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Nikkei Trims Gains; Yen Trends Lower

Nigel Thomas
26 Mar, 2012
New York City

The benchmark indexes in Tokyo pared gains after banks and utilities trimmed the earlier gains. Resources linked stocks led the upsurge in the morning following a rise in copper and crude oil prices.

German Sentiment at 8-Month High; Spain in Focus

Arthi Gupta
26 Mar, 2012
New York City

European indexes edged higher after German sentiment improved to an eight-month high in March. The euro area leading economic index rose in February. The Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti warned that the Spanish financial situation could lead to a resurgence of the debt crisis.

Australian Stocks Weak; Bank Of Queensland to Raise $450 Million

Marcus Jacob
26 Mar, 2012
New York City

Australian markets traded lower after resources linked stocks, banks and retailers closed down. Bank of Queensland was halted after it estimated $91 million in first losses and said it plans to raise $450 million in an offering.

Wall Strett Climbs Wall of Worries; BATS Cancels IPO on Glitches

Bikram Pandey
23 Mar, 2012
New York City

U.S. stocks traded higher and for the week the S&P 500 index declined for the first time in five weeks. Energy stocks led the gainers in today

Second Monthly Fall in U.S. New Home Sales; Apple Flash Crash

Nichole Harper
23 Mar, 2012
New York City

Stocks on Wall Street declined as global economic worries resurfaced. New home sales declined 1.6% in February and the media price increased 6.2% from a year ago. Apple stock was halted after a single trade knocked off 9% and recovered at the reopen.

Nikkei Eases 1.1% as Volume Drops, Nomura Extend Losses

Nigel Thomas
23 Mar, 2012
New York City

Stocks in Tokyo fell as investors avoided adding to net positions after worries of recession in the euro zone added to the soft landing concerns in China. Exporters and China linked stocks declined. Nomura extended 2-day losses to 7%.

U.S. Movers: Accenture, NIKE, Darden Restaurants, KB Home, Steelcase

Mukesh Buch
23 Mar, 2012
New York City

Accenture quarterly net increased 9.5% and lifted revenue outlook. Nike quarterly net rose 7% to $560 million and orders increased 15% to $9.4 billion. Darden Restaurants third quarter net rose to $164.1 million and reaffirmed fiscal 2012 guidance. KB Home first quarter net loss narrowed to $45.8mn.

Australian Markets Struggle; QR National Cuts Earnings View

Marcus Jacob
23 Mar, 2012
New York City

Australian stocks declined and the two benchmark indexes closed nearly unchanged. The dollar declined and retailers continued to struggle as investors looked ahead to the RBA meeting on April 3.

Europe Faces Recession; UK Mortgage Approvals Fall

Arthi Gupta
23 Mar, 2012
New York City

European indexes fell as the euro zone teeters on a recession but France lifted its economic growth outlook for the current year and business confidence improved in March. The UK confidence and mortgage approvals fell in February. Accenture quarterly profit rose 28%.

Broad Sell-off in U.S. Stocks, Gold and Oil on Global Jitters

Bikram Pandey
22 Mar, 2012
New York City

U.S. stocks retreated after investors focused on deepening declines in growth in China and euro zone sentiment worsened indicating mild recession. FedEx reported sharply higher earnings but fell after it estimated slower growth.

Wall Street Falls on Weak Data from China, Europe; Jobless Claims Fall

Nichole Harper
22 Mar, 2012
New York City

U.S. stocks were under pressure after weekly jobless claims declined last week and the index of leading economic indicators increased in February. However economic data from the euro zone prompted worries of recession and Chinese manufacturing weakened for the fifth month in a row.

U.S. Movers: ConAgra, Dollar General, FedEx, GameStop, Lululemon

Mukesh Buch
22 Mar, 2012
New York City

ConAgra third quarter net soared 26% to $271.6 million and reaffirmed fiscal 2012 expectations. Discover Financial first quarter net soared 36% to $624 million as credit rose 9%. Dollar General fourth quarter net increased 7% to $292.5 million. FedEx third quarter net more than doubled to $521 mn.

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