- Nigel Thomas
- 31 Aug, 2011
- New York City
Stocks in Japan edged up a fraction and extended rally for the fifth day in a row. Automakers, banks and trading companies led the advancers. The Yen traded near its 25-year high. Taiheiyo Cement plunged 14% after it proposed to a stock offering.
- Marcus Jacob
- 31 Aug, 2011
- New York City
The Australian stocks traded higher and the dollar was firm. Traders are betting that the dollar to rise as much as $1.20 on the sustained exports to China and other nations in Asia. The Rock agreed to a merger with MyState on 40% premium.
- Arthi Gupta
- 31 Aug, 2011
- New York City
Euro-zone inflation was steady at 2.5% in August and unemployment was at 10% in July. German unemployment declined but Italy''s annual inflation increased in August. Norway
- Arthi Gupta
- 31 Aug, 2011
- New York City
European indexes rose after German lawmakers approved reforms to the European rescue fund. The euro area jobless rate remained flat at 10% in July. National Bank of Greece swung to first-half loss. Bouygues announced a share repurchase worth
- Bikram Pandey
- 30 Aug, 2011
- New York City
The U.S. indexes rebounded in the afternoon after dropping as much as 1%. The consumer confidence index declined to the lows last seen in April 2009 and metropolitan home price index declined in June. Exxon Mobil Corp and OAO Rosneft reached an agreement to explore Arctic oil.
- Nigel Thomas
- 30 Aug, 2011
- New York City
Stocks in Tokyo traded higher for the third day in a row. Japan elected Yoshihiko Noda, sixth prime minister in five years. Sony Corp and Hitachi and Toshiba are expected to form venture to make liquid crystal displays. Banks closed higher and energy linked stocks rebounded.
- Mukesh Buch
- 30 Aug, 2011
- New York City
Dollar General second quarter net income increased 3.4% to $146.04 million. DSW second quarter net income soared 43.7% to $33.7 million. Peabody agreed for takeover of Macarthur Coal valuing A$4.8 billion. Bank of Nova Scotia third quarter net income increased 18% to $1.3 billion.
- Arthi Gupta
- 30 Aug, 2011
- New York City
The UK indexes gained after mortgage approvals increased and M4 money supply fell in July. BP inked $7.2 billion deal with India-based Reliance Industries. Bunzl surged 4.3% after first-half revenues grew 4% to
- Arthi Gupta
- 30 Aug, 2011
- New York City
U.S. indexes traded lower ahead of the consumer confidence report and the minutes of the FOMC meeting held in August. Bank of America agrees to sell its partial stake in China Construction Bank.
- Arthi Gupta
- 30 Aug, 2011
- New York City
Euro-zone economic confidence slumped but Italy business sentiment strengthened in August. Portuguese retail sales increased and. Swiss consumption indicator fell in July. Polish economy expansion flat in the second quarter.
- Marcus Jacob
- 30 Aug, 2011
- New York City
The Australian benchmark index was nearly unchanged but retained a positive bias. Macarthur Coal agreed to $16 a share that valued the company at A$4.8 billion. Harvey Norman declined on the cautious outlook.
- Arthi Gupta
- 30 Aug, 2011
- New York City
European indexes declined after euro-zone confidence slumped in August. Macarthur accepted sweetened A$16 a share offer from Peabody and ArcelorMittal. Italy sold
- 123jump.com Staff
- 30 Aug, 2011
- New York City
The women''s apparel and personal care products retailer quarterly net sales quarter grew 10% to $2.46 billion on comparable store sales rise of 9%. Net income in the quarter surged 29% to $231.2 million. Earnings per share climbed to 73 cents versus 54 cents per share for the year-ago quarter.
- Bikram Pandey
- 29 Aug, 2011
- New York City
The largest increase in consumer spending in five months and the much needed consolidation between two Greek banks lifted the market sentiment. The financial stocks led market rally was also bolstered after insurance companies estimated less than expected losses from the Hurricane Irene.
- Mukesh Buch
- 29 Aug, 2011
- New York City
Donaldson fourth quarter net sales increased 21% to $625 million and earnings in the quarter soared 29% to $66 million. LDK Solar reported second quarter net loss of $87.7 million.