Money | Dow Jones Dow Up 1 on Reports Fed Will Keep Rates Low Traders not yet convinced by jobs data By Nick McMaster Posted Dec 7, 2009 3:21 PM CST Copied Traders crowd the post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange that handles Bank of America Friday, Dec. 4, 2009. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) Stocks gave up modest gains as today's session unfolded, with traders remaining defensive in response to reports the Fed will keep interest rates low for a while longer, the Wall Street Journal reports. The Dow added 1.21 points to close at 10,390.11. The Nasdaq fell 4.74, settling at 2,189.61. The S&P 500 dropped 2.73 to close at 1,103.25. Read These Next President asks nation's top generals to loosen up. Federal judge rips into Trump himself in deportation ruling. US deports more than 100 Iranians. Johnny Carson's stunning former home is for sale. Report an error