Market Update

AIG, Newmont, Las Vegas Sands, Vonage Rise

123jump.com Staff
02 Sep, 2009
New York City

Gold miners surged after a rise in precious metals prices. Gold added $21.50 or 2.3% and silver increased 2.2% to $15.39. DHT Maritime after it reported lower than expected earnings. Las Vegas Sands completed $600 million bond offering in advance of its public offering in Hong Kong.

BP in Gulf of Mexico Oil Field Discovery

123jump.com Staff
02 Sep, 2009
New York City

BP Plc, the second largest energy company in Europe and the largest oil explorer in the Gulf of Mexico claims to discover one of the largest energy field in the region.

U.S. Stocks Mixed On Productivity, Jobs Data

123jump.com Staff
02 Sep, 2009
New York City

U.S. stocks gained in the morning despite the private jobs report showed 298,000 jobs were lost in August. U.S. productivity increased 6.6% in the second quarter, the sharpest gain in nearly six years.

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123jump.com Staff
02 Sep, 2009
New York City

The teen apparel retailer net quarterly sales increased 20% to $453 million on same-store sales rise of 12%. Net quarterly income surged 83% to $38.6 million boosted by higher same store sales growth. Earnings per share rose to 57 cents from 31 cents a year-ago quarter.

Japan Auto Sales Rise; Seven & I Cuts Net

Darlington Musarurwa
01 Sep, 2009
New York City

Stocks in Japan edged higher after the release of auto sales and expectations of higher sales at chipmakers. Seven & I Holdings lowered its annual earnings estimate by 11.4%. Toyota reported first monthly sales increase in 13 months as August sales increase 2.3%.

India Stocks Reverse Early Gains; NHPC IPO

Mayank Mehta
01 Sep, 2009
New York City

In Mumbai trading stocks fell tracking losses in rupee and selloff from international markets. NHPC on its first day of trading surged as much as 16%. Reliance Communications prepaid nearly $1 billion in debt to lower interest costs. Auto and motorcycle sales in August surged. Exports drop in July.

S&P 500, Nasdaq Down 2%; Selloff in Banks

Mukesh Buch
01 Sep, 2009
New York City

Financials led the decliners in the U.S. trading as broader indexes closed lower 2%. World markets have been in a retreat for two days and today markets in Europe and Americas declined on valuation worries and impending losses in financial system. AIG plunged 21% and Wells Fargo, Citigroup declined.

Australia Leaves Rates at 3%

Darlington Musarurwa
01 Sep, 2009
New York City

Reserve Bank of Australia left its key lending rate unchanged at 3% and the bank cited the global economic stimulus and rising commodities prices. Manufacturing expanded in August and new dwelling constructions approvals increased in July.

Fresenius, VW Lead European Indexes Lower

Mayank Mehta
01 Sep, 2009
New York City

Areva SA first half net plunges 79%. Vivendi first half revenues rose 17%. French new cars registration increased 7% in August on

UK Stocks Turn Lower; RSA in $1 B Offering

Mayank Mehta
01 Sep, 2009
New York City

UK stocks turned lower in the late afternoon on the weak sentiment in the U.S. trading. Lower metals and oil prices also contributed to the declines. RSA Insurance Group is looking to raise $1 billion. AstraZeneca reported better results during trials using Brilinta to treat heart attacks.

AIG, Rambus, China Medical Fall

123jump.com Staff
01 Sep, 2009
New York City

American International Group led the decliners in the S&P 500 index with a loss of 8.8%. Benihana Inc first quarter net plunges. China Medical Technologies first quarter net fell 96%. SINA Corp second quarter net income falls. Rambus declined after California Court delayed the anti-trust case trial.

eBay Sells Majority Stake in Skype, Shelves IPO

123jump.com Staff
01 Sep, 2009
New York City

eBay after struggling for four years to realize synergies between the action market operations and communication company Skype agreed to sell a majority stake. The consortium of investors agreed to pay $2 billion for 65% stake in Skype. Earlier eBay had planned to spinoff Skype in a public offering.

Julia Gillard's India Visit Raises Questions

123jump.com Staff
01 Sep, 2009
New York City

Australia after months of violence against Indian students stepped up its diplomatic offensive. Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard on a five-day visit to India stressed that Australia is safe and welcoming place failed to cite concrete evidence of her government

India GDP Expands at 6.1%; Infra Stocks Shine

Mayank Mehta
31 Aug, 2009
New York City

Stocks in Mumbai decreased on weakness in Asian markets. The first quarter GDP grew at 6.1%. Cairn India surges on pumping oil from Rajasthan block. IRB Infrastructure slips on profit taking. Unity Infraprojects gains on new order win.

U.S. and Global Indexes Retreat in Sync

Mukesh Buch
31 Aug, 2009
New York City

Global markets edged lower as investors around the world question the rally of last sixteen weeks. World markets could drop in sync from the recent highs. Gold fell but managed to rebound from the lows of the day. Sugar hovers near recent highs.