Friday, April 20, 2007
U.S. stocks rally; Dow at record on earnings, Asian rebound
DJIA
12,961
+153.35
S&P
1,484
+13.62
NASDAQ
2,526
+21.04
10Yr
4.67%
+0.002
U.S. stocks rally; Dow at record on earnings, Asian rebound
NEW YORK
U.S. stocks rallied Friday, lifting the Dow Jones Industrial Average to
another record high while the broader market scored strong weekly gains,
following a rebound rally in Asian markets overnight and
better-than-expected earnings from the likes of Caterpillar Inc. and
Google Inc.
DoubleClick parries privacy concerns raised by Google merger
SAN FRANCISCO
Internet-advertising provider DoubleClick Inc. defended on Friday its
proposed $3.1 billion merger with Google Inc., which has been criticized
by Google's biggest competitors and a handful of digital-privacy
advocates.
Research In Motion isolates cause of BlackBerry blackout
SAN FRANCISCO
Research In Motion has finally explained the systemwide outage that shut
down its popular BlackBerry service for hours earlier this week.
U.S. stocks rally at the open on Asian rebound, earnings
DJIA
12,908
+99.88
S&P
1,478
+8.25
NASDAQ
2,520
+15.41
10Yr
4.69%
+0.016
U.S. stocks rally at the open on Asian rebound, earnings
NEW YORK
U.S. stocks rallied Friday, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average to
another record high, boosted by an overnight rally in Asian markets,
better-than-expected earnings from Caterpillar Inc. and Google Inc., and
an H&R Block Inc. deal to sell its mortgage lending unit.
Dow jumps 75 at the open, pushing further into record territory, as earnings news boosts stocks.
Dow jumps 75 at the open, pushing further into record territory, as
earnings news boosts stocks.
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Markets Thursday, 04/19/2007
| Dow : 12808.63 up 4.79
| S & P : 1470.73 down 1.77
|NASDAQ: 2505.35 down 5.15
| Bond (10Y): 4.67%, 99.63
MARKETS:
Dow hits record again Blue-chip average makes it two days in a row, but
broader market struggles amid China worries; after the close, Google
earnings impress, AMD results disappoint.
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U.S. stocks lower amid concerns over global growth
DJIA
12,794
-9.51
S&P
1,471
-1.01
NASDAQ
2,506
-3.61
10Yr
4.66%
+0.010
U.S. stocks lower amid concerns over global growth
NEW YORK
U.S. stocks were lower, though well off earlier lows, on Thursday, after
news of an 11.1% surge in China's economy in the first quarter fueled
concerns that Chinese monetary officials will restrict access to money
and curb global growth.
Economic Report: Leading indicators point to slower growth
WASHINGTON
Slower growth will persist this summer, the Conference Board said
Thursday, saying its index of leading economic indicators rose by 0.1%
in March after falling the two previous months.
Futures Movers: Crude hit by China rate concerns after strong GDP
SAN FRANCISCO
Crude-oil futures fell Thursday to their lowest level in more than a
week as news of faster-than-expected growth in China in the first
quarter raised concerns that the Chinese government will be forced to
take fresh measures to cool its economy, reducing demand for energy.
Net Stocks: EBay down after report; Google earnings awaited
SAN FRANCISCO
EBay Inc. shares gave back its early gains and slipped into the red
Thursday, a day after the online auctioneer posted its latest quarterly
results. Most other leading Internet stocks were also losing ground
ahead of Google Inc.'s report, due after the market close.
Mortgages: U.S. mortgage rates move lower for first time in 6 weeks
CHICAGO
Mortgage rates moved down this week, with the rate on the 30-year
fixed-rate mortgage decreasing for the first time since early March,
according to Freddie Mac's weekly survey.
March leading economic indicators rose 0.1 percent in line with estimates, Reuters reports.
March leading economic indicators rose 0.1 percent in line with
estimates, Reuters reports.
U.S. jobless claims fell by a smaller-than-expected 4,000 to 339,000 last week, according to goverment figures.
U.S. jobless claims fell by a smaller-than-expected 4,000 to 339,000
last week, according to goverment figures.
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
U.S. stocks end mixed; Dow at record on JP Morgan results
DJIA
12,803
+30.80
S&P
1,472
+1.02
NASDAQ
2,510
-6.45
10Yr
4.65%
-0.034
U.S. stocks end mixed; Dow at record on JP Morgan results
NEW YORK
U.S. stocks finished mixed Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial
Average breaching record territory after upbeat earnings from JP Morgan
Chase & Co. and Intel Corp., though weakness in the technology sector
persisted after lower-than-expected earnings from Yahoo Inc. and a
downgrade of IBM.
Emerging Markets Report: S&P: Emerging Europe is at risk of overheating
NEW YORK
Fuelled by burgeoning credit and domestic demand, the fast-growing
emerging European economies might be getting dangerously hot, Standard &
Poor's said Wednesday.
John Dvorak's Second Opinion: Web 2.0 showing signs of Bubble 2.0
already
BERKELEY, Calif.
There were numerous trade shows here and there this week. In San
Francisco we had Web 2.0 Expo, a joint effort by CMP Technology and
O'Reilly Media. It was all about the vague entity called Web 2.0.
J.P. Morgan Chase's results top estimates; dividend increased
NEW YORK
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. reported on Wednesday that a strong
investment-banking business helped drive first-quarter earnings up more
than 50%, but the bank also said its provisions for credit losses rose
21% amid higher losses in its sub-prime-mortgage business and it
cautioned that credit quality could deteriorate.
Currencies: Dollar hits 26-year low vs. pound, nears all-time low vs.
euro
NEW YORK
The dollar extended its slide Wednesday, hitting a 26-year low against
the British pound and approaching an all-time low against the euro, on
growing expectations the interest-rate differential between the U.S. and
Europe will narrow soon.
Dow hits new high, trading above 12,800 for first time.
Dow hits new high, trading above 12,800 for first time.
U.S. stocks mixed amid tech disappointments
DJIA
12,782
+9.50
S&P
1,471
+0.40
NASDAQ
2,510
-6.24
10Yr
4.66%
-0.032
U.S. stocks mixed amid tech disappointments
NEW YORK
U.S. stocks turned mixed Wednesday, as upbeat earnings at the likes of
JP Morgan Chase & Co. and Intel Corp. were offset by concerns about the
technology sector, including lower-than-expected earnings at Yahoo Inc.
and a downgrade of IBM.
J.P. Morgan Chase's results top estimates; dividend increased
NEW YORK
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. reported on Wednesday that a strong
investment-banking business helped drive first-quarter earnings up more
than 50%, but the bank also said its provisions for credit losses rose
21% amid higher losses in its sub-prime-mortgage business and it
cautioned that credit quality could deteriorate.
Breaking News Wed., April 18, 2007
U.S. SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS NATIONWIDE BAN ON SOME LATE-TERM ABORTIONS IN
A 5-4 DECISION
Oil prices fall as supplies drop a surprising 1 million barrels; gasoline supplies fall more than expected according to U.S. govt.
Oil prices fall as supplies drop a surprising 1 million barrels;
gasoline supplies fall more than expected according to U.S. govt.
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Yahoo profit falls on higher costs
DJIA
12,773
+52.58
S&P
1,471
+3.01
NASDAQ
2,516
-1.38
10Yr
4.69%
-0.047
Yahoo profit falls on higher costs
SAN FRANCISCO
Yahoo Inc. reported late Tuesday quarterly profit fell 11% as operating
expenses rose.
IBM profit up 8% on services, software strength
SAN FRANCISCO
International Business Machines Corp. on Tuesday reported first-quarter
profit rose 8% as the technology giant benefited from stronger demand in
its global services and software businesses.
Market Snapshot: U.S. stocks end mixed; DJIA closes just below record
high
NEW YORK
U.S. stocks finished mixed on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial
Average brushing with record highs, as investors welcomed upbeat
economic data as well as earnings from Coca-Cola Co. and Johnson &
Johnson, but remained cautious about key technology earnings due after
the close.
Gunman Identified as Massacre at Virginia Tech Enters Second Day
April 17, 2007
VIRGINIA TECH SHOOTING
Gunman Identified as Massacre at Virginia Tech Enters Second Day
Seung Hui Cho, a permanent resident of the United States, a Korean
national and a Virginia Tech student has been identified as the gunman
in the shootings that left 33 people dead on the Virginia Tech campus
Monday.
U.S. stocks mixed amid earnings deluge
DJIA
12,777
+56.64
S&P
1,474
+5.71
NASDAQ
2,521
+3.04
10Yr
4.69%
-0.047
U.S. stocks mixed amid earnings deluge
NEW YORK
U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average in
record territory, as investors welcomed upbeat economic data and
earnings from the likes Coca-Cola Co. and Johnson & Johnson, but eyed
cautiously mixed results in the financial sector.
Bond Report: Treasurys rally after tame inflation and factory data
NEW YORK
Treasury bond prices rose early Tuesday, sending yields lower, after
news that consumer prices -- excluding food and energy -- rose less than
expected in March, soothing some of the inflation concerns that have
pressured bonds recently.
Consumer prices ex. food/energy rose 0.1percent and housing starts slowed to 1.518 million in March according to U.S. govt. figures.
Consumer prices ex. food/energy rose 0.1percent and housing starts
slowed to 1.518 million in March according to U.S. govt. figures.
Monday, April 16, 2007
Gunman rampages across Virginia Tech University
DJIA
12,720
+108.33
S&P
1,468
+15.62
NASDAQ
2,518
+26.39
10Yr
4.74%
-0.026
Gunman rampages across Virginia Tech University
SAN FRANCISCO
A gunman rampaged across the campus of Virginia Tech University on
Monday, killing at least 31 people and wounding two dozen more in the
worst mass shooting in U.S. history, officials said.
Market Snapshot: U.S. stocks rally on upbeat earnings, Sallie Mae
buy-out
NEW YORK
U.S. stocks rallied on Monday, lifting the Dow Jones Industrial Average
by over 100 points, with sentiment boosted by upbeat earnings from
blue-chip stock Citigroup Inc. and by a $25 billion leveraged buyout of
educational lender Sallie Mae.
Sallie Mae going private for $25 billion
WASHINGTON
Shares of student-loan firm Sallie Mae jumped about 18% Monday after the
company agreed to sell itself to a group of private-equity firms and two
major banks for $60 a share, or about $25 billion, the companies said
Monday.
U.S. stocks rally on upbeat earnings, Sallie Mae buy-out
DJIA
12,715
+103.12
S&P
1,467
+14.38
NASDAQ
2,516
+24.56
10Yr
4.75%
-0.014
U.S. stocks rally on upbeat earnings, Sallie Mae buy-out
NEW YORK
U.S. stocks rallied on Monday, lifting the Dow Jones Industrial Average
by over 100 points, with sentiment boosted by upbeat earnings from
blue-chip stock Citigroup Inc. and by a $25 billion leveraged buyout of
educational lender Sallie Mae.
Sallie Mae going private for $25 billion
WASHINGTON
Shares of student-loan firm Sallie Mae jumped about 18% Monday after the
the company agreed to sell itself to a group of private-equity firms and
two major banks for $60 a share, or about $25 billion, the companies
said Monday.
Economic Report: March retail sales rise 0.7% on gas, clothing
WASHINGTON
U.S. retail sales increased 0.7% in March, led by higher spending for
clothing, gasoline and building materials, the Commerce Department
reported Monday.
Breaking News Mon., April 16, 2007
Breaking News
AT LEAST TWENTY PEOPLE HAVE BEEN SHOT AND KILLED AT VIRGINIA TECH
UNIVERSITY CAMPUS. THE SHOOTER IS DECEASED. UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT CALLS
IT A MONUMENTAL TRAGEDY
U.S. retail sales rose 0.7 percent in March. Excluding autos, retail sales rose 0.8 percent, beating projections.
U.S. retail sales rose 0.7 percent in March. Excluding autos, retail
sales rose 0.8 percent, beating projections.
Business Headlines
Paul D. Wolfowitz says he won't step down even after the bank's
oversight committee publicly rebuked the bank president's actions
securing a $193,590-a-year job for his companion.
