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UK Indexes Gain 1.3%; Mortgage Approvals Rise

Arthi Gupta
29 Jun, 2011
New York City

The UK indexes extended gains after the Greek parliament approved austerity measures. UK services index edged up in April. Mortgage approvals in the UK rose but M4 money supply declined in May. Irish unemployment increased to 14.2% in June.

Greece Approves Austerity Plan; BJ's Wholesale in $2.8 Billion Deal

Arthi Gupta
29 Jun, 2011
New York City

U.S. indexes rose after the Greek parliament voted in favor of austerity measures. Bank of America agreed to pay $8.5 billion to settle claims on mortgage-backed securities. BJ''''s Wholesale agreed to a leveraged buyout for $2.8 billion.

Manufacturing Index Soars in Japan; Nikkei Jumps 1.5%

Nigel Thomas
29 Jun, 2011
New York City

The Nikkei index soared 1.5% and extended gains for the second day on the sharp recovering in domestic manufacturing and improving sentiment in the euro-zone. Retailers advanced for the third day in a row on improved retail outlook. Autos and electronics makers led the gainers.

Euro Area Retail Sales Fall; Hungarian Unemployment Falls to 11%

Arthi Gupta
29 Jun, 2011
New York City

Euro area retail sales and sentiment fell in June. French GDP growth revised down in the first quarter. Spanish retail sales declined in May. Hungarian jobless rate declined in the three month period to May. Romania''s central bank held key rate at 6.25%.

European Indexes Soar 1.7%; Philips to Buy Indal

Arthi Gupta
29 Jun, 2011
New York City

The European indexes traded higher ahead of austerity vote in the Greece. The EU officials stepped up media campaign in the support of austerity measures. Euro-zone economic sentiment index fell to 105.1 in June. Philips agreed to acquire Indal. Japan-based Kyocera agreed to buy Unimerco.

Australian Stocks Rebound; Transpacific Estimates Loss

Marcus Jacob
29 Jun, 2011
New York City

Australian stocks rebounded ahead of Greek austerity vote. Resource stocks gained on the back of higher oil and metals. Transpacific Industries revised lower its annual outlook.

U.S., European Markets Look Beyond Greek Vote; IMF Selects Lagarde

Bikram Pandey
28 Jun, 2011
New York City

U.S. indexes turned positive ahead of closely watched Greek vote tomorrow. The Dow, Nasdaq and S&P 500 indexes added more than 1%. The euro gained. Crude oil and commodities advanced. The IMF appointed French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde as the next managing director.

U.S. Movers: Ice, ITT, Nike, Shire

Mukesh Buch
28 Jun, 2011
New York City

ICE mobile is now available for Android devices and mobile trading. ITT Corp. signed seven-year strategic partnership agreement to provide products and services with Saudi Arabian Oil Company. Nike fourth quarter net income grew 14% to $594 mn. Shire completes acquisition of Advanced BioHealing Inc.

UK GDP Expands 0.5%, Home Price Index Drop 2.2% in May

Arthi Gupta
28 Jun, 2011
New York City

The UK indexes rose after GDP expanded 0.5%, employment rose 1.4%, business investment and consumer spending slid in the first quarter. Irish consumer confidence deteriorated to a 4-month low in June. Cable & Wireless plunged 14% on weak fiscal year 2012 outlook.

Greece Uncertainty Drags Global Indexes Lower; Nike Net Rises 14%

Arthi Gupta
28 Jun, 2011
New York City

U.S. indexes traded flat with Greece in focus. General Dynamics won a $286 million contract from the U.S. Army. McCormick agreed to acquire Kamis for about $291 million. Nike quarterly earnings and revenues more than expected.

European Commercial Vehicle Sales Up; Swedish Retail Sales Fall

Arthi Gupta
28 Jun, 2011
New York City

European commercial vehicle sales improved and Swedish retail sales dropped in May. German consumer confidence set to strengthen in July. Italy''s producer prices rose and Swiss consumption indicator increased in May.

Unions Strike in Greece Ahead of Vote Tomorrow

Arthi Gupta
28 Jun, 2011
New York City

The European indexes declined ahead of the austerity measures vote in Greek parliament. Greek unions call for a two-day strike. Carrefour received offer from Brazil-based Gama to form a strategic partnership.

Stocks in Japan Rebound on Manufacturing Recovery Hopes

Nigel Thomas
28 Jun, 2011
New York City

Japanese stocks rebounded after investors focused on domestic events. The makers of steel, autos and electronics rose on the expectations of quicker than estimated recovery in manufacturing. Department sales decline slowed from a year ago in May and lifted stocks of retailers.

Australian Stocks Swing Higher; Rio Tinto Predicts 10 Years of Growth

Marcus Jacob
28 Jun, 2011
New York City

Australian index inched higher as investors tiptoed back to the market and set aside the worries related to Greece. Crude oil declined but resources linked stocks closed higher. Rio Tinto chief executive predicted company growth for the next ten years.

Financials Lift U.S. Indexes; Italy, Greece Worries in Rearview

Bikram Pandey
27 Jun, 2011
New York City

U.S. indexes rebounded after a weakness of seven of the last eight weeks. Banks closed higher after rule setting committee passed a watered down proposal to increase capital and delayed the implementation to between 2016 and 2018. European bond investors expand focus to Italy.

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