Market Update

Santos, GDF Suez LNG Venture; Continental AG Up

Mayank Mehta
18 Aug, 2009
New York City

European stocks edged higher in a late rally. Continental AG surged 17% to

UK Inflation Hovers at 1.8%; James Fisher Surges

Mayank Mehta
18 Aug, 2009
New York City

The measure of annual inflation stayed at 1.8% in July matching the rate in June. The pound edged higher after the release of the report. British Land Company decreased 2.5% after it reported quarterly loss. The auto dealer Pendragon Plc declined after a steep fall in sales and profit.

AmEx, BofA, Saks Rise; Delphi Financial Plunges

Mayank Mehta
18 Aug, 2009
New York City

American Express and Bank of America gained after net loss rates for credit card loans declined in July. The TJX Companies fell after it offered cautious outlook for the third quarter. Saks reported net loss in the second quarter. Cardinal Health quarterly net dropped 14%.

Rates in Australia; Amcor, Rio Tinto Deal

Darlington Musarurwa
18 Aug, 2009
New York City

Reserve Bank of Australia highlighted that risks to global economies are reduced but not declined. The latest monetary policy committee meeting suggested that bank is worried about too accommodative interest rate regime. Amcor Ltd offered $2 billion to acquire the packaging unit of Rio Tinto.

Sensex in India Rebounds on Monsoon Hopes

Mayank Mehta
18 Aug, 2009
New York City

Stocks in Mumbai rebounded 1.6% after late monsoon rains in key agriculture states. Foreign investors continue to increase their exposure to India. Bharti Airtel advanced after several banks approached the telecom carrier to fund the MTN Group Ltd.

Cisco Systems Q4 Earnings Call Transcript

123jump.com Staff
18 Aug, 2009
New York City

The computer networking gear maker net sales declined 18% to $8.54 billion in the quarter. Net quarterly income slumped 46% to $1.1 billion. Earnings per share plummeted to 19 cents from 33 cents a year-ago quarter. Net sales for the fiscal year 2009 fell 9% to $36.1 billion.

World Markets Fall; Copper, Gold, Oil Drop

Mukesh Buch
17 Aug, 2009
New York City

World stock markets fell. Commodities linked Brazil, Canada and Australia declined sharply after Shanghai benchmark index plunged more than 5%. In New York tech stocks dropped but healthcare insurance stocks closed higher. Crude oil, copper and gold fell. Yields on Treasuries declined.

VW Drops; RWE Lowers American Water Stake

123jump.com Staff
17 Aug, 2009
New York City

European markets declined on weak commodities and energy prices and a fall in global markets. Volkswagen fell nearly 10% but Porsche rose after broker recommendation. RWE disposes of more shares in American Water and raises $650 million. Allianz declined 2% after first half net dropped 29.6%.

UK Miners Drag Stocks Lower; Michael Page Drops

Mayank Mehta
17 Aug, 2009
New York City

UK stocks edged lower on global market weakness and a fall in commodities prices. Home sellers also lowered the asking price. Mining companies after commodities declined on weak China demand. The global recruitment agency Michael Page drops 5% after net plunged 52%.

Lowe's, M&I, First Solar Fall; Global Source Up

Mayank Mehta
17 Aug, 2009
New York City

Marshall & Ilsley declined after it booked a charge related to bad mortgage loans. BB&T filed to raise $750 million after it agreed to acquire Colonial BancGroup. First Solar fell on accounting issues. Global Sources Ltd surged after net fell 39%. Healthcare insurance provider increased.

Global Selloff Sparked in Asia Reaches US

123jump.com Staff
17 Aug, 2009
New York City

Global stocks decline after a sell-off that started in Asia and spreads to Europe and Americas. Resource stocks led the decliners on weak economic reading in Japan and China and worries that economic rebound may be further away than estimated.

Japan Weak Economic Rebound, Nikkei Falls 3.1%

Darlington Musarurwa
17 Aug, 2009
New York City

Japan GDP rebounded 0.9% in the second quarter ending in June on a turnaround in exports and a rise in industrial production. Most economists attributed the milder than expected rebound as temporary. Stocks declined sharply on weak commodities prices and U.S. consumer confidence report.

Fortescue Lowers Iron Ore Price 35%

Darlington Musarurwa
17 Aug, 2009
New York City

Australian stocks declined after Asian markets and commodities prices fell. Copper led the decliners in the metals trading. Fortescue Metals offered 35% discount to Chinese steel maker, breaking the long impasse the discussion between Chinese steelmakers and Australian iron ore miners.

Sensex Falls 4% in Asian Markets Decline

Mayank Mehta
17 Aug, 2009
New York City

The benchmark index in Mumbai plunged 4% as markets in Asia drop sharply. Companies in India seek capital infusion through public offering and courting international investors. Nearly nine companies are looking to raise a total of $1.5 billion. Rupee declined on monsoon worries.

Kenneth Cole Q2 Earnings Call Transcript

123jump.com Staff
15 Aug, 2009
New York City

Kenneth Cole second quarter consolidated net revenues declined only 15.5% to $93.9 million driven by improved gross margins and effective cost controls. Net loss was $3.2 million or 18 cents against $2.0 billion and 11 cents in the prior year quarter. Comparable same-store sales declined 14.7%.