123jump.com Staff
29 Mar, 2009
New York City
The restaurateur total sales from continuing operations decreased 0.7% to $1.8 billion on same-restaurant sales fall of 3.2% in the quarter. Net quarterly earnings declined 6.4% to $108.1 million. Earnings per share decreased to 78 cents from 80 cents in the prior-year period.
123jump.com Staff
28 Mar, 2009
New York City
Walgreen second quarter sales rose 7% to $16.5 billion on comparable store sale rise of 1.3% and earnings declined 6.7% to $640 million. Earnings per share were 65 cents against 69 cents in the year ago quarter.
123jump.com Staff
27 Mar, 2009
New York City
U.S. stocks closed lower on weak trading in banks and commodities. Bank leaders met the U.S. President and resisted his calls to separate commercial and investment banking operations but sought clarity on new regulatory regime and compensation restrictions. European markets closed lower.
123jump.com Staff
27 Mar, 2009
New York City
Banks drag European shares. Carmakers rebound. The UK statistics office lowered its estimate of fourth quarter GDP decline on a sharply higher decline in construction activities. Barclays surged 24% on the media speculation that regulators believe that the troubled bank has enough capital for now.
123jump.com Staff
27 Mar, 2009
New York City
U.S. stocks declined after rising more than 20% in the last two weeks of trading. Financials traded lower as investors worry of more losses related to commercial real estate and weak housing market. Accenture, AIG, Aracruz and BJ Services fell. GM and KB Home gained.
123jump.com Staff
27 Mar, 2009
New York City
The financial data and analytics provider quarterly revenue increased 12% to $156.5 million. Net income rose 17% to $35 million in the quarter. Earnings per share was 71 cents versus 59 cents a year-ago quarter. Annual subscription value increased $4 million during the quarter.
123jump.com Staff
27 Mar, 2009
New York City
Stocks in Japan closed higher for the week on the optimism that U.S. economy may stop deteriorating further. Weak earnings from Nippon Yusen K.K. and weaker outlook of Komatsu Ltd lowered the investors sentiment. Credit Saison Company led gainers in the Nikkei 225 index with a rise of 10.3%.
123jump.com Staff
27 Mar, 2009
New York City
U.S. stocks edge lower ahead of meeting between bank leaders and the U.S. President. Accenture falls after lowering its earnings estimate for the year and quarterly loss at KB Home declined. European markets traded lower and Barclays surged on speculation.
123jump.com Staff
26 Mar, 2009
New York City
UK stocks gained on the strength in financials and mining stocks and better reception to its latest debt auction of inflation protected bonds. The UK government placed 1.1 billion pounds of bonds expiring in 2022 offered with real yield of 1.375%. The auction bids were 2.7 times the offer size.
123jump.com Staff
26 Mar, 2009
New York City
U.S. stocks traded higher on better than expected earnings and optimistic interpretation of latest economic data. The positive sentiment lifted stocks in energy, metals, consumer driven sectors and technology stocks. U.S. sold 7-year Treasury note at 2.38% yield sparking relief in the debt market.
123jump.com Staff
26 Mar, 2009
New York City
Stocks in Tokyo trading closed higher on a rally in export driven companies.Markets in Japan have rallied with the global markets rallying since hitting the low on March 9. Market indexes in Tokyo are up 22%. Morgan Stanley and Mitsubishi UFJ merge their brokerage operations.
123jump.com Staff
26 Mar, 2009
New York City
Stocks in Mumbai surged on a sharp fall in inflation. The latest wholesale price index in the week of March 14 dropped to the lowest level in the last two decades. Reliance Industries is expected to start the natural gas shipment in April.
123jump.com Staff
26 Mar, 2009
New York City
U.S. stocks traded higher at mid-day. Best Buy Revenues rose 10% and net declined 23% but forecasted better than expected annual earnings. Dr Pepper Snapple estimated higher than expected annual earnings. GameStop gained on 22% rise in earnings. Red Hat surged 10% after net fell less than expected.
123jump.com Staff
26 Mar, 2009
New York City
The teen apparel retailer fourth quarter net sales rose 17% to $690 million on same-store sales rise of 6%. Net quarterly income increased 5% to $68.2 million. Earnings per share rose to $1.01 from 95 cents a year-ago quarter. The company opened 12 stores in the quarter.
123jump.com Staff
26 Mar, 2009
New York City
The final read on the GDP for the fourth quarter was revised downwards to 6.3%. The fourth quarter decline in economy was the weakest since 1982. More than five million people are collecting unemployment benefits in the U.S.
