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Global Market Update

Merger Deals Drive Japan Trading Sentiment; Hitachi, Terumo Up
Mar 08, 2011 6:05 AM ET
Stocks in Japan gained after two merger deals. Hitachi rose after it sold its hard disk unit for $4.3 billion and Terumo purchased blood transfusion technology maker for $2.7 billion. Nomura prepares for global expansion after it appointed its first female chief financial officer. >>

Australian Investors Look Beyond Oil; Amcor, Visy Settle Price-fixing Case
Mar 08, 2011 6:05 AM ET
Australian stocks closed higher as investors focused on domestic economic developments. Amcor and Visy Group settled price-fixing case for nearly $700 million. Amcor completed the sale of 550 million euro bonds. >>

U.S. Indexes Turn Lower, Oil Advances to Fresh 30-month Peak
Mar 07, 2011 4:54 PM ET
The Dow, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq indexes turned negative after oil resumed its advance for the fourth week as fighting in the Middle East intensified. European markets turned lower after Greek debt was downgraded. Luxury retailers rise after LVMH agreed to acquire a controlling stake in Bulgari. >>

U.S. Movers: Ciena, Kronos, LVMH, Sasol, Western Digital
Mar 07, 2011 11:36 AM ET
Ciena first quarter net loss widened to $79.0 million. Kronos fourth quarter net income of $36.4 million. LVMH agreed to take control of Bulgari SpA. New Gold fourth quarter net earnings surged to $72.8 million. Shenandoah fourth quarter net income in the quarter plunged. >>

UK Indexes Climb; Pearson Buys EDI; Inmarsat Plunges
Mar 07, 2011 12:26 PM ET
The UK indexes closed higher tracking gains in oil. The CBI urged UK chancellor to offer tax relief and focus on economic growth in the next budget. The LSE contemplated bid for Nasdaq. Pearson agreed to acquire Education Development International. IAG agreed to purchase eight aircrafts from Airbus. >>

Greek Debt Downgraded; LVMH Takes a Majority Stake In Bulgari
Mar 07, 2011 12:34 PM ET
The European indexes climb after euro-zone investor confidence rose in March. Ratings agency lowered Greece government bond ratings. LVMH acquired controlling stake in Italian-jeweler Bulgari. Daimler and Rolls-Royce are reportedly in talks to acquire Tognum AG. >>

U.S., World Indexes Higher, Oil Jumps 2%; Ciena Net Loss Widens
Mar 07, 2011 9:58 AM ET
U.S. stocks struggle as crude oil reach to a new 30-month high. Western Digital agreed to acquire Hitachi Global Storage for about $4.3 billion. Japan-based Terumo agreed to purchase CaridianBCT for $2.63 billion. Travelport agreed to sell GTA business to Switzerland-based Kuoni for $720 million. >>

Sensex in India Drops 1.4%, Ruling Coaltion Loses Support
Mar 07, 2011 12:11 PM ET
Mumbai stocks closed lower after oil hit another high and political concerns rose in New Delhi. Regional party DMK withdrew its support to the ruling coalition that may stymie government economic agenda. Rate sensitive stocks led the decliners. >>

Shanghai Stocks Surge 1.8%; Policymakers Focus on Inflation
Mar 07, 2011 6:59 AM ET
Stocks in Shanghai surged as investors focused on domestic economy and in Hong Kong fell after crude oil price surged to 30-month high. The policy makers at a national annual meeting focus on arresting inflation and spreading job growth and wage increase to rural areas. >>

Nikkei in Japan Falls 1.8%, Foreign Minister Resigns
Mar 07, 2011 6:06 AM ET
Stocks in Tokyo trading fell after crude oil prices gained, Toyota debt rating was lowered and Japanese foreign minister resigned. Automakers declined in the worries that global demand will decline as crude oil price jump 50% in the last eight months to a 30-month high. >>



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