- Nichole Harper
- 15 Mar, 2012
- New York City
U.S. stocks traded sideways in early trading after jobless claims dropped to a 4-year low, producer prices increased 0.4% in February and manufacturing in the Northeast advanced. Foreclosure filings declined 8% in February.
- Nigel Thomas
- 15 Mar, 2012
- New York City
Stocks in Tokyo closed higher for the third day in a row and extended eight month high as the yen dropped to a 11-month low. Mazda Motor soared after its newly released sports utility vehicle exceeded monthly sales target.
- Marcus Jacob
- 15 Mar, 2012
- New York City
Australian stocks eased after rallying the past week. Caution prevailed after comments from China suggested that the fast rising nation may need to embrace lower economic growth. Myer, the retail chain reported 20% decline in net income in the first half.
- Arthi Gupta
- 15 Mar, 2012
- New York City
European indexes gained after France and Spain sold bonds today at lower borrowing costs. Employment in the euro area fell in the fourth quarter and the SNB held rates.
- Bikram Pandey
- 14 Mar, 2012
- New York City
U.S. indexes rested after advancing for five days in a row that sparked a world markets rally. Banks were in focus after Fed released results of the latest stress test. Gold dropped more than 3% but crude oil hovered $100 in New York trading.
- Mukesh Buch
- 14 Mar, 2012
- New York City
Blyth fourth quarter net increased 17% to $25.6 million. Central Vermont fourth quarter net fell to $5.1 million. Encyclopedia Britannica discontinue its printed edition. FXCM fourth quarter net grew to $21 million. Progressive Corp. February net income declined 7% to $106.3 million.
- Arthi Gupta
- 14 Mar, 2012
- New York City
The UK indexes advanced tracking U.S. and European markets. The number of people claiming jobless allowance in the UK rose more than estimated in February. Tullow fiscal 2011 sales and pre-tax profit surged. Legal & General soared 5.4%.
- Nigel Thomas
- 14 Mar, 2012
- New York City
The benchmark index Nikkei in Tokyo jumped 1.5% and closed above 10,000 for the first time in seven months. Weakening yen and improving U.S. economic outlook lifted the index as fund managers prepare for the end of fiscal year.
- Arthi Gupta
- 14 Mar, 2012
- New York City
U.S. indexes traded sideways after mortgage applications fell for the fifth consecutive week, current account deficit widened in the fourth quarter, and import prices rose in February. Chesapeake to develop the largest integrated midstream services complex in eastern Ohio for $900 million.
- Marcus Jacob
- 14 Mar, 2012
- New York City
Australian stocks traded near a 2-week high following a rally in international markets. New home starts fell sharply in the final quarter and for all of 2011 dropped 12.8%. Fortescue Metals Group plans to raise $1 billion in a bond offering to fund expansion.
- Arthi Gupta
- 14 Mar, 2012
- New York City
The euro area annual inflation remained flat in February but industrial output rebounded in January. Swedish jobless rate fell in February. Swiss sentiment improved in March.
- Arthi Gupta
- 14 Mar, 2012
- New York City
European indexes extended gains after euro area countries approved a second bailout package for Greece today. Fitch upgraded Greece''s long-term foreign and local currency debt ratings. Italy sold
- Bikram Pandey
- 13 Mar, 2012
- New York City
U.S. indexes gained nearly 2% after retail sales confirmed the improving economic climate and Fed offered mildly positive assessment. Copper and commodities advanced. The tech heavy Nasdaq trades at a new high since 2000 and the narrow Dow index reaches the high not seen since December 2007.
- Arthi Gupta
- 13 Mar, 2012
- New York City
The UK indexes advanced after home prices rose in February and trade deficit widened, leading economic index climbed and Irish factory output declined in January. Prudential fiscal 2011 pre-tax profits surged 33%.
- Mukesh Buch
- 13 Mar, 2012
- New York City
Clean Energy fourth quarter net loss swung to $20.9 million. FactSet Research second quarter net grew 3.3% to $46.7 million. Raven Industries fourth quarter net surged 49% to $11.0 million.