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U.S. Stocks, Commodities Rise; PPI Declines

123jump.com Staff
17 Mar, 2010
New York City

U.S. stocks and commodities traded higher after the producer price index decreased in February and the Fed

Vitamin Shoppe Q4 2009 Earnings Call Transcript

123jump.com Staff
17 Mar, 2010
New York City

Sales rose 13.5% to $162.4 million and net income was $970,000 or 4 cents a share. comp-store sales increased 7%. Gross profit increasing $5.9 million or 12.8%, to $51.8 million. Gross profit as a percentage of sales decreased to 31.9% for the quarter compared with 32.1% last year.

BJ's Q4 Earnings Call Transcript

123jump.com Staff
17 Mar, 2010
New York City

Sales rose 9.6% to $2.74 billion & net income rose 4.5% to $55.1 million or $1.01 a share. Comparable club sales rose 4.6%. The accounts payable inventory ratio at the end of January was 71.6% versus 67.9% last year. Cost of sales including buying & occupancy was flat to last year in basis points.

Indexes in Shanghai, HK Diverge; Cosco Offering

Mayank Mehta
16 Mar, 2010
New York City

Stocks in Shanghai traded higher but in Hong Kong declined. Hong Kong government plans to release 4,000 apartments to cool property prices. Property developers declined in Hong Kong. Cosco Shipping Co. filed to raise $580 million to pay for twenty new ships. Coal prices decline for the sixth week.

China May Influence Iron Ore Price Talks

Darlington Musarurwa
16 Mar, 2010
New York City

The Australian benchmark index gained a fraction on a strength in precious metals. Reserve Bank of Australia guided a gradual increase in rate if the economy maintains its growth pace close to its long term expectations. ANZ plans to sell 10% in Vietnam Bank as it seeks open wholly owned branches.

Tokyo Investors Await BoJ Decision Today

Darlington Musarurwa
16 Mar, 2010
New York City

Bank of Japan is scheduled to announce its rate decision and the direction of its bond purchase and direct lending programs. Sony Financial surged 14% after it tightened its portfolio guidelines. Honda Motor recalled 412,000 vehicles in the U.S.

Fed on Hold; European Markets Rebound

123jump.com Staff
16 Mar, 2010
New York City

U.S. Federal Reserve left its key lending rate range unchanged and cautioned that while labor markets are stabilizing the bank lending is still contracting. The Fed also estimated that rates will be low for an extended period of time.

EU Ministers' Greek Plan Revive Confidence

Mayank Mehta
16 Mar, 2010
New York City

European market indexes closed more than 1% after EU finance ministers agreed on framework in supporting Greece and rating agency Standard & Poor

London: BP, British Air, Debenhams, Hiscox

123jump.com Staff
16 Mar, 2010
New York City

UK stocks edged higher after commodities rebounded. British Airways reach a settlement with the union on pension contribution commitment to finalize the purchase of Spain based Iberia. BP Plc takes a majority stake in the oilsands venture in Canada.

Financial Engines Surges; Genpact Falls

Mayank Mehta
16 Mar, 2010
New York City

Genpact Ltd declined after shareholders plan to sell 28 million shares. Financial Engines Inc surged 39% from its initial public offering price. FactSet Reseach Systems Inc gained 3% after it reported earnings increased 4.5%. Deutsche Bank swung to a quarterly profit.

Sensex in India at 2-month High, Reliance Up

123jump.com Staff
16 Mar, 2010
New York City

The benchmark index in Mumbai trading gained more than 1% as investors focused on earnings in the current quarter and advanced tax payments. Reliance Industries payment of $170 million bolstered market sentiment despite the inflation hovering near 20%. Jet Airways expanded its route network.

Weak U.S. Housing Starts; Stocks Struggle

123jump.com Staff
16 Mar, 2010
New York City

U.S. stocks traded sideways ahead of the Fed

NVIDIA Corp. Q4 2010 Earnings Call Transcript

123jump.com Staff
16 Mar, 2010
New York City

Revenue rose 104% to $982.5 million and net income was $131.1 million or 23 cents a share. GAAP gross margin was 44.7%, significantly higher than guidance. first quarter of fiscal 2011 GAAP gross margin is expected to be in the range of 44% to 45%, GAAP operating expenses are expected to be flat.

China Lowers Exposure to U.S. Debt; Cnooc Deals

Mayank Mehta
15 Mar, 2010
New York City

China lowered its exposure to the U.S. bonds for the third month in a row in January but still retained the top holder of the U.S. government debt. CNOOC agreed to acquire a stake in Argentina based oil company for $3.1 with operations in Latin America.

Weak UK Pound; Talks of Debt Downgrade

Mayank Mehta
15 Mar, 2010
New York City

UK stocks closed lower on a weakness in copper and metal prices. Moody