Market Update

UK Economy Contracts, European Orders Plunge

123jump.com Staff
27 Mar, 2009
New York City

Banks drag European shares. Carmakers rebound. The UK statistics office lowered its estimate of fourth quarter GDP decline on a sharply higher decline in construction activities. Barclays surged 24% on the media speculation that regulators believe that the troubled bank has enough capital for now.

KB Home, GM Gain; Accenture, DHT Marine Fall

123jump.com Staff
27 Mar, 2009
New York City

U.S. stocks declined after rising more than 20% in the last two weeks of trading. Financials traded lower as investors worry of more losses related to commercial real estate and weak housing market. Accenture, AIG, Aracruz and BJ Services fell. GM and KB Home gained.

FactSet Research Q2 Earnings Call Transcript

123jump.com Staff
27 Mar, 2009
New York City

The financial data and analytics provider quarterly revenue increased 12% to $156.5 million. Net income rose 17% to $35 million in the quarter. Earnings per share was 71 cents versus 59 cents a year-ago quarter. Annual subscription value increased $4 million during the quarter.

Nippon Yusen Earnings Drag Tokyo Stocks

123jump.com Staff
27 Mar, 2009
New York City

Stocks in Japan closed higher for the week on the optimism that U.S. economy may stop deteriorating further. Weak earnings from Nippon Yusen K.K. and weaker outlook of Komatsu Ltd lowered the investors sentiment. Credit Saison Company led gainers in the Nikkei 225 index with a rise of 10.3%.

U.S. Stocks Fall, Bankers Meet President

123jump.com Staff
27 Mar, 2009
New York City

U.S. stocks edge lower ahead of meeting between bank leaders and the U.S. President. Accenture falls after lowering its earnings estimate for the year and quarterly loss at KB Home declined. European markets traded lower and Barclays surged on speculation.

UK Stocks Gain on Debt Auction Strength

123jump.com Staff
26 Mar, 2009
New York City

UK stocks gained on the strength in financials and mining stocks and better reception to its latest debt auction of inflation protected bonds. The UK government placed 1.1 billion pounds of bonds expiring in 2022 offered with real yield of 1.375%. The auction bids were 2.7 times the offer size.

U.S. Leads Global Markets Rally

123jump.com Staff
26 Mar, 2009
New York City

U.S. stocks traded higher on better than expected earnings and optimistic interpretation of latest economic data. The positive sentiment lifted stocks in energy, metals, consumer driven sectors and technology stocks. U.S. sold 7-year Treasury note at 2.38% yield sparking relief in the debt market.

Exporters Drive Tokyo Rally

123jump.com Staff
26 Mar, 2009
New York City

Stocks in Tokyo trading closed higher on a rally in export driven companies.Markets in Japan have rallied with the global markets rallying since hitting the low on March 9. Market indexes in Tokyo are up 22%. Morgan Stanley and Mitsubishi UFJ merge their brokerage operations.

Stocks in India Surge; Inflation Drop to 0.27%

123jump.com Staff
26 Mar, 2009
New York City

Stocks in Mumbai surged on a sharp fall in inflation. The latest wholesale price index in the week of March 14 dropped to the lowest level in the last two decades. Reliance Industries is expected to start the natural gas shipment in April.

GameStop, Red Hat, Dr Pepper Snapple Rise

123jump.com Staff
26 Mar, 2009
New York City

U.S. stocks traded higher at mid-day. Best Buy Revenues rose 10% and net declined 23% but forecasted better than expected annual earnings. Dr Pepper Snapple estimated higher than expected annual earnings. GameStop gained on 22% rise in earnings. Red Hat surged 10% after net fell less than expected.

Aeropostale Q4 Earnings Call Transcript

123jump.com Staff
26 Mar, 2009
New York City

The teen apparel retailer fourth quarter net sales rose 17% to $690 million on same-store sales rise of 6%. Net quarterly income increased 5% to $68.2 million. Earnings per share rose to $1.01 from 95 cents a year-ago quarter. The company opened 12 stores in the quarter.

GDP Shrank at 6.3%, Jobless Claims Rise

123jump.com Staff
26 Mar, 2009
New York City

The final read on the GDP for the fourth quarter was revised downwards to 6.3%. The fourth quarter decline in economy was the weakest since 1982. More than five million people are collecting unemployment benefits in the U.S.

Hutchison Net Lifts China, HK Stocks

123jump.com Staff
26 Mar, 2009
New York City

Stocks in Hong Kong and Shanghai gained on better than expected economic data in the U.S. and better than expected earnings from Hutchison Whampoa and Cheung Kong Holdings. ICBC surged 15% after Goldman Sachs agreed to hold 80% stake for another year.

Yingli Green Energy Q2 Earnings Call Transcript

123jump.com Staff
07 Oct, 2008
New York City

The vertically integrated PV product manufacturer quarterly revenues rose 120.5% to $289.7 million. Net quarterly income surged 227.6% to $30.2 million. Earnings per share were 23 cents in the quarter. The company estimates net revenues between $1,053 million and $1,106 million for fiscal 2008.

German Confidence Falls; Norway Cuts Rate

123jump.com Staff
25 Mar, 2009
New York City

European stocks closed higher despite a weaker than expected business confidence index in Germany. Inditex reported flat same store sales and annual earnings rise of 3% on international sales increase. Norway cuts its rate to 2%. Siemens cautioned that market conditions are deteriorating.