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  • Mayank Mehta
  • 19 Aug, 2009
  • New York City

UK stocks traded sideways. The Bank of England latest minutes showed that Governor King sought higher bond purchase limit which was not approved by the committee. John Menzies issued upbeat outlook for full year. Lookers Plc eliminates dividend on weak results. Rexam rights issue gets 95% bids.

  • Mayank Mehta
  • 19 Aug, 2009
  • New York City

The New York Times Company led gainers in the S&P 500 index with a rise of 1.9%. BJ

  • Mayank Mehta
  • 19 Aug, 2009
  • New York City

Stocks in Mumbai edged lower after estimates of crops were revised lower on weak monsoon. Weak international commodities prices also dragged the sentiment. National Textile Corp may raise as much as $150 million in land sale in Mumbai.

  • 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.