Market Update

In Europe Carlsberg, BNP Paribas, BMW Rise

123jump.com Staff
06 May, 2009
New York City

European markets focused on the earnings and global economic recovery. The service industry in Europe and in UK declined at a slower pace in April. The European Parliament passed the law to tighten regulations for banks and will require member nations to implement before 2011.

UK Service Industry, Confidence Recover

123jump.com Staff
06 May, 2009
New York City

UK stocks advanced on a rise in metals and mining companies. Ahead of Bank of England rate decision tomorrow, investors focused on the economic condition beyond recession. Service industry decline appears to stabilize and consumer confidence is on the rebound. British Air traffic increased in April.

Banks Advance in HK; Alibaba.com Net Falls

123jump.com Staff
06 May, 2009
New York City

Stocks in Hong Kong and Shanghai rallied on the hopes that banks will report better than expected earnings. Alibaba.com earnings fell after it increased marketing expenses and offered cheaper subscriptions to its Web site.

Electronic Arts, Garmin, Foster Wheeler Fall

Mayank Mehta
06 May, 2009
New York City

General Motors Corporation led the decliners in the S&P 500 index of 15.1%. Atmel Corporation first quarter profit falls by half on sharp revenue dip. Acorda Therapeutics, Inc first quarter net loss widens. Centex Corporation narrows fourth quarter losses.

Indian Stocks Fall, Election Jitters, Valuations

123jump.com Staff
06 May, 2009
New York City

Stocks in Mumbai declined on the election jitters and worries that recent rally may have stretched valuations too high. in volatile trading, stocks in the final hour fell. Banks, financial services and steel makers led the decliners.

Regulators Ask Bank of America to Raise $34 B

123jump.com Staff
06 May, 2009
New York City

The private sector shed less than 500,000 jobs in April. Bank of America is said to need $34 billion to meet its regulatory capital requirements and Citigroup may need $40 billion. Markets are expected to be volatile this afternoon in anticipation of stress-test results after the close.

Morgan Stanley Q1 Earnings Call Transcript

123jump.com Staff
06 May, 2009
New York City

The financial services provider net quarterly revenues declined 62% to $3 billion. Net quarterly loss generated was $177 million. The company lost 57 cents a share versus earnings of $1.26 a year-ago quarter and reduced its quarterly dividend for common shareholders to 5 cents a share.

MasterCard Q1 Earnings Call Transcript

123jump.com Staff
05 May, 2009
New York City

The global payment processor first quarter revenue declined 2.2% to $1.2 billion and net income fell 18% to $360 million. Earnings per share were $2.80 as against $2.59 from a year ago quarter. Processed transactions grew 6% to 5.1 billion while number of cards issued increased 4% to 967 million.

Corning Inc Q1 Earnings Call Transcript

123jump.com Staff
05 May, 2009
New York City

Specialty glass and ceramic maker first quarter net sales dropped 39% to $989 million and net income plummeted 86% to $14 million. Earnings per share were one cent versus 64 cents in the prior year quarter.

UK Stocks Rally; BAA Loss Surges

123jump.com Staff
05 May, 2009
New York City

UK stocks closed higher on a rally in banks and mining stocks. Higher commodities prices lifted stocks of miners and optimism about U.S. consumers and Chinese manufacturing industry contributed to the surge. The airport operator BAA reported five-fold increase in loss.

Stress Test Anxieties; World Markets Pause

123jump.com Staff
05 May, 2009
New York City

U.S. stocks edged lower after rallying for days on the hopes that banks are adequately capitalized and economy is in the bottoming out process. European banks closed higher after UBS reported smaller than expected loss. Alcatel loss widened. Demag Cranes orders plunged.

European Banks Rise; Adidas, Metro Drop

123jump.com Staff
05 May, 2009
New York City

European stocks declined after rally in recent days ran out of steam. Banks increased after UBS reported smaller than expected loss. Adidas AG and Metro AG declined on weak earnings. German auto sales increased 14% in April.

Chesapeake Falls; Cognizant , Principal Rise

Mayank Mehta
05 May, 2009
New York City

Legg Mason Inc led the decliners in the S&P 500 index of 18.7%. ATS Medical, Inc tops first quarter earnings per share by 2 cents. Chesapeake Energy Corporation posts first quarter $6 billion loss.

U.S. Stocks Struggle; Legg Mason Drops 18%

123jump.com Staff
05 May, 2009
New York City

U.S. stocks traded volatile as service industry index showed a smaller decline in April. Fed chairman in his prepared remarks focused on the fragile economic conditions. Legg Mason reported a larger loss compared to a year ago and D R Horton quarterly loss declined.

HK Stocks Rebound; Li & Fung Drops 8%

123jump.com Staff
05 May, 2009
New York City

Hong Kong gained on the back of a rise in optimism in the U.S. The benchmark index has recovered 45% from its lows of March 10 and continues to gain as investor sentiment rebound. Li & Fung declined 8% after it planned to raise $350 million from the controlling shareholder.