- Mukesh Buch
- 28 Mar, 2011
- New York City
American Express released its online payment gateway. eBay agreed to acquire GSI Commerce for $2.4 billion. Rural-Metro agreed to take company private for $438 million. Wabtec Corporation soared as much as 10% after it forecast higher first quarter earnings per share.
- Bikram Pandey
- 28 Mar, 2011
- New York City
U.S. stocks traded higher after personal income increased 0.3% and disposable personal income increased 0.3% in February. Markets in Europe traded lackluster and German ruling coalition lost two regional elections. Eastman Kodak soared on a patent ruling case.
- Bikram Pandey
- 28 Mar, 2011
- New York City
U.S. stocks edged up after commodities fell and markets in Europe closed mixed. Asian markets traded higher on positive economic momentum and earnings expectations. eBay agreed to acquire e-commerce services provider GSI Commerce and Rural Metro agreed to go private in a leveraged buyout.
- Marcus Jacob
- 28 Mar, 2011
- New York City
European indexes traded sideways after German ruling coalition lost in two key regional elections. Crude oil declined after Libyan rebels advanced with the help of military support from U.S. and European nations. Porsche declined after it plans to sell shares.
- Devan Biswas
- 28 Mar, 2011
- New York City
Stocks in Mumbai traded higher after the crude oil eased and investors focused on earnings season. Reliance Industries announced a joint venture with U.S. based D.E. Shaw Group to expand in financial services. India attracted 74 bids for 33 oil blocks in its nine round of auction.
- Nigel Thomas
- 28 Mar, 2011
- New York City
Stocks in Tokyo resumed their slide for the third week in a row as Tokyo Electric Power struggled to contain radiation leak. Tokyo Gas soared 4% after it lifted earnings estimate for the current year. Automakers and D-RAM makers were in focus on the supply chain worries.
- Marcus Jacob
- 28 Mar, 2011
- New York City
Australian dollar gained to a new post-float high as foreign investment pours in. The Australian dollar traded as high as $1.03 before settling at $1.029. Sigma Pharmaceuticals said its full-year net loss halved.
- Bikram Pandey
- 25 Mar, 2011
- New York City
U.S. stocks extended gains for the sixth day on earnings optimism and improving economic outlook. The fourth quarter GDP was revised to 3.1% but consumer sentiment worsened on the rising energy prices. Unemployment in 27 states fell in February and California led the nation in employment increase.
- Marcus Jacob
- 25 Mar, 2011
- New York City
UK stocks edged higher and closed up 3.2% in the week. BP plc lost an arbitration ruling against its Russian partner in a venture TNK-BP. African Barrick Gold soared 2% after it discover more gold in Tanzania.
- Bikram Pandey
- 25 Mar, 2011
- New York City
U.S. stocks showed modest gains after fourth quarter GDP was revised to 3.1% and consumer sentiment index was lower than expected. Oracle reported sharply higher earnings and Wynn Resorts strikes a deal with online poker site. Accenture reported better than expected outlook.
- Bikram Pandey
- 25 Mar, 2011
- New York City
European markets traded mixed as the EU leaders cut the startup capital for aid fund but set higher target for capital to 600 billion by June. Portugal political and economic crisis deepens and the nation faces a snap election as early as June. Russia holds key rate. SAP AG and L
- Arjun Dave
- 25 Mar, 2011
- New York City
European leaders haggle to increase the bailout out fund size and Germany asked to limit contribution as the nation faces a regional election. Portugal slips into a deeper crisis as snap election looms as early as June.
- Devan Biswas
- 25 Mar, 2011
- New York City
The Sensex index in Mumbai trading soared 2.3% and for the week added 5.2%. The positive earnings outlook and improving sentiment in world markets emboldened investors. Software exporters led gainers after the industry sought tax relief. Financial Technologies plans to list its commodities exchange.
- Nigel Thomas
- 25 Mar, 2011
- New York City
Stocks in Japan rebounded on Friday 1.1% and for the week 3.6% as foreign investors increase their net purchase to the record last seen seven years ago. Automakers plan to increase more output but remain quiet with the parts situation. The rebound lifted construction related stocks.
- Marcus Jacob
- 25 Mar, 2011
- New York City
Stocks in Australia jumped 1% for the second day in a row as miners and resource companies led the gainers. BHP Billiton detailed $13 billion investment plan that will expand capacity of iron ore and energy coal operations. QR Nation plans to spend $185 million to expand its Goonyella network.