123jump.com Staff
17 Dec, 2009
New York City
The Senate Finance Committee voted 16-to-7 in favor Chairman Bernanke for a second term. The growing dissent in the committee and among many Senators is not likely to stop his nomination. Lawmakers are increasingly questioning his costly initiatives in tackling the financial crisis.
Darlington Musarurwa
17 Dec, 2009
New York City
Fuji Electric Holdings Co., Ltd led the decliners in the index with a loss of 3%. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial announces additional newly issued stocks. Banks declined ahead of the Basel regulators statement. American Airlines may increase its $1.1 billion offer for JAL to keep it in One World Alliance.
Mukesh Buch
17 Dec, 2009
New York City
Risk appetite was on the decline in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Leading indexes in New York, Canada, Brazil, Europe and Asia declined. Investors worried that unemployment claims in the U.S. are still high and smaller nations in Europe may struggle to trim deficit.
Darlington Musarurwa
17 Dec, 2009
New York City
National Australia Bank higher bid with cash was accepted by independent directors at AXA Asia Pacific Holdings for A$13.3 billion. The deal trumps the joint bid from AXA SA and AMP. Rio Tinto to sell iron ore to India.
Mayank Mehta
17 Dec, 2009
New York City
Mumbai benchmark indexes trade volatile as banks decline and software exporters rise. Rupee edged lower. Exchanges delay their earlier opening hours as brokers and support staff protest. HCC and Pratibha Industries secure large construction orders.
Mayank Mehta
17 Dec, 2009
New York City
European banks declined after Basel based committee recommended higher capital requirements and tougher bonus and dividend standards at banks. Greek banks fell for the fourth day in a row. Deutsche Bank AG is in talks to buy commodities trading unit from Royal Bank of Scotland.
Mayank Mehta
17 Dec, 2009
New York City
The UK banks declined after Basel, Switzerland based supervisory committee recommended banks to cut bonuses and dividend and improve the quality of capital on the books. UK retail sales declined 0.3% in November but gained 3.1% from a year ago. Court rules BA strike invalid.
123jump.com Staff
18 Dec, 2009
New York City
U.S. stocks closed higher after Research in Motion and Oracle reported better than expected earnings. Banks closed lower on the worries that commercial real estate sector weakness will drag earnings. Unemployment rate decreased in 36 U.S. states but Florida and South Carolina registered record rates.
Darlington Musarurwa
18 Dec, 2009
New York City
Telstra sales revenue to be flat in fiscal 2010 and the telecom operator formalises terms with NBN. Westpac Bank priced A$2 billion of residential mortgage bonds, significantly higher than A$1 billion of expected offering.
Mayank Mehta
18 Dec, 2009
New York City
European indexes fell on the worries that higher loan losses linked to the commercial real estate will hurt banks. German business confidence index increased. Iliad SA was the fourth company to receive mobile telecom service license in France. CMA CGM SA founding chief executive agreed to resigned.
Mayank Mehta
18 Dec, 2009
New York City
The UK budget deficit surged 33% to
Mayank Mehta
18 Dec, 2009
New York City
UK stocks closed lower after banks declined on the worries that conditions in commercial property market may deteriorate more. UK budget deficit in November soars 33% to
123jump.com Staff
17 Dec, 2009
New York City
Citigroup Inc led the decliners in the S&P 500 index with a loss of 7.2% after it completed the largest public offering of $20.5 billion. The offering of 5.4 billion shares at $3.15 each was below the U.S. Treasury purchase price of $3.25 a share. Conseco declined after it completed $214 million offering.
123jump.com Staff
17 Dec, 2009
New York City
Stocks in New York declined and the dollar advanced. S&P lowered its rating on Greek bonds and investors sought the safety of the dollar and German and Swiss bonds. Unemployment claims increased 7,000 in the previous week and nearly 90% of claimants are on the extended jobless benefits.
Darlington Musarurwa
16 Dec, 2009
New York City
China plans to cap thermal power price hikes. Three initial public offerings were priced on different exchanges in China. China Shipbuilding gained 12% but Henan Huaying surged 80% and Hainan Strait Shipping soared 45%. Foreign direct investment in China increased 32% in November to $7 billion, but fell 10% in the year.
