- Nigel Thomas
- 10 Jul, 2012
- New York City
The benchmark Nikkei index in Tokyo fell for the fourth day and wiped off the gains of the month after Chinese international trade data fell short of expectations. Bank of Japan is schedule to release its measures later in the week.
- Arthi Gupta
- 10 Jul, 2012
- New York City
U.S. indexes traded higher in cautious trading after ministers in the euro zone agreed to release bailout funds of
- Marcus Jacob
- 10 Jul, 2012
- New York City
Australian stocks traded lower for the fourth day in a row after investors focused on the latest imports growth from China. The dollar held firm. IAG said it plans to target markets in India, Indonesia and Malaysia to drive its future growth.
- Arthi Gupta
- 10 Jul, 2012
- New York City
French, Swedish and the Netherlands output fell in May. Norwegian inflation remained stable but Romanian consumer price index increased in June.
- Arthi Gupta
- 10 Jul, 2012
- New York City
The euro area finance ministers approved the releasing of
- Arjun Dave
- 09 Jul, 2012
- New York City
Deputy Governor of the Bank of England Paul Tucker defended his role in the widening Libor scandal investigation but failed to convince skeptics. His weak defense raised more questions about the role of central bankers and regulators at the height of the 2008 crisis.
- Bikram Pandey
- 09 Jul, 2012
- New York City
Market indexes in New York traded lower ahead of earnings season and weak economic data from China, Japan and the euro zone. Merger deals of at least $7 billion were announced today and commodities staged a slight rebound. German yields turn negative.
- Arjun Dave
- 09 Jul, 2012
- New York City
WellPoint, Inc agreed to pay $4.9 billion in cash for Amerigroup to expand its health insurance plans to cover Medicaid business. The offer values the company at 43% premium as the nation prepares to implement healthcare reform.
- Mukesh Buch
- 09 Jul, 2012
- New York City
WellPoint acquire Amerigroup for $4.9 billion in cash. Thomson Reuters agrees to acquire FX Alliance for $22 per share in cash. Boeing receives order for $7.2 billion from Air Lease Corp. and Raytheon Co. receives order to provide defense vehicles for $636 million from The Boeing.
- Arthi Gupta
- 09 Jul, 2012
- New York City
The UK indexes slid tracking the market weakness in Europe and staff placements fell at the fastest pace in 3 years. China reported consumer prices fell and Japan said current account surplus declined stoking the fears of worldwide slowdown. Bonds yields of Spain and Italy rose to critical levels.
- Arthi Gupta
- 09 Jul, 2012
- New York City
U.S. indexes declined as Asian economic data highlight slowing global growth. WellPoint agreed to acquire Amerigroup for $4.9 billion and Campbell Soup agreed to buy Bolthouse Farms for $1.55 billion. Boeing won $7.2 billion worth Air Lease order. Germany sold 6-month bills at negative yields.
- Devan Biswas
- 09 Jul, 2012
- New York City
Campbell Soup agreed to acquire packaged fresh vegetable and premium beverages maker Bolthouse Farms for $1.55 billion and said earnings in 2013 will increase between 5 cents and 7 cents a share.
- Nigel Thomas
- 09 Jul, 2012
- New York City
Stocks in Japan declined after volatile machinery orders plunged more than expected and current account surplus shrank for the 15th month in a row. China reported a decline in June and confirmed the trend in place for three months.
- Marcus Jacob
- 09 Jul, 2012
- New York City
Australian stocks closed lower for the third day in a row and the dollar traded near a record high against the euro. Leighton agreed to sell its waste management unit. Iluka Resources plunged the most in 25 years after it issued a cautious outlook.
- Arthi Gupta
- 09 Jul, 2012
- New York City
Investor sentiment in the euro area fell in July and German exports rose more than anticipated in May. French business confidence waned and Swiss jobless rate was stable in June. The Czech Republic deficit rose but output fell in May.