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Indexes in Japan and Asia Extend Gains; Eisai, NTT, Osaka Gas in Focus

Hiruki Nakamura
13 May, 2014
New York City

Nikkei and Topix indexes in Tokyo gained and the yen strengthened on record levels in indexes in overnight trading in New York. Eisai Co said annual sales gained 4.7% but net income plunged 32%. NTT Corp annual revenues rose 2% and net gained 31%. Osaka Gas annual net tumbled 20%.

Australian Home Loans Fall 1.1%, ASX Index Rebounds

Marcus Jacob
13 May, 2014
New York City

Australian stocks gained and the Aussie dollar traded at elevated level. Seasonally adjusted home loans in March declined 1.1% but home prices across capital cities increased 1.7%. PanAust Limited rejected a takeover from a China controlled investment company.

India Movers: BOB, Castrol, Dr. Reddy's, Finolex, PNB, Torrent

Mukesh Buch
13 May, 2014
New York City

Bank of Baroda net and revenue climbed. Castrol net plunged 19% but sales rose. Dr. Reddy''s net declined 16% after revenue flat. Finolex profit tumbled 29% but sales soared 33%. Just Dial profit climbed 60%. PNB net plunged. Torrent Power net surged six-fold.

Sensex at Record on Hopes for BJP Led Alliance in India

Bikram Pandey
12 May, 2014
New York City

Market indexes in Mumbai soared 5.5% in two days of trading after investors speculated BJP led alliance is likely to form the most stable government in three decade.

Gogo, Repros Therapeutics Jump; Bridgepoint Plunges

Mukesh Buch
12 May, 2014
New York City

Allergan rejected unsolicited proposal of $46 billion from Valeant Pharma. Bridgepoint Education plunged on quarterly net loss. Gogo surged after net loss narrowed. Hillshire Brands agreed to acquire Pinnacle Foods for $4.23 billion. MannKind net loss widened.

Hillshire to Buy Pinnacle Foods for $4.3 B, Allergan Rejects Valeant Offer

Devan Biswas
12 May, 2014
New York City

Hillshire Brands agreed to acquire Pinnacle Foods for $4.3 billion in cash and stock. Including the debt, the deal is valued at $6.6 billion. Separately, Allergan board rejected Valeant Pharmaceutical unsolicited offer of $50 billion.

S&P 500 at New Record on Monday Deals

Nichole Harper
12 May, 2014
New York City

Tech stocks led the S&P 500 index to a new high and deal news dominated Monday trading. Allergan rejected Valeant Pharmaceutical unsolicited offer. Hillshire Brands agreed to acquire Pinnacle Foods for $4.3 billion.

BSkyB, 21st Century Fox Talk Deals; Carphone, Dixon to Merge

Nigel Thomas
12 May, 2014
New York City

Alstom secured a

Record Low Current Acocunt Surplus in Japan

Hiruki Nakamura
12 May, 2014
New York City

The Ministry of Finance said Japan

Yen in Tokyo Gains; Astella, Nissan, Olympus, Toyo Fire & Rubber

Hiruki Nakamura
12 May, 2014
New York City

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Thin Trading in Australia, G8 Education Raises $150 Million in Singapore

Marcus Jacob
12 May, 2014
New York City

Australian indexes eased and the Aussie dollar gained. Dart Energy soared 28% on a takeover offer. G8 Education completed deft offering of $150 million in Singapore. Kimberley plunged 41%.

India Movers: Blue Dart, Balrampur, Corporation Bank, Indian Bank, Torrent

Mukesh Buch
12 May, 2014
New York City

Ahmednagar Forgings climbed after revenue and profit surged. Blue Dart net plunged 27% but revenue soared. Balrampur Chini net climbed and sales dropped. Corporation Bank net tumbled 88% and Indian Bank net declined 7%. Torrent Pharma net surged 120%.

ArcelorMittal, Dril-Quip, Ralph Lauren, Ubiquiti Networks Decline

Mukesh Buch
09 May, 2014
New York City

ArcelorMittal quarterly net loss narrowed. Consolidated Edison climbed 80% after revenue jumped 14%. Dril-Quip profit rose 7%. Netflix hikes monthly fees. Omnicom agreed to terminate $35 billion merger deal. Ralph Lauren net surged 21%.

Omnicom and Publicis Abandon $35 Billion Merger

Bikram Pandey
09 May, 2014
New York City

New York based Omnicom Group Inc and Paris based Publicis Groupe SA abandoned their $35 billion merger. Both companies cited regulatory hurdles and lack of clarity of tax regime and the delay in deal also created confusion among employees and customers.

India's Exports, Imports and Trade Deficit Shrink

Devan Biswas
09 May, 2014
New York City

April trade deficit in India declined to $10.1 billion and exports dropped to a five-month low of $25.6 billion and imports plunged to $35.7 billion. The international trade is likely to rebound as exports of refined crude, gem and jewelry and software service gain momentum in the current quarter.

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