Market Update

Sensex Gains 1.2%; Bajaj Corp IPO Up 23%

Chandrasekhar Atreya
18 Aug, 2010
New York City

Stocks in Mumbai rose sharply higher as international funds flows increase. Regulators are looking to increase investment limit for retail investors in a public offering. Gujarat Pipavav will launch its public offering on August 23 and Bajaj Corp IPO surges 18% on the first day.

China Stocks Fall; Everbright Bank Up 18%

Chandrasekhar Atreya
18 Aug, 2010
New York City

Stocks in China fell after real estate companies declined. China more than doubled its Korean debt holdings. Credit card delinquency drops despite the number of card holders on the rise in China. Li Ka-shing controlled company paid for two HK plots at the top end of market price.

Long Term Unemployment Rises in Japan

Chandrasekhar Atreya
18 Aug, 2010
New York City

Nikkei in Japan rises tracking gains in the U.S. Mitsubishi led consortium to supply metro cars to Cairo, Egypt. Fire at Osaka refinery forces shut down of two units. Unemployed in Japan averaged 3.49 million a month in the quarter to June, with 1.2 million without work for more than a year.

Sydney Drops; Weak Economic Conditions

Chandrasekhar Atreya
18 Aug, 2010
New York City

Stocks in Australia closed nearly flat after private survey showed weakening economic conditions and housing affordability index declined to near low. Economic growth slows in June. Potash Corp rejects BHP

Merger Deals Drive U.S., Europe Indexes Higher

Nigel Thomas
17 Aug, 2010
New York City

U.S. stocks advanced after unsolicited $39 billion merger proposal from BHP Billiton for Potash Corp and Pactiv Corp agreed to a buyout of $6 billion. Positive earnings from Home Depot, Wal-Mart and the TJX Companies lifted sentiment. European markets traded higher and Asian markets closed mixed.

Potash Corp, Pactiv, Wal-Mart Rise

Bikram Pandey
17 Aug, 2010
New York City

U.S. stocks edged higher after industrials and technology stocks led the gainers. Larger-than-expected increase in industrial production lifted energy and resource producers and steelmakers. Pactiv Corp rose 5% after it agreed to a buyout. Potash Corp gained after BHP Billiton offered $130 a share.

Baidu Q2 Earnings Call Transcript

123jump.com Staff
17 Aug, 2010
New York City

The Chinese search engine said total revenues surged 74.4% to RMB 1.914 billion in the second quarter. Net quarterly income soared 118.5% to RMB 837.4 million helped by a significant growth in revenue and healthy margin improvements. Earnings per ADS increased to RMB 2.40 from RMB 1.10 a year ago.

UK Inflation 3.1%; Resolution Ltd Up

Arthi Gupta
17 Aug, 2010
New York City

The UK indexes climbed after a rise in mining and banking stocks. The BoE Governor Mervyn King warned inflation to remain above 2% till 2011. RBS agreed to sell

European Indexes Gain; Aegon Debt Repayment

Arthi Gupta
17 Aug, 2010
New York City

The European indexes gained on positive earnings. China holdings in U.S. Treasury notes fell for the second month. Euro-zone current account deficit narrowed in June. German economic sentiment fell. Aegon agreed to repay

U.S. Stocks Up; Wal-Mart Net Rises

Arthi Gupta
17 Aug, 2010
New York City

U.S. stocks rose on better-than-estimated earnings from Wal-Mart and Home Depot. Producer Prices rose 0.2% and housing starts increased 1.7% in July but homebuilder confidence fell in August. Potash Corp. board rejected BHP Billiton''s $130 per share proposal.

Trade Deficit in India Rises to $13 B in July

Chandrasekhar Atreya
17 Aug, 2010
New York City

Stocks in Mumbai closed nearly flat after fluctuating through the day. Exports in July grew at the slowest pace in six months and trade deficit widened to $13 billion. Sakthi Sugar will export sugar to Pakistan through Paris-based Sucden.

China Stocks Gain; July FDI Surges 20%

Chandrasekhar Atreya
17 Aug, 2010
New York City

Stocks in China gained for the third day after Shanghai industrial production expanded at 23.7% and international investments increased 20% in the first seven months. China cut is U.S. Treasury debt holdings. Overseas mergers and acquisitions by China based companies in first half surged 50%.

Nikkei Slips; Talks of Additional Stimulus

Chandrasekhar Atreya
17 Aug, 2010
New York City

Stocks in Japan fell further dropping below the lows of July 1. Prime Minister contemplates additional stimulus. Kawasaki Kisen orders seven new midsize cargo vessels. The government plans to build new jumbo nuclear reactors and also look for exports sales.

Sydney Rallies; Woodside Finds Gas

Chandrasekhar Atreya
17 Aug, 2010
New York City

Stocks in Australia rallied on earnings optimism. RBA said it is comfortable with its interest rate policy as economic growth and inflation are within its target range. Coal Exports from Newcastle Port drops in the week ended August 16. Woodside discovers two new offshore gas fields.

World Stocks Down; U.S.Teasuries, Gold Rise

123jump.com Staff
16 Aug, 2010
New York City

U.S. stocks traded sideways and gold rose after Japan reported slower than expected economic expansion in the latest quarter. Education stocks plunge. Euro-zone inflation rose to 1.7% in July and rating agency turned negative on the banking system in Slovakia. UK home prices edge lower.