Market Update

Fifth Third, Citi Rise; ArcelorMittal Falls

123jump.com Staff
23 Feb, 2009
New York City

Fifth Third Bancorp led gainers in the S&P 500 index with a rise of 41.5%. Campbell Soup Company second quarter profits fall 15%. Developers Diversified Realty Corporation slips to loss in fourth quarter. Broker views lifted Motorola and Expedia but ArcelorMittal falls.

HK Stocks Rise, Macao Gambling Revenues Fall

123jump.com Staff
23 Feb, 2009
New York City

Stocks in Hong Kong closed higher on the speculation that the U.S. may increase its stake in the troubled lender Citigroup. The benchmark index in jumped 3.8% and in Shanghai increased 3.4%. Macao gambling revenues in January declined 5.3%. Gold in the region traded above $1,000 price.

Convenience Store Sales in Japan Rise

123jump.com Staff
23 Feb, 2009
New York City

Stocks in Tokyo declined on active trading after SFCG filed for bankruptcy, the largest bankruptcy by a publicly traded company in seven years. In Tokyo trading Nikkei 225 index fell 0.5%. The convenience store sales increased 7% in January on rising sales of tobacco.

Australian Stocks Fall on Earnings Worries

123jump.com Staff
23 Feb, 2009
New York City

Stocks in Australia dropped on negative earnings outlook from Fairfax Media and a loss estimate from BlueScope Steel. In Sydney, ASX 200 index lost 1.5%. The mining giant, BHP Billiton reduced its headquarter count as the demand and prices of metals decline but operating costs remain high.

Panera Bread Q4 Earnings Call Transcript

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

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Fragile Banks Drag World Markets

123jump.com Staff
20 Feb, 2009
New York City

World markets declined with persistent worries of bank nationalization in the U.S. and the size of the bailout of banks in Eastern Europe. Gold price crossed $1,000 an ounce and market indexes in Europe drop to five-year lows. Stocks in Japan drop to 24-year lows. Corporate earnings remain weak.

European Markets Plunge, Financials Decline

123jump.com Staff
20 Feb, 2009
New York City

European stocks fell on a weakness in financial stocks as the financial outlook deteriorated and prospect of another rate cut dimmed. A manufacturing and services survey in France showed that both sectors contracted at a rapid rate in February.

UK Home Repossessions Surge, Stocks Drop 3%

123jump.com Staff
20 Feb, 2009
New York City

UK stocks slumped after economic data and poor earnings confirmed that the economic slump was worsening. Car production slumped 59% in January, while home repossessions increased 54% last year. Retail Sales however recovered in January according to the Office for National Statistics.

JC Penney, Lowe's, AXA, Wright Medical Drop

123jump.com Staff
20 Feb, 2009
New York City

Citigroup Inc led decliners in the S&P 500 index with a slid of 19.1%. Chiquita Brands International, Inc posts sharply wider fourth quarter loss. Intuit Inc second quarter net falls 26%. JC Penney fourth quarter profit drops 51%.

Coca-Cola Q4 Earnings Call Transcript

123jump.com Staff
20 Feb, 2009
New York City

The beverage maker quarterly revenues decreased 3% to $7.13 billion and net earnings declined 18% to $995 million in the quarter. Earnings per share decreased to 43 cents from 52 cents a year ago quarter. The company generated a 4% increase in worldwide unit case volume.

CPI in January Rises

123jump.com Staff
20 Feb, 2009
New York City

Consumer price index showed a mild rebound in January after dropping in December. The rebound, unexpected is not likely to persist in the rest of months in the first quarter but inflation may be on the rise in the longer term. The reckless spending in Washington may raise the inflation curve.

World Markets Decline; Gold Above $1,000

123jump.com Staff
20 Feb, 2009
New York City

World stocks are on the decline as prices of metals and corporate earnings declined. Gold price crossed $1,000 an ounce and market indexes in Europe drop to five-year lows. Stocks in Japan drop to 24-year lows. Corporate earnings remain weak and investor confidence in Europe and U.S. is at its low.

Blackboard, Inc Q4 Earnings Call Transcript

123jump.com Staff
20 Feb, 2009
New York City

Blackboard fourth quarter revenue rose 35% to $85 million over the fourth quarter of 2007. Net income dropped by 33.3% to $3 million and earnings per share was 9 cents against 14 cents in the year ago quarter.

Mix European Markets, Nestle Rises

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

European market indexes closed mixed after a string of weak earnings. Germany is planning to provide financial assistance to troubled banks and countries in the Eastern European region. Nestle rose after it reported better than expected earnings.

Whole Foods, GameStop Surges; Expedia Falls

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

Baidu fourth quarter net income surges 31% from a year ago. Hewlett-Packard rises despite lower earnings outlook. Expedia posts fourth quarter loss of $2.76 billion. Whole Foods Market, Inc led gainers in the S&P 500 index with a surge of 32.1%.