Market Update

Robust Retail Sales

Elena
03 Nov, 2005
New York City

Asian markets closed mixed, led by Australia''''s All Ordinaries, up 1.2%. Exchanges in Japan and Singapore were closed for holidays. European stocks traded higher on BMW, Unilever, Adidas-Solomon. Retailers posted strong same-store October sales, led by American Eagle Outfitters, Costco Wholesale, Wal-Mart, Goody''''s Family Clothing.

Rally Without a Cause

123jump.com Staff
02 Nov, 2005
New York City

Market was in the mood to rally in the morning as bond market weakened and oil fell on inventory report. Earnings news largely supported the postive sentiments. Home builders, casions, retail and tech stocks led a broad rally in the market. In the overnight trading Nikkei index closed at 4-year high. European markets advanced led by DAX index in Germany adding 0.7%. AFTER CLOSE: Nortel narrows Q3 loss. Qualcomm, 32 cents vs. 23 cents. Prudential Financial, $2.59 vs. $1.08.

Blue Chip Rally

Elena
02 Nov, 2005
New York City

The Department of Energy reported another increase in crude oil inventories of 2.7 million barrels, rising to 319.1 million barrels in the week ended Oct 28. Time Warner reported 80% Q3 profit jump of 19 cents a share on 6% revenue growth, exceeding estimates of 17 cents a share. The company said it was lifting its stock buyback plan by $7.5 billion to $12.5 billion. Electronic Arts rises 5.3% and Symantec

Early Boost in Tech Stocks

Elena
02 Nov, 2005
New York City

The Japanese Nikkei hit a new four-year peak for a second consecutive session, rising 0.2% to 13,894,78. Time Warner reported 80% Q3 profit jump of 19 cents a share on 6% revenue growth, exceeding estimates of 17 cents a share. The company said it was lifting its stock buyback plan by $7.5 billion to $12.5 billion. The Nasdaq has risen on gains from Electronic Arts, up 5.3% and Symantec

Time Warner's Profit up 80%

Elena
02 Nov, 2001
New York City

Asian-Pacific markets closed higher, led by the Nikkei, hitting a new four-year peak of 0.2% to 13,894,78. European stocks lost ground at mid-day on earnings releases. On the earnings news front, Time Warner reported 80% Q3 profit jump of 19 cents a share on 6% revenue growth, exceeding estimates of 17 cents a share. The company said it was lifting its stock buyback plan by $7.5 billion to $12.5 billion.

Time Warner's Profit Jumps 80%

Elena
02 Nov, 2001
New York City

Asian-Pacific markets closed higher, led by the Nikkei, hitting a new four-year peak of 0.2% rise to 13,894,78. European stocks lost ground at mid-day on earnings releases. On the earnings news front, Time Warner reported 80% Q3 profit jump of 17 cents a share on 6% revenue growth. The company said it was lifting its stock buyback plan by $7.5 billion to $12.5 billion.

Market Sells on Rising Rates

123jump.com Staff
01 Nov, 2005
New York City

Market ignored better than earnings from Colgate, P&G, CMS Energy, Chesapeake and others. Rise of Fed funds rates, widely expected, dampened market mood as investors turned their focus to infaltion of after solid advances of three days. Domestic auto sales fell in October. Consttruction spending in September declines to 0.5% but stays elevated.

25 Basis Points Hike

Elena
01 Nov, 2005
New York City

The worst performer of the session has proved to be the Utilities sector,currently down 2.1%, on disappointing Q3 earnings reports from Ameren, PPL Corp, and TXU Corp. Weakness in the Treasury market have also weighed on sentiment with bonds under pressure on the Oct ISM Index, up 84%, the highest since May 2004.

Holding Pattern Till Fed's Decision

Elena
01 Nov, 2005
New York City

The Commerce Departrment reported that construction spending in October rose 0.5% to $1.12 trillion, hitting an all-time high on lower rates. The Institute for Supply Management issued a report on the U.S. economy''s industrial sector, which said its manufacturing index was at 59.1% in October, down from September''s 59.4%.

Consumer Spending up 3.7%

Elena
28 Oct, 2005
New York City

The U.S. Commerce Department revealed that Gross Domestic Product for the third quarter grew at an annual rate of 3.8%, an acceleration from the 3.3% growth rate shown during the previous 3-month period, and above expectations of 3.6% increase. Personal consumption expenditures climbed by 3.7% in the third quarter, the government said, an acceleration from the 3.3% growth recorded in the previous period.

Dell Disappoints

Elena
01 Nov, 2005
New York City

Asian markets closed mostly higher, led by Kospi, up 2.7%, followed by the Nikkei, up 1.9%. European stocks consolidated at mid-day on weaker automakers and oil stocks, as well as warning from Dell. The computer giant released lowered preliminary Q3 earnings outlook and revenue far below projections, citing sales decrease. Procter&Gamble and Colgate-Palmolive Co released third-quarter profit rise, beating and in line with estimates respectively.

Rate Hike and Dell Weighs On Opening

123jump.com Staff
01 Nov, 2005
New York City

Markets in Asia generally closed higher and in Europe are trading higher. Most of the trading session in Tokyo was closed due to a computer glitch. The world''s second largest stock market by capitalization of $4.5 trillion suffered its last glitch in 1997. Markets in Europe are higher led by rising shares in the U.K. and Switzerland.

Chesapeake, Occidental, Valero, Record Net

123jump.com Staff
01 Nov, 2005
New York City

Last week, oil giants Exxon Mobil, Royal Dutch Sheel, BP, and Chevron, Murphy Oil, Amerada Hess, Kerr-McGee and Conoco Phillips reported a combined third quarter profit of $30 billion. Occidental, Chesapeake and Valero are latest energy sector companies to report a record quarter.

Techs and Retailers Lead Rally

123jump.com Staff
31 Oct, 2005
New York City

In the overnight trading in Japan, Nikkei rose 2% and New Year related rally led 3% rise in Bombay Exchange. European markets advanced by 2% or better in Germany, the U.K., and France. Tech heavy Nasdaq rose 1.46% led by rise of $14 in Google shares. Valero Energy reported profit rise of 90% and Kellogg reported profit of 66 cents. Personal income and spending rose in September.

Surging Profits and Markets

123jump.com Staff
31 Oct, 2005
New York City

News on postive earnings, falling oil prices and merer news lift market averages. Valero Energy, Kellogg, Cognizant Technology, Humana, Mercury General an ABN Amro reported better than expected earnings. Personal income and spending was reported to be up for the September month supporting retail stocks.