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Australian Markets Flat; IAG Takes Loss on UK Sale, Caltex Estimates Profit

Marcus Jacob
14 Dec, 2012
New York City

Australian stocks and dollar held ground and a private survey in China showed an improving business climate. APN News Media plunged after it issued profit warning. Caltex Australia estimated to rebound to profit in the current year. IAG plans to take $240 million charge on the sale of a UK unit.

U.S. Movers: Adobe, Nordson, Quiksilver, VeriFone

Mukesh Buch
14 Dec, 2012
New York City

Adobe fourth quarter net surged 28% to $222.3 million as cloud revenue jumped. Nordson fourth quarter net climbed 24% and lifted sales outlook. Quiksilver fourth quarter net tumbled 94% and VeriFone net plunged 86%.

Consumer Price Index Falls, Discovery to Buy SBS Nordic for $1.7 B

Arthi Gupta
14 Dec, 2012
New York City

The U.S. indexes traded higher and a survey of businesses in China indicated economic recovery but the euro zone growth rates are still shrinking. Discovery agreed to acquire SBS Nordic operations for $1.7 billion and PPG to buy the North American coatings business of AkzoNobel for $1 billion.

German Manufacturing Declines, UK Ratings Downgraded

Arthi Gupta
14 Dec, 2012
New York City

The euro zone private sector contraction eased in December. French ratings were affirmed but the UK ratings downgraded to negative. New car registration in the EU slumped in November.

Europe Movers: ABB, AkzoNobel, ArcelorMittal, G4S, UBS, CVS

Arthi Gupta
14 Dec, 2012
New York City

UBS faces a fine of $1 billion in the Libor probe. ABB plans to restructure its power systems division to seek higher returns. G4S agreed to buy South Africa-based Deposita for

UBS in $1 Billion Libor Probe Settlement, World Markets Cautious

Bikram Pandey
13 Dec, 2012
New York City

Stocks on Wall Street turned lower after budget negotiations took a divisive turn and lawmakers struggled to find a compromise. UBS AG is said to face a fine of $1 billion in the Libor probe, the largest so far, as sixteen banks face investigations.

Japanese Bond Yields Slide, Nikkei Surges 1.7% Ahead of Elections

Nigel Thomas
13 Dec, 2012
New York City

Stocks in Tokyo surged and the benchmark Nikkei soared 1.7% to a new 8-month high ahead of general election on Sunday. Defense stocks gained for the second day in row as tensions escalated in disputed territories with China.

U.S. Jobless Claims Drop, Retail Sales Rise

Arthi Gupta
13 Dec, 2012
New York City

The U.S. indexes traded sideways after jobless claims declined 29,000 to 343,000, retail sales rose, and producer prices fell in November. Sprint Nextel bids for Clearwire shares that it does not own for $2.1 billion.

GrainCorp Rejects ADM Offer; Virgin, Tourism Australia in Partnership

Marcus Jacob
13 Dec, 2012
New York City

Australian markets halted a four-day rally and resource stocks advanced. GrainCorp rejected sweetened takeover offer of $2.8 billion from Archer Daniels Midland. Tourism Australia and Virgin Australia extended their partnership to $12 million over three years.

U.S. Movers: Argan, CVS Caremark, Ciena, Pier 1 Imports

Mukesh Buch
13 Dec, 2012
New York City

Argan second quarter net soared nearly three-fold and CVS Caremark reaffirmed fiscal 2013 outlook. Ciena fourth quarter net loss widened to $39 million. Pier 1 Imports third quarter net advanced 4%.

European Leaders Approve Landmark Banking Union

Arthi Gupta
13 Dec, 2012
New York City

Euro zone ministers approved long sought banking union in the region. The Eurogroup formally approved the second disbursement of

Europe Movers: Aurubis, Renault, BHP, Dexia, Sports Direct, Societe Generale

Arthi Gupta
13 Dec, 2012
New York City

Renault sells remaining 6.5% stake in Volvo for SEK 12.78 billion. Aurubis quarterly net slumped 35%. Dexia agreed to sell its asset management business to GCS Capital for

Fed Links Rate Target to Unemployment Rate of 6.5%

Bikram Pandey
12 Dec, 2012
New York City

Fed in its latest action to buy more Treasury bonds next year followed up on its earlier promise to support the economy and shift attention to lowering unemployment. However, Fed also said it cannot counter entirely the effects of fiscal cliff if lawmakers fail to negotiate a budget agreement.

U.S. Movers: Costco, Dolby, Greif, Joy Global, TNS

Mukesh Buch
12 Dec, 2012
New York City

Costco first quarter net surged 30% to $416 million and Central Garden & pet net loss widened. Dolby declared one-time special dividend of $4 a share. Joy Global fourth quarter net climbed 23% to $212.6 million. TNS agreed to a leveraged buyout offer from Siris Capital Group for $862 million.

U.S. Import Prices Fall, Markets Higher on Fed Expectations

Arthi Gupta
12 Dec, 2012
New York City

The U.S. indexes climbed ahead of Fed announcement and import prices fell in November. Chesapeake agreed to sell remaining midstream assets to Access Midstream for $2.16 billion. Costco quarterly net surged 30%.

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