- 123jump.com Staff
- 07 Mar, 2010
- New York City
United Natural Food, the organic and specialty food distributor net sales grew by 6% in the second quarter to $898 million helped by higher sales. Net income improved by 15% to $15.7 million and earnings per share were $0.36 against $0.32 in the year ago quarter.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 06 Mar, 2010
- New York City
The automotive parts retailer sales increased 4% to $1.5 billion in the quarter. Net quarterly income rose 6.4% to $123.3 million as it managed costs and recorded higher sales from new stores. Earnings per share grew to $2.46 from $2.03 in the year-ago quarter.
- Mayank Mehta
- 05 Mar, 2010
- New York City
Stocks in Hong Kong surged tracking the gains in New York. Property developers and banks closed higher. In Shanghai trading stocks were subdued awaiting more news from the political convention. FAW Car reported 50% rise in 2009 earnings.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 05 Mar, 2010
- New York City
U.S. indexes closed higher after jobless rate stayed unchanged. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac may quintuple the amount of home loans buy backs for banks to $21 billion. Senators prepare to vote on a jobs bill totaling $150 billion next week. Small cap index Russell 6000 surged 6% in the week.
- Darlington Musarurwa
- 05 Mar, 2010
- New York City
Australian stocks rested after commodities traded higher. The Australian dollar edged higher and closed above 90 U.S. cents. Australia may face a decline in crude oil production and imports may represent as much as 75% of consumption as early as 2030.
- Darlington Musarurwa
- 05 Mar, 2010
- New York City
Stocks in Japan surged on the speculation that the central bank will announce more measure to stimulate the economy next week. Shipping companies surged after a sharp gain in freight rate futures.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 05 Mar, 2010
- New York City
UK producer prices increased 4.1% in February from a year ago, eleventh monthly increase in a row. Swiss based Glencore international exercised its option to buy back Colombia based coal unit from Xstrata Plc for at least $2.2 billion. United Business Media surged 7%.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 05 Mar, 2010
- New York City
European markets closed higher and the benchmark index in Athens soared 9%. Investors surmised that the EU will provide a bailout to Greece after Greek lawmakers passed budget cuts meeting the demands of EU nations and regulators. Vinci SA and Ahold NV gained on earnings.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 05 Mar, 2010
- New York City
General Growth Properties gains on the first day of trading. RCN, the regional cable provider soared 23% on a private equity buyout. Coal miners advanced after India based Essar Group acquired Trinity Coal. Apple Inc added 2.5% ahead of the release of iPad. Cache fourth quarter loss
- 123jump.com Staff
- 05 Mar, 2010
- New York City
The office products company reported quarterly sales increased 4% to $6.4 billion. Net quarterly income declined 18% to $234 million. Earnings per share dipped to 32 cents from 40 cents a year-ago quarter and earnings is estimated between 22 cents and 24 cents a share for the first quarter 2010.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 05 Mar, 2010
- New York City
U.S. stocks traded higher after February unemployment was unchanged at 9.7% and payrolls declined 36,000 less than expected in the month. Greek lawmakers passed the budget cuts sought by the government. Crude oil advanced.
- Mayank Mehta
- 05 Mar, 2010
- New York City
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that the current financial year economic growth will exceed 7.2% and the next year growth is likely to be near 8%. Sulzer India plans to delist the company. Spice Mobiles Ltd plans to raise $160 million. Hero Honda plans to not increase prices.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 05 Mar, 2010
- New York City
Revenues rose 18.6% to $1.34 billion & net income was $59.2 million or 11 cents a share. Total gross margin improved 220 basis points to 53.1%. Product gross margin in Q4 increased 240 basis points to 50.9% versus 48.5% in Q3. Cash flow from operations was record $332 million or 25% of net revenue.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 04 Mar, 2010
- New York City
Banks in Hong Kong and Shanghai trading declined after Chinese loan growth rate was estimated at 22% in the current year, lower from 40% increase in 2008. Metals processors closed lower on a weakness in copper prices. Li & Fung acquires UK based Visage Group.
- Darlington Musarurwa
- 04 Mar, 2010
- New York City
Australian trade deficit eases to A$1.1 billion in January. Linc is reviewing offers for three properties that it estimates are worth $1.5 billion. Telstra Corp hired bankers for its bond offering in Europe. Australian building industry expands at a slower pace in February.