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Energy Prices Drive Inflation in Japan, Panasonic to Sell Healthcare Unit

Hiruki Nakamura
27 Sep, 2013
New York City

Market indexes in Tokyo closed lower and the latest data on inflation showed a slight uptick on higher energy prices. Panasonic Corp is close to selling at least 75% of its healthcare unit to KKR for $1.5 billion.

Australian Indexes at a New 5-Year High

Marcus Jacob
27 Sep, 2013
New York City

Australian market indexes closed above 5,000 and gained for the seventh week in a row. Australian budget deficit was lower than previous estimated at $18.8 billion but the deficit is estimated to surge above the $30 billion estimate. Mirabel Nickel plunged after losing a major customer.

U.S. Growth at 2.5%, Weekly Jobless Claims Fall

Nichole Harper
26 Sep, 2013
New York City

Market indexes on Wall Street advanced despite the ongoing uncertainty about the possible government shutdown as early as next week. eBay agreed to acquire payment processing platform services provider Braintree for $800 million. U.S. second quarter growth rate estimate was unrevised at 2.5%.

U.S. Movers: Bed Bath, eBay, Hertz Global, H.B. Fuller, Jabil Circuit

Mukesh Buch
26 Sep, 2013
New York City

Bed Bath & Beyond net surged 15%. eBay agreed to acquire Braintree for $800 million in cash. Ferrellgas loss narrowed and Hertz Global plunged after weak full-year guidance. H.B. Fuller net jumped 6% as revenue grew 3%. Jabil Circuit profit surged 53%. McCormick reported flat net.

Europe Earnings: Colruyt, H & M Hennes, Ladbrokes, Mapfre, Vestas Wind

Nigel Thomas
26 Sep, 2013
New York City

Colruyt lowered full-year outlook. H & M Hennes said profit for the quarter soared 22%. Ladbrokes cuts its operating profit outlook in digital division. Bankia sold 12% stakes in Mapfre for a gain of

Nikkei in Tokyo Rebounds to Close Up 1%, Advantest Plunges 4%

Hiruki Nakamura
26 Sep, 2013
New York City

Market indexes in Tokyo staged a turn around after falling as much as 1% in a volatile and listless trading. Shipping companies surged more than 3% and banks advanced more than 1%. Lixil Group soared 4% on a deal to buy Germany based Grohe. Advantest plunged on the third annual loss forecast.

Lixil of Japan to Buy Grohe in Germany for $4 Billion

Hiruki Nakamura
26 Sep, 2013
New York City

Lixil Group Corp and Development Bank of Japan agreed to acquire sanitary fixtures maker Grohe Group for 3.06 billion euros or $4.1 billion.

Australian Job Vacancies Fall, Sonic Healthcare to Buy Germany Based Labco

Marcus Jacob
26 Sep, 2013
New York City

Australian job vacancies declined 3.7% in the quarter to August. Australian market indexes rebounded in the afternoon traded and closed below 1% of its five-year high reached last week. Sonic Healthcare acquired Germany based Labco for $110 million.

U.S. Stocks Struggle as Debt Ceiling Talks Drag, New Home Sales Rise

Nichole Harper
25 Sep, 2013
New York City

U.S. stocks shrugged off early weakness and rebounded after falling for three days in a row as lawmakers debate terms of debt ceiling limit. U.S. Treasury Secretary estimated government cash will drop to $50 billion in three weeks.

U.S. Movers: AutoZone, Applied Materials, Clovis, Carnival, Stryker

Mukesh Buch
25 Sep, 2013
New York City

AutoZone net surged. Ascena Retail surged after profit climbed on higher sales. The merger between Applied Materials and Tokyo Electron will create the largest chipmaker with $29 billion in sales. Clovis plunged. Carnival net plunged 30%. Stryker agreed to acquire MAKO Surgical for $1.65 billion.

Tokyo Stocks Slide Ahead of Sales Tax Decision

Hiruki Nakamura
25 Sep, 2013
New York City

Stocks in Tokyo eased ahead of sales tax decision by prime minister next week. Tokyo Electron agreed to be acquired by Applied Materials in all stock deal valued at $7 billion. Electronics and auto makers led the decliners in Tokyo trading today.

Europe Earnings: Airbus, Centrica, ICAP, Nordea Bank, Thyssenkrupp

Nigel Thomas
25 Sep, 2013
New York City

Airbus secured two orders worth $4.2 billion from a startup airline in China. Centrica will write-off nearly

Applied Materials and Tokyo Electron in $7 Billion Deal

Devan Biswas
25 Sep, 2013
New York City

Applied Materials agreed to acquire Tokyo Electron Limited for $7 billion in a largest cross-border deal for a Japanese company in six years. The fast consolidating chip making industry is suffering from falling demand and rising R&D costs.

Australian Stocks Rebound from 3-Day of Losses, David Jones Net Falls

Marcus Jacob
25 Sep, 2013
New York City

Australian stocks rebounded after declining for three days. Reserve Bank of Australia in its half-year review said home owners not to expect the repeat price gains in the last decade. David Jones reported a less than expected decline in profits.

Europe Earnings: Burckhardt, Close Brothers, Rosneft, Telefonica, Suedzucker

Nigel Thomas
24 Sep, 2013
New York City

Burckhardt expects sales for the year to surge 20% but profit margin is expected to fall below estimates. Close Brothers net soared 20% to