123jump.com Staff
28 Jun, 2006
New York City
Market averages around the world appear in a holding patter ahead of interest rate descision. In overnight trading Japan fell close to 2%. European share are trading lower at mid-day trading. Emerging markets India, Russia and Brazil traded weak. Gold fell. J Crew priced 19 million shares at $20, above the revised filing range of $15 and $17 per share.
Ivaylo
28 Jun, 2006
New York City
Asian markets ended lower across the board Wednesday, led by Tokyo''s Nikkei Average as Japanese technology and export-related issues such as Kyocera Corp. and Toyota Motor tracking with U.S. declines overnight. Interest-rate concerns keep pressuring investors'' minds, as the Federal Reserve is expected to hike the overnight rate on Thursday in what would be the U.S. central bank''s 17th increase since June 2004.
Ivaylo
28 Jun, 2006
Frankfurt
The US the main stock indicators plunged overnight as investors became concerned that the Fed may continue hiking interest rates to curb inflation. The auto sector had a strong negative influence on the markets as some automaker took losses. London
Ivaylo
28 Jun, 2006
Metals
August gold will likely trade within $580-$600 an ounce through Thursday then look for direction from currencies. The mood is still cautious ahead of the FOMC interest rate decision with some speculating a half-point rate increase instead of 0.25 percentage points that is widely expected. A steeper increase in the interest rate would slow down the dollar''s depreciation against European currencies and so diminish gold''s attractiveness as an investment tool.
123jump.com Staff
27 Jun, 2006
New York City
Market averages fell as investors focused on interest rates, ahead of Fed meeting, despite another day of merger. Hispanic TV broadcaster Univision agreed to be bought by a consortium of investors for $12 billion. Intel agreed to sell for $600 million communication chip division to Marvel Technology. Citizens Banking agreed to buy Republic Bancorp for $1 billion in cash and stock. Latin American stocks closed lower. Oil rose but gold fell.
Elena
27 Jun, 2006
Frankfurt
European markets reversed from earlier gains, made on the back of higher Wall Street start. European trading volume was very thin as investors remained cautious ahead of FOMC meeting on Thursday. The German DAX 30 tumbled 1%, the French CAC 40 dropped 0.6%, and London FTSE 100 fell 0.5%.
Elena
27 Jun, 2006
New York City
Stocks posted losses in late morning, reversing from earlier gains as concerns about interest rates shifted traders'' attention from a round of acquisitions and higher consumer confidence. The Conference Board reported that consumer confidence growth exceeded expectations, with the index rising to 105.7 in June from upwardly revised 104.7 in May. According to another report, existing home sales fell 1.2% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 6.67 million units, slightly below estimates.
Elena
27 Jun, 2006
Mumbai
Volatile market traded in 300 points range to close higher at the close. Short covering and derivatives related trading led traders to cover short positions ahead of the end of the month. Emerging markets including India are in a holding pattern ahead of Federal Reserve Meeting this week. Metals stocks led the gainers.
Elena
27 Jun, 2006
New York City
Stocks traded higher, led by gains in General Motors Corp. and Univision Communications Inc. amid nervous trading ahead of the Fed Reserve''s policy meeting Thursday. Price target upgrade on the shares of Dow component GM sent the stock up 2.3% to $41.02. A 6.4% jump in the shares of Univision also offered support, following a $12.3 billion offer for the largest U.S. Spanish-language broadcaster.
Elena
27 Jun, 2006
New York City
The figure agreed upon late Monday equals $36.25 a share, which a 13% premium to Univision''s closing stock price on Monday. The group of investors will also assume about $1.4 billion in debt. Last week the consortium bid $35.50 a share, or just under $11 billion total, but the broadcaster rejected the group''s initial bid as too low.
Ivaylo
27 Jun, 2006
New York City
As many investors expect the Fed to raise U.S. interest rates by a quarter percentage point to 5.25%, they will be watching for any clues about the course of future policy. The merger activity also affected the market, with Arcelor and Mittal deal showing that there will be a continuing wave of consolidation in the sector.
Ivaylo
27 Jun, 2006
New York City
Shares advanced early in the trading, as oil producers were given a boost by crude trading at over $72 a barrel and as upbeat U.S. housing data allayed some economic growth fears. Later, much of the gains were erased as advances in the oil sector were largely offset. By mid-morning, London
Ivaylo
27 Jun, 2006
Metals
There was not much of a story besides expecting the Fed on Monday. Gold and silver came off of lows in some short covering but light volume and range bound trade capped the highs. That kind of trade is likely to be seen until Thursday, when the Fed will decide on the interest rates.
123jump.com Staff
26 Jun, 2006
New York City
Market trading was dominated by three merger news. A three way deal worth $40 billion between Phelps Dodge, Inco and Falconbridge topped investors attention. European steel giants Mittal Steel and Arcelor appear closer to merge on a revised offer from Mittal Steel for $34 billion. Mittal was forced to revise the initial offer in January by 45%. Johnson & Johnson agreed to purchase consumer health-care products division from Pfizer for $16.6 billion. European stocks closed lower.
Elena
26 Jun, 2006
Frankfurt
European markets closed in the negative as weaker oil and gas stocks erased gains from merger-and-acquisition activity. Auto stocks also posted losses as the euro showed strength against the dollar. The German DAX 30 dropped 0.3%, the French CAC 40 lost 0.3%, and London FTSE 100 declined 0.2%.
