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Infosys Technologies Q1 Earnings Call Transcript

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

The India-based consulting and IT services provider total quarterly revenue declined 3.4% to $1.12 billion. Net income increased 1.6% to $313 million in the quarter. Earnings per share rose marginally to 55 cents from 54 cents a year-ago quarter.

Fresh Start at GM; Weak Global Markets

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

The new GM hopes that fewer products, cleaner balance sheet and smaller workforce will help the automaker survive in a market that may have more to shrink. Stocks closed lower for the week as prospect of global economic recoveries look slim. Chevron issued weak outlook.

European Markets Down 1.2%; TUI Plunges

Sarla Buch
10 Jul, 2009
New York City

European markets are facing bearish investment sentiments as global economic recovery prospect dim. Italian industrial production in May was unchanged but French industrial output increased. UK wholesale prices declined. Arcelor Mittal is threatened with coal mining seizures in Siberia.

London Stocks Fall; Producer Prices Decline

Trupti Mehta
10 Jul, 2009
New York City

Stocks in London traded lower. The June month producer price index declined at a faster pace than in May. Insurance companies stocks fell after Aviva was the subject of market rumors of imminent dividend cut.

CIT Plunges; Cognizant, Infosys, Yahoo Up

Mayank Mehta
10 Jul, 2009
New York City

Memc Electronic Materials led gainers in the S&P 500 index with a rise of 4.8%. Infosys Technologies first quarter net profit rises but revenues edge lower. FCStone Group, Inc swings to third quarter net loss. The Shaw Group third quarter profit falls to $7.9 million.

Yen Strength Worries Japanese Exporters

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

Stocks in Japan edged lower for the eight day in a row. Yen hovered at 4-month high against dollar and euro and investors turned cautious ahead of earnings next week. Investors are increasingly questioning if the four month rally has come to an end.

Nike Q4 Earnings Call Transcript

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

Nike fourth quarter earnings decreased 7.3% to $4.71 billion with net income dropping 30.3% to $341.4 million due to lower sales and margins and a hefty restructuring charge. Earnings per share were 70 cents as compared to 98 cents in the year ago quarter.

Infosys Net Rises 16%; Weak Indian Monsoon

Trupti Mehta
10 Jul, 2009
New York City

North India recorded weakest monsoon rainfall in June in the last 83 years. Industrial production in May increased 2.7% after April data was revised lower to increase of 1.2% from 1.4%. Infosys earnings increased 18% in the fiscal first quarter and increased the lower range of its earnings guidance.

AIG Plunges; Chattem, KB Home, Sands Rise

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

American International Group, Inc led the decliners in the S&P 500 index with a loss of 10.8%. Alcoa Inc low orders cause second quarter to post loss. Chattem, Inc second quarter net rises. Nu Horizons Electronic Corp first quarter post net loss.

Abercrombie, Nordstrom and Costco Sales Fall

Mukesh Buch
09 Jul, 2009
New York City

Retailers declined after reporting weak June month same-store sales. The decline was widespread across all types of retailers including discount retailers. Teen apparel retailers and luxury stores reported worst sales declines in the month.

Yen Rises to 4-Month High

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

Japan stocks fell after yen advanced for the sixth month in a row. Strong yen may crimp earnings of exporters in the current quarter. The retailer Bic Camera declined after its nine months profit plunged 57%. Fast Retailing estimated full year profit to rise 6.3%.

Benihana Q4 Earnings Call Transcript

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

Benihana restaurant fourth quarter sales increased 5.3% to $74 million. Profit for the quarter increased 14.9% to $11.4 million due to cost saving initiatives. Earnings per share were 6 cents compared to 17 cents in the year ago quarter.

Inflation Declines in India; Infosys Earnings

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

Investors largely ignored the IMF revised higher the economic growth estimate of India for 2009 and 2010. The Washington based international lender has spotty reputation for its policies. Wholesale inflation declined at the end of June.

Higher Loss at Alcoa; Oil Drops to $60

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

Earnings jitters kept stocks trading sideways. After the close, Data Domain agreed to be acquired by EMC for $2.1 billion. Alcoa reported quarterly loss of 47 cents a share. Chinese government bond offering failed to attract investors as yields are expected to rise.

UK Home Prices Rise; Aviva, L&G Fall

Sarla Buch
08 Jul, 2009
New York City

UK stocks closed lower after June home prices declined 0.5% after increasing 2.6% in May. A shareholder vote supported Marks & Spencer chief the company chairman. Aviva and Legal & General fell after downgrades and earnings worries.