- Arthi Gupta
- 10 Jun, 2011
- New York City
The European indexes slid after Italy reported weak GDP growth and German inflation index declined. Samsonite raised $1.25 billion in Hong Kong IPO. Vivendi got the European Commission approval for acquiring Vodafone
- Arthi Gupta
- 10 Jun, 2011
- New York City
French manufacturing output improved in April but industrial production struggled. German wholesale price inflation eased for a second consecutive month in May. The GDP in Italy expanded at a slower pace of 1%. Swedish industrial output fell in April.
- Bikram Pandey
- 09 Jun, 2011
- New York City
U.S. indexes snapped six day losing streak and rebounded more than 0.6% after trade deficit narrowed 7%. The rise in exports supported market momentum. The central banks in Europe and UK left rates on hold. Commodities and oil closed higher.
- Mukesh Buch
- 09 Jun, 2011
- New York City
Greif second quarter net income increased to $51 million. Pall third quarter net earnings rose to $71 million. J. M. Smucker fourth quarter net income declined 21% to $94.9 million. Thor Industries third quarter net income rose 17% to $40 mn. Vail Resorts third quarter net income rose 6% to $76 mn.
- Arthi Gupta
- 09 Jun, 2011
- New York City
The UK indexes gained after the Bank of England left key rate and the size of quantitative easing for the 27th month in a row. The UK trade deficit narrowed in April. Irish consumer price inflation slackened in May. BMW planned additional investment of
- Arthi Gupta
- 09 Jun, 2011
- New York City
U.S. indexes traded sideways after weekly jobless claims rose 1,000 to 427,000 and trade deficit unexpectedly narrowed in April. Exxon Mobil acquired natural gas assets for $1.69 billion.
- Devan Biswas
- 09 Jun, 2011
- New York City
Stocks in Mumbai declined ahead of factory output data tomorrow. The latest inflation data showed an increase in food prices and wholesale prices rose 0.5%. Automakers declined after May unit sales rose at the slowest pace in two years.
- Arthi Gupta
- 09 Jun, 2011
- New York City
The European indexes traded higher ahead of the interest rate decision from the European Central Bank. Schneider Electric agreed to acquire China-based Leader & Harvest for $650 million. Stolt-Nielsen completed NOK 1.6 billion 5-year bond issue.
- Nigel Thomas
- 09 Jun, 2011
- New York City
Stocks in Japan gained for the third day in a row. Tepco traded at a new low on a massive trading volume that only highlighted market jitters. Trading in Tepco accounted for nearly one third of all trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Retailers led the gainers.
- Marcus Jacob
- 09 Jun, 2011
- New York City
Australian stocks gained and the dollar declined after the release of the May employment data. The Australian economy created 7,800 net new jobs in May and unemployment hovered at 4.9% for the third month in a row. Qantas won a preliminary approval for its joint venture with American Airlines.
- Arthi Gupta
- 09 Jun, 2011
- New York City
French non-farm payrolls rose and German labor costs increased in the first quarter. The GDP in many nations in the euro-zone expanded in the first quarter. Greek economic growth in the first quarter was revised lower to 0.2%.
- Bikram Pandey
- 08 Jun, 2011
- New York City
The U.S. indexes declined for the sixth day in a row as economic worries gain momentum. The latest regional survey from the Fed indicated slow economic recovery across the nation. Crude oil declined after the OPEC left production quota unchanged. Visa and MasterCard fell.
- Mukesh Buch
- 08 Jun, 2011
- New York City
ABM Industries second quarter net income surged 65%. Ciena second quarter net loss narrowed. Layne swung to quarterly profit. Ryder System acquired England based Hill Hire plc. Verint Systems quarterly net loss narrowed.
- Arthi Gupta
- 08 Jun, 2011
- New York City
The UK indexes fell after reports of rating downgrade. The UK job growth slowed and shop price inflation eased in May. Punch Taverns surged 7.2% after the company said it is on track to meet full-year expectations.
- Arthi Gupta
- 08 Jun, 2011
- New York City
The U.S. indexes traded lower ahead of the release of regional economy survey from the Fed. The World Bank forecasted slowdown in growth in developing economies. U.S. consumer credit rose more than estimated in April and mortgage applications declined. Avaya planned to file for $1 billion IPO.