- 123jump.com Staff
- 05 Apr, 2010
- New York City
U.S. stocks closed higher after employment in March increased. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood proposed the highest civil fine of $16.4 million against Toyota Motor for hiding sudden acceleration problem. Ten-year Treasury yields reach 4% for the first time in ten months.
- Mayank Mehta
- 05 Apr, 2010
- New York City
Stocks in India closed higher as investors took optimistic view on the economic growth and soon to be released earnings. The U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to expand economic partnership between the two countries.
- Mayank Mehta
- 05 Apr, 2010
- New York City
Apple Inc traded higher after it sold 300,000 iPads on the first day of launch. Arena Resources soared after it agreed to a buyout at $40 a share from SandRidge Energy. Tesoro Corp dropped 6% after a refinery blast.
- Mayank Mehta
- 05 Apr, 2010
- New York City
U.S. stocks traded higher in light trading volume after March employment increased and an index of service industry showed expansion at the fastest pace in nine years and pending home sales index increased in February. Apple said it sold 300,000 iPad on the first day of sale.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 05 Apr, 2010
- New York City
Revenues fell 3% to $574.4 million & net loss was $6.5 million or 4 cents a share. Incentives were 12.5% down from 13.2% last qtr & 17.1% last year and margins improved on a pre-impairment basis to 20.3% from 17.8% last qtr & 14.3% last year. Inventory declined from $3.9 billion in the prior year.
- Mayank Mehta
- 02 Apr, 2010
- New York City
Stocks in Japan closed higher as investors take optimistic view on the global economy. Manufacturing rebounded worldwide and exports volumes are rising from Asia. Sales of Japanese automakers in the U.S. rebound with Toyota sales surging 41%.
- Sarla Buch
- 02 Apr, 2010
- New York City
Employers added 162,000 jobs in March and unemployment rate was unchanged at 9.7%. Private sector added 123,000 jobs and government payrolls increased 48,000. Of the unemployed, 6.5 million or 44% people are jobless more than 27 weeks.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 02 Apr, 2010
- New York City
U.S. stocks traded higher in a quiet trading after March employment increased 162,000. Treasuries fell and the Dow closed at 180-month high in futures trading. Markets in Europe, UK, India, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Australia are closed today. The dollar advanced against the yen to 10-month high.
- Mayank Mehta
- 01 Apr, 2010
- New York City
Stocks in Shanghai and Hong Kong rallied after manufacturing index gained in March. Resource stocks and commodities traded higher. Bright Food Group Co lifted its demand for Australia based CSR Ltd
- 123jump.com Staff
- 01 Apr, 2010
- New York City
World stocks rallied after commodities gained on a rise in manufacturing in Europe and Asia and a smaller decline in U.S. jobless claims. Auto sales in March surged with GM leading industry sales in the month. Toyota sales rebounded 41% on higher incentives.
- Darlington Musarurwa
- 01 Apr, 2010
- New York City
Australian stocks gained on a rise in commodities prices but gains were trimmed after February deficit widened. Lihir Gold rejects Newcrest Mining A$9.2 billion takeover bid. Australian trade deficit widened to A$1.8 billion in February and manufacturing growth slowed.
- Darlington Musarurwa
- 01 Apr, 2010
- New York City
Stocks in Tokyo advanced on the improving business sentiment. Dai-Ichi Lie Insurance initial public offering received warm reception on the first day of trading. Steel exports surged 81% in February on the rise in demand from China and Korea. Fuji Electric Holdings Co soared 7%.
- Mayank Mehta
- 01 Apr, 2010
- New York City
Wholesale inflation index hovered near 14% in February and exports surged 35%. For the eleven months exports rose 11%. TVS Motor sales in March jump 24%. The Sensex index in closed higher ahead of auto sales data and optimistic view on earnings.
- Mayank Mehta
- 01 Apr, 2010
- New York City
UK stocks closed higher after metal prices gained and resource stocks led the gainers in trading. UK, European and Asian economies reported rising manufacturing and improving exports. The pound increased. UK Regulator lowers mobile-phone calls termination fees.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 01 Apr, 2010
- New York City
European markets generally added more than 1% at close. Global sentiment improved after Europe, China, India, Japan and Korea reported gains in manufacturing and exports. Swiss franc surged against the euro.