June 3, 2013 7:13 am
US stocks recorded a serious drop on the last day of the month. The benchmark indexes recorded a significant drop, however not strong enough to change the positive outlook for the month. Among all 10 industries included in S&P 500, only technology and financial sectors recorded climbs while the rest plunged late on Friday. Bank […]
Read moreMay 31, 2013 2:29 pm
Goldman Sachs has missed two of the biggest acquisitions of the year. The bank didnt take part in the $23 billion merger of Heinz Co. by Brazilian investment firm 3G capital and Warren Buffetts Berkshire Hathaway Inc. announced in February. The company also worked with private-equity firms in an attempt to seal a deal with […]
Read moreMay 31, 2013 1:11 pm
The board at Dell said that a takeover offer would be acting in best interest of companys shareholders. Dells founder and CEO Michael Dell has offered $13.65 per share to take the company private, according to filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday. The offer has been facing numerous criticism by some of […]
Read moreMay 31, 2013 11:58 am
Samsung electronics have selected Intel processors to power the new version of its Galaxy tablet. The Android based product is one of the top sellers for the company and this is exactly what Intel needed to fuel its 23.7% year to date climb. Samsung has chosen Intels Clover Trail mobile chip for at least one […]
Read moreMay 31, 2013 9:08 am
The US tech sector was raising share prices yesterday as the demand was increasing. Investors have noticed the unconvincing US data earlier yesterday which gave no reason for the Fed to cut back on stimulus. Therefore, the road is clear for analysts to make predictions. EMC Corp. shares climbed 5.4% after a statement from the […]
Read moreMay 31, 2013 8:13 am
TUI Travel Plc stated it plans to buy 60 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft and will consider the purchase of another 90 planes as the company is looking for high fuel efficiency. The travel company owns six European airlines said the order of that proportion should be discussed with shareholders till an approval is reached. The […]
Read moreMay 31, 2013 7:36 am
In an attempt to boost the economy and take it back to the favorable levels UK government is forced to make spending cuts. The unemployment of 7.8% has been a reason for more than 500 000 people to be going hungry as food becomes more expensive, jobless claims rise. Max Goldring, CEO of Oxfam, one […]
Read moreMay 31, 2013 7:00 am
Tesla Motors is working for tripling their supercharger stations by the end of the next month. That would give Teslas customers a possibility to use the electric sports car from LA to NY. Musk noted that current expansion of stations would give customers more freedom which is a basic goal in companys service. “Its very […]
Read moreMay 30, 2013 2:35 pm
The UK stocks reduced their gains after the report of US economy growing slower than expected in the first quarter. Rio Tinto Group, the metal and mining corporation and Glencore Xstrata Plc each advanced more than 1%. Lloyds Banking Group Plc and HSBC Holdings Plc both advanced by 1.62% and 1.31%, respectfully. John Wood Group […]
Read moreMay 30, 2013 1:33 pm
The index stock futures remained higher after government data showed the economy grew less than estimates and job claims also raising more than forecasts. Futures on S&P 500 added 0.4% to 1653.7 . GDP of US raised by 2.4% disappointing expectations of 2.5% increase. Job claims climbed by 14 000 comparing to previous period exceeding […]
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