- 123jump.com Staff
- 18 Aug, 2009
- New York City
Tokyo stocks are likely to edge higher in the early trading after the strength in world markets. The unexpected surge in confidence index in Germany and better than expected single family home permits in the U.S. is expected to support the market opening.
- Mukesh Buch
- 18 Aug, 2009
- New York City
Stocks in New York edged higher after banks and retailers gained. Healthcare stocks fell after riding higher in the previous session as the healthcare debate continues. Single family home building permits increased in July but overall construction demand edged lower.
- Mayank Mehta
- 18 Aug, 2009
- New York City
European stocks edged higher in a late rally. Continental AG surged 17% to
- Mayank Mehta
- 18 Aug, 2009
- New York City
The measure of annual inflation stayed at 1.8% in July matching the rate in June. The pound edged higher after the release of the report. British Land Company decreased 2.5% after it reported quarterly loss. The auto dealer Pendragon Plc declined after a steep fall in sales and profit.
- Mayank Mehta
- 18 Aug, 2009
- New York City
American Express and Bank of America gained after net loss rates for credit card loans declined in July. The TJX Companies fell after it offered cautious outlook for the third quarter. Saks reported net loss in the second quarter. Cardinal Health quarterly net dropped 14%.
- Darlington Musarurwa
- 18 Aug, 2009
- New York City
Reserve Bank of Australia highlighted that risks to global economies are reduced but not declined. The latest monetary policy committee meeting suggested that bank is worried about too accommodative interest rate regime. Amcor Ltd offered $2 billion to acquire the packaging unit of Rio Tinto.
- Mayank Mehta
- 18 Aug, 2009
- New York City
Stocks in Mumbai rebounded 1.6% after late monsoon rains in key agriculture states. Foreign investors continue to increase their exposure to India. Bharti Airtel advanced after several banks approached the telecom carrier to fund the MTN Group Ltd.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 18 Aug, 2009
- New York City
The computer networking gear maker net sales declined 18% to $8.54 billion in the quarter. Net quarterly income slumped 46% to $1.1 billion. Earnings per share plummeted to 19 cents from 33 cents a year-ago quarter. Net sales for the fiscal year 2009 fell 9% to $36.1 billion.
- Mukesh Buch
- 17 Aug, 2009
- New York City
World stock markets fell. Commodities linked Brazil, Canada and Australia declined sharply after Shanghai benchmark index plunged more than 5%. In New York tech stocks dropped but healthcare insurance stocks closed higher. Crude oil, copper and gold fell. Yields on Treasuries declined.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 17 Aug, 2009
- New York City
European markets declined on weak commodities and energy prices and a fall in global markets. Volkswagen fell nearly 10% but Porsche rose after broker recommendation. RWE disposes of more shares in American Water and raises $650 million. Allianz declined 2% after first half net dropped 29.6%.
- Mayank Mehta
- 17 Aug, 2009
- New York City
UK stocks edged lower on global market weakness and a fall in commodities prices. Home sellers also lowered the asking price. Mining companies after commodities declined on weak China demand. The global recruitment agency Michael Page drops 5% after net plunged 52%.
- Mayank Mehta
- 17 Aug, 2009
- New York City
Marshall & Ilsley declined after it booked a charge related to bad mortgage loans. BB&T filed to raise $750 million after it agreed to acquire Colonial BancGroup. First Solar fell on accounting issues. Global Sources Ltd surged after net fell 39%. Healthcare insurance provider increased.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 17 Aug, 2009
- New York City
Global stocks decline after a sell-off that started in Asia and spreads to Europe and Americas. Resource stocks led the decliners on weak economic reading in Japan and China and worries that economic rebound may be further away than estimated.
- Darlington Musarurwa
- 17 Aug, 2009
- New York City
Japan GDP rebounded 0.9% in the second quarter ending in June on a turnaround in exports and a rise in industrial production. Most economists attributed the milder than expected rebound as temporary. Stocks declined sharply on weak commodities prices and U.S. consumer confidence report.
- Darlington Musarurwa
- 17 Aug, 2009
- New York City
Australian stocks declined after Asian markets and commodities prices fell. Copper led the decliners in the metals trading. Fortescue Metals offered 35% discount to Chinese steel maker, breaking the long impasse the discussion between Chinese steelmakers and Australian iron ore miners.