- Nichole Harper
- 27 Mar, 2012
- New York City
Stocks in New York pared gains after consumer confidence edged lower in March and metropolitan home prices fell in January. European leaders appear to be ready to expand the bailout fund and markets in Japan jumped to the pre-disaster level last year.
- Nigel Thomas
- 27 Mar, 2012
- New York City
The Nikkei index in Tokyo rebounds to cross the level last seen on March 11 a year ago when triple disaster crippled the nation and left 19,000 missing or dead. The index jumped on the last day to capture dividend from most companies.
- Marcus Jacob
- 27 Mar, 2012
- New York City
Australian benchmark indexes extended gains to a 4-week high. Resource linked stocks, banks and retailers led the gainers. Fertilizer maker Nufarm said first half net income quadrupled.
- Arthi Gupta
- 27 Mar, 2012
- New York City
German Chancellor offered a concession to increase the size of bailout funds to
- Bikram Pandey
- 26 Mar, 2012
- New York City
U.S. indexes surged to a new multi-year highs and the Nasdaq composite index climbed to a new high since November 2000. Healthcare stocks were higher as the U.S. Supreme Court began hearings on the healthcare reform.
- Nichole Harper
- 26 Mar, 2012
- New York City
U.S. stocks traded higher after three days of declines in broader market averages. Crude oil and copper prices eased and German business confidence was better than expected. Spain and Italy were in focus ahead of general strikes this week.
- Nigel Thomas
- 26 Mar, 2012
- New York City
The benchmark indexes in Tokyo pared gains after banks and utilities trimmed the earlier gains. Resources linked stocks led the upsurge in the morning following a rise in copper and crude oil prices.
- Arthi Gupta
- 26 Mar, 2012
- New York City
European indexes edged higher after German sentiment improved to an eight-month high in March. The euro area leading economic index rose in February. The Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti warned that the Spanish financial situation could lead to a resurgence of the debt crisis.
- Marcus Jacob
- 26 Mar, 2012
- New York City
Australian markets traded lower after resources linked stocks, banks and retailers closed down. Bank of Queensland was halted after it estimated $91 million in first losses and said it plans to raise $450 million in an offering.
- Bikram Pandey
- 23 Mar, 2012
- New York City
U.S. stocks traded higher and for the week the S&P 500 index declined for the first time in five weeks. Energy stocks led the gainers in today
- Nichole Harper
- 23 Mar, 2012
- New York City
Stocks on Wall Street declined as global economic worries resurfaced. New home sales declined 1.6% in February and the media price increased 6.2% from a year ago. Apple stock was halted after a single trade knocked off 9% and recovered at the reopen.
- Nigel Thomas
- 23 Mar, 2012
- New York City
Stocks in Tokyo fell as investors avoided adding to net positions after worries of recession in the euro zone added to the soft landing concerns in China. Exporters and China linked stocks declined. Nomura extended 2-day losses to 7%.
- Mukesh Buch
- 23 Mar, 2012
- New York City
Accenture quarterly net increased 9.5% and lifted revenue outlook. Nike quarterly net rose 7% to $560 million and orders increased 15% to $9.4 billion. Darden Restaurants third quarter net rose to $164.1 million and reaffirmed fiscal 2012 guidance. KB Home first quarter net loss narrowed to $45.8mn.
- Marcus Jacob
- 23 Mar, 2012
- New York City
Australian stocks declined and the two benchmark indexes closed nearly unchanged. The dollar declined and retailers continued to struggle as investors looked ahead to the RBA meeting on April 3.
- Arthi Gupta
- 23 Mar, 2012
- New York City
European indexes fell as the euro zone teeters on a recession but France lifted its economic growth outlook for the current year and business confidence improved in March. The UK confidence and mortgage approvals fell in February. Accenture quarterly profit rose 28%.