Market Update

Tokyo Stocks Weak; Sony Launches Daily Edition

123jump.com Staff
25 Aug, 2009
New York City

Stocks in Tokyo declined after surging more than 3% in the previous session. In weak trading resource stocks, exporters and trading companies and automakers closed lower. Sony released electronic book reader with access to one million titles.

Woolworths, Danks Surge; Weak Australian Trading

123jump.com Staff
25 Aug, 2009
New York City

Australian stocks declined after surging on Monday. Suncorp-Metway and Foster

New Highs on Stocks; Bernanke Renomination

Mukesh Buch
25 Aug, 2009
New York City

U.S. market indexes closed to a new high after reports on consumer confidence and home price. Crude oil and natural gas prices decreased. Stocks in China decreased after comments from Chinese Premier. European markets edged higher on telecom and industrial stocks.

Industrials, Telecoms Advance in Europe

Mayank Mehta
25 Aug, 2009
New York City

European markets edged higher for the sixth day in a row and major indexes are trading at high for the year for the last eleven months. German and French market indexes advanced for the fourth day in a row. Calyon, a unit of Credit Agricole SA is seeking $1.7 billion in damages from IKB Deutsche.

UK Stocks Gain; Punch Tavern, Regus Surge

Mayank Mehta
25 Aug, 2009
New York City

UK stocks advanced for the sixth day in a row to a new high for the year. Mortgage approvals surged to a high since February 2008. Punch Tavern soared 22% after it reiterated earnings outlook for the year. Admiral Group first-half net dropped 5%. Persimmon net drops 63%. Regus surges 14%.

Ivanhoe, Corinthian, Chico's Surge, Gol Falls

Mayank Mehta
25 Aug, 2009
New York City

Big Lots led gainers in the S&P 500 index with a rise of 9%. Bank of Montreal declares dividend. Chico

U.S. Stocks Rise on Confidence, Housing Data

123jump.com Staff
25 Aug, 2009
New York City

U.S. stocks edged higher after home price index fell less than expected and consumer confidence surged in August. Fed Chairman Bernanke won the White House appointment for the second term that will need an approval from lawmakers. Ivanhoe Mines surged after Mongolia voted to expire windfall tax.

Higher Rainfall Forecast Lifts India Stocks

Mayank Mehta
25 Aug, 2009
New York City

Stocks in Mumbai edged higher after the higher rainfall forecast. Investors are estimating that poor monsoon season is expected to have less than expected impact on earnings. Department of Posts is likely to spend $1 billion to modernize its operations. L&T receives infrastructure orders.

The Home Depot Q2 Earnings Call Transcript

123jump.com Staff
24 Aug, 2009
New York City

The home improvement retailer sales for the second quarter were $19.1 billion, down 9.1% from last year with average ticket falling 9.3% to $52.25. Net income fell marginally to $1.1 billion and earnings per share were 66 cents compared to 71 cents in the year ago quarter.

Sumitomo Mitsui, Mizuho to Raise $4.3 B

123jump.com Staff
24 Aug, 2009
New York City

Tokyo stocks are expected to trade sideways after a sharp rally in stocks in resource linked stocks and exporters. More banks in Japan plan to raise capital. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial propose to raise $3.5 billion and Mizuho Financial prepares to raise nearly $750 million in preferred stocks.

Australian Stocks Indicate Higher Open

123jump.com Staff
24 Aug, 2009
New York City

Australian stocks surged the most in Asian rally on a rise in commodities prices and a gain in crude oil futures. Fairfax Media reported full year loss. Interest rates arbitrageurs pushed Australian dollar higher.

Early Rally in New York Fades; Oil New High

Mukesh Buch
24 Aug, 2009
New York City

Early rally in stocks faded but the gains in commodities held at close in New York. SunTrust Banks chief cautioned investors and signaled higher commercial loan losses. Oil traded at a new intra-day high and European markets closed at a new high for the year.

Third Day Rise in European Indexes

Mayank Mehta
24 Aug, 2009
New York City

European market indexes closed higher for the third day in a row to a new 11-month high. Euro zone industrial order increased 3.1% in June from the previous month but dropped 25.1% from a year ago. Steelmakers, banks and resource stocks closed higher in the region.

New 10-Month High in UK Indexes

Mayank Mehta
24 Aug, 2009
New York City

UK stocks edged higher for the fifth day in a row on a rally in commodities and crude oil. Resource stocks jumped for the third day in a row. Amlin Plc first half profit increased 29%. Bovis Homes Group first half profit plunged. Bunzl Plc closed up latest results.

Advanced Micro Surges; Harman Intl Falls

Mayank Mehta
24 Aug, 2009
New York City

Stocks in New York traded higher as resource linked stocks edged up. Higher oil and base metal prices lifted stocks in the sector. Harman International fell on media speculation. The Good Year Tire & Rubber led the decliners in S&P 500 index and Advanced Micro Devices led the gainers.