Market Update

The Men

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

The men''s apparel retailer net quarterly sales declined 5.5% to $464.1 million on comparable store sales fall of 7%. Net quarterly earnings plunged 46.4% to $5.3 million. Earnings per share dipped to 10 cents from 19 cents a year-ago quarter.

Tech Stocks Lead U.S. Markets; Oil Drops

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

Tech stocks closed higher after Apple, Palm and Research in Motion were the focus of investors. Crude oil price fell after analysts stressed the investor driven demand has been behind the recent surge in prices. Mexico and Colombia lowered interest rates.

TUI, Club Med Rise; Porsche Falls

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

European markets edged higher after European leaders talks of early signs of sustained recovery. Porsche nine months sales declined 15% and issued cautionary outlook. HeidelbergCement renegotiated its debt that will pay 425 basis points above interbank rate.

Australian Dollar, Bond Yields Rise

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

Australian dollar gained against the U.S. dollar and Japanese yen as short term yields rise above 3%, the highest since March. The Australian government priced A$770 million bonds at a higher yields that drew mostly domestic investors.

Apple, Carnival Rise; RiM Drops

Mayank Mehta
19 Jun, 2009
New York City

CarMax reported first quarter sales declined 17% and earnings fell 2.7%. Carnival Corp advanced after the cruise operator indicated higher prices for tours. E*Trade raised more than expected in a public offering priced at 23% discount. Research in Motion quarterly sales jump 53%.

E*Trade Offering Priced at 23% Discount

Mayank Mehta
19 Jun, 2009
New York City

E*Trade public offering managed to raise more than earlier expected after it prices its offering at 23% discount to yesterday price. The stock in the early trading drops another 15%.

Commodities, Financials Lead Tokyo Gains

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

Real estate and commodities stocks closed higher in Tokyo trading. Banks rebounded on higher earnings expectations in the second quarter. Foreign investors lower their holdings in Japanese equities.

Infrastructure Stocks Shine in India

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

Stocks in Mumbai closed up as expectations run high on infrastructure spending ahead of the government budget. Suzlon calls bond holders meeting. The market regulator Sebi simplifies guidelines and permits anchor investor concept in rights offerings.

Miners Rally in London; Tayolr Wimpey Surges

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

UK stocks closed higher after miners rallied for the second day this week. On a triple witching day, the stocks edged higher on a quiet day. Carnival, Candover, Mitchells & Butlers led gainers in London trading. Xstrata, Antofagasta, Vedanta and other miners closed up more than 2.5%.

Deutsche Telekom, Club Med Up

Mukesh Buch
18 Jun, 2009
New York City

European benchmark indexes closed higher. Deutsche Telekom increased after it acquired 5% stake in Hellenic Telecom. Club Med surged after strategic investor added 1% stake. Fashion house PPR SA declined 4% on cautious comments from a broker.

UK Stocks Flat; Marston's Plunges

Trupti Mehta
18 Jun, 2009
New York City

UK stocks ended flat in a choppy trading after the release of weaker than expected retail sales in May. Marston

U.S. Investors Focus on Bond Auction; Banks Up

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

U.S investors focused on the upcoming government bond auction next week. The U.S. is expected to raise $104 billion in bonds that mature between two and seven years. Most bonds sold by the government are short term maturities that will probably rolled over at a higher cost in less than five years.

Discover Financial, Hertz, J M Smucker Rise

Mayank Mehta
18 Jun, 2009
New York City

Fertilizer stocks declined for the second day in a row on weak sales and pricing outlook. The J.M. Smucker surged after it offered positive outlook and reported better than expected sales and earnings. Clarcor Inc fell after earnings declined.

Coal Miners, Utilities in China Rise

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

Energy, mining and financials were among the most active stocks in Shanghai and Hong Kong. World Bank revised its China economic growth projection to 7.2% and estimated foreign exchange reserves to increase by $218 billion. Coal miners and electric utility companies surged.

Weak Steel Output in Japan; Nippon Steel Falls

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

The Japan Iron and Steel Federation reported another monthly decline in domestic steel production in May. For the year steel production is 45% lower from a year ago. Steelmakers, autos and trading companies declined in Tokyo trading. Kawasaki Kisen led decliners among shippers.