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US stock index futures slightly increased amid corporate earnings season

October 18, 2013 11:59 am
U.S. stock-index futures were little changed after yesterday record high levels as a report showed China’s economy accelerated for the first time in three quarters and amid companies releases of their third quarter earnings. S&P 500 futures expiring in December added 0.1% to 1,729.5 at 7:48 a.m. in New York. The gauge yesterday closed at […] Read more

European stocks advance amid China’s GDP, US debt ceiling relief

October 18, 2013 10:04 am
European stocks increased for a seventh consecutive day which makes it their longest winning streak this year, as economic data from China showed the worlds second largest economy growth accelerated for the first time in three quarters. The Stoxx Europe 600 Index advanced 0.3% to 316.96 at 8:32 a.m. in London. It has climbed 1.7% […] Read more

Google Q3 earnings exceed forecasts, mobile transition in progress

October 18, 2013 8:08 am
The third-quarter results on Thursday comfortably exceeded expectations and produced a surge in investor enthusiasm as advertising is pushing company forward while mobile segment is yet to record its peak. Shares of the tech giant rose 8% in after-market trading reaching new record levels and bringing price $40 away from breaking through the $1,000 barrier […] Read more

S&P 500 sets a new all-time high amid Q3 corporate earnings

October 18, 2013 6:56 am
U.S. stocks advanced, pushing the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index to a new record high, amid speculation grew that the Federal Reserve will maintain the pace of stimulus and as companies release their earnings for the third quarter. S&P 500 pulled up to a fresh record, as many investors evaluate damage done to the U.S. […] Read more

Goldman Sachs beats forecasts due to cutting costs

October 17, 2013 12:56 pm
Goldman Sachs Group Inc., the world’s most profitable securities firm before the financial crisis, reported earnings that beat analysts’ expectations despite falling revenue. Third-quarter net income rose to $1.52 billion, or $2.88 a share, from $1.51 billion, or $2.85, a year earlier, the financial institution said today. Chief Executive Officer Lloyd C. Blankfeins strategy of […] Read more

US stock index futures slightly lower despite debt ceiling agreement

October 17, 2013 11:55 am
U.S. stock-index futures retreated after the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index closed near a record levels after Congress agreed to lift the debt limit, while companies keep posting third quarter earnings. S&P 500 futures expiring in December slid 0.1% to 1,711.0 at 7:44 a.m. in New York despite vote of Congress to halt the 16-day […] Read more

iPad to collide with fierce competition as tablet market shifts

October 17, 2013 8:53 am
As of right now Apple is the dominant company producing tablets with market share around 32% by unit shipments in the second quarter, according to market trackers IDC. However, that represents a massive jolt comparing it to the 60% company had a year earlier. The previous version of iPad mini now makes up around two-thirds […] Read more

Danone’s yogurt rethinks US as an emerging market

October 16, 2013 2:29 pm
As many companies in the business, when things are moving slowly at home, looking for new markets is a priority. French food group Danone has focused on emerging markets in recent years to offset the environment back home. The company said it lowered full-year forecast on Wednesday amid the recall of baby milk products in […] Read more

US stock-index futures advance before debt talk

October 16, 2013 12:12 pm
U.S. stock-index futures soared, arguing that the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index will move up after declining significantly yesterday, as lawmakers planned to resume talks and even vote on raising the debt limit before tomorrow’s deadline. S&P 500 futures expiring in December added 0.4%t o 1,699.0 at 12:37 a.m. in London. The benchmark index lost […] Read more