Market Update

Chinese Investors Focus on Political Convention

123jump.com Staff
03 Mar, 2010
New York City

Property developers in Hong Kong fell as regulators permit banks to charge more for mortgage loans and in China declined as delegates urge for tighter curbs in property markets. Chinese delegates at a communist party political convention are also expected to approve incentives for renewable energy.

U.S., World Indexes, Oil Reflect Optimism

123jump.com Staff
03 Mar, 2010
New York City

Federal Reserve in its latest survey noted that the U.S. economy improved in most areas but the labor market remained soft and commercial real estate loans and loan demands were weak. The euro gained as optimism builds ahead of a meeting between the political leaders of Greece and German.

UK Confidence Index Up, Standard Chartered Rises

Mayank Mehta
03 Mar, 2010
New York City

UK indexes and stocks closed higher after service industry index showed expansion and consumer confidence in February reached a two-year high. Standard Chartered Plc reported record 2009 net income.

Renewable Energy Stocks Rally in Europe

Mayank Mehta
03 Mar, 2010
New York City

European markets closed higher on a rally in resource stocks. Greece proposed additional budget cuts as expected. Alternative energy producers gained after German ministers proposed lower than expected cut in subsidies. Employee placement company Adecco swung to a profit.

Novell, Joy Global Rise; Costco Falls

Mayank Mehta
03 Mar, 2010
New York City

Novell, Inc led gainers in the S&P 500 index with a rise of 27.3%. VeriFone swings to profit in fiscal first quarter. Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc fourth quarter loss expands fourfold. Royal Bank of Canada declares dividends. Wholesale club Costco and BJ

U.S. Service Industry Expands; Dollar Weak

123jump.com Staff
03 Mar, 2010
New York City

U.S. indexes traded higher and commodities prices advanced on improved economic outlook. The dollar edged lower after Greece announced additional budget cuts. Service industry index showed expansion in February. Big Lots, Novell Inc increased but Costco Wholesale Corp declined.

Mumbai Land Auction Fails; Stocks Surge

Mayank Mehta
03 Mar, 2010
New York City

Mumbai land auction failed to attract a single bidder. ARSS Infrastructure initial public offering surged 52% on its first day of trading. Ranbaxy slips as U.S. regulator delay generic drug approval. Jaiprakash Associates cement shipment surges 61% in February.

Wages in Japan Rise; Retailers Jump

123jump.com Staff
03 Mar, 2010
New York City

Stocks in Japan edged fractionally higher after February wages increased. Employers added more overtime to meet a rise in export orders. Toyota sales in the U.S. declined less than expected. Retailers traded higher in Tokyo trading and Fast Retailing led the gainers.

Australia's GDP Expands at 0.9%

Darlington Musarurwa
03 Mar, 2010
New York City

Australia

Vistaprint N.V. Q2 2010 Earnings Call Transcript

123jump.com Staff
03 Mar, 2010
New York City

Revenue rose 40% to $194.6 million & net income rose 45% to $26.9 million or 59 cents a share. Gross margin was 65.1% in Q2 of fiscal year 2010 reflecting a 160 basis point increase year-over-year. Sequentially gross margins were 150 basis points higher.

Pfizer, Novell, Terra in Deals; Oil Races to $80

123jump.com Staff
02 Mar, 2010
New York City

U.S. stocks barely closed higher at close. Pfizer is prepared to pay

HK Home Sales Transactions Soar

123jump.com Staff
02 Mar, 2010
New York City

Hong Kong home sales rebounded as investors took advantage of low interest rates. Home sales increased 13% to HK$40.8 billion and number of transactions soared 161% in February from a year ago.

China Markets Trade Lower; HSBC, Sands Fall

123jump.com Staff
02 Mar, 2010
New York City

Markets in Hong Kong and Shanghai traded after commodities eased and resource stocks traded lower. Hong Kong stocks also decreased following weaker than expected earnings from HSBC. Coal and metals stocks declined in Shanghai after coal prices eased 3% in the previous week shipments.

UK Stocks in 3-Day Rally; Prudential Falls 8%

Mayank Mehta
02 Mar, 2010
New York City

UK stocks closed higher for the third day in a row as commodities continue to rally and sentiment in Europe improve. Greece is inching closer to finalize the terms of bailout with Germany and France and is expected to announce deeper budget cuts. Prudential Plc dropped 20% in two days.

European Markets Up; Peugeot, Lufthansa Rise

Mayank Mehta
02 Mar, 2010
New York City

European markets rebounded for the second day after Greece is likely to deepen budget cuts. Automakers gained after PSA Peugeot Citroen indicated positive outlook for the year. Luxottica Group fell after earnings declined. Lufthansa reported lower than anticipated loss.