASDAQ ended the session down 1 point. The FTSE 100 gained 63 points on the day and has closed above the 50 ema. Futures - DOW is called up 30 points, FTSE is called up 5 points. Oil is trading at $104.50 a barrel and gold at $905.50.