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Bundesbank Estimates Economic Slowdown

Arthi Gupta
13 Dec, 2010
New York City

The European indexes gained after China held its interest rates. The Bundesbank forecasted slowdown in German economic growth. French current account deficit narrowed in October. Spanish home sales plummeted in October. Swiss producer and import prices climbed in November.

Merger Activities, China Rate Decision Lift U.S., World Stocks

Arthi Gupta
13 Dec, 2010
New York City

U.S. stocks climbed after a flurry of merger activities around the world lifted trading sentiment. China also held its interest rates and reported a rising inflation. GE proposed to buy UK-based Wellstream for $1.3 billion and Sanofi-Aventis extended Genzyme tender offer.

Sensex in India Rallies 1%

Chandrasekhar Atreya
13 Dec, 2010
New York City

Stocks in Mumbai closed higher tracking the increase in Asia and Europe. Russia and India are expected to sign pacts for defense, trade and energy next week. China

India Movers: Emami, Reliance Infra, Goa Carbon

Mukesh Buch
13 Dec, 2010
New York City

Goa Carbon and Hong Kong based Sinoway International to set up manufacturing plant in China. Punj Lloyd won two oil and gas orders worth $350 million. Reliance Infrastructure soars on a plan to attract new investors in the company.

China Increases Bank Reserves Requirements; Inflation Surges

Chandrasekhar Atreya
13 Dec, 2010
New York City

The key stock indexes in China rallied the most in two months after China

Nikkei Rebounds to 7-Month High

Chandrasekhar Atreya
13 Dec, 2010
New York City

The benchmark index hovered near 7-month high after china tightened credit and higher flows to stocks. Net inflows into Japanese stock investment trusts rise to 305.2 billion yen in November.

Sydney Index Up; Australia Attempts to Stir Bank Competition

Chandrasekhar Atreya
13 Dec, 2010
New York City

Australian stocks closed higher and banks led gainers after Treasurer Wayne Swann revised banking rules to foster competition in the sector. NSW Power privatization identifies Origin Energy and TRUenergy as the key winners.

Thomson Reuters Q3 Earnings Call Transcript

123jump.com Staff
11 Dec, 2010
New York City

The information company reported quarterly revenues rose 1.2% to $3.26 billion. Net quarterly earnings surged 65% to $268 million reflecting increase in revenues at its Professional and Markets division. Earnings grew to 32 cents per share from 19 cents per share in the year-ago quarter.

U.S. Consumer Confidence Rises; GE Lifts Dividend Again

Bikram Pandey
11 Dec, 2010
New York City

U.S. trade deficit declined to a two-year low after exports rose on a falling dollar. Exports rose on the strong demand from emerging markets including China, Mexico and Brazil. General Electric increased its quarterly dividend 17% to 14 cents, second increase in the year.

U.S. Movers: Green Mountain Roasters, OYO Geospace, Vail Resorts

Mukesh Buch
10 Dec, 2010
New York City

Brown-Forman second quarter net sales increased 1.4%. E. I. du Pont estimated higher sales but earnings trailed estimates. Ferrellgas first quarter net sales increased 14%. Vail Resorts first quarter net sales soar.

UK Home Prices Rise; Flybe IPO

Arthi Gupta
10 Dec, 2010
New York City

The UK indexes traded mixed after home prices rose in November. Various home price indexes have shown a diverging picture in the UK real estate market. Irish manufacturing output growth slackened. Flybe Group PLC began trading in London and raised

Copart Q1 Earnings Call Transcript

123jump.com Staff
10 Dec, 2010
New York City

The junk car auctioneer total service revenues and vehicle sales for the quarter rose 14.7% to $212.7 million. Net quarterly profit increased 7% to $37.8 million. Earnings grew to 45 cents per share from 42 cents per share for the year-ago quarter.

European Current Account Deficit Widens; German Inflation Up

Arthi Gupta
10 Dec, 2010
New York City

The European indexes traded sideways after German inflation rose in November and French manufacturing slumped in October. Hungarian inflation remained flat in November and Swedish industrial production rose less than anticipated in October.

U.S. Stocks Higher; Trade Deficit Narrows

Arthi Gupta
11 Dec, 2010
New York City

U.S. stocks gained after U.S. trade deficit contracted in October but export prices surged in November. Beckman Coulter contemplated sale on buyout offers. Sinopec agreed to acquire Occidental Petroleum''''''''s Argentinean assets for $2.45 billion.

India Movers: Apollo Hospitals, Axis Bank, Century Enka, ACC

Mukesh Buch
10 Dec, 2010
New York City

Apollo Hospitals is looking to raise as much as $200 million. Bulk trading lifted ACC Limited, Century Enka Limited and Tata Elxis Ltd. Nagarjun Construction soared after it won several orders. Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited won $150 million of orders.

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