Market Update

RBI Accelerates Debt Restructuring Plans, Adani to Raise $3.5 B

Mukesh Buch
09 Jun, 2015
New York City

Reserve Bank of India permitted banks to tighten grip on debt defaulters and force corporate restructuring. Adani Group plans to raise $3.5 billion through global bonds. HDFC plans to raise up to ₹5,000 crore through non-convertible debentures.

S&P 500 and Indexes Down on Rate Jitters, Greece in Rearview

Nichole Harper
08 Jun, 2015
New York City

Market indexes on Wall Street traded lower on the worries that the upbeat jobs report may facilitate rate hike later in the year. Deutsche Bank in Germany overhauled its executive team and European lenders and politicians struggled to find compromise on Greece.

Apollo Offers $3.3 B for Verallia, Sears Sales Plunge 25%

Mukesh Buch
08 Jun, 2015
New York City

Apollo Global offered $3.3 billion for Saint-Gobain''s Verallia. McDonald''s U.S. comparable stores sales in May declined 2.2%. Argan profit doubled after revenues soared 67%. Sears net loss narrowed as sales plunge. Vail Resorts net soared 13%.

Deutsche Bank Replaces CEO Team; Shire and Actelion in Merger Talks

Nigel Thomas
08 Jun, 2015
New York City

Deutsche Bank replaces current chief executive team. Phoenix IT net swung to profit but revenues declined 7%. Shire is in talk to acquire Switzerland-based rival Actelion for

Japan Estimates Faster Economic Growth in First Quarter

Hiruki Nakamura
08 Jun, 2015
New York City

In quiet trading, Nikkei average in Tokyo edged lower for the second day after the economy expanded at a faster-than-expected pace in the first quarter. NTT Data agreed to acquire consulting group in the U.S. for $212 million. Dentsu said May revenues soared across all advertising channels.

Modi Diplomacy Leads Adani, RPower to Invest $5.5B in Bangladesh

Mukesh Buch
08 Jun, 2015
New York City

Adani Power and Rpower signed an agreement to invest a combined $5.5 billion in Bangladesh. Kotak Mahindra and ING Bank to explore cross border business opportunities.

Opko to Buy Bio-Reference for $1.5 B; Diamond Foods Soars

Mukesh Buch
05 Jun, 2015
New York City

Cooper Companies net plunged 23%. Esterline net plummeted 46%. Diamond Foods net swung to profit. Gap May same-store sales slid. Opko Health agreed to acquire Bio-Reference Lab for $1.5 billion. Thor net soared 14%. UTi Worldwide net loss narrowed. VeriFone net swung to profit.

Lloyds Faces More U.K. Fines, Nestle Crisis Deepens in India

Nigel Thomas
05 Jun, 2015
New York City

U.K. regulatory agency fined Lloyds Banking

Nikkei Lacks Direction, Yen Struggles

Hiruki Nakamura
05 Jun, 2015
New York City

Nikkei in Tokyo closed down and the yen traded near 12-year low as investors stayed cautious ahead of U.S. jobs data release on Friday. Tokyo Corporation launched a share buyback program. Kirin and Suntory are investing to increase production in the U.S.

ASX Suffers 4.8% Weekly Loss, Nine Entertainment Lowers Outlook

Marcus Jacob
05 Jun, 2015
New York City

Australian market indexes extended weekly losses and the ASX 200 index plunged 4.8% in the week. Nine Entertainment lowered its outlook for the current year. National Australia Bank completed final phase of its $5.5 billion capital raising.

Infosys to Acquire Mobile Commerce Services Provider, Sensex Falls

Mukesh Buch
05 Jun, 2015
New York City

Infosys acquired the U.S. digital e-commerce services provider for $120 million. Nestle India edged down 2% after FSSAI ordered the company to recall nine Maggi noodle versions in India. Adhikari Brothers jumped 4% on 57% increase in revenues.

IMF Urges Fed to Delay Rate Hike, Volatile Bond Markets

Nichole Harper
04 Jun, 2015
New York City

Market indexes on Wall Street dived on weak productivity report. International Monetary Fund urged the Federal Reserve to delay rate hike and lowered its annual growth outlook to 2.5%. Volatility persisted in global bond markets.

AIG Prices AerCap Stake in Offering, Boeing Wins China Order

Mukesh Buch
04 Jun, 2015
New York City

Boeing secured an order for 46 commercial aircrafts from China-based Shenzen Airlines. AIG to reduced stake in AerCap and raise $3.7 billion. Costco May same store sales was flat. Five Below net soared 39%. Smucker net swung to a loss.

Telecom Italia Seeks Tower Unit Listing, Nomad and Iglo in Merger Talks

Nigel Thomas
04 Jun, 2015
New York City

Market indexes across the euro zone were on the defensive after a persistent sell-off in bond markets. Nomad is in talk to acquire Iglo Foods for

Rakuten in Japn to Raise $1.6 B, Softbank to Invest $1 B in Coupang

Hiruki Nakamura
04 Jun, 2015
New York City

Nikkei average in Tokyo rebounded after two days of losses and traders were cautious. Online retailer Rakuten announced a stock offering of $1.6 billion to repay debt. In addition, Softbank said it plans to invest $1 billion in South Korea based online retailer Coupang.