Emerging Markets Soar Past Their Doubters
Thursday, January 7th, 2010Staggering gains this decade in Brazil, Russia, China, India and other developing nations have left even some bulls wondering if the good times can last.
author By HEATHER TIMMONS, source www.nytimes.com
Shares Wander as Wall Street Remains Cautious
Thursday, January 7th, 2010Traders seem hesitant about several sectors, particularly the housing and labor markets, and are waiting for signals on higher interest rates.
author By JAVIER C. HERNANDEZ, source www.nytimes.com
S.E.C. Rule Curtailing Short Sales Will Stay
Wednesday, July 29th, 2009Federal regulators are making permanent an emergency rule aimed at reducing abusive short-selling, put in at the height of last fall’s market turmoil.
author By GERRY SHIH, source www.nytimes.com
China Seeks Assurances That U.S. Will Cut Its Deficit
Wednesday, July 29th, 2009The rising American deficit is a concern for China because it could put at risk China’s vast holdings of Treasury securities and other dollar-based assets.
author By MARK LANDLER and DAVID E. SANGER, source www.nytimes.com
Stocks & Bonds: Modest Gain After a Drop in Oil Prices
Friday, June 20th, 2008Stocks ended a back-and-forth session with modest advances as a sharp drop in oil prices helped counter renewed concerns about the strength of the economy.
author By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, source www.nytimes.com
A Question of Value
Friday, June 20th, 2008Many banks are struggling to value the assets they hold, raising doubt among many investors about those companies’ financial health.
author By LOUISE STORY, source www.nytimes.com
Barclays Considering Share Issue
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008Shares of the British bank soared 11 percent on Monday after the lender said it was considering a plan to sell new shares.
author By DAVID JOLLY, source www.nytimes.com
Shares Are Mixed as Oil Price Declines
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008Wall Street started the week with a mixed finish on Monday as investors weighed volatility in oil prices against new hope for the financial sector after Lehman Brothers posted results.
author By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, source www.nytimes.com
New A.I.G. Chief Plans to Reach Out to Investors
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008Robert B. Willumstad said he will review all of A.I.G.’s businesses before meeting with investors, probably after Labor Day.
author By JONATHAN D. GLATER, source www.nytimes.com
Stocks & Bonds: Oil Prices Bounce Higher, Sending Markets Lower
Thursday, June 12th, 2008Stocks tumbled Wednesday as oil prices rebounded, fanning concerns that inflation would further pinch consumers and lead central banks to raise interest rates.
author By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, source www.nytimes.com
S.E.C. Proposes Tighter Rules for Credit Ratings Companies
Thursday, June 12th, 2008The S.E.C. proposed new rules intended to stem conflicts of interest, expand disclosure for Wall Street’s credit rating industry and flag the ratings of more complex securities.
author By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, source www.nytimes.com
Inflation Worries Unsettle Global Markets
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008Fears of rising interest rates in Europe and the United States and their effect on already faltering consumption dragged share prices lower in Europe on Tuesday after a sell-off in Asia.
author By MATTHEW SALTMARSH and KEITH BRADSHER, source www.nytimes.com
Chinese Stocks Plunge 8.1 Percent
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008The Shanghai and Shenzhen markets fell after an increase in Chinese bank reserve requirements, increased worries about high food and oil prices, and fears about exports to the United States.
author By KEITH BRADSHER, source www.nytimes.com
McDonald’s Sales in May Top Forecasts
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008McDonald’s said on Monday that global sales in May were up a stronger-than-expected 7.7 percent at established restaurants, and its shares rose more than 4 percent.
author By REUTERS, source www.nytimes.com
Share Sale by British Bank Draws 95% of Shareholders
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008Analysts said shareholder response to the Royal Bank of Scotland’s record $23.5 billion rights issue was in line with their expectations.
author By JULIA WERDIGIER and ALAN COWELL, source www.nytimes.com
Stocks Are Steadier, but Analysts Are Cautious
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008The Dow recovered some of its big losses on Monday after oil prices retreated, but the broader stock market remained mixed as financial stocks continued to tumble.
author By ABHA BHATTARAI, source www.nytimes.com
Lehman Posts Loss and Plans to Raise Capital
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008The firm posted a loss of $2.8 billion, far exceeding the most pessimistic forecasts, and said that it will raise up to $6 billion in fresh capital from investors.
author By JENNY ANDERSON and LOUISE STORY, source www.nytimes.com
Stocks & Bonds: Investor Optimism Gets the Upper Hand
Saturday, June 7th, 2008Wall Street surged Thursday as investors looked past a sharp rebound in oil prices and focused on more positive news.
author By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, source www.nytimes.com
Surge in Shipping Benefits a Tiny Exchange
Saturday, June 7th, 2008The Baltic Exchange in London has been a focus of attention as the shortage of ships and China’s thirst for raw materials have sent the world’s benchmark for shipping rates soaring.
author By JULIA WERDIGIER, source www.nytimes.com
Dow Slides 394 Points; Oil Surges $10.75
Saturday, June 7th, 2008The markets were hit by a remarkable rise in crude oil prices and a spike in the unemployment rate.
author By ABHA BHATTARAI, source www.nytimes.com