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Bank of America Q2 Earnings Call Transcript

123jump.com Staff
21 Jul, 2009
New York City

The financial institution reported revenue surged 60% to $33.1 billion in the quarter. Net quarterly income dipped 5.5% to $3.22 billion hurt primarily by higher provision for credit losses, merger and restructuring charges. Earnings per share slumped to 33 cents from 72 cents a year-ago quarter.

Google Q2 Earnings Call Transcript

123jump.com Staff
20 Jul, 2009
New York City

Google second quarter revenue rose just under 3% to $5.52 billion. Profit rose 18.5% to $1.48 billion riding on year-over-year 15% increase in paid clicks. Earnings per share were $4.66 compared to $3.92 in the year ago quarter.

Earnings Views Lift American, European Indexes

Mukesh Buch
20 Jul, 2009
New York City

U.S. indexes added to the 7% last week as cautious optimism about earnings lifted market indexes. The improved economic sentiment lifted commodities prices which in turn lifted markets in Australia, Canada, Brazil and China. India and U.S. signed several agreements involving nuclear power plants.

UK Stocks, Pound Rise; ICAP Offering

Trupti Mehta
20 Jul, 2009
New York City

The UK indexes edged higher after miners and financials closed up. ICAP, the inter-broker dealer completed raised 300 million euros through 5-year bonds. The pound gained after homes for sale were listed at higher prices. Domino

CIT, Red Hat, Caterpillar and Cisco Surge

Mayank Mehta
20 Jul, 2009
New York City

Tyson Foods led the decliners in the S&P 500 index with a loss of 8.6%. Eaton second quarter earnings plunged 92% and lowered its operating earnings outlook for the year. CIT surged after it arranged a rescue loan of $3 billion from its bond holders. S&P 500 index will replace CIT with Red Hat, Inc.

Iron Ore Above $90; Australian Stocks Rise

123jump.com Staff
20 Jul, 2009
New York City

Australian stocks edged higher on a rally in copper prices and cash iron ore price above $90 a ton as the mineral shipment to China increase. Energy Resources, the operator of uranium mines increased after it estimated first half earnings to rise three-fold.

Commodities Surge in China; CITS IPO

123jump.com Staff
20 Jul, 2009
New York City

Commodities and shipping linked stocks rallied. Earnings optimism and brokerage recommendation of Hong Kong property stocks helped benchmark indexes. China International Travel Service Corp filed its public offering prospectus.

TCS Earnings Lift India Indexes

123jump.com Staff
20 Jul, 2009
New York City

Sensex in Mumbai trading soared 13.4% in last five trading sessions. Kirloskar Pneumatic first quarter plunges into loss. TCS results with a positive outlook lifted market sentiment. Ambani family feud is joined by the Indian government staking claim to natural gas and its authority to price.

IBM Q2 Earnings Call Transcript

123jump.com Staff
19 Jul, 2009
New York City

The information technology provider revenue declined 13% to $23.3 billion in the quarter. Net quarterly income rose 12% to $3.1 billion. Earnings per share increased to $2.32 from $1.97 the prior-year quarter. The company estimates earnings of at least $9.70 a share for fiscal 2009.

CSX Corporation Q2 Earnings Call Transcript

123jump.com Staff
18 Jul, 2009
New York City

CSX second quarter revenue dipped 25% to $2.2 billion reflecting 21% decline in volumes. Operating income declined 19% to $ 582 million. Earnings per share were 72 cents against 89 cents in the year ago quarter.

JPMorgan Chase Q2 Earnings Call Transcript

123jump.com Staff
18 Jul, 2009
New York City

The financial services provider quarterly revenue soared 39% to $25.6 billion. Net quarterly income rose 36% to $2.7 billion helped by strong investment banking business. Earnings per share fell to 28 cents from 53 cents a year-ago quarter. The company repaid in full the $25 billion TARP capital.

Talks Of Financial Reforms Lift Stocks in India

Mayank Mehta
17 Jul, 2009
New York City

Stocks in Mumbai surged after the government suggested that it will reform financial services industry to attract more investors in the infrastructure development and insurance industry. Air India will receive $510 million in equity infusion from the government.

Realty, Retailers Rise in Tokyo

Trupti Mehta
17 Jul, 2009
New York City

Japanese investors focused on domestic stocks after the prospect global recovery looks dim in the near term. Real estate and retail stocks closed up. Consumer lenders Aiful and Promise dropped on the worries that opposition party DPJ may curb lending practices.

Intel Q2 Earnings Call Transcript

123jump.com Staff
16 Jul, 2009
New York City

The semiconductor chip maker net revenue declined 15% to $8 billion in the quarter. Net quarterly loss was $398 million as a result of the European Commission fine of $1.45 billion. The company lost 7 cents a share compared to earnings of 28 cents a share the prior-year quarter.

Earnings at JP Morgan Up 36%, Marriott Down 76%

Mayank Mehta
16 Jul, 2009
New York City

CIT Group led the decliners in the S&P 500 index with a loss of 74.7%. Kinder Morgan Energy Partners second quarter net profit slumps. Stanley Furniture second quarter loss widens. Brightpoint announces pricing of a 15 million common stock offering by a shareholder.