Market Update

Air China Plunges 10%, Shanghai Down 4%

123jump.com Staff
24 Nov, 2008
New York City

Hong Kong stocks edged higher after the U.S. announced yet another bailout plan for Citigroup. However, stocks in Shanghai dropped 4.3% as small businesses suffer from tight lending conditions. Trading volume and in both exchanges dropped. Air China plunged 10% on $454 million of fuel losses.

Power Stocks Active in India

123jump.com Staff
24 Nov, 2008
New York City

Stocks in India edged lower in weak trading sentiment. Banks led the decliners but software services exporters gained earlier before closing lower on the hopes that lower operating costs will support earnings gains. Realty stocks fell after finance ministry report suggested lower economic growth.

Citigroup Bailout, World Stocks Surge

123jump.com Staff
24 Nov, 2008
New York City

Stocks in New York and Europe surged on yet another bailout action by the U.S. The Fed, FDIC agreed to extended guarantee for Citigroup $306 billion loans and Treasury plans to inject $20 billion. Despite the size of the support from the U.S. the bank may not survive the current financial crisis.

Vodafone 1H Earnings Call Transcript

123jump.com Staff
22 Nov, 2008
New York City

Vodafone the UK telecom operator net income declined 35% to

GameStop Q3 Earnings Call Transcript

123jump.com Staff
22 Nov, 2008
New York City

GameStop, the entertainment software retailer sales increased 5% in the Q3 to $1.7 billion. Comparable sales fell 1.8%. Net earnings were $46.7 or 28 cents per share compared to $52.0 million or 31 cents per share a year ago. The company estimates Q4 earnings per share between $1.29 and $1.34.

Bank of Japan Left Rates at 0.3%

123jump.com Staff
21 Nov, 2008
New York City

Asian stocks rallied on the hopes that more government intervention in the region will bolster the economic growth and sustain the domestic demand. The Bank of Japan kept its key lending rate at 0.3% and indicated that it is ready to add more liquidity in the financial system.

The Men's Wearhouse Q3 Earnings Call Transcript

123jump.com Staff
21 Nov, 2008
New York City

The Men

Citigroup Drops 18%, World Markets Nervous

123jump.com Staff
21 Nov, 2008
New York City

U.S. stocks rebounded in the early morning after more than 10% in last two days. However, European markets fell with the weaknesses in banks and retail stocks. Asian stocks rose on the hope that the government will support the domestic programs. Citigroup fell another 18%.

S&P 500, Nasdaq Plunge 6%, Europe Falls 4%

123jump.com Staff
20 Nov, 2008
New York City

U.S. market indexes dropped more than 5% and lost 10% in the last two days of trading. S&P 500 index declined to nearly a 12-year low and crude oil prices fell to a 3-year low. Thirteen of 30 Dow stocks are trading below 2002 closing prices. European markets decline 4% and Japan plunges 7%.

Eagle Bulk, SunTech Power Plunge

123jump.com Staff
20 Nov, 2008
New York City

Retailers reported declining revenues and earnings. Solar panels and technologies maker report lower than expected earnings. PetSmart rose 13% and Schools Specialty dropped 9%. Prologis plunged 16%. The dental supplies company slid 16%. Lincoln National dropped 18%.

Dr Pepper Snapple Q3 Earnings Call Transcript

123jump.com Staff
20 Nov, 2008
New York City

Dr Pepper Snapple in its first quarter as an independent company reported earnings of $0.41 per share compared to $0.61 per share in prior year period. The company generated $523 million of cash from operations since its separation from Cadbury in May 2008 and has repaid $295 million of its loans.

Hong Kong Stocks Drop 4%

Darlington Musarurwa
20 Nov, 2008
New York City

Hong Kong stocks fell on the global economic slowdown worries tracking losses in Japan and Australia. Banks, realty and retail stocks declined on the worries that credit crunch is likely to get worse in the short term. China to increase tax rebates on the light industry.

Tokyo Plunged 7%, Asian Markets Follow

123jump.com Staff
20 Nov, 2008
New York City

Stocks in Japan plunged 7% to below key 8,000 mark as investors increasingly worry about the depth of the U.S. economic recession. US lawmakers appear to be still lacking the grasp of the current economic crisis and Secretary Treasury appears to lack direction or a plan.

J. C. Penney Q3 Earnings Call Transcript

123jump.com Staff
19 Nov, 2008
New York City

J. C. Penney, the department store chain reported sales declined 8.7% to $4.3 billion and net income plunged to $124 million or $0.56 per diluted share compared with $261 million and $1.17 for the prior year. The company guided earnings for the fourth quarter to be between $0.90 and $1.05 a share.

Toyota Cuts Production, SMFG to Raise $4B

Darlington Musarurwa
19 Nov, 2008
New York City

Toyota will halt production during holiday period in the U.S. and slow production at several plants in North America. Toyota also said it will miss sales target in China. Nissan predicted U.S. auto sales to plunge to 11 million in 2009. Sumitomo Mitsui to raise $4 billion.