Nikkei Rises Amid Diminishing Greece Concerns
Japan's Nikkei 225 Stock Average rose Monday as investor concerns were eased following the Greek election in which pro-bailout parties won the majority.
Suppose They Conducted A Relief Rally, And Nobody Came?
Certain financial-market commentators were -- er, uh -- commentating either early Monday or late Sunday (depending on one's global positioning) about a relief rally in this market or that market allegedly propelled by Greece's election results, which suggest the euro zone will not be falling apart. This week, anyway.
Week Ahead: Greek Election Results, FOMC Meeting To Set Tone For Asian Markets
Asian stock markets advanced for the second straight week on expectations that major central banks in the world would act to tackle deteriorating global economic conditions.
Top After-Market NYSE Movers (Telecom Argentina, Black Hills, World Wrestling, Perini Corp, Beazer Homes, Yelp, GFI Group)
The top after-market NYSE gainers Friday were: Telecom Argentina, Banco Macro, Black Hills, World Wrestling Entertainment and Vocera Communications. The top after-market NYSE losers were: Magnum Hunter Resources, Perini Corp, Beazer Homes, Yelp and GFI Group.
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European Markets Rise On Stimulus Support Hopes
European markets rose Friday amid expectation that central banks around the world would coordinate to announce stimulus measures to rejuvenate the global economic growth.
Asian Stocks Rise On Stimulus Hopes
Asian markets rose Friday as investor confidence was boosted by expectation for stimulus measures from policymakers globally.
Chinese Shares Gain On Stimulus Hopes
Stock markets in Hong Kong and China advanced Friday as weak U.S. economic data and worsening euro zone crisis raised hopes that the major central banks would act to tackle deteriorating global economic conditions.
Top After-Market NYSE Movers (YPF, Tenet Healthcare, Valspar, AAR Corp, Regis, WMS Industries, Standard Pacific)
The top after-market NYSE gainers Thursday were: YPF SA, Old Republic International, Tenet Healthcare, JinkoSolar Holding and Valspar Corp. The top after-market NYSE losers were: SandRidge Mississippian, AAR Corp, Regis Corp, WMS Industries and Standard Pacific Corp.
Nikkei Rises But Remains Cautious Amid Euro Zone Worries
Japan's Nikkei 225 Stock Average rose Friday but maintained a cautious tone as investors await the Greek elections.
Pre-Market Movers (Seadrill, Transocean, Nokia, Credit Suisse, Smithfield Foods, Tata Motors, 3D Systems, Frontline)
Seadrill Ltd, Transocean, Frontline, Nokia Corp, Credit Suisse, Smithfield Foods, Tata Motors, 3D Systems and Overseas Shipholding Group are among the companies whose shares are moving in pre-market trading Thursday.
US Stock Futures Point To Flat Opening Thursday
Futures on the major U.S. indices point to a flat opening Thursday ahead of the Department of Labor's report on weekly jobless claims and the Consumer Price Index.
Crude Oil Futures Edge Lower Ahead Of OPEC Meeting
Crude oil futures are slightly lower Thursday as investors await the outcome of the OPEC ministerial meeting in Vienna.
European Markets Fall Ahead Of Italian Bond Auction
European markets fell Thursday as investor confidence was low ahead of the Italian bond auction later in the day.
Asian Stocks Fall On Disappointing US Data, Spanish Debt Downgrade
Asian markets fell Thursday as weak retail sales data by the U.S. Commerce Department and Spanish debt downgrade by Moody's weighed down on investor sentiment.
Chinese Shares Fall On Weak US Data, Europe Worries
Stock markets in China and Hong Kong declined Thursday as weaker-than-expected data on monthly U.S. retail sales and renewed concerns about the debt-laden euro zone weighed on the sentiment.
Top After-Market NYSE Movers (Spartech, Haverty Furniture, SuperValu, Unifi, Radian Group, Korn/Ferry, Yelp)
The top after-market NYSE gainers Wednesday were: Spartech Corp, Haverty Furniture, SuperValu, Orbitz Worldwide and Unifi. The top after-market NYSE losers were: Korn/Ferry International, Winnebago Industries, Select Income REIT, Radian Group and Yelp.
Nikkei Falls Amid Spain?s Credit Rating Cut, Weak US Data
Japan's Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell Thursday amid report of cut in Spain's credit rating and disappointing data from the U.S.
Gold, Metals Rising in Anticipation of Monetary Stimulus
Precious and industrial metals have been moving higher over the past few sessions in spite of fundamentals, suggesting commodities traders are loading up on the physical assets in anticipation of seeing at least one of the world's major central banks turn on the money spigots later this month.
Pre-Market Movers (Alexza Pharma, Zynga, Green Mountain, Autoliv, Seadrill, Kraft Foods, Arch Coal, Arena Pharma)
Among the companies whose shares are moving in pre-market trading Wednesday are Alpha Natural Resources, Arch Coal, Zynga, Arena Pharmaceuticals, Alexza Pharmaceuticals, 3D Systems Corp, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Autoliv, Seadrill and Kraft Foods.
US Stock Futures Point To Slightly Lower Opening Wednesday
Futures on major U.S. indices point to a slightly lower opening Wednesday ahead of the retail sales report and producer price index.
Crude Oil Futures Hover Above $83 Ahead Of US Inventory Data
Crude oil futures hovered above $83 a barrel Wednesday ahead of a weekly report on US oil supplies as well as Thursday's OPEC ministerial meeting in Vienna.
European Markets Rise Amid US Stimulus Measure Hope
European markets rose Wednesday following an overnight rally in the Wall Street amid anticipation that the U.S. Federal Reserve would announce further quantitative easing to support the economy.
Asian Stocks Gain But Weighed Down By Euro Zone Debt Concerns
Asian markets rose Wednesday but gains were weighed down as investors were worried about the debt crisis lingering over the euro zone.
Hong Kong, Chinese Shares Gain; Insurers Rally
Stock markets in Hong Kong and China advanced Wednesday following an overnight rally in Wall Street overnight.
Nikkei Rises But Euro Zone Concerns Persist
Japan's Nikkei 225 Stock Average rose Wednesday but maintained a cautious tone as investors have concerns of the persisting debt crisis looming over the euro zone.
Top After-Market NYSE Movers (Higher One, J.C. Penney, Alpha Natural, Scotts Miracle, 3D Systems, Endeavor)
The top after-market NYSE gainers Tuesday were: Higher One Holdings, Alpha Natural Resources, Curtiss-Wright, Health Management and J.C. Penney Company. The top after-market NYSE losers were: Scotts Miracle, 3D Systems, Endeavor International, Celadon Group and Fifth & Pacific Companies.
Crude Oil Futures Decline As Spain Optimism Fades
Crude oil futures declined on Tuesday amid concerns that Spain's banking bailout may not be enough to rescue the country from the financial crisis.
Stock Futures Point To Higher Opening Tuesday
Futures on the major U.S. indices point to a higher opening Tuesday ahead of the May Treasury budget statement and Import Price Index.
European Markets Remain Watchful On Renewed Euro Zone Concerns
European markets maintained a cautious tone Tuesday as stocks fell in the U.S. and Asia following the fading of optimism relating to the aid to the Spanish banks and revival of the debt crisis looming over the euro zone.
Asian Markets Fall As Spanish Bank Aid Optimism Weakens
Asian stocks fell Tuesday as optimism on the 100 billion euro ($125 billion) aid for Spanish banks faded, and markets failed to uphold the gains made Monday.
Chinese Shares Decline As Optimism Over Spain Bailout Fades
Stock markets in China and Hong Kong declined Tuesday, following losses on the Wall Street overnight as the early optimism over the Spanish bailout plan faded.
Top After-Market NYSE Movers (Fiesta Restaurant, ModusLink, Shanda Games, Newport, Intermolecular, Zipcar)
The top after-market NYSE gainers Monday were: Fiesta Restaurant Group, Shanda Games, ModusLink Global Solutions, TFS Financial and SodaStream International. The top after-market NYSE losers were: Newport Corp, Intermolecular, MAP Pharmaceuticals, Energy Recovery and Zipcar.
Nikkei Falls Amid Revival Of Euro Zone Concerns
Japan's Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell Tuesday as the early investor excitement on the bailout for Spanish banks subsided to revive concerns about the debt crisis looming over the euro zone.
Asian Markets Give Up Gains On Spanish Debt Fears
Asian markets reversed the previous day's hefty gains on Tuesday as a European bailout for Spain's debt-stricken banks failed to convince investors that the spread of the debt crisis in Europe will be halted.
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