- Arthi Gupta
- 04 Nov, 2010
- New York City
The European indexes soared after the ECB held key rate at 1%. Euro-zone services PMI fell in October but PPI climbed in September. German services PMI rose but French services sector activity growth slackened in October. Adidas profit rose 25% and BNP earnings soared 46%.
- Arthi Gupta
- 04 Nov, 2010
- New York City
U.S. stocks gained after the Fed increased Treasuries purchase, weekly jobless claims rose 20,000 and productivity increased in the third quarter. GM commenced IPO at $26 to $29 a share. Canada blocked BHP Billiton''s $40 billion bid for PotashCorp. SAP agreed to pay $120 million to Oracle.
- Devan Biswas
- 04 Nov, 2010
- New York City
Stocks in Mumbai closed record high as foreign investors pour money on the successful public offering of Coal India. Rupee strengthened as the dollar declined on the back of higher than expected pump priming by the U.S. Fed.
- Mukesh Buch
- 04 Nov, 2010
- New York City
Stock in Mumbai soared on the back of a rally in Asia. Coal India Limited surged 25% on the first day of its trading. MTNL declined 2.9%. Nitin Fire Protection plunged despite higher profit. Tata Sponge Iron decreased 2.2% after net profit declined 28.7%.
- Devan Biswas
- 04 Nov, 2010
- New York City
Stocks in China region surged following a rally in Asia. U.S. Fed expanded its U.S. Treasury purchase program y $600 billion, effectively printing new money that may fuel inflation in the future. Resource stocks and commodities prices increased.
- Devan Biswas
- 04 Nov, 2010
- New York City
Stocks in Japan scaled higher after U.S. Federal Reserve announced larger than expected monetary stimulus. Resources and export sensitive stocks increased and the yen hovered near its recent highs. Casio Computer swung to net profit.
- Bikram Pandey
- 03 Nov, 2010
- New York City
CVS Caremark Corp. third quarter revenues declined 3% reflecting weak performance at pharmacy services. Electronic Arts Inc revenue fell 20% and losses narrowed 49%. Hertz Global Holdings, Inc net income surged 143% on strong growth in car rental unit and lower fleet costs.
- Bikram Pandey
- 03 Nov, 2010
- New York City
Federal Reserve proposed $600 billion U.S. Treasuries purchase program. The larger than expected program lifted the stocks in the late afternoon trading but the prospects of additional monetary stimulus dimmed with the shift of power structure in the U.S. Federal Reserve also left the rates on hold.
- Arthi Gupta
- 03 Nov, 2010
- New York City
The UK indexes gained after service sector growth improved unexpectedly and net reserves rose in October. Irish jobless rate fell in October. Rolls-Royce won $200 million order by Tunisair.
- Arthi Gupta
- 03 Nov, 2010
- New York City
The European indexes traded sideways after OECD area inflation edged higher in September. Iceland Central Bank lowered key rate. Societe Generale net more than doubled due to lower loan-loss provisions. BMW AG lifted its full year outlook but the stock declined.
- Arthi Gupta
- 03 Nov, 2010
- New York City
U.S. stocks traded higher on optimism that the Fed will announce further monetary easing. U.S. private sector employment rose more than expected in October but refinancing declined despite low interest rates. Aetna net soars 53%. Electronic Arts Inc loss narrowed 49%.
- Mukesh Buch
- 03 Nov, 2010
- New York City
Stock in Mumbai closed higher. CESC Ltd increased 1.7% after net profit rose 23%. GAIL (India) Ltd rose after net profit increased 29.5%. Fortis Healthcare Limited gained 1.4% after net profit surged four-fold. T.V. Today Network Ltd. plunged 4% after net loss of Rs 7.6 crore.
- Devan Biswas
- 03 Nov, 2010
- New York City
Stocks in mainland China declined but in Hong Kong increased on the prospects of more stimulus in the U.S. Resource stocks in Shanghai declined on the ongoing rate and tightening worries after the People
- Devan Biswas
- 03 Nov, 2010
- New York City
Tokyo markets are closed today but the yen traded lower from its recent 15-year high in London and other markets. Stocks declined in yesterday
- Bikram Pandey
- 02 Nov, 2010
- New York City
U.S. stocks rose on the prospect of a landslide win by the Republican Party. The dollar declined on the prospect of gridlock in Washington. Oracle agreed to acquire Art Technology for $1 billion. India and Australia raised interest rates.