Market Update

UK Jobless Rate Declines, RBS Exits Asset Protection Scheme

Arthi Gupta
17 Oct, 2012
New York City

The UK indexes advanced after unemployment rate fell unexpectedly in three months to August. Pearson agreed to acquire EmbanetCompass for $650 million. The Royal Bank of Scotland agreed to exit the government

Spanish Rating Confirmed, ASML to Acquire Cymer for

Arthi Gupta
17 Oct, 2012
New York City

The European indexes rose and Moody''s confirmed Spanish bond rating but with a negative outlook. Hungary announced new austerity measures to curtail deficit. ASML agreed to acquire Cymer for

U.S. Housing Starts Surge, Intel, IBM Disappoint

Arthi Gupta
17 Oct, 2012
New York City

U.S. indexes traded sideways after housing starts surged to a four-year high in September but IBM and Intel reported weak earnings reports. Exxon Mobil Canada agreed to acquire Celtic for C$3.1 billion and HCP agreed to purchase 133 senior housing communities for $1.73 billion.

UK Inflation at 3-Year Low, Indexes Rise

Arthi Gupta
16 Oct, 2012
New York City

The UK indexes gained after inflation eased to a three-year low in September. Rio Tinto third quarter global iron ore production rose 5% to 67 million tons. Bodycote acquired U.S.-based Carolina Commercial Heat Treating for $68 million.

Euro Zone Output Grows, Germany Lowers Growth Outlook to 1%

Arthi Gupta
17 Oct, 2012
New York City

Euro zone construction output climbed in August but German production fell 2.8%. Germany slashed its economic growth outlook for 2013 and investor confidence in Switzerland improved in October.

Europe Movers: Accor, Danone, TeliaSonera, ASML, Credit Agricole

Arthi Gupta
17 Oct, 2012
New York City

Danone consolidated sales rose 9.4% to

U.S. Output Rebounds, Goldman Sachs Swings to Profit

Arthi Gupta
16 Oct, 2012
New York City

U.S. indexes advanced after consumer prices rose and output rebounded in September. Upbeat corporate earnings lifted investor sentiment. Goldman Sachs swung to quarterly profit.

Portugal Unveils Tough Budget, Spanish Yields Drop

Arthi Gupta
16 Oct, 2012
New York City

The European indexes gained more than 1% after German sentiment improved and expectations of a Spanish bailout request increased. S&P cut ratings on 11 Spanish banks and borrowing costs fell at a bond auction today. Portugal unveiled a tough budget for 2013.

Euro Zone Trade Surplus Rises, Inflation Flat at 2.6%

Arthi Gupta
16 Oct, 2012
New York City

New passenger car registrations in Europe fell and annual inflation was flat in September. German sentiment improved in October. Euro zone surplus rose in August.

Europe Movers: Roche, LVMH, Renault, Telefonica

Arthi Gupta
16 Oct, 2012
New York City

Casino Guichard Perrachon sales soared 35.2% to

U.S. Indexes Close at Day's High

Devan Biswas
15 Oct, 2012
New York City

U.S. indexes closed at the high of the day after retail sales were ahead of expectations confirming the slow economic recovery in place. Softbank agreed to pay $20 billion to acquire 70% stake in Sprint Nextel. Latest trade data from China lifted Asian markets.

UK Home Prices Rise 3.5%, FTSE in Slight Rebound

Arthi Gupta
15 Oct, 2012
New York City

The UK indexes advanced after home prices increased in October and gross domestic product is estimated to drop 0.2% this year. Santander UK withdrew out of its agreed purchase of 316 RBS branches valued at

Softbank to Acquire 70% Stake in Sprint Nextel for $20 Billion

Arthi Gupta
15 Oct, 2012
New York City

SoftBank agreed to acquire 70% stake in Sprint Nextel in a complex deal that will offer $8 billion investment in the company and $12.1 billion to current shareholders.

U.S. Retail Sales Rise 1.1%, Citigroup Net Plunges 88%

Arthi Gupta
15 Oct, 2012
New York City

U.S. indexes gained after retail sales rose more than estimated in September. Softbank agreed to acquire a 70% stake in Sprint Nextel for $20.1 billion. Citigroup earnings plummet but beat estimates.

European Markets Advanced on Chinese Economic Data

Arthi Gupta
15 Oct, 2012
New York City

The European indexes rose on better than estimated Chinese economic data. Greek premier Samaras optimistic on securing the next tranche of bailout fund soon. ITT agreed to acquire Bornemann Pumps for