Market Update

Markets Modest, Microsoft Jumps


11 Apr, 2005
New York City

Microsoft shares gained 16 cents after the company agreed to pay Gateway $150 million to resolve antitrust claims.

Europe and Asia Down


11 Apr, 2005
New York City

European and Asian markets were down Monday on losses for carmakers, semiconductor and computer stocks.

Profit taking drives averages lower


08 Apr, 2005
New York City

May crude oil futures closed down to $53.32 down 79 cents for the day after reaching peak of $58.28 on Monday this week. Trades perception of better gasoline inventory levels and higher supply pledge appears to have pushed the crude prices down for now.

Stocks Move Higher on Oil Retreat


08 Apr, 2005
New York City

Stocks moved higher Friday morning as oil prices dropped for a fifth straight day.

Markets Rise on Easing Oil Prices


08 Apr, 2005
New York City

Indexes across Europe and Asia rose after the U.S. rally overnight and a drop in crude oil prices. Fed chief is expected to speak on consumer finance later in the day.

Day 4


07 Apr, 2005
New York City

At the end of the today, stock market overpowered oil.

Markets Wary on Jobs and Retail


07 Apr, 2005
New York City

Investors are cautious despite a decrease in weekly jobless claims. Attention is focused on retailers and company earnings news.

Markets Mixed, Dell in Focus


07 Apr, 2005
New York City

European and Asian markets were mixed Thursday. In the U.S. investors shift attention to company news as earnings season began. Dell and retailers guide positive show.

Siebel Systems Lowers First Quarter Outlook


06 Apr, 2005
New York City

Siebel Systems, a provider of business software, guides lower earnings on delayed customer offers. Intervoice jumps 8.4% on improved fourth quarter and fiscal 2005 earnings.

Market moves higher on lower oil


06 Apr, 2005
New York City

Market averages continue its upward trends as oil trades below $56.The broad rally is also getting support among semiconductor stocks.This morning Merrill Lynch upgraded several semiconductor stocks.

Oil and Market Gyrate Together


06 Apr, 2005
New York City

Crude oil prices traded up and down all day. Department of Energy reported that supply rose 2.4 million barrel latest week and stood at 317 million barrels and gasoline inventories fell 2.1 million barrel to 212.3 million barrels.

Team Inc. Expects Q3 Profit to Rise 30 Percent


05 Apr, 2005
New York City

Team Inc., an Alvin, Texas-based provider of specialty industrial services, said it expects earnings in the third quarter of 2004 to rise 30 percent due to overall business expansion.

Market Averages trade higher on Pfizer cost cutting


05 Apr, 2005
New York City

Market averages opened higher on the back of lower oil prices in European trading. The EU commission lowered its economic growth forecast keeping in view the higher energy cost across the region.

Market Settles on a Higher Ground


05 Apr, 2005
New York City

Expected rise in OPEC capacity and Greenspan comments weigh on traders

Natural Food: Still A Growth Story

lucy
10 May, 2004
New York City

As more people are ready to pay for food that is free of pesticides, hormones and antibiotics, growth at retailers like Whole Foods seems guaranteed. In the meantime, the market debates if the company is overvalued.