Market Update

Europe Earnings: CML Microsys, Carclo, Phoenix IT Group, Tesco

Nigel Thomas
10 Jun, 2014
New York City

CML Microsystems profit climbed 18% and revenue fell 1%. Carclo profit surged 48%. Phoenix IT Group pre-tax loss narrowed to

Stocks in Japan Halt 12-day Rally; Hakuhodo, Ihara Chemical in Focus

Hiruki Nakamura
10 Jun, 2014
New York City

Stocks in Tokyo halted after a 12-day rally and the yen gained on the growing speculation that Bank of Japan stimulus steps are working through the economy. Token Corp fiscal sales rose 7%.

Active Small Cap Trading Trend Extends in Australia, Home Loans Growth Flat

Marcus Jacob
10 Jun, 2014
New York City

Stocks in Australia closed lower in thin trading following higher market index opening. Active trading in smaller companies dominated extending the trend in place for the last three months. Australian dollar closed higher.

India Movers: Eros, Geometric, Hero, HDFC Bank, Tata Power

Mukesh Buch
10 Jun, 2014
New York City

Eros agreed to acquire a controlling stake in Universal Power System. Geometric signed maintenance contract with Sweden-based AB Volvo. HDFC Bank trimmed its stake in Reliance Ports. Tata Power increased its power generation capacity in Maharashtra with the launch of solar power plant.

Monday Mergers Drive Stocks on Wall Street

Nichole Harper
09 Jun, 2014
New York City

U.S. market indexes gained and deal news dominated. Merck agreed to acquire Identix Pharmaceuticals, the maker of experimental Hepatitis C drugs for $24.50 a share or about $3.9 billion. Tyson Foods made a binding deal to Hillshire Brands and offered $63 a share in cash or $7.8 billion

Merck Buys Idenix for $3.9 B; Tyson Foods Offers $7.8 B for Hillshire

Mukesh Buch
09 Jun, 2014
New York City

American Energy agreed to acquire oil and gas assets in Texas, Ohio and West Virginia for $4.25 billion. Analog Devices acquired Hittite Microwave for $2 billion. Merck agreed to acquire Idenix for $3.85 billion. Tyson Foods makes a binding offer for Hillshire Brands in $7.8 billion.

Europe Earnings: Dixons Retail, Gecina, Sainsbury, Lloyds, Man Group

Nigel Thomas
09 Jun, 2014
New York City

Metrovacesa agreed to sell 27% stake in Gecina at

Japan Revised Q1 GDP Higher; Sony, Softbank, NTT DoCoMo and KKDI in Focus

Hiruki Nakamura
09 Jun, 2014
New York City

Market indexes in Tokyo extended rally to the 12th day and the yen held firm near its 3-month average. Mobile telecom companies were in focus as the industry gears up for flat pricing plans. March quarter GDP estimate was revised higher to 6.7%.

India Movers: Alstom India, IDBI, IRB Infra, NTPC

Mukesh Buch
09 Jun, 2014
New York City

IDBI Bank plans to raise $680 million through a public offering. IRB Infra executed an agreement for a four-lane highway project. NTPC invited bids for thermal project of Rs 7,000 crore.

Hurco, Men's Wearhouse, VeriFone, Vail Resorts Jump; Hertz, Thor Drop

Mukesh Buch
06 Jun, 2014
New York City

Cooper net jumped 5%. Hertz restated financial results for the past three years. Men''s Wearhouse net tumbled 50%. Piedmont Natural Gas net climbed 12%. Thor profit surged 26%. VeriFone climbed after net loss narrowed as revenue jumped. Vail Resorts net soared 21%.

U.S. Economy Regains Jobs Lost in Recession, Jobless Rate at 6.3%

Mukesh Buch
06 Jun, 2014
New York City

U.S. employers, private and government, added net 217,000 jobs in May and unemployment rate was unchanged at 6.3%, Labor Department said today.

U.S. Stocks Rise on Empoyment Report

Nichole Harper
06 Jun, 2014
New York City

Stocks on Wall Street advanced and tech stocks led the gainers. Unemployment rate in May held at 6.3% and employers added more than 200,000 jobs for the fourth month in a row.

Europe Movers: Associated British Foods, Fuller, Smith, Game Digital, KCOM

Nigel Thomas
06 Jun, 2014
New York City

Associated British Foods agreed to acquire Dorset Cereals brand from Wellness Foods. Fuller, Smith profit jumped 4% to

Third Weekly Gain in Japanese Stocks, Dentsu, Mitsui in Focus

Hiruki Nakamura
06 Jun, 2014
New York City

Stocks in Tokyo advanced for the eleventh day in a row and the yen held above 102 level following additional monetary measures in the euro zone. Dentsu reported a sharp jump in revenues in May. Mitsui & Company plans to build a 2,000 mw coal-fired power plant in Malaysia.

Australian Stocks and Dollar Advance, Construction Index Gains

Marcus Jacob
06 Jun, 2014
New York City

Australian stocks closed higher following additional stimulus measures in the euro zone and Bank of England left its key lending rate on hold. Aurizon and Insurance Australia Group inched closer to their acquisition targets.