- Hiruki Nakamura
- 06 Jul, 2015
- New York City
Nikkei in Tokyo and market indexes in Asia dropped after Greece rejected terms set by international lenders in a referendum. Finance minister resigned and Greece prepared to negotiate with lenders with leaders in the euro zone sending mixed signals.
- Marcus Jacob
- 06 Jul, 2015
- New York City
Australian market indexes declined more than 1% for the second day in a row and oil prices eased after Greece rejected bailout terms set by international lenders. AGL Energy said it plans to focus on core business and sell-off assets and take a restructuring charge.
- Nigel Thomas
- 06 Jul, 2015
- New York City
EasyJet passenger traffic in June climbed 7.6% and load factor edged up. Rolls-Royce plunged 7% on lowered operating profit forecast. Bovis Homes sales increased 3%. Marshalls revenues climbed 11% to
- Mukesh Buch
- 06 Jul, 2015
- New York City
Markets in India ignore the growing uncertainty and confusion in the euro zone after Greece rejected bailout terms in a referendum held on Sunday. Videocon plans to invest $2.5 bn in oil and gas ventures in Brazil. Kotak Mahindra said foreign investment limit in the bank was rose to 55% from 49%.
- 123jump.com Staff
- 04 Jul, 2015
- New York City
U.S. payrolls expanded 223,000 in May and jobless rate fell to 5.3%. New orders for manufactured goods in May eased 1%. In the euro area wholesale inflation was stable. Monetary base in Japan continued to rise at a fast pace and investors worried about volatile markets in Shanghai.
- Nichole Harper
- 02 Jul, 2015
- New York City
U.S. payrolls expanded 223,000 in May and jobless rate fell to 5.3%. New orders for manufactured goods in May eased 1%. In the euro area wholesale inflation was stable. Monetary base in Japan continued to rise at a fast pace and investors worried about volatile markets in Shanghai.
- Mukesh Buch
- 02 Jul, 2015
- New York City
BP settled additional claims of $18.7 billion related to Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Centene agreed to acquire Health Net for $6.8 billion. Delta Air June traffic increased 3.2%. Family Dollar net fell 2%. International Speedway net tumbled 38%. Paypal agreed to acquire Xoom.
- Nigel Thomas
- 02 Jul, 2015
- New York City
Amadeus agreed to acquire Navitaire for $830 million from Accenture. JBS agreed to acquire the U.S.-based Cargill''s pork business for $1.5 billion. U.K. government trimmed its stake in Lloyds to 15.9%. Sartorius Stedim agreed to acquire Germany-based Cellca.
- Mukesh Buch
- 02 Jul, 2015
- New York City
June month auto sales gained after makers report better-than-expected vehicle sales. Ashok Leyland sales soared 41%, Bajaj Auto sales climbed 8% and Tata Motors total commercial and passenger vehicles sales including exports gained 6%. TVS Motor total sales climbed 8% and export sales soared 26%.
- Hiruki Nakamura
- 02 Jul, 2015
- New York City
Stocks in Tokyo traded higher after banks and financial services led the gainers. Monetary base in Japan continued to soar from a year ago according to Bank of Japan. ABC-Mart first-quarter sales are expected to rise 11% with same=store sales growth of 4%.
- Marcus Jacob
- 02 Jul, 2015
- New York City
Australian dollar traded down after the June month trade deficit narrowed but stayed ahead of expectations. Stocks gained and the ASX 200 index jumped 1.5%. Pacific Brands soared after the retailer estimated higher annual operating profit.
- Hiruki Nakamura
- 03 Jul, 2015
- New York City
Two widely followed indexes in Japan closed higher on Friday and extended weekly gains as investors focused on domestic and regional news. Fast Retailing plunged after the apparel retailer reported sharp decline in same-store sales. Family Mart first-quarter sales rose 12%.
- Marcus Jacob
- 03 Jul, 2015
- New York City
Australian market indexes dropped 1% after markets in China turned volatile and mood was tense in the euro zone ahead of Greece referendum. Retail sales growth accelerated at the fastest pace in three months and trade deficit narrowed in May to A$2.75 billion.
- Nigel Thomas
- 03 Jul, 2015
- New York City
Santander agreed to acquire 9.7% stake in consumer loans business for $928 million from DDFS. Technip and Samsung consortium wins two contracts. The 600 Group net surged 27%. British Polythene rose after positive outlook. Eco Animal Health net soared 50% on 22% increase in revenues.
- Mukesh Buch
- 03 Jul, 2015
- New York City
Bharti agreed to sell its mobile tower assets in South Africa for $1.3 billion. Lupin agreed to acquire a Russia based generic pharmaceuticals maker. GSFC plans to invest nearly $1.8 billion in Dahej, Gujarat and set up four new manufacturing units.