Market Update

U.S. Movers: American Eagle, AeroVironment, Big Lots, Fresh Market, VeriFone

Mukesh Buch
06 Mar, 2013
New York City

American Eagle fourth quarter net jumped 85% and Big Lots net rose 5%. AeroVironment third quarter net declined 33% and Fresh Market second quarter net climbed 13%. Seaspan net surged 151%. VeriFone first quarter net swung to $11.84 million profit.

Australian Public Spending Lifts 2012 Economic Growth

Marcus Jacob
06 Mar, 2013
New York City

Australian GDP expanded at 0.6% in the December quarter and gained 3% in 2012, the fastest annual growth since 2007. However, the economic growth was uneven and growth drivers were softer than expected.

India Movers: Adani, Alembic, AstraZeneca, Dish TV, NHPC, Ranbaxy

Mukesh Buch
06 Mar, 2013
New York City

Mavi Investment Fund sold 75 million shares of Adani Power. AstraZeneca India promoters reduce their stake in the company. Dish TV board approved divestment of Singapore arm. Central government divested 12.5% stake in Rashtriya Chemicals.

Europe Movers: Admiral Group, Carrefour, Henkel, Legal & General, Vodafone

Nigel Thomas
06 Mar, 2013
New York City

Admiral Group fiscal profit jumped 17% to

Narrow Dow Average Passes Intraday Record, Service Industry Expands

Nichole Harper
05 Mar, 2013
New York City

Stocks on Wall Street extended gains on economic optimism. The narrow and legacy Dow Jones Industrial average surpassed previous intraday record in 2007. Service industry index gained at a fastest pace in a year.

Investors in Tokyo Turn Cautious, Fast Retailing Up 5%

Hiruki Nakamura
05 Mar, 2013
New York City

Tokyo stocks halted a 3-day rally as investors feared that the market gains of the last three months may have extended stocks. Fast Retailing increased after same store sales at Uniqlo jumped 9.6% in February.

U.S. Movers: Ascena Retail, Glencore, Bank of Nova Scotia, Xstrata

Mukesh Buch
05 Mar, 2013
New York City

Ascena Retail second quarter net declined 7% and Glencore profit for the year tumbled 75% and merger date with Xstrata extended. Bank of Nova Scotia first quarter net climbed 12%. Xstrata profit for the year plunged 77% to $1.37 billion.

Auto and Retail Sales Lift Australian Stocks, RBA on Hold

Marcus Jacob
05 Mar, 2013
New York City

Australian stocks closed higher after retail sales unexpectedly increased in January after falling for three months in a row. Reserve Bank of Australia left key rate at 3% for the second month in a row. Automobile sales in February increased 5.2%.

Europe Movers: Deutsche Post, Glencore, Serco, Xstrata

Nigel Thomas
05 Mar, 2013
New York City

Deutsche Post fiscal net surged 43% to

India Movers: Adani, DLF, GMR, M&M, Natco Pharma, Tata Motors

Mukesh Buch
05 Mar, 2013
New York City

Adani Enterprises share sale oversubscribed. Essar Oil received environmental clearance for coal bed methane gas. M&M third quarter net jumped 51%. Videocon sell 10% stake in Mozambique.

Wall Street Shakes off Early Losses on China Worries

Nichole Harper
04 Mar, 2013
New York City

Stocks in New York rebounded after market indexes dropped as much as 0.4%. On Wall Street stocks extended world market losses after China issued tighter lending guidelines to curb rising property prices.

Nikkei Rebound in Tokyo Touch a New 4-Year High

Hiruki Nakamura
04 Mar, 2013
New York City

Stocks in Tokyo traded higher after the Bank of Japan chief nominee said he favors forceful monetary steps and he is prepared to accelerate asset purchase program as early as this year.Futures trade was suspended in the afternoon on technical problems.

U.S. Movers: Schulman, Arena, Hess, Tech Data

Mukesh Buch
04 Mar, 2013
New York City

Schulman offered to buy Ferro valued $855 million. Arena fourth quarter net loss narrowed and Boyd Gaming net loss widened. Hess plans to sell its retail and refining and processing businesses. Tech Data fourth quarter net climbed 52%.

Europe Movers: Amlin, Debenhams, HSBC, Repsol

Nigel Thomas
04 Mar, 2013
New York City

Amlin fiscal net swung to

China Slowdown Worries Drag Australian Stocks and Dollar

Marcus Jacob
04 Mar, 2013
New York City

Australian stocks declined sharply after building permits declined for the second month in a row and China said it plans to tighten lending to curb property speculation. Dollar and commodities linked companies dropped.