Market Update

Chairman, Rally of Hope

123jump.com Staff
19 Jul, 2006
New York City

Market rallied on the hope that the future rate hikes are not likely in the immediate future. Banks, home builders and tech stocks rallied on the news. European and Latin American markets rallied on the Chairman comments. After the close, Intel reported earnings of 15 cent compared to 33 cents a year ago. EBay reported 14% decline in profit on 30% rise in revenue. Apple also reported earnings rise of 47% on revenue growth of 32%. Apple shipped 8.1 million iPods in the quarter.

Banks Rally

123jump.com Staff
19 Jul, 2001
New York City

Market averages in the plus column, Fed Chairman comments, falling oil price and strong rise in home builders and bank stocks kept buyers at the market. Bank of America gained 3%, J P Morgan advanced 5.5% and IBM added 3%.Mexico and Brazil ganied better than 3%. Dow, Nasdaq and S&P 500 advanced close to 2% as buying intensified in the late afternoon.

The Dow Surges 1.5%

Elena
19 Jul, 2006
New York City

Stocks and bonds jumped steeply higher after Fed Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke soothed investors'''' concerns on interest rates with news of moderating economy and contained inflation. The Dow Jones shot up more than 160 points. Treasury bonds reversed from earlier losses and moved higher.

Stocks Rally on Bernanke's Comments

Elena
19 Jul, 2006
New York City

Stock markets rallied in morning trading, following comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke of moderating pace of economic growth and contained inflation. The Dow Jones industrial average shot up more than 100 points.

Yahoo Slides 19% on Revenue Outlook

Elena
19 Jul, 2006
New York City

U.S. stocks advanced at opening on signs of cooling economy and strong earnings from IBM. The Labor Department said the CPI rose by just 0.2% in June, the smallest increase in four months, but core inflation, excluding energy and food, rose by 0.3%, higher than the 0.2% expected. Signs of slowing housing market were received from a report which said that construction of new homes fell by 5.3% in June. IBM rose 3% on strong quarterly earnings, while Yahoo dropped 19% on revenue outlook.

JPMorgan Exceeds Expectations

Elena
19 Jul, 2006
New York City

JPMorgan Chase & Co. rose 1.2% after the nation''s third largest bank reported sharply higher Q2 profit of 99 cents a share, compared with 28 cents a share last year on 19% revenue growth, beating estimates of earnings of 87 cents a share on revenue of $15.3 billion. Piper Jaffray Companies posted Q2 net income rise to 21 cents per share from 6 cents a year ago on increasing investment banking and interest revenue.

Crude Oil Nears $74

Elena
19 Jul, 2006
New York City

Following Tuesday

Tokyo Overcomes a Month-Long Weakness

Elena
19 Jul, 2006
New York City

Asian markets finished mixed Wednesday as stock exchanges reversed from much of earlier gains amid renewed advance by the price of oil. The Nikkei ended up 0.4%, recovering from a month-long losing streak. Hong Kong

Late Rebound

123jump.com Staff
18 Jul, 2006
New York City

Market averages reversed the trading course in the final thirty minutes of trading. Weak earnings growth at banks and lowered revenue growth guidance from Target Corp brought several consumer and retail stocks down. Home builders fell to a two-year low. IBM reported revenue fell 1.7% but profit rose 11% on cost trimming. Yahoo reported lower net on higher stock options expenses and net revenue rise of 28%.

Home Builders and Banks In Focus

123jump.com Staff
18 Jul, 2006
New York City

Oil declined, tepid rise in earnings and another round of sell-off in retail and home builder stocks. Regional banks have so far reported a mild rise in profit while large banks are reporting larger profit gains but at a slower pace then a year ago. Companies in the banks, pharmceuticals and industrial sector have not kept up with earnings rise of the previous years. Merrill Lynch profit rise of more than 40% is an exception so far.

Retailers Dragged by Target

Elena
18 Jul, 2006
New York City

In late morning trading U.S. stock markets erased earlier gains on climbig oil prices. United Technologies and Coca-Cola gained more than 1% each after reporting better-than-expected quarterly results and helped limit losses for Dow. The tech-heavy Nasdaq was dragged by weakness in the semiconductor sector, with Marvell falling down 5.2%. Retail stocks dropped after Target posted a 5.3% loss on lowered sales outlook.

India Stocks Close Lower

Elena
18 Jul, 2006
Mumbai

Market traded in the usual volatile fashion but maintained the negative trading bias throughout the day. The Sensex index traded lower on the fall in metals, energy and consumer stocks. Earnings reports from several companies met market expectations. Oil rose in the Asian trading. International investors continue to sell in the last three days of sell-off.

Strong Earnings Boost Market

Elena
18 Jul, 2006
New York City

Stocks showed a strong upward move at the start of trading as stronger-than-expected earnings from major companies offset worries about Mideast fighting, rising oil and growing inflation. United Technologies, industrial company, reported Q2 earnings rise to $1.1 billion or $1.09 a share, from $971 million, or 95 cents a share a year ago. The company boosted its 2006 earnings and revenue outlook.

Merrill Lynch Profit up 42%

Elena
18 Jul, 2006
New York City

The Coca-Cola Co. reported a 7% increase in Q2 profit on a modest rise in sales, beating expectations. The beverage maker said it earned $1.84 billion, or 78 cents a share, up from $1.72 billion, or 72 cents a share a year ago. Merrill Lynch posted 42% profit growth in Q2 as the company managed a strong performance in its proprietary stock trading. The company reported a profit of $1.63 per share, compared with $1.14 per share last year on 29% revenue increase.

Oil Rises on Mid-East

Elena
18 Jul, 2006
New York City

Oil prices rebounded Tuesday, recovering from a steep decline yesterday as ongoing fighting in the Mideast added more tension to the already jittery market. U.S. inventory figures were also awaited with expectations of drops in gasoline supplies and a slight increase in crude levels.