- Nigel Thomas
- 28 Sep, 2011
- New York City
Stocks in Japan barely budged in cautious trading. Resources linked stocks and banks edged higher on the hopes of a resolution to the Greek crisis. Germany offered vocal support to Greece.
- Arthi Gupta
- 28 Sep, 2011
- New York City
The European indexes traded sideways after dissent among euro area nations regarding the rescue package for Greece. European Commission proposed a financial transaction tax. The French economy stagnated in the second quarter. AXA confirmed options for private equity arm.
- Marcus Jacob
- 28 Sep, 2011
- New York City
Australian stocks rebounded at the opening but pared gains in the afternoon. Nufarm reported a higher net loss but also said net profit before charges rose 68%. Australia approved the purchase of Foster
- Bikram Pandey
- 27 Sep, 2011
- New York City
U.S. and world markets rebounded on the hopes of a stronger policy response in the euro zone. The U.S. indexes trimmed earlier gains of 3% and copper, gold and oil surged. European indexes closed up 5% and Greece approved controversial property tax.
- Nichole Harper
- 27 Sep, 2011
- New York City
European markets soared on the hopes that the Greek crisis may be contained. The market indexes in Germany, France and Milan soared more than 5%. Italy completed the sale of
- Devan Biswas
- 27 Sep, 2011
- New York City
U.S. stocks extended rally for the second day in a row and copper rebounded from a seven day decline. The euro advanced 0.5% after European leaders appear to agree on leveraging the rescue fund and Greece is set to approve more austerity measures.
- Mukesh Buch
- 27 Sep, 2011
- New York City
American Greetings second quarter net income soared to $14.5 million. Ferrellgas reported first quarter net loss widened to $40.5 million. OneOk estimated fiscal 2012 net income to increased 20%. Walgreen fourth quarter net income more than doubled to $792 million.
- Nigel Thomas
- 27 Sep, 2011
- New York City
Stocks in Japan rebounded following a rally in Asian markets. The optimism linked to the euro zone progress in containing the widening debt contagion and the last day to purchase stocks to receive first half dividend also supported the indexes.
- Marcus Jacob
- 27 Sep, 2011
- New York City
The Australian benchmark index soared 3.6% after falling for three days in a row. The rally in Australian and in the wider Asian markets was supported on the speculation that the euro zone leaders are close to finalizing the rescue fund details. CP2 won approval of 80% ConnectEast shareholders.
- Bikram Pandey
- 26 Sep, 2011
- New York City
U.S. markets shot up following markets in Europe on the hopes that European policymakers will are close to containing the Greek debt crisis. The speculation on both sides of Atlantic drove more than 2% on the imminent steps to pump more liquidity in the banks and contain Greek crisis.
- Devan Biswas
- 26 Sep, 2011
- New York City
U.S. indexes attempted a rebound after a week of decline. Commodities traded mixed and oil rose 1.5%. New home sales declined in August and median prices fell. European markets closed higher on the hopes Greek crisis may be contained and Asian markets extended losses.
- Nigel Thomas
- 26 Sep, 2011
- New York City
Stocks in Japan extended losses after a 3-day weekend. The yen edged higher and trading companies led the decliners. Commodities traded lower. Nippon Electric Glass fell after it lowered its fiscal first half outlook.
- Marcus Jacob
- 26 Sep, 2011
- New York City
Australian stocks extended losses for the third day in a row and markets in Asia declined. The ongoing turmoil in the euro zone is dampening the prospects of higher exports in Europe. Commodities prices declined sharply for the third day with gold trading 15% lower in seven days of trading.
- Arthi Gupta
- 29 Sep, 2011
- New York City
German unemployment declined, European new commercial vehicle sales soared, and Hungarian producer prices fell in August. Euro-zone retail sales dropped for the fifth consecutive month and Spanish inflation rose in September.
- Arthi Gupta
- 29 Sep, 2011
- New York City
The European indexes gained after German lawmakers agreed to expand the bailout fund. Italy sold