- Arthi Gupta
- 13 Apr, 2011
- New York City
The UK indexes rose led by miners. The UK jobless claims rose unexpectedly in March. Irish consumer sentiment improved in March. WS Atkins surged after forecasting better-than-estimated results for fiscal year 2011.
- Arthi Gupta
- 13 Apr, 2011
- New York City
U.S. indexes gained after retail sales rose and mortgage activity declined. Silgan agreed to buy Graham Packaging for $4.1 billion. JPMorgan net surged on a strong performance by its investment banking unit and a drop in losses in its credit card portfolio.
- Arthi Gupta
- 13 Apr, 2011
- New York City
The European indexes rebounded after the biggest drop in four weeks as industrial production accelerated in February. Schneider denied $30 billion bid for Tyco. ASML net surges on strong sales.
- Arthi Gupta
- 13 Apr, 2011
- New York City
Euro-zone industrial output accelerated 7.3% in February. French annual inflation soared and German wholesale price inflation increased for the second consecutive month in March. Spain
- Devan Biswas
- 13 Apr, 2011
- New York City
Mumbai benchmark soared 2.4% and wiped out last four days of losses on the day after a holiday. The fall in crude oil prices contributed to the sentiment. Rupee edged higher. ONGC acquired a 25% stake in an oil block in Kazakhstan.
- Nigel Thomas
- 13 Apr, 2011
- New York City
Stocks in Japan rebounded but on a weak volume. Electric utilities declined on the worries that the industry may be asked to contribute for the losses linked to the troubled Fukushima nuclear power plant. J. Front Retailing dropped 5% after the department store operator indicated weak outlook.
- Marcus Jacob
- 13 Apr, 2011
- New York City
Australian stocks rebounded after a selloff in the previous session. Rio Tinto said its production of iron ore, alumina and copper declined in the first quarter to March on inclement weather in Pilbara region. African Petroleum completed the $250 million offering.
- Bikram Pandey
- 12 Apr, 2011
- New York City
U.S. indexes decline after world outlook dimmed and commodities turned lower. Global markets were on the edge after Japan raised the risk level to the highest and markets in Japan, China and Europe slid. Crude oil fell 2% and gold declined 1%.
- Mukesh Buch
- 12 Apr, 2011
- New York City
Alcoa declined after it reported lower than expected sales. Chevron expects profit rise in first quarter. Community Health responds to Tenet lawsuit. Fastenal first quarter net earnings surged 42%. WMS Industries lowered third quarter revenue outlook.
- Arthi Gupta
- 12 Apr, 2011
- New York City
Stocks declined in London after Japan struggled with more earthquakes. The UK retail sales dropped, home prices rose more than estimated and trade deficit narrowed. Aviva lowered its stake in Delta Lloyd NV. Punch Tavern revenues declined 3.6% in the first half.
- Arthi Gupta
- 12 Apr, 2011
- New York City
U.S. indexes fell after Japanese authorities raised the nuclear disaster level at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant to the highest level. The U.S. trade deficit narrowed to $45.8 billion and import prices soared on higher fuel prices. Alcoa swung to profit but sales were lower than expected.
- Arthi Gupta
- 12 Apr, 2011
- New York City
European indexes declined after Japan raised the nuclear disaster level at the Fukushima nuclear plant to the highest level. Fiat increased its stake in Chrysler to 30%. German investor sentiment deteriorated more than estimated in April.
- Arthi Gupta
- 12 Apr, 2011
- New York City
European online recruitment activity improved in March. German inflation confirmed at 2.1% in March and economic sentiment deteriorated in April. French current account deficit widened in February. Spanish annual inflation remained unchanged at 3.6% in March.
- Devan Biswas
- 12 Apr, 2011
- New York City
Stocks in Shanghai and Hong Kong declined on the worries that inflation may overshoot government target for the second month in a row. China is scheduled to release GDP and inflation data this week. Banks and real estate developers declined and steelmakers gained on earnings expectations.
- Nigel Thomas
- 12 Apr, 2011
- New York City
Stocks in Tokyo dropped for the second day after one earthquake hit Fukushima region and another powerful quake stuck in the ocean near Tokyo. The Nikkei dropped 1.7%. Crude oil eased. Tokyo Steel estimated higher annual net loss.