Mayank Mehta
18 Feb, 2010
New York City
ABB Ltd increases dividend 6%. Societe Generale SA shares down 3.6% after fourth quarter asset write down hurt the bank. Daimler AG reported a loss and said will not pay annual dividend. SwissRe lifted it dividend to 1 Swiss franc.
Mayank Mehta
18 Feb, 2010
New York City
Zenith National surges 31% after it received a buyout offer of $1.4 billion for the remainder stake from Fairfax Financial Holdings. Advance Auto Parts quarterly sales declined 4%. Wal-Mart net gained 22%. Hewlett-Packard earnings rise 25%. Priceline.com Inc surges 9% on the first quarter outlook.
123jump.com Staff
18 Feb, 2010
New York City
BAE Systems sales increased 21% and lifts its dividend. Reed Elsevier fiscal year net profit declined 18%. Ladbrokes reported lower earnings. Barrick Gold is planning to list its Tanzanian gold mines in London, making it the largest gold company on the exchange.
123jump.com Staff
18 Feb, 2010
New York City
Stocks in Mumbai traded lower in pre-budget jitters. Rural Electrification Corp set its secondary offering price at Rs 203 per share. JK Lakshmi plans to raise $120 million to finance new Greenfield projects. RIL falls on the worries that it may increase its bid for LyondellBasell Industries.
123jump.com Staff
18 Feb, 2010
New York City
U.S. stocks declined after weekly jobless claims increased 31,000. Wal-Mart comparable sales declined more than estimated and fourth quarter sales increased 4.5%. Hewlett Packard quarterly net increased 24.7% on sales increase of 8.3%. UK reported its first January deficit in seventeen years.
Darlington Musarurwa
18 Feb, 2010
New York City
Australian benchmark index closed lower after Qantas reported lower than expected net on higher write-downs. Wesfarmers profit rises 1% to A$879 million in the first half. Comparable store sales at Coles increased 6% but earnings at mining operations declined.
Darlington Musarurwa
18 Feb, 2010
New York City
Bank of Japan left its key rate unchanged at 0.1% and kept its bond purchase plan intact. Governor Shirakawa also offered his strongest warning and urged government to curb the rising debt. Stocks in a listless trading searched for a direction and barely closed up. Electronics makers closed up.
123jump.com Staff
17 Feb, 2010
New York City
U.S. stocks edged higher on a rise in industrial production and increase in housing starts. U.S. Treasuries declined after Fed policy makers debated ways to sell assets to shrink $2.26 trillion balance sheet. Soros Funds increased its holding of gold.
Mayank Mehta
17 Feb, 2010
New York City
UK indexes edged higher as they have been in the last six sessions. Banks and financial services led the gainers. Legal & General Group net cash generated doubles. Balfour Beatty wins motorway deal. Thorntons profits jump 26%. Kedco says gasification plant delayed for lack of funds.
Mayank Mehta
17 Feb, 2010
New York City
European markets advanced on better than expected earnings from BNP Paribas, Atos Origin, BIC SA, Deutsche Boerse and ING. Euro zone reported trade surplus of
Mayank Mehta
17 Feb, 2010
New York City
Whole Foods Market, Inc led gainers in the S&P 500 index after it lifted the fiscal year outlook. Deere & Co lifts annual forecast after first quarter profit rises 19%. Walgreen acquires Duane Reade for $1.1 billion. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia surged 9% on 20% increase in quarterly revenues.
123jump.com Staff
17 Feb, 2010
New York City
Asian markets soared following the gains in New York and Europe. The benchmark index in India increased ahead of the government budget on Feb 26. Australian index gained on better economic outlook.
123jump.com Staff
17 Feb, 2010
New York City
U.S. stocks advanced after industrial production increased at a faster pace and housing starts increased in January. Deere & Co and Whole Foods Market soared on lifting the current year outlook. Walgreen agreed to acquire Duane Reade for $1.1 billion.
Mayank Mehta
17 Feb, 2010
New York City
In a pre-budget rally, stocks in Mumbai continue to advance. Finance Minister Mukherjee is scheduled to release budget on Feb 26. Tata Steel gained after it reported consolidated profit. Banks surged.
Darlington Musarurwa
17 Feb, 2010
New York City
The benchmark index in Japan soared 2.7% following the gains in New York and Europe. Automakers, steel mills and shipping companies led the advance. Toyota may recall Corolla is power steering is found defective.
