Market Update

European Markets Fall 4%, Russia Plunges 11%

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

European markets fell more than 4% on the weak profit outlook. Mining and metals companies declined after crude oil and metals prices fell. Banks and insurance companies fell after weak earnings from Intesa Saopaolo SpA. Vodafone Group rose on 17% rise in sales. Russia plunged 11%.

U.S. Stocks Drift Lower, Profit Worries

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

U.S. market indexes faltered after a decline in home builders, insurers, retailers and real estate investment trusts. Starbucks reported a sharp decline in earnings, Tyco issued a cautious outlook. Insurance companies fell on the need for more capital.

Australian Stocks Fall, Asciano Plunges 60%

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

Stocks in Australia fell sharply after the business confidence index dropped to the lowest level in two decades. Mounting recession worries and a drop in metals prices led the resource stocks lower. Banks fell on the worries that transportation company Asciano Group may need more capital.

Hartford, Prudential Decline, CBRE Plunges

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

Insurance companies fell on the mounting worries that leading companies in the sector will need additional capital to support their ratings. Hartford and Prudential led the decliners. CB Richard Ellis plunged after it announced a plan to raise capital in public offering.

Cisco Systems Q1 Earnings Call Transcript

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

Cisco, the networking company revenue increased 8% to $10.3 billion, an 8% from a year ago and net income increased 6% to $2.2 billion or $0.37 per share from $0.35 per share. The Company anticipates fiscal second quarter earnings per share between $0.05 and $0.08 per share.

Europe, Asia Decline on Profit Outlook

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

Stocks in Asia closed lower and European markets declined after profit outlook at companies weakened. In Japan, Citizen Holding and Seiko sharply cut their annual earnings outlook on weak international sales. In Europe insurers, banks fell. Julius Baer, Swiss Life, Aegon, ING, Allianz declined.

U.S. Worries; China Stimulus, Metals Climb

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

U.S. stocks closed lower on the worries that the economy may be weaker than it appears. Goldman Sachs cuts 10% of payroll. Circuit City bankruptcy filing drags most retailers and real estate trusts lower. China announces $585 billion stimulus plan. Resource stocks and Asian markets rallied.

Circuit City Bankruptcy Drags Realtors

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

Circuit City bankruptcy filing dragged stocks of real estate investment trusts. Goldman dropped after it laid-off 10% of its staff. Google Inc declined on negative views from Barclays. General Motors plunged 30% on bankruptcy worries. China related stocks surged on stimulus package.

UK Stocks Rise, Nationwide Lending Falls

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

UK stocks edged higher after miners and energy companies rallied. Metals and crude oil prices rose after China announced a $585 economic stimulus plan. Pound gained against dollar to $1.57 and against euro dropped to 82.09 pence. HSBC loan losses rise. Cable & Wireless revenue fell 5%.

Sensex in India Surges, Rupee Gains

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

Mumbai stocks surged on the hopes that global economy will stabilize after the G-20 meeting and China economic stimulus plan of $585 billion. Metals, realty and banking sector stocks closed sharply higher. October auto sales declined 6.6% on tighter credit conditions. Rupee gained 0.6% to 47.32.

Shanghai Soars 7.4% on China Stimulus

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

Stocks in Shanghai surged 7.4% and in Hong Kong gained 3.5% after China released 4 trillion yuan plan to stimulate the economy. China plan will increase infrastructure spending, remove bank limits for loans and help farmers. Metals and steel makers surged on a rise in base metal prices.

Japan Surges in Asian Rally

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

Japan stocks surged on the speculation that economic stimulus package from China will lift machinery demand. Shipping lines and construction machinery companies rose. Tokyo stocks surged 6%. Japan foreign exchange reserve declines $18 billion to $977 billion at the of October.

Australia Stocks Rise, Banks Pass Less Rate Cut

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

Stocks in Australia gained after China announced a stimulus package of Rmb 4 trillion. Commodities prices and resource sector stocks gained. Financial stocks declined after RBA noted that only half of recent rate cuts have been passed on to customers by banks.

Northrop Grumman Q3 Earnings Call Transcript

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

Northrop Grumman, the defense contractor third quarter 2008 earnings from continuing operations increased to $509 million or $1.50 per diluted share compared with $489 million or $1.41 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2007. Sales increased 6% to $8.4 billion.

Whole Foods Q4 Earnings Call Transcript

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

Whole Foods Market, the natural food retailer fourth quarter sales increased 16% to $1.8 billion and comparable store sales grew 0.4%, identical store sales declined 0.5%, and sales at Wild Oats stores were $159.3 million. Net income was $1.5 million and diluted earnings per share 1 cents.