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  • Chandrasekhar Atreya
  • 17 Aug, 2010
  • New York City

Stocks in Mumbai closed nearly flat after fluctuating through the day. Exports in July grew at the slowest pace in six months and trade deficit widened to $13 billion. Sakthi Sugar will export sugar to Pakistan through Paris-based Sucden.

  • Chandrasekhar Atreya
  • 17 Aug, 2010
  • New York City

Stocks in China gained for the third day after Shanghai industrial production expanded at 23.7% and international investments increased 20% in the first seven months. China cut is U.S. Treasury debt holdings. Overseas mergers and acquisitions by China based companies in first half surged 50%.

  • Chandrasekhar Atreya
  • 17 Aug, 2010
  • New York City

Stocks in Japan fell further dropping below the lows of July 1. Prime Minister contemplates additional stimulus. Kawasaki Kisen orders seven new midsize cargo vessels. The government plans to build new jumbo nuclear reactors and also look for exports sales.

  • Chandrasekhar Atreya
  • 17 Aug, 2010
  • New York City

Stocks in Australia rallied on earnings optimism. RBA said it is comfortable with its interest rate policy as economic growth and inflation are within its target range. Coal Exports from Newcastle Port drops in the week ended August 16. Woodside discovers two new offshore gas fields.

  • 123jump.com Staff
  • 16 Aug, 2010
  • New York City

U.S. stocks traded sideways and gold rose after Japan reported slower than expected economic expansion in the latest quarter. Education stocks plunge. Euro-zone inflation rose to 1.7% in July and rating agency turned negative on the banking system in Slovakia. UK home prices edge lower.

  • 123jump.com Staff
  • 16 Aug, 2010
  • New York City

U.S. stocks traded sideways and private education providers dropped sharply after the U.S. Department Education raised loan repayment concerns. Capella, ITT Educational Services, Corinthian Colleges and Strayer Education Inc plunged more than 15%.

  • Arthi Gupta
  • 16 Aug, 2010
  • New York City

The UK indexes fall tracking losses in energy stocks. The UK commercial property price growth slackens in July and home prices drop 1.7% in August. Aviva confirmed rejection of RSA

  • Arthi Gupta
  • 16 Aug, 2010
  • New York City

The European indexes declined after a fall in financial stocks. Euro-zone inflation rose 1.7% in July. Moody''s rated negative outlook for Slovakia''s banking system and industrial new order growth eased in June. Italy current account deficit narrowed in June.

  • Arthi Gupta
  • 16 Aug, 2010
  • New York City

U.S. stock trade lower after Japan reported second quarter GDP expanded at 0.1%. China, now the second largest economy in the world after Japan recorded smaller GDP in the second quarter. Dell agreed to buy 3PAR for $1.15 billion. Lowe''s earnings rose 9.6% but lowers forecast.

  • Chandrasekhar Atreya
  • 16 Aug, 2010
  • New York City

Stocks in Mumbai traded lower on mixed earnings and weak global markets sentiment. Wholesale inflation declined to a six month low in July after food price inflation fell. Vedanta agrees to buy as much as 60% stake in Cairn India. SKS Microfinance surges 18% on first day in trading.

  • Chandrasekhar Atreya
  • 16 Aug, 2010
  • New York City

Stocks in China gained the most in a week led by healthcare and banking companies while those in Hong Kong echoed mainland sentiments and gained modestly. China

  • Chandrasekhar Atreya
  • 16 Aug, 2010
  • New York City

Stocks in Tokyo trading declined after June quarter GDP expanded at 0.1%, slower pace than the previous quarter. The quarterly GDP also fell below that of China

  • Chandrasekhar Atreya
  • 16 Aug, 2010
  • New York City

Stocks in Australia fell on U.S. ahead of uncertainty in federal election. U.S. based Agrium Inc offered 50% more for AWB Limited that may force Canada based GrainCorp to revise its offer. Newcrest Mining second half profit jumps threefold.

  • 123jump.com Staff
  • 13 Aug, 2010
  • New York City

U.S. stocks traded sideways after retail sales and consumer price index increased in July. Yields on 10-year and 30-year bonds trade near record lows as bonds rise for the third week in a row. Crude oil declined. Benchmark indexes in the U.S. are down between 2% and 5% for the year.

  • 123jump.com Staff
  • 13 Aug, 2010
  • New York City

Stocks edged lower in New York trading and nearly half the stocks in the Dow and the S&P 500 index declined. Nordstrom, Inc plunged 5% after it reported lower than expected earnings. Nvidia Corp gained 4% after quarterly loss widened.