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Global Market Update

U.S, Brazil, Mexico Surge; Rates to Zero
Dec 16, 2008 6:58 PM ET
U.S. stocks rallied on the hopes that lower record rates will spur economic activities. The Fed has expanded its balance sheet by 200% in the last eighteen months and promised more lending by printing money. The tentacles of Fed have spread in many sectors of the U.S. economy. >>

Fed Rate Cut Spurs 4% Rally in Stocks
Dec 16, 2008 3:27 PM ET
The Fed cut rates to the lowest level possible and raised prospect of lower prices and providing more liquidity by printing money. The Fed lowered the key lending rate from 1% to a range between zero and 0.25%. Financials and insurance companies rallied as stock indexes jumped more than 3%. >>

UK Inflation Falls; Energy Stocks Gain
Dec 16, 2008 6:40 PM ET
UK inflation drops to 4.1% in November on a decline in energy prices. But, volatile food and produce prices jumped. Energy stocks rose after Iran and Venezuela favored production cut to support oil prices. Mining companies declined after Xstrata suspended production at a mine in Australia. >>

FDI Falls in India, Portfolio Investment Rises
Dec 16, 2008 6:41 PM ET
Mumbai trading sentiment was lifted on a rise in foreign investment in financial markets. December month investment rose to 2,181 crore rupees. Foreign direct investment in October dropped 26% but is still expected to reach $35 billion according to the commerce minister Nath. >>

Macarthur Lowers Net, Australian Stocks Drop
Dec 16, 2008 1:40 PM ET
Australian market averages plummeted led by Macarthur Coal after the company lowered its first half profit forecast. Macarthur Coal dropped 22% on the new estimate and lowered estimate. Stock market index dropped 1% on the weakness in mining sector. >>

Nikkei Down 1.1%; Mitsubishi, AEON Alliance
Dec 16, 2008 6:42 PM ET
In Tokyo stock indexes fell 1.1% ahead of the rate decision in the U.S. Market also awaited for clues from earnings of Goldman Sachs. Toyota Motors is expected to seek price reduction from steelmakers as early as January. Mitsubishi Corp acquired 4.6% stake in AEON and develop business in Japan. >>

Insurers, Automakers Lift China Indexes
Dec 16, 2008 6:42 PM ET
Hong Kong stocks edged up on the hopes that China will provide more incentives for insurance sectors and lower taxes for vehicle purchase. China Cosco, ocean freight company reported hedging loss of Rmb4 billion. Automakers and insurance companies led the gainers in trading. >>

Weak Industrial Production; Builders Plunge
Dec 15, 2008 5:43 PM ET
U.S. stocks fell after weak industrial production data in November. Home buidlers dropped sharply after a rating agency lowered debt ratings of nine companies. Business conditions in Japan decline the most in 34 years. Chinese industrial production rises at the slowest pace in seven years. >>

United Natural Foods Q1 Earnings Call Transcript
Dec 15, 2008 2:06 PM ET
United Natural reported quarterly net sales increased 17.4% to $864.2 million. Income declined to $13.25 million or $0.31 per share, compared to $13.56 million or $0.32 a share year ago. United expects fiscal earnings per share between $1.30 and $1.38. >>

Gap Q3 Earnings Call Transcript
Dec 15, 2008 1:57 PM ET
The apparel retailer, Gap Inc reported net earnings of $246 million in the quarter or $0.35 per share compared to $0.30 last year. Third quarter net sales declined 8% to $3.56 billion and comp store sales dropped 12% in the quarter compared to a decline of 5% in the quarter year ago. >>



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