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U.S., Global Markets Calmer and Shift Focus to Greece, Italy

Arthi Gupta
11 Jun, 2012
New York City

U.S. and global indexes rallied after euro zone finance ministers agreed to offer a preemptive Spanish bank bailout ahead of Greek election. Bond yields of peripheral euro zone nations barely budged indicating a lukewarm response. Chinese exports and economic data lifted commodities prices.

Skeptic European Bond Investors Question Spanish Loans

Devan Biswas
11 Jun, 2012
New York City

European markets surged after ministers in the region agreed to support Spanish bank bailout. Market euphoria was tempered as investors searched for details and worried of rising debt of Spanish government and bond yields barely budged.

Nikkei in Tokyo Rebounds 1.9% as Asian Markets Advance

Nigel Thomas
11 Jun, 2012
New York City

Stocks in Tokyo advanced after European leaders wasted no time in approving the request for Spanish bailout. The swift approval to head-off the widening crisis lifted stocks at least for today but also shifted venue to Italy and Greece. Nikkei surged 1.9% and TDK, Canon and Mazda led the gainers.

Euro Zone Offered

Devan Biswas
10 Jun, 2012
New York City

Euro zone finance ministers agreed to extend

Best 2012 Weekly Gain in S&P 500 Index

boris
08 Jun, 2012
New York City

Stocks in New York traded higher on rising hopes of a speedy bank bailout in Spain. The S&P 500 index

White House Urges European Leaders to Act, Trade Deficit Shrinks

Devan Biswas
08 Jun, 2012
New York City

Wall Street gained on the expectations of speedy approval for Spanish banking bailout. European markets closed higher. Chesapeake Energy plans to sell its pipeline infrastructure for $4 billion. President Barack Obama urged Greece not to leave the euro zone and asked European leaders to aid banks.

Talks of Spanish Bailout Gather Momentum

Arjun Dave
08 Jun, 2012
New York City

European markets closed lower but flirted with 1% decline as politicians, bankers and regulators work to finalize bank bailout in Spain. Trading volume across Europe fell in May as investors stay on the sidelines. The euro eased and commodities fell.

U.S. Movers: Chesapeake Energy, Cooper, McDonald's, Piedmont Natural Gas

Mukesh Buch
08 Jun, 2012
New York City

Chesapeake Energy plans to sell its midstream assets for $4 billion in cash. Cooper second quarter net surged 55% to $54.9 million and revised outlook. McDonald''s May same store sales growth slows. Progress Software issues second quarter guidance. Piedmont second quarter net rose 6% to $50.2 million

Nikkei Halts Nine Weeks of Decline, Japan's GDP Revised Higher

Nigel Thomas
08 Jun, 2012
New York City

Stocks in Japan plunged on global worries despite better than expected domestic economic data. The GDP in the final quarter of fiscal year ending in March increased 1.2% and current account surplus was lower than expected in April. The Nikkei halted nine week of losing streak.

Australian Stocks Lose Weekly Advance

Marcus Jacob
08 Jun, 2012
New York City

Australian indexes fell more than 1% after resources linked stocks eased as commodities prices declined. Three of the four largest banks in Australia passed on most of the latest rate cut from central bank. Qantas plunged 10% and extended losses for the fourth day.

China Rate Cut Fueled Rally Falters on Wall Street

Bikram Pandey
07 Jun, 2012
New York City

U.S. stocks lost steam in the final hour of trading and China cut rate unexpectedly and Spain completed the sale of long term bonds. The mood in New York turned cautious after tech stocks failed participate in the broader rally. Gold tumbled.

U.S. Movers: Lululemon, J. M. Smucker, Navistar, Pall Corp., Titan Machinery

Mukesh Buch
07 Jun, 2012
New York City

American Greetings acquire UK based Clinton Cards. Lululemon dropped after the retailer offered weaker outlook. Molina Healthcare withdrew current year earnings guidance. J. M. Smucker fourth quarter net increased 9.7% to $104 million.

U.S. Jobless Claims Decline, Wall Street Higher on Global Gains

Devan Biswas
07 Jun, 2012
New York City

Stocks wavered in New York trading after jobless claims declined and Fed Chairman offered cautious assessment of the economy that failed to offer any new insights in the economic dynamics. Best Buy founder resigned and plans to explore stake sale in the retailer.

Spain Sells

Devan Biswas
07 Jun, 2012
New York City

European markets advanced after political leaders stepped up activities that may lead to direct lending to Spanish banks. IMF officials estimate as much as

Nikkei Extends Gains in 3-Day Rally

Nigel Thomas
07 Jun, 2012
New York City

Nikkei index in Japan gained for the third day in a row and traders prepared to square stock options tomorrow. Talks of direct lending to Spanish bank for the European leaders lifted market sentiment.

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