- 123jump.com Staff
- 17 Nov, 2008
- New York City
Economy in Japan fell for the second quarter in a row. Economy in the third quarter fell 0.4% after dropping 0.1% in the second quarter. Two quarterly declines in GDP generally augur a recession. A rise in utilities stocks lifted market index from the fall of 3% to close up 0.7%.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 17 Nov, 2008
- New York City
World markets declined after meeting of 20 nations failed to send a clear message. Japan slides into recession as third quarter GDP declined 0.4%. European stocks fell after UK industry group estimated longer and deeper recession. Citigroup to cut 50,000 staff and trim expenses by 20% from peak.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 16 Nov, 2008
- New York City
Norfolk Southern, the railroad operator said reported third quarter record revenue of $2.9 billion, up $541 million or 23% from the prior year quarter. Net income was $520 million or $1.37 per diluted share, compared to $386 million or $0.97 per share a year ago.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 16 Nov, 2008
- New York City
CB Richard Ellis, the largest commercial real estate broker and manager reported third quarter revenues fell 13% to $1.3 billion. Investment management revenue fell 60% to $39.8 million. Third quarter net income fell to $40.4 million or $0.19 per share from $114.9 million or $0.48 per share.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 14 Nov, 2008
- New York City
Hong Kong economic growth in the third quarter quarter to 1.7% from 4.2% rise in the second quarter. The economy contracted at seasonally adjusted rate of 0.5% after falling at a rate of 1.4% in the previous quarter. Econony in the first nine months rose at 4.3%.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 14 Nov, 2008
- New York City
U.S. stocks fell with Nasdaq dropping 5%. Weak October sales led the retailers, financials and energy stocks lower. European Union and Hong Kong registered two consecutive quarterly economic growth declines. Berkshire Hathaway takes a stake in ConocoPhillips. Insurer, Hartford Financial buys a bank.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 14 Nov, 2008
- New York City
Stocks in Australia gained 1.4% but fell more than 7% in the week. Australian dollar gained but remained vulnerable to global economic slowdown. Commodities and energy stocks rallied on higher oil prices. Australia bought A$500 million of mortgage backed securities.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 14 Nov, 2008
- New York City
Stocks in Mumbai continue trade volatile with a downward bias. Rupee lost nearly 2.75% this week and traded near 49 rupees to a dollar. Automakers and real estate stocks fell on the weak demand. United Spirits and Diageo Plc explore partnership possibilities.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 14 Nov, 2008
- New York City
UK stocks rose despite the European Union economies shrank for the second quarter in a row. Germany led the region with the sharpest decline followed by shrinks in Italy and Ireland. Stocks in London rose 1.5%. Energy stocks lead the gainers. Luxury home prices in London on the decline.
- Darlington Musarurwa
- 14 Nov, 2008
- New York City
Stocks in Japan rose 2.7% today but dropped 1.4% for the week. Dix Kuroki Co. files for bankruptcy with 18.1 billion yen liabilities. Unemployment insurance claims soar 2.6% in September. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group first half profit fell 51% on credit market losses rose to 302 billion yen.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 14 Nov, 2008
- New York City
Retailers fell after the October sales declined. Nordstrom, Kohls, JC Penney and Abercrombie & Fitch fell on earnings. Qualcomm, Motorola and Nokia fell after Nokia lowered industry unit sales estimates. American Express dropped below $20. Cheesecake Factory fell below $6.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 14 Nov, 2008
- New York City
Macys, the department retail stores operator reported third quarter revenues fell 7% to $5.493 billion from $5.906 billion a year ago. Net loss in the quarter was $44 million or 10 cents per diluted share compared to net income of $33 million or 8 cents per share, a year ago.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 14 Nov, 2008
- New York City
The U.S. retail sales in October declined 2.8% from September and dropped 4.1% from a year ago. Motor vehicles and parts sales fell 23.4% and furniture sales declined 13.5%. The European Union economy shrank in the third quarter declined 0.2% matching the second quarter rate.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 13 Nov, 2008
- New York City
U.S. stocks staged a sharp reversal after dropping nearly 2.5% in the morning trading and surged to close up 7%. The near 10% reversal in the market indexes occurred after crude oil prices rose and energy related stocks led the gainers. Asian markets closed down 5%. European markets edged up.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 13 Nov, 2008
- New York City
Industrial production in China rose at a slower pace of 8.2% in October and retail sales surged 22% in the month. Electricity output fell 4% and passenger cars production declined 6.2% in the month. Hong Kong Exchange quarterly net declined 43%.