- 123jump.com Staff
- 18 May, 2009
- New York City
Strong yen and weak operating net from Panasonic and Yokogawa Electric dragged the benchmark index Nikkei 225 lower 2.5%. Yokogawa led the decliners in the index with a loss of 15%. Suzuki Motors and Kansai Paint gained after the reelection of ruling coalition in India where they lead markets.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 18 May, 2009
- New York City
Stocks in Colombo surged after the army declared victory over LTTE rebel and also confirmed the death of its leadership including Prabhakaran. Pottu Amman, the chief of intelligence behind the killing of former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was found dead in a battle with the army.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 18 May, 2009
- New York City
Stocks in London rallied on the back of financial stocks. Lloyds chairman resigned ahead of its annual meeting and launched
- Mayank Mehta
- 18 May, 2009
- New York City
Allegheny Energy led the decliners in the S&P 500 index of 8.7%. Lowe
- 123jump.com Staff
- 18 May, 2009
- New York City
The homebuilder consolidated revenues declined 59% to $587.4 million in the quarter. Net quarterly loss narrowed 26% to $514.8 million including $410.2 million of pre-tax charges. Earnings per share slipped to $2.02 from $2.75 a year-ago quarter. The company generated 3,022 net new home orders.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 18 May, 2009
- New York City
The benchmark stocks surge triggered trading halts within seconds of opening and reopening forcing the market to shut down for the rest of the day. The unexpected election outcome surprised investors and short covering forced many brokers to scramble for a cover at the reopening.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 16 May, 2009
- New York City
Rural voters in India again delivered a verdict that surprised most political parties. The clear vote of confidence in the Congress led coalition will give India a stable government for the next five years. Rural voters endorsed a jobs program and demanded greater recognition in national policies.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 15 May, 2009
- New York City
Euro zone economies declined at the fastest pace in thirteen years. The GDP declined at 2.5% in the first quarter on weak exports and falling consumer spending. German economy shrank at 3.8%, Italian declined at 2.4% and French GDP fell at 1.2%.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 15 May, 2009
- New York City
The U.S. stocks edged lower on a weakness in banks and energy stocks. Crude oil declined and dollar gained against euro. Euro zone recorded deepest economic decline in the first quarter.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 15 May, 2009
- New York City
Mining and energy related stocks closed lower in UK on a fall in energy prices. The interbank rate continues to fall. Barclays surged after it confirmed that it has received offers for its investment management unit.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 15 May, 2009
- New York City
Australian stocks rebounded on a rise in commodities and energy prices. Australian dollar declined 1.5% for the week. Rio Tinto surged after it said it is committed to a deal with Aluminum Company of China. For the week, Australian dollar drops 1.5% and the benchmark index declines 4.3%.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 15 May, 2009
- New York City
The Hartford Financial Services Group led gainers in the S&P 500 index with a rise of 11.5%. Agilent Technologies swings to a fiscal second quarter loss. Blockbuster Inc plunges as quarterly sales miss analysts estimates. J. C. Penney Company first quarter profit falls.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 15 May, 2009
- New York City
Net foreign purchases of long term securities surged to $56 billion with Japan as the largest buyer. Industrial output declined 0.5% in April and consumer price index was flat.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 15 May, 2009
- New York City
Six insurers surge after they were approved for emergency funding by the Treasury. Hartford Financial led the surge among six insurers followed by early gains in Prudential, Principal, Ameriprise, All State and Lincoln National.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 15 May, 2009
- New York City
Stocks in Tokyo edged up and for the week closed higher. Latest machinery orders indicated a sharp surge in overseas orders but the government forecasted weak sales in the current quarter. Sanyo Electric, Sony and Acom gained after the earnings release.