- Marcus Jacob
- 16 Feb, 2011
- New York City
Australian stocks closed nearly unchanged and the dollar edged lower. BHP Billiton first half net soared 71.5% to $10.5 billion on 39% increase in sales. The blood plasma maker CSL net declined 19%. Gloucester Coal net soared 36%.
- Bikram Pandey
- 15 Feb, 2011
- New York City
U.S. stocks fell after retail sales rose less than expected in January and import prices rose 1.5%. Deutsche Boerse and NYSE Euronext agreed to merge that will create world�s largest network of equities and futures exchanges. Euro-zone sets up a permanent bailout fund. China inflation worries Asia.
- Mukesh Buch
- 15 Feb, 2011
- New York City
Agilent first quarter net income surged 144% to $193 million. FedEx lowered earnings guidance. HCP fourth quarter net income increased to $136.2 million. Qwest Communications swings to a net loss of $161 million. Sirius reported fourth quarter net loss.
- Arthi Gupta
- 15 Feb, 2011
- New York City
The UK indexes fell after the Bank of England Governor Mervyn King warned inflation likely to rise further and home prices rose. January inflation rose at twice the rate set by the central bank. UK Commercial Property acquired Leicester Retail Park. Barclays Plc net nearly triples.
- Arthi Gupta
- 15 Feb, 2011
- New York City
The European indexes rose after weaker-than-expected domestic economic growth data. Euro-zone finance ministers agreed to set up a permanent sovereign bailout fund for the region of
- Arthi Gupta
- 15 Feb, 2011
- New York City
U.S. indexes traded higher on optimism of positive economic data. Berkshire Hathaway sold stake in eight companies including Bank of America and Nike. Ventana accepted Batista''s offer. Chevron plans to appeal adverse Ecuador ruling that may cost as much as $16 billion.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 15 Feb, 2011
- New York City
Mumbai stocks extended gains for the third day and rebounded 4.5%. The Sensex index has declined 15% form the peak in the first week in January. LIC Housing surged after a government controlled fund resumed investing. Tata Motors global sales rose 16% in January. Reliance MediaWorks loss widens.
- Mukesh Buch
- 15 Feb, 2011
- New York City
Ahluwalia Contracts fell 1% after net profit slumped 46%. LIC Housing Finance surged 10.8% after government controlled pension fund resumed investment in the company. Reliance Communications gained 4% and net profit fell 57%. Tata Power soared 6% after net profit of surged 348%.
- Devan Biswas
- 15 Feb, 2011
- New York City
Stocks in Shanghai closed flat and in Hong Kong declined on the worries that more rate tightening may be needed to stem the inflation. The January inflation rose 4.9%, less than expected on the change in index weights on fast rising food prices. Cement makers gained on higher demand expectation.
- Nigel Thomas
- 15 Feb, 2011
- New York City
Stocks in Japan traded higher as on earnings optimism and shifting fund flows to the developed markets. GS Yuasa rose after it lifted its earnings outlook but Yamaha plunged 11% after it estimated lower than expected earnings.
- Marcus Jacob
- 15 Feb, 2011
- New York City
Australian stocks closed nearly unchanged and the Australian dollar rose to a 9-month high against the yen. Brambles declined after it reported lower than expected earnings. Westpac gained after quarterly net fell but interest margin rose. The RBA statement confirmed the tightening bias.
- Bikram Pandey
- 14 Feb, 2011
- New York City
U.S. stocks struggled after a sustained rise in the last six weeks. U.S. President Barack Obama proposed a $3.7 trillion budget with a deficit of $1.1 trillion. China
- Devan Biswas
- 14 Feb, 2011
- New York City
European market indexes closed mixed with a downward bias. Banks declined after the rating agency said it will revise its guidelines and factor in government support at more than 170 banks. The move is widely considered too late and too little. Credit Suisse strengthened capital.
- Marcus Jacob
- 14 Feb, 2011
- New York City
UK shares surged on the takeover talks and higher commodities prices in London trading. General Electric Company agreed to acquire the well-support division of John Wood Group Plc for $2.8 billion. The benchmark index closed nearly flat.
- Mukesh Buch
- 14 Feb, 2011
- New York City
Atlas Air fourth quarter net income increased 47% to $41.6 million. Diebold reported fourth quarter net loss in the quarter was $120 million. MGM Resorts net loss in the fourth quarter declined to $139 million.