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UK Indexes Sideways; Braveheart Plunged 8%

Arthi Gupta
29 Dec, 2011
New York City

The UK indexes pared gains after Italy sold long term debt at an auction today. The indexes swung as the Italian yields declined less than expected and metals and oil diverged. The euro declined to a 10-year low against the yen.

U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Rise; Alexion to Acquire Enobia Pharma

Arthi Gupta
29 Dec, 2011
New York City

The U.S. indexes traded higher after weekly jobless claims rose 15,000 to 381,000. Chesapeake Midstream agreed to acquire Appalachia Midstream for $865 million. Mosaic declined after the phosphate maker said it will cut output by 250,000 tons.

Australian Index in Yearly Fall of 14%; BHP Down 23%, Rio Drops 30%

Marcus Jacob
29 Dec, 2011
New York City

Australian stocks edged lower in thin trading as metals and oil declined on the renewed jitters in international markets. Gold fell to a 3-month low. The Australian benchmark index declined 14% in the year and second yearly loss in a row and for the year BHP declined 23% and Rio Tinto dropped 30%.

Italy Auctions

Arthi Gupta
29 Dec, 2011
New York City

European markets climbed after Italy sold

U.S. Retail Sales Jump 4.5%; Stocks Drift Down 1.3%

Bikram Pandey
28 Dec, 2011
New York City

U.S. indexes halted a rally of five days after financials and resources linked stocks led the decline of more than 1%. The euro dropped to a 10-year low against the yen ahead of the last auction of Italian bonds tomorrow as yields perked up to 7% level.

Discounts Drive Boxing Day Store Visits, UK Stocks Rise

Arthi Gupta
28 Dec, 2011
New York City

The UK indexes climbed in thin trading and a private think tank estimated UK jobless rate to rise to 8.8% in 2012. Thomas Cook slumped 3.3%. UK retail sales in the holiday period to Boxing Day are estimated to increase at least 4%. Boxing Day sales are estimated flat.

U.S. Indexes Turn Lower on Euro Worries

Arthi Gupta
28 Dec, 2011
New York City

The U.S. indexes fell on the worries that the euro zone may need more help from politicians and the central bank. Italy successfully completed bond auction at a sharply lower borrowing costs. Morgan Stanley plans to cut 580 jobs in New York City.

Nikkei in Japan Struggles Near Yearly Low

Nigel Thomas
28 Dec, 2011
New York City

Stocks in Japan edged lower and trading volume hovered near the lows last seen seven years ago. Tepco dropped 12% today after a minister urged the company to temporarily relinquish the control to access government aid. J. Front Retailing lifted annual earnings estimate.

Australian Index Drops 1.3%; Oakjee Port Sale Approved

Marcus Jacob
28 Dec, 2011
New York City

Australian stocks declined and the benchmark index fell 1.3% and retail sales in the holiday period were estimated to be flat or declined slightly. Australia approved the sale of Murchison Metals stake in Western Australia port and rail project to Mitsubishi.

Italian Yields Drop in

Arthi Gupta
28 Dec, 2011
New York City

European markets edged higher after Italy successfully auctioned

S&P 500 Index Barely Positive, European Markets Near Bear Zone

Bikram Pandey
27 Dec, 2011
New York City

U.S. stocks traded sideways as world markets rested after a tumultuous year. The nine-month period to the year-end was one of the most volatile times in global markets in the last three as the euro zone crisis raged and sovereign debt yields soared. Oil closed above $100 a barrel.

U.S. Stock Futures Flat; Sears-Kmart to Close 100-120 Stores

Arthi Gupta
27 Dec, 2011
New York City

The U.S. indexes traded lower after home prices declined 3.4% and consumer confidence rose to an eight month high. Italian bond jumped above 7% ahead of last debt auction this Friday. Sony agreed to sell its 50% stake in LCD joint venture to Samsung for $940 million.

Tepco May Face Nationalization; Takashimaya, Tsudakoma in Focus

Nigel Thomas
27 Dec, 2011
New York City

Stocks in Japan edged lower and the trading sentiment remained weak. Market volume was the lowest in the year and the weakest at least in seven years as international markets grind to a halt. Tepco may have to give up control of the company to receive government aid. Takashimaya lowers annual view.

France Telecom Sells Orange for

Arthi Gupta
27 Dec, 2011
New York City

European markets edged higher. The European Central Bank allotted

U.S. Indexes Turn Positive in 2011, Stocks in 4-day Rally

Bikram Pandey
23 Dec, 2011
New York City

U.S. stocks extended gains for the fourth day in a row and the popular indexes advanced to the positive in the year. Broader indexes gained 3.6% in the week and closed up 0.5% in the year. Tech heavy indexes added 2.4% in the week and still down in the year.

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