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America Market Update

U.S. and World Markets Trade Lower on Euro Zone Worries
May 23, 2012 11:09 AM ET
U.S. and global indexes slumped as Greece and Europe bond stress regained investor focus. Google completed acquisition of Motorola Mobility. Scotiabank agreed to sell Scotia Plaza for approximately $1.27 billion. >>

Australian Index Drops 1.3%, Myer Falls 8%
May 23, 2012 11:07 AM ET
Australian stocks fell on the rising worries in the euro zone and faltering growth of imports from China. Australian dollar declined to a new low for the year. Myer slumped 8% after the retailer reported weaker than expected sales and earnings and lowered its annual outlook. >>

European Indexes Drop 2% as Leaders Gather
May 23, 2012 8:42 AM ET
The European indexes slumped 2% as European leaders gather in Brussels to discuss Greece and possible growth measures and consumer sentiment in Italy dropped to the lowest on record. The UK retail sales fell in April. Cove Energy accepted £1.22 billion PTTEP takeover offer. >>

U.S. Stocks Struggle as Home Sales Rise, SAP Offers $4.3 B for Ariba
May 22, 2012 4:03 PM ET
U.S. stocks struggled to hold gains and previously occupied home sales increased 4.3% in April and median home price jumped. The broad increase in home sales lifted sentiment but caution prevailed after growth outlook in Europe was lowered. SAP AG agreed to acquire Ariba for $4.3 billion. >>

U.S. Movers: AutoZone, Best Buy, Express, Medtronic, Express, Ralph Lauren
May 22, 2012 2:12 PM ET
AutoZone third quarter net increased 9% to $248.6 million. Best Buy first quarter net declined 25% to $158 million. Edgar Online agreed to be acquired by Donnelley for $70.5 Million. Medtronic fourth quarter net soared 28% to $991 million. Ralph Lauren fourth quarter net surged 29% to $94.4 million. >>

Wall Street Higher on Retail Earnings; Japan, Euro Zone in Focus
May 22, 2012 1:46 PM ET
U.S. indexes traded higher after retailers reported better than expected earnings but caution prevailed after the estimate of growth in the euro zone were lowered and Japan debt rating was lowered. BestBuy, AutoZone and Williams Sonoma reported better than expected earnings. >>

Euro Area Growth Estimate Lowered; Accor Sells Motel 6
May 22, 2012 1:45 PM ET
The European indexes gained more than 1% and the OECD lowered euro area growth forecast and Greece is expected to extend recession in the sixth year in 2013. The UK annual consumer price inflation eased in April. Accor agreed to sell Motel 6 to Blackstone for $1.9 billion. >>

Nikkei in Tokyo Extends Gains
May 22, 2012 1:43 PM ET
Stocks in Tokyo extended gains for the second day in a row and exporters were in focus after the yen weakened a fraction and political leaders in the euro zone and China supported growth measures. Resources linked companies closed higher. Renesas Electronics is planning to cut 15% of its workforce. >>

Australian Indexes Rise on Global Hopes; Leighton, GrainCorp Rise
May 22, 2012 1:42 PM ET
Australian index gained more than 1% and the dollar traded below the U.S. dollar parity. Leighton Holdings, the global infrastructure group reiterated its annual earnings outlook between $400 million and $450 million. GrainCorp lifted its annual earnings estimate by as much as 11%. >>

Merger Deals of $25 Billion Lift World Indexes
May 21, 2012 4:01 PM ET
U.S. indexes gained after trading at a 4-month low on Friday. Political leaders in Europe ratcheted up rhetoric of supporting Greece in the euro zone and China said it will support more growth measures. Merger deals of $25 billion were announced today. >>



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