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Ctrip, Lincare Decline; Netflix, GE Gain

Mayank Mehta
06 Jul, 2010
New York City

Ctrip.com International Ltd. led the decliners in the S&P 500 index with a loss of 12.8%. Brown & Brown acquires assets of Meridian Group of New York. Fidelity National affirms outlook and raises new debt. GE contracts for Salalah Independent Water & Power Project totaling nearly $300 million.

U.S. Stocks Soar; BP Settles 50% Claims

Arthi Gupta, Mayank Mehta and Sanjay Barot
06 Jul, 2010
New York City

U.S. stocks trade higher on economic optimism and gains in world markets. Reserve Bank of Australia keeps cash rate flat at 4.50%. The Gulf of Mexico oil spill disaster costs BP more than $3 billion that includes settlement of more than 50% of compensation claims.

UK Services Growth Slows; BP Costs Rise

Arthi Gupta, Mayank Mehta and Sanjay Barot
05 Jul, 2010
New York City

The UK indexes gyrate on concerns of sustained global economic recovery. The UK services industry index falls for the third time in four months but international reserves rise in June. Lloyds Banking Group forms joint venture with Coller Capital.

European Markets Weak; Retail Sales Rise

Arthi Gupta, Mayank Mehta and Sanjay Barot
05 Jul, 2010
New York City

European markets trade sideways on mixed economic data. The ECB Chief stresses on austerity measures and deficit cuts. Euro-zone retail sales grow 0.2% in May and private sector activity weakens further in June. Japan''s Daiwa agrees to buy Belgium based KBC

FTSE Climbs; Brit Rebuffs Apollo

Arthi Gupta, Mayank Mehta and Sanjay Barot
02 Jul, 2010
New York City

The UK indexes soar after Australia and miners agree on the lowered taxes. UK construction activity expands in June. Chloride accepts Emerson Electric''s 375 pence a share offer. Brit Insurance rebuffs Apollo Global takeover bid. RBS sells its commodities division to JPMorgan.

European Markets Gyrate; Inflation Up 3.1%

Arthi Gupta, Mayank Mehta and Sanjay Barot
02 Jul, 2010
New York City

European markets slump after U.S. non-farm payroll employment fell by 125,000 jobs in June. Euro-zone wholesale inflation accelerates to 3.1% but jobless rate stabilizes at elevated rate of 10% in May. Spanish jobless claims fall by 83,834 in June.

Lincare Fall; Christopher & Banks Gain

Mayank Mehta
02 Jul, 2010
New York City

Lincare Holdings Inc. led the decliners in the S&P 500 index with a loss of 9.6%. Blockbuster Inc annual meeting did not attract enough shareholders for its reverse split proposal. Watson Pharmaceuticals received regulatory approval for its generic drug for the treatment of organ transplant.

U.S. Stocks Fall; Payrolls Decline 125,000

Arthi Gupta, Mayank Mehta and Sanjay Barot
02 Jul, 2010
New York City

U.S. stocks trade sideways after weaker-than-expected payroll data. U.S. employment fell by 125,000 jobs and unemployment rate drops to 9.5% in June. Resource stocks rallied after Australia scraps the super profit tax proposal. Google agrees to buy ITA Software for $700 million.

FTSE Falls 2%; Tate Sells EU Operations

Arthi Gupta, Mayank Mehta and Sanjay Barot
01 Jul, 2010
New York City

The UK indexes tumble after weaker-than-expected manufacturing data from China and ongoing concerns about Spain. ABB plans not to match Emerson Electric''s offer for Chloride Group. Tate & Lyle decides to sell EU sugar refining operations for

European Markets Drop; Telef

Arthi Gupta, Mayank Mehta and Sanjay Barot
01 Jul, 2010
New York City

European markets traded lower on weaker manufacturing outlook in the euro-zone, China and a sluggish U.S. jobs report. The ECB agrees to lend $136.7 billion to banks. Telef

Dell, Yahoo! Rise; Amazon, Pfizer Drop

Mayank Mehta
01 Jul, 2010
New York City

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U.S. Stocks Stumble; Jobless Claims Rise

Arthi Gupta, Mayank Mehta and Sanjay Barot
01 Jul, 2010
New York City

U.S. stocks decline after disappointing manufacturing data from China and the possible downgrade of Spain

Spain Worries Resurface; Weak U.S. Jobs

Mayank Mehta, Chandrasekhar Atreya and Sanjay Barot
30 Jun, 2010
New York City

U.S. stocks closed lower after a rating agency expressed negative comments on Spain and warned a ratings downgrade. Weaker than expected private sector hiring in the U.S. also contributed to the negative sentiment. Commodities traded mixed and the dollar edged lower. 10-year bond yields drop.

UK Indexes Gyrate; Chloride Accepts Emerson Bid

Arthi Gupta, Mayank Mehta and Sanjay Barot
30 Jun, 2010
New York City

The UK indexes trade sideways after European banks borrowed less than expected from the ECB. UK business investment grows 7.8% in the first quarter and coalition budget to cost 1.3 million jobs.

Acuity, Celgene Decline; Argon, Akamai Gain

Mayank Mehta
30 Jun, 2010
New York City

Acuity Brands, Inc. led the decliners in the S&P 500 index with a loss of 10.6%. American Greetings shares down nearly 6%. Monsanto posts smaller quarterly profit. General Mills profit slips and forecast lags estimate. Sealy swings to second-quarter profit.

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