- Mayank Mehta
- 24 Jun, 2009
- New York City
Stocks in Mumbai gained despite the weakness in commodities prices and worries about the government issuing large amount of debts to fund fiscal deficit. Educomp Solutions surged after it formed a joint venture with UK based Pearson Plc for vocational training. ONGC reported 16% decline in earnings.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 24 Jun, 2009
- New York City
The electronics retailer first quarter revenue rose 12% to $10.10 billion but profit declined 14.5% to $153 million hurt mainly by restructuring charges. Earnings per share were 36 cents as against 43 cents in the year ago quarter.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 24 Jun, 2009
- New York City
Investors in Australia were cautious ahead of the U.S. rate decision. Gold and crude oil prices edged higher. Lion Selection and Catalpa Resources agreed to merge to create a mid-tier gold producer. On the last day of rights offering Rio Tinto share edged higher.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 24 Jun, 2009
- New York City
The defense contractor revenue grew 12% to $2.65 billion in the quarter. Net quarterly income increased 13% to $116 million helped by higher government spending on defense and cyber security. Earnings per share rose to 28 cents from 24 cents the prior-year quarter.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 23 Jun, 2009
- New York City
The U.S. dollar declined as the U.S. bonds auction of $40 billion drew more interest than expected. The Fed is expected to leave rate unchanged at the end of the 2-day meeting tomorrow. Crude oil declined. Huntsman Corp agreed to $1.73 billion settlement with Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 23 Jun, 2009
- New York City
Huntsman Corp agreed to a far lower settlement with Deutsche Bank and Credit Suisse for a failed merger with Apollo Management. Apollo retracted its $10.5 billion merger after Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank reneged on their commitment to fund the chemical maker acquisition.
- Mayank Mehta
- 23 Jun, 2009
- New York City
The benchmark indexes in Europe closed mixed. German economic growth rate was revised lower and jobless rate revised higher for 2010. French business and German consumer confidence are on the upswing. Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank will pay a total of $1.73 billion in a settlement to Huntsman Corp.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 23 Jun, 2009
- New York City
UK mortgage approvals increased 7% in May to 31,162 loans. Drax Group raised
- Mayank Mehta
- 23 Jun, 2009
- New York City
Boeing led the decliners in the S&P 500 index after it delayed the launch of 787 Dreamliner. Metro PCS surged after it was selected to replace Tyco Electronics in the S&P 500 index. Rambus plunged on weaker revenue guidance. Steelcase surged after it reported better than expected earnings.
- Darlington Musarurwa
- 23 Jun, 2009
- New York City
Stocks in Hong Kong declined but in Shanghai edged up. The global market weakness and lower commodities prices dragged stocks in Hong Kong lower. GCL-Poly Energy agreed to acquire solar components maker Jiangsu Zhongneng Polysilicon for $3.4 billion.
- Darlington Musarurwa
- 23 Jun, 2009
- New York City
Stocks in Mumbai trading fell in the morning as Asian markets declined. In the late afternoon market indexes recovered to close nearly unchanged. Satyam Computer appointed new chief. The government reported fiscal deficit in April was 16.3% of the full-year estimate.
- Darlington Musarurwa
- 23 Jun, 2009
- New York City
Tokyo investors took the latest World Bank forecast as an opportunity to sell stocks. Cautious investors are looking to take profits after the global stock market rally of three months. Toyota appointed new grand-son of its founder as new president and reorganized its management structure.
- Darlington Musarurwa
- 23 Jun, 2009
- New York City
Australian stocks corrected as Asian markets fell on the dour outlook from the World Bank. Resource stocks plunged more than 5% on weak gold and crude oil prices. Australia estimated its exports to decline to A$160 billion in fiscal 2010 from A$196 billion in the year ending this month.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 22 Jun, 2009
- New York City
UK stocks closed lower after weakness in global markets. Merger and deal news dominated trading sentiment. Xstrata proposal to acquire Anglo American was rejected by its board. UK home repossessions were lowered to 65,000.