Asian stock markets rise modestly as investors eye company earnings; oil above $70October 8th, 2009 Asia stocks rise modestly as company earnings eyedHONG KONG — Asian stock markets were modestly higher as investors eyed earnings from major companies for clues about the health of the global economy. The moderate advance came after a mixed finish on Wall Street, where traders were reluctant to place major bets ahead of quarterly reports from U.S.
Gannett expects 3rd-quarter earnings to top expectations; sales missSeptember 30th, 2009 Gannett expects 3Q earnings to top expectationsMCLEAN, Va. — Gannett Co., the largest newspaper publisher in the U.S., says it expects third-quarter earnings to far outpace expectations despite a shortfall in revenue.
Oil rises above $68 in Asia as investors watch for US jobs reportSeptember 4th, 2009 Oil rises above $68 ahead of US jobs reportSINGAPORE — Oil prices peaked above $68 a barrel Friday in Asia as investors looked to a U.S. unemployment report later in the day for signs of economic recovery.
Las Vegas Sands to post second-quarter earnings after market closes ThursdayJuly 28th, 2009 Earnings Preview: Las Vegas Sands Corp.LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas Sands Corp. is to report its second-quarter financial results after the market closes Thursday.
Asia stock markets largely mixed as powerful rally stalls; Tokyo weaker ahead of earningsJuly 28th, 2009 Asia stocks narrowly mixed as earnings eyedHONG KONG — Asian stock markets fluctuated Tuesday, pausing from a powerful two-week rally fueled by optimism about company earnings. Markets were narrowly mixed, with Tokyo's benchmark index weakening after a nine-day winning streak as investors awaited second-quarter results from Japan's Nissan, Sony and mega lender Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group later in the week.
Oil rises to near $69 in Asia, extending 3-week rally amid mixed economic, company newsJuly 28th, 2009 Oil rises to near $69, extending 3-week rallySINGAPORE — Oil prices hovered near $68 a barrel Tuesday in Asia as a three-week rally stalled amid mixed economic and corporate news. Benchmark crude for September delivery was up 3 cents at $68.41 a barrel by late afternoon Singapore time in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
Hyundai Motor says 2nd-quarter net profit rises 48 percent on China, India salesJuly 23rd, 2009 Hyundai Motor 2Q net profit rises 48 percentSEOUL, South Korea — Hyundai Motor Co. said second-quarter net profit rose 48 percent to a record high as robust sales in China and India helped it ride out the global auto slump.
Hyundai Motor says 2nd-quarter net profit rises 48 percent, sales declineJuly 23rd, 2009 Hyundai Motor Q2 net profit rises 48 percentSEOUL, South Korea — Hyundai Motor Co. said second-quarter net profit rose 48 percent to a record high as robust sales in China and India helped it ride out the global auto slump.
Oil rises above $64 as strong Q2 corporate results boost investor confidenceJuly 20th, 2009 Oil rises above $64 on strong Q2 corporate resultsSINGAPORE — Oil prices broke above $64 a barrel Monday in Asia as strong second quarter company results helped boost investor optimism. Benchmark crude for August delivery was up 83 cents to $64.39 a barrel by late afternoon Singapore time in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
Oil rises to near $65 in midday European trading on strong company results, weaker dollarJuly 20th, 2009 Oil rises to near $65 on strong corporate resultsOil prices were headed toward $65 a barrel Monday as strong second quarter company results helped boost investor optimism and stock market gains in Asia and Europe helped lift oil prices. A weaker U.S.
Oil rises above $64 in afternoon European trading on strong company results, weaker dollarJuly 20th, 2009 Oil rises above $64 on strong corporate resultsOil prices rose to above $64 a barrel Monday as strong second-quarter company earnings boosted investor optimism and pushed stocks in Asia and Europe higher. A weaker U.S.
Oil drops below $60 in Asia as investors look to company earnings for crude demand signsJuly 10th, 2009 Oil drops below $60 as traders eye company resultsSINGAPORE — Oil prices dropped below $60 a barrel Friday in Asia as investors braced for a slew of company earnings reports next week that will provide clues on the strength of crude demand. Benchmark crude for August delivery was down 68 cents at $59.73 a barrel by late afternoon Singapore time in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
Oil hovers near $60 in Asia as investors look to company earnings for crude demand signsJuly 10th, 2009 Oil hovers near $60 as traders eye company resultsSINGAPORE — Oil prices hovered just above $60 a barrel Friday in Asia as investors braced for a slew of company earnings reports next week that will provide clues on the strength of crude demand. Benchmark crude for August delivery was down 9 cents at $60.32 a barrel by midday Singapore time in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
Asian stock markets mixed as investors eye company earnings; oil falls toward $65 a barrelJuly 6th, 2009 Asian stocks mixed as investors await profitsHONG KONG — Asian stocks were narrowly mixed Monday, undermined by investor anxiety that company earnings will reflect a weaker global economy than originally hoped. Volumes were thin across the region without a cue from U.S.
US stocks up slightly, capping a strong weekApril 18th, 2009 NEW YORK - US stocks edged up Friday, ending another positive week that was led by better-than-expected earnings from the banking industry. The rise capped a sixth straight weekly advance for major US stock indices amid some signs that the US economic crisis may be easing.