Market Update

UK Unemployment Falls; IMF Lowered Outlook

Darlington Musarurwa
21 Apr, 2010
New York City

Stocks in U.K. traded lower with jittery investors withdrawing on commodity prices. The gross domestic product for U.K. estimated to rise 1.3% in 2010, according to the International Monetary Fund. Autonomy Corp. plc posts record revenue and profit. The Game Group CEO steps down as profits slump.

Australian Stocks Track Commodities Higher

Darlington Musarurwa
21 Apr, 2010
New York City

The benchmark index in Australia closed higher tracking gains in the international markets. Resource stocks closed higher with the rise in commodities prices. The Australian dollar edged up and gained 0.9% in two days. The index of leading indicators estimated expanding economy.

Apple, Morgan Stanley Earnings Lift Indexes

123jump.com Staff
21 Apr, 2010
New York City

Stocks in early trading in New York looked for a direction. Positive earnings from Morgan Stanley and Apple Inc lifted other stocks in financial services and technology sector. Air travel in northern Europe picked up after London and other airports reopened.

India Debt Auction, Stocks Volatile

Mayank Mehta
21 Apr, 2010
New York City

Stocks in Mumbai gyrated ahead of weather forecast this week and the government auction of $2.7 billion debt. Reserve Bank of India governor Subbarao left the door open for interest rate change ahead of the next scheduled meeting in two months.

Intel Corp. Q1 2010 Earnings Call Transcript

123jump.com Staff
21 Apr, 2010
New York City

Revenues rose 44.2% to $10.3 billion and net income rose 288% to $2.44 billion or 43 cents a share. Operating profit of $3.4 billion and cash flow from operations of approximately $4 billion. Gross margin of 63.4% was higher than expectation.

Advanced Micro Q1 2010 Earnings Call Transcript

123jump.com Staff
21 Apr, 2010
New York City

Sales rose 33% to $1.57 billion and net income was $257 million or 35 cents a share. Operating expenses in the quarter were $542 million, within the guided range. Non-GAAP gross margin for the quarter was 43%, up two percentage points from last quarter.

Record Trading in Jamaica, Trinidad

Darlington Musarurwa
20 Apr, 2010
New York City

Caribbean markets were most active for the years as institutional buyers picked up shares in Trinidad and Jamaica. Trading in Jamaica surged to J$190 million from the daily average of J$18 million. Worldwide airlines are expected to lose as much as $1 billion.

U.S. Indexes Close Higher; Metals, Oil Up

123jump.com Staff
20 Apr, 2010
New York City

U.S. indexes closed struggled to retain early gains but most stocks advanced on positive earnings from Coca-Cola, IBM, Goldman Sachs and Harley Davidson. Canadian dollar fetched more than one U.S. dollar. European air travel is expected to improve tomorrow with London airports scheduled to reopen.

China Developers Fall; China Mobile Net Up 1%

123jump.com Staff
20 Apr, 2010
New York City

Market indexes in Shanghai and Hong Kong rebounded after falling sharply in the previous session. China tightened property sales rules for developers to increase transparency curb price speculation. China Mobile quarterly net rose 1%.

Isuzu Lifs Profit Views, Mitsubishi Motors Down

Darlington Musarurwa
20 Apr, 2010
New York City

The broader Topix index closed higher on the earnings expectations. Isuzu estimated a return to profit after two-years of losses and estimated net of 13 billion yen. Mitsubishi Motors cuts 2009 profit estimate. Japan is set to make revised money lending rule to be effective as of June 18.

UK Indexes Rebound; SABMiller, AB Foods Up

Mayank Mehta
20 Apr, 2010
New York City

UK stocks rebounded after rising earnings lifted trading sentiment. AB Foods, SABMiller and Burberry Group were in focus after companies reported better than expected results. March inflation rose to 3.4% and core inflation increased 3%.

European Indexes Up; Daimler, Novartis Rise

Mayank Mehta
20 Apr, 2010
New York City

European markets closed higher on positive earnings. Daimler AG surged 7% after it estimated higher profit this year and Novartis AG said first quarter sales rose 25% and net surged 49%. TeliaSonera AB the provider of telecommunications services said first quarter sales fell 4%.

Coca-Cola, IBM Fall; Coach, P&G Rise

Mayank Mehta
20 Apr, 2010
New York City

IBM net rises 13% in first quarter but services revenues declined. Marshall & Ilsley loss widens. J&J reports higher first-quarter profit. Coach, Inc third quarter net surged 37%. Coca-Cola first quarter net rose 19% on 5% increase in sales.

U.S. Stocks Trade Sideways; Earnings in Focus

123jump.com Staff
20 Apr, 2010
New York City

U.S. stocks traded sideways after Goldman Sachs reported better than expected earnings and the company faces more scrutiny in Europe. IBM reported lower than expected services revenues. Nearly half the flights in Europe are expected to meet the schedule today.

ANZ Drops Out; Noble Says No to Macarthur

Darlington Musarurwa
20 Apr, 2010
New York City

Stocks in Australia traded higher after world markets rebounded and commodities prices increased. The RBA in its statement noted stronger