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Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon 5/17/13

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:21:03 +1000

The Australian market not only held onto its gains but extended them further this afternoon. The ASX200 Index jumped by 0.3 per cent, making it three stronger sessions this week. Despite the rise, local shares slipped by 0.5 per cent over the past five sessions. This makes it the first week of losses in a month.

Apple supplier Sharp to boost Samsung business in bid to stay viable

Sat, 11 May 2013 08:42:02 +1000

Sharp Corp, Japan's leading maker of liquid crystal displays, will rely on expanding supplies of small panels to Samsung Electronics Co while still shipping screens to rival Apple Inc, in a bid to raise factory output levels and remain viable, three sources said.

Sony gadgets struggle despite profit rise, smartphones key

Thu, 09 May 2013 16:56:02 +1000

Sony Corp forecast a drop in sales of cameras and game machines this business year as its consumer gadget business struggles despite a rebound in profit to five-year highs and a boost from the weak yen.

Sony forecasts profit to hold steady this year after return to black

Thu, 09 May 2013 16:28:02 +1000

Sony Corp said it expects operating profit to hold steady in the year to next March after rising to its highest in five years last year, as a weakening yen bolsters overseas sales and makes its consumer electronics business more competitive.

Panasonic sold $1 billion in shares to underpin finances: sources

Thu, 02 May 2013 14:21:02 +1000

Panasonic Corp <6752.T> sold some $1 billion worth of stocks in companies such as Toyota Motor Corp <7203.T> as part of a plan to offload assets to bolster its finances, two sources with knowledge of the deals said.

Panasonic sold $1 bln in shares to underpin finances-sources

Thu, 02 May 2013 14:00:03 +1000

Global Markets Overview - 02 May 2013

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:18:44 +1000

The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 138.85 (0.94 per cent) to 14,700.95. The broad-based S&P 500 fell 14.87 (0.93 per cent) to 1,582.70, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index sank 29.66 (0.89 per cent) to 3,299.13. Wednesday's losses came after the ADP job report showed April job growth fell to the slowest level in seven months.

Canon, Nintendo find solace in Abenomics as weaker yen boosts outlook

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:42:02 +1000

Super Mario creator Nintendo Co Ltd forecast a return to the black after two years of losses and camera maker Canon Inc raised its profit forecast by nearly 10 percent as a weaker yen, spurred by aggressive deflation-fighting policies, bolstered the outlook of Japan's tech companies.

Canon raises profit outlook as weak yen swells earnings

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:14:02 +1000

Canon Inc raised its full-year operating profit forecast by $300 million as a weakening yen triggered by Japan's latest deflation-fighting policies inflates its overseas earnings, despite smartphones sapping compact camera sales.

Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon 4-22-13

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:14:56 +1000

Monday saw a fairly constructive tone of trade to start a holiday shortened week. Weekend developments helped lift the spirit of investors. There was relief that the Italians had formed a Government at long last. Asian markets specifically were relieved that the G20 Communique presented no obstacles to the ambitions of the Bank of Japan in relation to its quantitative easing program.

European Shares Extend Gains After Record Wall Street Close

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:10:40 +1000

China data and central bank stimulus from the US and Japan boost Asia shares as Europe builds on three-day rally.

Asian Stocks Drop on Cyprus and Italy Concerns

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:44:52 +1100

Asian markets trade lower as investors await Cypriot banks to reopen and Italian political concerns rebound.

Asian Stocks Weak as Cyprus Bailout Sparks Fears

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:34:41 +1100

Asian markets trade lower on concerns that Cyprus plans could become a model for future bailouts.

Asian Markets Weekly Roundup: Stocks Retreat on Cyprus Fears

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 17:07:00 +1100

Asian markets pull back as eurozone fears return with concerns of a looming fiscal crisis in Cyprus.

Cyprus Bailout 2013: Stocks, Currencies Dive on Cyprus Bailout Uncertainty

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:59:11 +1100

The global markets are anticipating a dive in currency values and share prices following the delayed vote on austerity measures in Cyprus which could result in depositors in the island losing some of their savings.

Asian Markets Mixed, Nikkei Posts Fresh Multi-Year High

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:35:32 +1100

Japanese stocks continue to remain upbeat as the yen drops to record lows against the dollar.

Global Stocks Hit Post-Lehman Peak as Investors Become Central Bank Bulls

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:01:20 +1100

Investors bet on deeper central bank support in face of tepid data and rising political risks.

European Stocks Climb on Strong China Trade Data

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 19:11:33 +1100

Markets advance on stronger-than-expected China trade data ahead of key US employment figures.

European Markets Subdued Ahead of G20 Meeting in Moscow

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 19:18:54 +1100

European markets remain cautious as issue of currency manipulation is expected to dominate G20 meeting in Moscow.

Asian Stocks Retreat on Earnings and Yen Concerns

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:26:52 +1100

Asian markets shrug off the week's gains on disappointing corporate earnings and eurozone data.

European Markets Decline on Disappointing Eurozone GDP Data

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:07:09 +1100

German and French economies contract 0.6% and 0.3% respectively in the fourth quarter of 2012.

Asian Markets Rise as Bank of Japan Keeps Interest Rate Unchanged

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:22:53 +1100

Nikkei extends gains as Bank of Japan keeps asset purchasing and interest rates unchanged.

European Markets Edge Up Despite Mixed Corporate Earnings

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:12:43 +1100

European markets remain cautious as investors look for eurozone industrial output and US retail figures.

Asian Markets Outside Japan Trade Higher, Nikkei Falls on Profit-Taking

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:32:33 +1100

Japanese investors turn to profit-taking as yen strengthens against its major peers.

European Markets Edge Lower on North Korea Caution

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:06:12 +1100

European indices open lower as investors prefer to remain on the sidelines .

Asian Markets Up in Holiday-Thinned Trade

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:12:46 +1100

Stock markets open positive in a holiday-thinned trade in Asia.

Weaker yen helps keep Sony on course for profit target

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:49:02 +1100

Sony Corp <6758.T> stuck with its full-year profit forecast as a weaker yen and asset sales underpinned earnings, offsetting weaker demand for its televisions, game consoles and other devices.

Sony returns to black in Q3 on asset, product sales

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:21:02 +1100

Sony Corp <6758.T> posted a third-quarter operating profit after a loss a year ago, supported by lower costs and proceeds from asset sales that are helping it offset weak demand for its TVs and other devices.

Asia Loses Top Two Central Bankers As Shirakawa Quits, Zhou Prepares to Retire

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:40:47 +1100

Departures of Bank of China and Bank of Japan bosses leave policy questions as two of world's biggest economies plot new monetary policy strategies.

Asian Markets Weekly Roundup: Macroeconomic Conditions Boost Sentiments

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 16:08:40 +1100

Asian stocks advanced this week with the Japanese market climbing on weak yen amid stimulus optimism.