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S&P 500 Index Drops 2.9%; Citigroup, Bank of America Fall 10%

Bikram Pandey
03 Oct, 2011
New York City

Greek gloom overshadowed market sentiment in New York trading. The S&P 500 index declined below 1,100 and closed down 2.9%. The euro fell on the growing consensus that Greek default is inevitable. Bank of America, Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs declined between 4% and 10%.

Nikkei in Japan Drops 1.8%; Tankan Survey Optimistic

Nigel Thomas
03 Oct, 2011
New York City

Stocks in Japan declined following the weekend news from the euro zone. The latest tankan survey indicated improved sentiment among large manufacturers in September. Nippon Yusen KK reported higher than estimated loss in the fiscal first half.

UK Manufacturing Expands, Home Prices Fall

Arthi Gupta
03 Oct, 2011
New York City

The UK indexes tracked weaker European markets after banks took another hit today. Greece confirmed higher than estimated budget deficit. A ratings agency affirmed the UK

U.S. Markets Struggle, Manufacturing Index Expands

Arthi Gupta
03 Oct, 2011
New York City

The U.S. indexes traded higher after manufacturing expanded in September but global indexes declined on the Greek woes as the struggling nation battles weak economy, rising unemployment and falling tax revenues. Ratings agency revised down world growth outlook for 2011.

Manufacturing in Europe Falls; Swiss Retail Sales Slide

Arthi Gupta
03 Oct, 2011
New York City

Manufacturing activity in Europe continued to decline in September except for Italy. Hungarian trade surplus was lowered in July. Denmark

Greece Misses Deficit Targets; European Banks Drop

Arthi Gupta
03 Oct, 2011
New York City

European indexes slumped after Greece announced new austerity measures and its inability to meet the deficit reduction targets for 2011 and 2012. Denmark

Australian Stocks Drop 2.8%, Banks Decline

Marcus Jacob
03 Oct, 2011
New York City

Australian stocks plunged following losses in Asia. The resurgent worries linked to Greece and the euro zone. Greece revised its deficit target higher for the current year and the next year. Banks declined.

S&P 500 Index in Quarterly Drop of 14%; Kodak Plunged 52%

Bikram Pandey
30 Sep, 2011
New York City

U.S. indexes closed at their lows in the month and plunged more than 13% in the quarter. The weakness in the market was rooted in the weakening economic data and persistent worries on the euro zone. Eastman Kodak is said to weigh bankruptcy and sell patent portfolio.

U.S. Movers: AZZ, Ingersoll-Rand, Lumber Liquidators, Micron Technology

Mukesh Buch
30 Sep, 2011
New York City

AZZ second quarter net income fell to $9.61 million. Ingersoll-Rand revised its third quarter and full-year revenues guidance. Lumber Liquidators narrowed its outlook for fiscal 2011. Micron Technology reported fourth quarter net loss of $135 million.

Fifth Monthly Production Increase in Japan; Promise Surged 18%

Nigel Thomas
30 Sep, 2011
New York City

Stocks in Japan were flat and investors turned cautious after weak global sentiment. Industrial production increased for the fifth month in a row and labor force declined to the 1987 level. Furukawa, Fujikura and Sumitomo Electric plunged on price fixing charges worries. Promise soared 18%.

Market Update

S&P 500 Index Drops 2.9%; Citigroup, Bank of America Fall 10%

Nikkei in Japan Drops 1.8%; Tankan Survey Optimistic

UK Manufacturing Expands, Home Prices Fall

U.S. Markets Struggle, Manufacturing Index Expands

Manufacturing in Europe Falls; Swiss Retail Sales Slide

Greece Misses Deficit Targets; European Banks Drop

Australian Stocks Drop 2.8%, Banks Decline

S&P 500 Index in Quarterly Drop of 14%; Kodak Plunged 52%

U.S. Movers: AZZ, Ingersoll-Rand, Lumber Liquidators, Micron Technology

Fifth Monthly Production Increase in Japan; Promise Surged 18%

Australian Stocks Weak; Home Prices Decline

UK Indexes Drop 1.8%; Consumer Confidence Improves

U.S. Personal Income Falls; Micron Swings to Loss

Euro Area Annual Inflation at 3%; German Retail Sales Slump

European Indexes Down 2%; Santander Up on Profit Outlook