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Oil Advance Lifts U.S. Stocks; New Home Sales Up 7.3%

Bikram Pandey
24 May, 2011
New York City

U.S. indexes advanced on the rise in energy and commodities prices. U.S. new home sales increased 7.3% in April but plunged 23.1% from a year ago. Markets in Europe rebounded and in Asia closed mixed.

European Indexes Rebound, Spain Sells

Arjun Dave
24 May, 2011
New York City

European markets traded higher after Spain completed the treasury auction to raise 2.3 billion euros. German left its first quarter economic expansion at 1.5% and a private measure of business confidence index was flat in May. European regulators canceled 200 scheduled flights.

Nikkei in Japan Near Five-month Low; Toshiba, Sony Rise

Nigel Thomas
24 May, 2011
New York City

The benchmark index in Tokyo closed higher after trading near five-month low. Sony traded higher after estimating third annual loss in a row. Construction machinery stocks rebounded. Shipping lines closed higher after freight rate index gained. Toshiba proposed aggressive capital expansion plan.

Australian Stocks Struggle; Lend Lease Sells Mall Stake

Marcus Jacob
24 May, 2011
New York City

Australian stocks edged lower on global economic worries. China and U.S. economic data suggest a slower economic growth and commodities turned lower in Asian trading. Banks led the decliners in Sydney trading. China based Cofco increased its offer for Tully Sugar.

U.S., World Markets Decline; Oil, Euro Fall

Bikram Pandey
23 May, 2011
New York City

U.S. indexes declined following world markets losses. Markets in Asia fell after manufacturing in China declined for the second month in a row. European markets dropped after sovereign debt worries resurfaced. The dollar gained and oil fell.

UK Indexes Down Tracking Losses in Europe, MITIE, Stobart Up

Nigel Thomas
23 May, 2011
New York City

UK market indexes declined after a weakness in the European markets. The benchmark index dropped nearly 2%. Mining and energy linked companies declined after commodities and crude oil prices declined. Stobart Group Ltd sales increased but net declined. MITIE Group full-year net advanced.

U.S. Movers: Biglari, Campbell Soup, Krispy Kreme, Tech Data, Sony

Mukesh Buch
23 May, 2011
New York City

Campbell Soup third quarter earnings increased to $187 million. Krispy Kreme first quarter net income grew to $9.2 million. Tech Data first quarter net income increased to $48.7 million. Sony forecast revenue loss of 3% and expects net loss of �260 million.

S&P 500 Index Eases 1.1%, Nasdaq drops 1.6%

Bikram Pandey
23 May, 2011
New York City

U.S. stocks declined on global economic worries. Rating agencies downgrade of Greek and Italian debt only added to the market jitters. The dollar rose as the euro declined. Crude oil fell 2% and silver eased 1%. The Dow, S&P 500 index and the Nasdaq dropped more than 1%.

Eurpean Markets Fall 1.5% on Debt Worries and China Slow Down

Nigel Thomas
23 May, 2011
New York City

European markets accelerated sell-off after China manufacturing slow down added to market jitters. Ratings agencies downgraded debts of Italy and Greece and regional elections losses in Spain also unnerved investors.

Nikkei in Tokyo Declined1.5%; Machinery and Steel Makers Fall

Nigel Thomas
23 May, 2011
New York City

Stocks in Tokyo fell on the worries that exports to China may suffer. The latest read on manufacturing index in China prompted a broker to lower its view on the makers of steel and construction machinery. The Nikkei index declined 1.5% as indexes in Asia dropped between 1% and 2%.

Australian Stocks Drop to 2-month Low; Territory Resources Soars 63%

Marcus Jacob
23 May, 2011
New York City

Australian stocks dropped the most in two months after a private survey in China estimated near flat manufacturing in May. The weak manufacturing dragged markets in Asia. Territory Resources soared on an offer from Exxaro. Elders dropped 7% after it reported a loss.

World Markets Retreat on Greece and Euro-zone Worries

Bikram Pandey
20 May, 2011
New York City

U.S. stocks turned lower in the morning and failed shake off losses at close. The incipient rally of two days came to a halt as the Dow closed lower for the third week in a row. Crude oil and gold closed higher as the dollar declined. European Union struggles to contain Greek crisis.

U.S. Movers: Aeropostale, Donaldson, Hibbett, Intuit, Nordson, Gap

Mukesh Buch
20 May, 2011
New York City

Aeropostale first quarter net income declined 64% to $16.4 million. Donaldson third quarter net earnings surged 25% to $62 million. Intuit third quarter net income rose to $688 million. Salesforce.com first quarter net income tumbled to $0.5 mn. Gap first quarter net income declined 23% to $233 mn.

Irish Trade Surplus Improves; BP Settles Claim with MOEX

Arthi Gupta
20 May, 2011
New York City

The UK indexes rose after Irish trade surplus improved in March. MOEX agreed to pay $1.07 billion to BP on Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Mitchells & Butlers first-half revenue declined 9%.

U.S. Indexes Lower; Barnes & Noble Soars, Fortune Sells Golf Business

Arthi Gupta
20 May, 2011
New York City

U.S. indexes traded lower after disappointing earnings from retailers. Merger news dominated trading. Fortune Brands sells Acushnet business to Korean consortium for $1.23 billion. Barnes & Noble received $1 billion buyout. Chrysler Group priced debt offerings to raise $7.5 billion.

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