- Sarla Buch
- 08 Jul, 2009
- New York City
UK stocks closed lower after June home prices declined 0.5% after increasing 2.6% in May. A shareholder vote supported Marks & Spencer chief the company chairman. Aviva and Legal & General fell after downgrades and earnings worries.
- Mayank Mehta
- 08 Jul, 2009
- New York City
Amgen Inc led gainers in the S&P 500 index with a rise of 15.5%. A. Schulman third quarter profit rises. Family Dollar Stores third quarter net profit rises. Ruby Tuesday reports strong results. IntercontinentalExchange plunged 10% on a possible rule tightening for energy futures trading.
- Mayank Mehta
- 08 Jul, 2009
- New York City
China bond sale drew less than expected interest from investors. Investors are worried that rates may be on the rise as China drains liquidity from the markets. Real estate, banks and energy stocks closed lower in Shanghai and Hong Kong.
- Trupti Mehta
- 08 Jul, 2009
- New York City
Japan stocks fell sharply as yen strengthened and seasonally adjusted private sector orders in May fell. The current account in the month also declined 34.3% as exports fell 42%. Machinery companies declined after the release of orders data.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 08 Jul, 2009
- New York City
Australian stocks recovered from 1.5% loss after the release of consumer confidence. The home loan approvals increased 2.2% in May as first-time home buyers were encouraged with government grants. CBH Resources announced a recap plan with A$40 million loan from its largest shareholder Toho Zinc.
- Mukesh Buch
- 08 Jul, 2009
- New York City
Mumbai stocks dropped tracking losses in global markets. Worries of rising debt dragged rupee to a 2-month low. Exports in June fell at a slower pace of 29% after falling at 33% in March and April. Educomp Solutions raised $100 million and stocks plunged 10%.
- Mukesh Buch
- 07 Jul, 2009
- New York City
U.S. markets closed sharply lower ahead of earnings season. Technology, energy and industrial stocks led the decliners. European auto sales declined at a slower pace in June. Australia left its key rate unchanged at 3%.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 07 Jul, 2009
- New York City
European markets closed lower on the worries that recovery will be slower and the global economic conditions are expected to remain weak. The worldwide auto sales of Mercedes Benz and BMW declined at a slower pace in June and PSA Peugeot Citroen sales fell 14% in the first half.
- Sarla Buch
- 07 Jul, 2009
- New York City
The UK stocks edged lower on weak commodities and energy prices. The pound fell declined against dollar after the British Chamber of Commerce said that the Bank of England expands the asset purchase program beyond
- Mayank Mehta
- 07 Jul, 2009
- New York City
Discover Financial Services led the decliners in the S&P 500 index with a loss of 10.4%. International Speedway Corp swings to second quarter loss on charges. Vimicro International Corp slips to loss in first quarter.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 07 Jul, 2009
- New York City
Stocks in Australia traded sideways ahead of earnings season. The Reserve Bank of Australia left its key lending rate at 3% and offered optimistic outlook for the domestic economy. Energy and materials related stocks edged lower.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 07 Jul, 2009
- New York City
Japan investors stayed on the sidelines as the prospects of a speedy global recovery looks less and less likely. Bank of Japan in its latest regional survey indicated that economic conditions are severe in most regions but they appear to stabilize.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 07 Jul, 2009
- New York City
Infrastructure companies rebounded a day after a sharp sell-off in India. Reliance Industries, Reliance Natural and central government are required to respond to the Supreme Court before July 20. Automakers increased after the government increased road construction budget by 23%.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 06 Jul, 2009
- New York City
CKE Restaurant earnings dropped 6% to $446.8 million while net income dropped 18% to $14.4 million on same-store sales drop of 1.8%. Earnings per share were 26 cents as against 31 cents a year ago.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 06 Jul, 2009
- New York City
Payroll and related service provider fourth quarter revenue fell 4% to $495.5 million and net income declined 16% to $113.8 million reflecting weak economic scenario. Earnings per share were 32 cents as against 38 cents in the prior year quarter.