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Gold and Base Metal Plays: Jerome Hass and Jimmy Chu

Sat, 12 May 2012 05:42:03 HKT

Toronto-based hedge fund managers Jerome Hass and Jimmy Chu of Lightwater Partners discuss their strategic approach to taking long positions on gold, zinc and tungsten opportunities around the world. In an exclusive interview with The Gold Report, the Lightwater principals reveal several precious an...

IAM plans rally as Caterpillar strike hits week 2

Wed, 09 May 2012 02:28:03 HKT

Union members at a Caterpillar Inc plant in Joliet, Illinois have scheduled a rally for Friday to gather support for their strike against the company, which is now in its second week.

China factories bottoming out, HSBC PMI signals

Wed, 02 May 2012 13:00:06 HKT

China's manufacturing sector showed fresh signs of bottoming out in April, with export orders ticking up, but activity still contracted for a sixth consecutive month, according to a private sector survey on Wednesday.

Wall Street jumps on Apple's results, Fed reassurance

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:42:02 HKT

Stocks rallied on Wednesday, with Apple's surge giving the Nasdaq its biggest gain of the year, while the Fed chairman reassured markets that the central bank would do more if necessary to lift the economy.

Apple results put Nasdaq on track for best gain of year

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 03:28:03 HKT

U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday and the Nasdaq was on track for its best percentage gain for 2012 a day after Apple's blowout results further lifted optimism about the strength of earnings.

Wall Street rallies as Apple soars, Fed on hold

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 01:28:03 HKT

Stocks rose on Wednesday after Apple's blowout quarter overshadowed a drop in durable goods and further lifted optimism in an earnings season that has far outstripped expectations.

Apple blowout quarter stokes Wall Street

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:14:02 HKT

Stocks advanced on Wednesday after a blowout quarter from Apple further lifted optimism in an earnings season that has far outstripped expectations.

Wall Street Surges On Apple Results

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:14:02 HKT

Wall Street jumped on Wednesday after forecast-beating results from Apple cleared away a weeks-old market overhang and lifted optimism in an earnings season already far outstripping expectations.

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Q1 Profit Rises, Lifts Forecast

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:58:41 HKT

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT), the largest maker of construction and mining equipment, reported a 29 percent jump in its first-quarter profit that topped analysts' estimates and boosted its full-year outlook, as U.S. builders replaced their aging machinery and demand for mining equipment boomed.

Caterpillar profit up; outlook seen as modest

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:28:03 HKT

Caterpillar Inc reported a 29 percent rise in first-quarter profit on Wednesday and beat analyst expectations as the company relied on its growing mining business and sales to buyers looking to replace aging equipment.

Stocks futures point to higher open after Apple earnings

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:21:02 HKT

Stock index futures pointed to a higher open on Wednesday after forecast-beating results from Apple removed a weeks-old market overhang and lifted optimism in a corporate earnings season that is already far outstripping expectations.

Caterpillar 1st-quarter profit beats Street View

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:35:05 HKT

Caterpillar Inc reported a 29 percent rise in first-quarter profit on Wednesday and beat analyst expectations thanks to continued demand for replacement machinery in North America and growth in its mining business.

Caterpillar first quarter profit beats Street view

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:35:03 HKT

Futures advance as Apple earnings soar

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:21:02 HKT

Stock index futures rose on Wednesday after forecast-beating results from Apple removed a weeks-old market overhang and lifted optimism in a corporate earnings season already outstripping expectations by a wide margin.

Caterpillar Q1 profit rises, outlook lifted

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:00:04 HKT

Caterpillar Inc reported a 29 percent rise in quarterly profit on Wednesday due to continued demand for replacement machinery in North America and growth in its mining business.

US Futures Up Ahead Of FOMC Statement; Apple Shares In Focus

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:10:31 HKT

Futures on major US stock indices point to higher opening on Wednesday ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s meeting and durable goods order data.

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Earnings Preview: Upside Surprise Expected in Q1

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 03:15:16 HKT

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT), the world's largest maker of construction and mining equipment, is expected to report strong first-quarter profit on mining company demands and consumers' need to replace aging equipment.

Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon 4/24/2012

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:25:35 HKT

The Australian sharemarket rose for the first time this week, with the All Ordinaries Index (XAO) edging higher by 0.1 pct or 3.6 pts to 4433.9. Yesterday was the second quietest day for the Aussie market however today was a little busier. The Australian and New Zealand markets will be closed tomorrow due to the ANZAC day holiday.

GE 1Q Earnings, Revenue Top Street's Forecast

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:39:29 HKT

General Electric Co topped Wall Street's profit and revenue forecasts for the first quarter, helped by strong demand for energy equipment and railroad locomotives.

GE profit, revenue top Wall Street forecast

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:21:02 HKT

General Electric Co topped Wall Street's profit and revenue forecasts for the first quarter, helped by strong demand for energy equipment and railroad locomotives.

Big manufacturers more likely to embrace "Made in USA": survey

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:21:01 HKT

Large U.S. manufacturers are much more likely than their smaller peers to move production to the United States from China, according to a survey.

Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 4/20/2012

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:58:21 HKT

Yesterday the Australian share market improved for the second straight day, with the All Ordinaries Index (XAO) finishing higher by 14.1 points to 4,441 points.

Early rally fades as Nasdaq drops sharply

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:42:02 HKT

Better-than-expected retail sales in March were unable to sustain an early rally on Wall Street as stocks struggled to come off their worst two-week period in more than four months, with a march higher in Spanish bond yields continuing to undermine confidence.

Hong Kong Shares End Higher for the Week as Banks Lead

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:57:18 HKT

Hong Kong shares rose on Friday with gains pulling the benchmark index into positive territory for the week as investors looked past last quarter's growth slowdown in China and focused on higher bank lending and money supply on the mainland.

APR Energy to Report Full-Year Results Amidst Contract Termination and Share Price Swings

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:31:10 HKT

APR Energy is scheduled to release its preliminary earnings for the fourteen month period ended December 31, 2011 on Monday as it delayed reporting a month due to complexities which resulted a share price fall of more than 25 percent. However, the group reported a summary of preliminary results on March 20, 2012.

US Stock Index Futures Signal Early Gains

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:14:02 HKT

Stock index futures pointed to a higher open on Wall Street on Thursday, with futures for the S&P 500 up 0.55 percent, Dow Jones futures up 0.42 percent and Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.59 percent at 3:34 a.m. EDT (0734 GMT).

Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon 4/12/2012

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:08:43 HKT

Local stocks snapped a four day losing streak today, thanks to better than expected jobs numbers and a strong lead from US and European share markets. The All Ordinaries Index (XAO) gained 34.3pts or 0.8pct by close to 4361.6.

Wall Street Plummets Below Key Support Level

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 02:51:37 HKT

Wall Street felt tremors Tuesday afternoon as the S&P 500 Index, Nasdaq Composite Index and Dow Jones Industrial Average both dropped precipitously following declines in European equity markets.

Caterpillar's big bet on the U.S. economy

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:49:03 HKT

It hasn't been long since Caterpillar Inc looked like the typical resident of the Rust Belt. Having misjudged how deep the U.S. economy would decline, the world's largest maker of construction machinery reduced its workforce by 33,000 people worldwide in 2009, closed plants and posted lower profits.

Updates: Good News From QBE, Seven Group, Transfield Surprises With A Slide

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 07:15:06 HKT

Are the gods of insurance (weather, the earth and financial markets) finally smiling on QBE and two tough years?