Market Update

Lower Inflation Expectations in India

Mayank Mehta
18 Mar, 2010
New York City

The benchmark index in India closed higher with the Sensex trading in the positive territory in 2010. Wholesale inflation index starts its downward trend after food prices increase rise at a slower pace. McNally Bharat wins $39 million coalfield equipment order.

K-Swiss Inc. Q4 2009 Earnings Call Transcript

123jump.com Staff
18 Mar, 2010
New York City

Revenues fell 21.5% to $42.0 million and net loss was $12.5 million or 36 cents a share. Gross profit margin as a percentage of revenues was 36.5% compared with 24% in the prior year period. Operating loss of $17.2 million compared to an operating loss of $16.8 million in the prior year period.

Jobless Claims Drop, CPI Unchanged; Stocks Up

123jump.com Staff
18 Mar, 2010
New York City

U.S. stocks traded higher after jobless claims declined and consumer price index was unchanged. Commodities edged higher as the dollar edged up against the euro and the yen. Nike and FedEx quarter net more than doubled.

Investors Bid Up Stocks in Shanghai, HK

123jump.com Staff
17 Mar, 2010
New York City

Market indexes in Hong Kong rose more than 1.7% after the U.S. Fed left its lending rate unrevised. Shanghai indexes advanced tracking gains in commodities and resource stocks. Property developers gained for the third day in Hong Kong. Bank of China is to finalize its $7 billion stock sale.

AWB Downgrage; Rio, JFE Iron Ore Price Deal

Darlington Musarurwa
17 Mar, 2010
New York City

Stocks and commodities closed higher in Sydney trading. Japanese steelmakers JFE Holdings and Sumitomo Metal Industries agreed to 55% price increase for coking coal for a three-month contract. AWB Ltd lowered profit estimate. David Jones first half sales increased 3%.

U.S., World Markets in Rally Mood

123jump.com Staff
17 Mar, 2010
New York City

The market indexes inched higher as investors focused on a decline in wholesale index and Fed

BoJ Provide Expands Lending Program

Darlington Musarurwa
17 Mar, 2010
New York City

Stocks in Japan closed sharply higher after the Bank of Japan left its key lending rate at 0.1% and expanded short term lending program to $220 billion. The sharp increase in the program only highlights the difficulties faced by borrowers and bank

Sensex In India Turn Postive in 2010

123jump.com Staff
17 Mar, 2010
New York City

The Sensex gain of 0.6% lifted the benchmark index in India in the positive zone after dropping nearly 10% in the year. Larsen & Toubro received $250 million order from ONGC. Jaiprakash Associates expects cement business to grow 40% in the next fiscal year.

European Markets Near 18-month High

Mayank Mehta
17 Mar, 2010
New York City

European markets closed higher as stocks in resource, banks and retail sectors lead. Greek benchmark index fell 1.1%, the lone decliner among the eighteen European country indexes. Bourbon SA soared after it estimated better market conditions in the oil exploration and production.

UK Jobless Claims Drop; Arriva Surges

Mayank Mehta
17 Mar, 2010
New York City

UK stocks edged higher and the benchmark index traded near one and a half year high as expectations of low interest rate for the near future dominated the sentiment. Arriva Plc soared on a takeover offer and February unemployment claims fell at the fastest pace since 1997.

Blockbuster Plunges; Polycom, Somanetics Rise

Mayank Mehta
17 Mar, 2010
New York City

Blockbuster plunged after the company may file for a bankruptcy protection. Fuqui International, Inc, the jeweler said it will miss its quarterly earnings target. Polycom, Inc surged 8% on a speculation that it may be seeking a buyer.

U.S. Stocks, Commodities Rise; PPI Declines

123jump.com Staff
17 Mar, 2010
New York City

U.S. stocks and commodities traded higher after the producer price index decreased in February and the Fed

Vitamin Shoppe Q4 2009 Earnings Call Transcript

123jump.com Staff
17 Mar, 2010
New York City

Sales rose 13.5% to $162.4 million and net income was $970,000 or 4 cents a share. comp-store sales increased 7%. Gross profit increasing $5.9 million or 12.8%, to $51.8 million. Gross profit as a percentage of sales decreased to 31.9% for the quarter compared with 32.1% last year.

BJ's Q4 Earnings Call Transcript

123jump.com Staff
17 Mar, 2010
New York City

Sales rose 9.6% to $2.74 billion & net income rose 4.5% to $55.1 million or $1.01 a share. Comparable club sales rose 4.6%. The accounts payable inventory ratio at the end of January was 71.6% versus 67.9% last year. Cost of sales including buying & occupancy was flat to last year in basis points.

Indexes in Shanghai, HK Diverge; Cosco Offering

Mayank Mehta
16 Mar, 2010
New York City

Stocks in Shanghai traded higher but in Hong Kong declined. Hong Kong government plans to release 4,000 apartments to cool property prices. Property developers declined in Hong Kong. Cosco Shipping Co. filed to raise $580 million to pay for twenty new ships. Coal prices decline for the sixth week.