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Weekly Claims Drop to a 5-Year Low, Housing Starts Soar

Nichole Harper
17 Jan, 2013
New York City

Initial jobless claims filed at the last week declined to the lowest level last seen in January 2008, however continuing claims filed increased 87,000. Separately, housing starts soared 12.1% in December on a surge in multifamily unit construction.

World Markets Rise on U.S. Economic Data

Nichole Harper
17 Jan, 2013
New York City

Market indexes in New York traded higher after the latest data on housing market and unemployment pointed to steady economic recovery. Citigroup and Bank of America reported sharp decline in earnings on mortgage loans related charges.

Germany Lowers Outlook, U.S. Production Rises; Boeing, Apple in Focus

Bikram Pandey
16 Jan, 2013
New York City

Indexes in New York held steady after inflation was unchanged in December and factory production increased at a slower pace. Germany lowered its economic growth outlook to 0.4% and said 2012 deficit to GDP ratio was 0.32%. Nikkei in Japan dropped 2.6% and indexes in Mumbai and Hong Kong fell.

TUI Travel in Merger Talks, AngloAmerican Drops on Platinum Production Cuts

Barry Randall
16 Jan, 2013
New York City

Mining companies closed lower after commodities eased. AngloAmerican dropped 3% and Lonmin declined 4%. AngloAmerican plans to shutter four shafts in South Africa and cut platinum production and layoff 14,000 workers. TUI Travel and TUI AG surged on talks of merger.

European Market Rebound, Investors Expect Gains to Extend

Nigel Thomas
16 Jan, 2013
New York City

European markets recovered from early losses and institutional investors stepped up to add exposure to stocks. Investors expect another year of market gains across Europe in a survey conducted by the research team at 123jump.com.

U.S. Indexes Struggle Near Flat Line, Banks Report Higher Earnings

Nichole Harper
16 Jan, 2013
New York City

Stocks in New York traded sideways after banks report rising earnings. JP Morgan, M&T, Northern Trust and US Bancorp report higher earnings. Boeing declined after Japanese airlines ground fleet of 787 Dreamliners. Consumer prices were unchanged in December.

Yen rebound Drags the Nikkei Down 2.6%

Nigel Thomas
16 Jan, 2013
New York City

Stocks in Tokyo fell sharply from a 32-month high after the yen declined for the second day. Market indexes have surged more than 26% in the last two months. Aircraft parts suppliers declined after ANA grounded a fleet of Boeing 787 for inspection after an emergency landing.

Australian Auto Sales Jump, Consumer Sentiment Rises

Marcus Jacob
16 Jan, 2013
New York City

Australian markets closed higher after auto sales jumped in December and banks gained. The latest read on consumer sentiment showed a positive bias. Boral, construction material company plans to trim 700 jobs.

U.S. Movers: JPMorgan, Northern Trust, Goldman Sachs, U.S. Bancorp

Mukesh Buch
16 Jan, 2013
New York City

JPMorgan fourth quarter net soared 53% and Northern Trust quarterly net jumped 29%. Goldman Sachs fourth quarter net surged nearly three-fold. BNY Mellon net profit climbed 23%.

India Movers: Bajaj Auto Net Up 3%, Essar Oil Swings to Profit

Mukesh Buch
16 Jan, 2013
New York City

Bajaj Auto dropped after third quarter net profit grew 3% and DEN Networks third quarter net profit surged nearly four-fold. Essar Oil third quarter net swung to profit. Ranbaxy and Daiichi Sankyo plan to merge businesses in Thailand.

Wall Street Trims Losses, Debt Ceiling Talks Adds to Market Volatility

Bikram Pandey
15 Jan, 2013
New York City

Market indexes in New York steadily recovered from the morning decline after retailers gained. Apple, Intel and General Electric were in focus ahead of earnings this week. Debt ceiling concerns added to market volatility as lawmakers struggle to find a compromise.

Optimism Lifts Nikkei to 32-Month High, Yen Gains Trimmed

Nigel Thomas
15 Jan, 2013
New York City

Nikkei index in Tokyo closed at a 32-month high and the yen declined further prompting comments from Economics Minister Amari. The yen traded at a new 26-month low and markets are anticipating revised inflation target at the BoJ meeting next week.

Australian Markets Steady, Rio Tinto Plans 15% Growth in Iron Ore Output

Marcus Jacob
15 Jan, 2013
New York City

Australian stocks turned lower after resource stocks and banks failed to hold on to the gains of the day. Rio Tinto plans to increase iron ore production by 15% in 2013 and said it is on track to commence production at its gold and copper mine in Mongolia.

European Markets slide, German Economy Shrinks 0.5%

Nigel Thomas
15 Jan, 2013
New York City

European markets traded lower in the region ahead of corporate earnings. Markets accelerated losses on the worries that the U.S. debt negotiations may drag for another two months.

India Movers: Axis Bank, Bajaj Finance, Crompton Greaves, GRUH Finance

Mukesh Buch
15 Jan, 2013
New York City

Axis Bank advanced 2.2% on third quarter net profit climbed 22% and Bajaj Finance net profit jumped 33%. Crompton Greaves plans to set up second power transformer manufacturing unit. Decolight Ceramics won export order for tiles.

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