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World Markets Rise on Earnings and European Agreement

Bikram Pandey
08 Feb, 2013
New York City

Stocks in New York traded higher and the S&P 500 index inched to a new high in the year after a string of earnings report and improving economic data from China and European lawmakers agreed to trim seven year budget. Oil gained.

U.S. Trade Gap Narrows 21%, Stocks Advance

Nichole Harper
08 Feb, 2013
New York City

U.S. stocks traded higher after trade deficit narrowed in December. Markets in Asia and Europe were higher after China reported a surge in exports to the U.S. and Europe and domestic demand improved. Oil rose to a high for the year.

U.S. Movers: AOL, Buckeye, CBOE, Entergy, LinkedIn, Moody

Mukesh Buch
08 Feb, 2013
New York City

AOL fourth quarter net surged 57% and Buckeye net plunged 42%. CBOE fourth quarter net climbed 25% and Entergy net soared 92%. LinkedIn net vaulted 67% and the site crossed 200 million members. Moody

Chinese International Trade Soar in January

Arjun Dave
08 Feb, 2013
New York City

China reported a surge in exports and imports as demand in domestic and international markets rebounded. Adjusting for holiday calendar, exports rose more than 12% and imports gained more than 3%. Exports to the U.S. increased at the fastest pace in 10 months and to the EU in a year.

Europe Movers: Credit Agricole, 888 Holdings, Software AG, Telecom Italia

Barry Randall
08 Feb, 2013
New York City

Online gambling stocks in London traded higher after New Jersey Governor said he would online wagering on games operated by Atlantic City casinos. Software AG increased on a stock buyback plan. Telecom Italia reported 11.7 billion euros in operating earnings.

European Markets Higher, Leaders Agree to Trim EU Budget

Barry Randall
08 Feb, 2013
New York City

European markets edged up after European Union leaders agreed to trim the budget spending in the next seven-year plan. Oil gained after China reported a surge in exports in January indicating recovering demand in domestic and world markets.

Tokyo Rally Halted, Sony Plunges 10%

Hiruki Nakamura
08 Feb, 2013
New York City

Stocks in Tokyo halted a 12-week rally and closed down on Friday. Nikkei declined 0.3% in the week after the yen pause its recent slide. Sony plunged 10% after investors take profit after the stock ran up 42% in January.

Australian Indexes at 22-Month High, RBA Lowers Growth Estimate

Marcus Jacob
08 Feb, 2013
New York City

Australian stocks closed at a 22-month high after investors reacted to positive international trade data from China. Reserve Bank of Australia lowered its economic growth rate for 2013 and estimated inflation to be within its target range.

India Movers: ACC, Sun Pharma Net Decline, MRF, M&M Net Jump

Mukesh Buch
08 Feb, 2013
New York City

ACC third quarter net declined 18.6% and Balaji Telefilms net soared more than three-fold. Cadila Health net plunged 31% and M&M net jumped 30%. MRF net surged 60% and McNally won order of Rs 171.84 crore. Sun Pharm net tumbled 80%.

Markets in New York and Europe Consolidate on Earnings and Elevated Euro

Bikram Pandey
07 Feb, 2013
New York City

U.S. market indexes declined after cautious comments from European policymakers and weak earnings. Oil traded near elevated prices and market indexes recovered half the 1% decline. Retailers reported higher same store sales in January.

India Estimates Slowest GDP Growth in a Decade

Arjun Dave
07 Feb, 2013
New York City

Gross Domestic Product is expected to slow down to 5% in the year ending in March as food prices drive inflation to a record high among emerging nations. The government is facing election in next 14 months and is expected to face an uphill battle to lower spending and fiscal deficit.

U.S. Indexes Trend Lower, Weekly Claims Fall

Nichole Harper
07 Feb, 2013
New York City

Stocks in New York traded lower after market sentiment veered towards consolidation and latest earnings failed to spark interest. The dollar edged up and gold gained after central banks in Europe and U.K. held rates. Weekly unemployment claims fell in the last week.

U.S. Movers: Cognizant, Cigna, Noble Energy, Sprint, Teradata, NY Times

Mukesh Buch
07 Feb, 2013
New York City

Cognizant fourth quarter net climbed 16%. Cigna net surged 49% and lifted outlook. Noble Energy net swung to $251 million profit. Sprint loss widened. Teradata net jumped 15% and New York Times net surged more than three-fold.

Rates in Europe, UK on Hold; Vodafone Reaffirms Outlook

Barry Randall
07 Feb, 2013
New York City

European markets were generally steady after the central banks in Europe and U.K. left key rates unchanged. Spain completed its bond offering at higher yields but yields fell at French bond auction. Vodafone reiterated its earnings outlook.

Europe Movers: Alcatel, BNP, Burberry, Compass, Sanofi, Stat Oil, Vodafone

Barry Randall
07 Feb, 2013
New York City

Banks rebounded after the European Central Bank left its reference rate unchanged at 0.75%. Burberry Group replaced chief operating and finance officers. Alcatel reported another loss and chief executive stepped down. Compass Group reported higher than expected increase in sales.

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