- Arthi Gupta
- 16 Jun, 2011
- New York City
Euro-zone annual inflation eased in May and employment remained flat in the first quarter. The jobless rate in Greece surged in the first quarter to 15.9%. Switzerland left key rate unchanged at 0.25%. Dutch retail sales improved in April.
- Bikram Pandey
- 15 Jun, 2011
- New York City
World markets traded lower as Greece gained centre stage and U.S. economic worries grew. The rising tensions in peripherals nations and growing evidence of weak economic data knocked the U.S. indexes as low as much as 1.8%. Crude oil falls 4.5% and metals weaken as stocks dive.
- Arthi Gupta
- 15 Jun, 2011
- New York City
The UK indexes slid after weak economic data from the U.S. and European leaders struggle to chalk out second bailout for Greece. The UK jobless claims increased more than estimated and consumer confidence surged to its highest level in May.
- Mukesh Buch
- 15 Jun, 2011
- New York City
Aveo announced pricing of underwritten public offering of 57.5 million shares at $17.50 per share. Clarcor second quarter net earnings improved 37%. Korn/Ferry fourth quarter net income surged 128%. Scotts Miracle-Gro anticipates adjusted earnings $3.10 to $3.20 per share for fiscal year 2011.
- Arthi Gupta
- 15 Jun, 2011
- New York City
U.S. and global indexes declined after European finance ministers failed to reach a consensus on resolving the bailout plan for Greece. U.S. consumer prices increased 0.2% in May and mortgage applications surged last week. Manufacturing declined in New York region.
- Arthi Gupta
- 15 Jun, 2011
- New York City
The European indexes slumped after euro area finance ministers failed to reach a consensus on a second bailout package for Greece. Nyrstar agreed to acquire Canada-based Breakwater for C$663 million. Sensata Technologies agreed to buy Sensor-NITE for
- Nigel Thomas
- 15 Jun, 2011
- New York City
Stocks in Japan extended gains for the second day in a row after the government passed the bill to provide compensation to nuclear power plant disaster. China linked stocks also gained for the second day on strong economic data. Honda advanced on higher than expected profit estimate.
- Marcus Jacob
- 15 Jun, 2011
- New York City
Australian stocks sold off after hawkish comments from the RBA governor Glenn Stevens. Two-speed economic developments in Australia are expected to widen more as mining investment increase and inflation accelerates in the future. Qantas plans to cut $700 million of spending.
- Arthi Gupta
- 15 Jun, 2011
- New York City
Euro-zone industrial production rose unexpectedly in April. OECD unemployment rate declined in April. The factory employment in Germany increased 2.7% annually. French consumer price annual inflation eased to 2% in May.
- Bikram Pandey
- 14 Jun, 2011
- New York City
World markets gain after China reported strong industrial production and retail sales. U.S. retail sales declined for the first time in ten months on weak auto sales. Merger news dominated for the second day this week. ECB and Germany negotiate Greek bailout terms.
- Mukesh Buch
- 14 Jun, 2011
- New York City
Agilysys fourth quarter net loss widened. Best Buy first quarter net earnings fell to $136 million. Casey''s General fourth quarter net profit increased 4.1%. Honda Motor expects fiscal year 2012 net income of 195 billion yen.
- Arthi Gupta
- 14 Jun, 2011
- New York City
The UK indexes rose after annual inflation remained unchanged at 4.5% in May. The UK home prices declined in April and leading index improved in April. Avis Budget Group agreed to acquire Avis Europe for
- Arthi Gupta
- 14 Jun, 2011
- New York City
U.S. indexes gained after producer prices rose 0.2% and retail sales dropped 0.2% in May. Graham Packaging confirmed unsolicited acquisition proposal. Avis Budget Group agreed to acquire Avis Europe for $1.0 billion. Ericsson agreed to buy Telcordia for $1.15 billion.
- Devan Biswas
- 14 Jun, 2011
- New York City
Stocks in Mumbai traded after four days of losses. The latest wholesale inflation data showed elevated inflation prompting worries of another rate hike. Ideal Cellular increased after fourth quarter net increased 13% and added net 10 million new subscribers.
- Arthi Gupta
- 14 Jun, 2011
- New York City
The European indexes advanced tracking gains in Asia and better-than-estimated industrial output from China. European finance ministers are set to meet today to discuss the next bailout package for Greece. Spain successfully auctioned