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Markets Gyrate on Lawmakers Comments, Gold and Oil Up

Bikram Pandey
29 Nov, 2012
New York City

Stocks in New York gyrated after lawmakers gave conflicting signals of budget negotiation progress. Pending home sales increased 5.2% in October and the second estimate of the U.S. economic growth was revised to 2.7% annual rate in the third quarter. Weekly jobless claims declined.

Tokyo Stocks Rebound; JFE Holdings, ANA, Shikoku Electric Ruse

Nigel Thomas
29 Nov, 2012
New York City

Stocks in Tokyo rebounded from the sell-off in previous session. Electric utilities closed higher on the prospect of a rate hike next year. Steelmaker JFE Holdings gained on the speculation of positive cash flow.

Australian Mining Sector Cuts Capital Spending Plans

Marcus Jacob
29 Nov, 2012
New York City

Australian markets traded higher and latest survey showed a sharp decline in mining industry capital spending plan. Rio Tinto said it plans to cut $5 billion in operating and support costs by 2014.

Third Quarter GDP Revised Up to 2.7%, Weekly Jobless Claims Fall

Arthi Gupta
29 Nov, 2012
New York City

Investors focused on the economic reports and shifted away from the fiscal cliff noise. Third quarter GDP growth was revised higher to 2.7% and weekly unemployment claims declined for the second week in a row last week.

U.S. Movers: Barnes & Noble, Guess, Infoblox, Kroger, Tiffany

Mukesh Buch
29 Nov, 2012
New York City

Barnes & Noble third quarter net swung to a loss. Beacon Roofing fourth quarter net dropped 11%. Infoblox first quarter loss widened. Kroger third quarter net climbed 62% and Tiffany quarterly net plunged 30%.

Euro Zone Economic Sentiment Improves, Italy Raises

Arthi Gupta
29 Nov, 2012
New York City

The sentiment across the euro zone improved after falling for eight months in a row. Italy raised

Europe Movers: Ahold, BP, Norsk Hydro, Rio Tinto, Siemens

Arthi Gupta
29 Nov, 2012
New York City

Ahold to increase its existing cost savings program from

U.S. Markets Reverse to Close Up 0.8%, BP Banned from U.S. Contracts

Bikram Pandey
28 Nov, 2012
New York City

U.S. indexes rebounded from early losses of 1% and managed to close up 0.8% after President Obama and Speaker Boehner sounded optimistic on the budget compromise. BP plc was banned from U.S. federal contract temporarily and may be forced to settle $20 billion civil litigation.

Nikkei Halts 4-Day Gains, Kawasaki Postpones Fleet Expansion

Nigel Thomas
28 Nov, 2012
New York City

Nikkei in Tokyo fell 1.2% and the Topix declined 1.3% after indexes rallied for four days as the yen weakened in the last two weeks. Sakurada plunged 92% after the company filed for bankruptcy proceedings. Kawasaki Kaisen postponed fleet expansion on a global glut.

Australian Dollar Trades Near 3-Month High, Stocks Flat

Marcus Jacob
28 Nov, 2012
New York City

Stocks in Sydney decreased after commodities prices fell and trading sentiment wavers in Asian markets. Australian dollar traded near 3-month high as commodities held firm after the Greek debt negotiations were resolved for now.

U.S. Movers: Ann, Analog Devices, Express, Movado, PVH, Fresh Market

Mukesh Buch
28 Nov, 2012
New York City

Ann third quarter net climbed 26% and Analog Devices net dropped 2%. Express profit declined 38% to $17.4 million and revised outlook. Jos. A. Bank Clothiers third quarter net dropped 11% and Fresh Market net climbed 19%.

Costco Joins Others to Declare Special Dividend, Indexes Trade Lower

Arthi Gupta
28 Nov, 2012
New York City

U.S. indexes edged lower after the deadlock on the fiscal cliff continues. Kirby agreed to acquire Penn Maritime for $295 million. Costco November net sales rose 9% to $8.15 billion.

Euro Zone M3 Growth Improves, Spanish Retail Sales Fall

Arthi Gupta
28 Nov, 2012
New York City

The European Commission approved restructuring plans of four Spanish banks. Italy raised

Europe Movers: BP, Eni, Telford Homes, Thomas Cook, United Utilities

Arthi Gupta
28 Nov, 2012
New York City

BP agreed to sell package of central North Sea assets to Taqa for $1.1 billion. Smith & Nephew agreed to acquire Healthpoint Biotherapeutics for $782 million. Swiss Life estimates net profit in double-digit millions and Thomas Cook loss widens for the full year.

U.S. Markets Fall as Lawmakers Spar on Budget Details

Bikram Pandey
27 Nov, 2012
New York City

Market indexes on Wall Street declined as lawmakers showed little progress in settling difference to avoid the so called fiscal cliff. European ministers and lenders agreed to cur Greek debt and offer cheaper and interest free loans as a part of a bailout.

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