The market review for March 11

Wednesday, 10 March, U.S. stock indices continued to slowly climb up. Members of the market encouraged by news of falling wholesale stock in January at 0.2% after falling 1% in December. The sale of companies in the past month increased by 1,3% after December’s 1.2%. Based on these data, investors concluded that despite the pessimistic expectations of business in relation to demand, they will have very soon to replenish reserves that will be a clear sign of economic recovery. Two hours before the end of the auction were published rates of the U.S. budget for February, the deficit which amounted to 220.9 billion dollars, or slightly better than expected (223 billion U.S. dollars). Fivefold increase in the deficit from the January level due to the cost of incentives, including grants to small businesses.

As a result of trading the Dow Jones index rose by 2.95 points (0.03%) – to 10,567.33 points, NASDAQ – at 18.27 points (0.78%) – to 2,358.95 points, S & P – at 5.17 points (0.45%) – up to 1,145.61 points.

Continuing and rapid growth of capitalization of the largest U.S. insurance company American International Group Inc., Adding to the environment is 10,59%. At this time the reason for optimism began to improve the situation with the company’s bonds. Over the past two weeks, their value increased by 13 cents – up 79.5 cents for a paper that was the best result among issuers included in the calculation of indices Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Bondholders reasonably expect to repay the obligations of funds attracted from the sale of the assets of AIG. Surprising the experts is the fact that the division of the insurance company can not sell without a discount to fair value. Other industry representatives also were in demand: Unitedhealth Group Inc. went up by 0,48%, WellPoint Inc. – On 1,71%, MetLife Inc. – On 2,38%, Aflac Inc. – On 2,38%, Aetna Inc. – On 1,34%, Cigna Corp. – On 0,82%.

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The market review for March 2

Monday, March 1, the U.S. stock market was dominated by buyers due to good macroeconomic statistics and, increasingly, corporate news. From the published positive data it is worth noting than expected growth in personal expenditure and the Americans in January were higher than the January forecast of spending on construction. Both figures indicate that consumption in the United States is rising faster than expected, but it is necessary for sustained economic recovery. In addition, market participants expect the European Union declaration on measures to address the debt problems of Greece. Against this backdrop, the U.S. stock indexes spent the day in positive territory.

As a result of trading on March 1 2010. Dow Jones index rose by 78.53 points (0.76%) – to 10,403.79 points, NASDAQ rose 35.31 points (1.58%) – to 2,273.57 points, S & P added 11.22 points (1.02%) and finished the day at around 1,115.71 points.
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The market review for December, 17st

Stock trades in the United States were closed on Dec. 16 change in opposite directions leading aggregate indicators against the background of the decision of the Federal Reserve System (Fed) to leave the key rate at a level close to zero. Following the two-day meeting on monetary policy the Fed repeated its pledge to keep rates at “extremely low” level for a prolonged period, and stated that the U.S. economy is gaining strength. Fed presented a gamblers are no surprises, but immediately after the announcement of the decision at 22:15 Moscow time, U.S. stock indexes began to win back down, reducing much of the growth achieved in early trading. This happened against a background of growth yield of 10-year U.S. Treasuries, caused by speculation about forthcoming in 2010. Fed rate hikes.

Among the leaders of growth in the auction on Dec. 16 was the action of mineral fertilizer producer CF Industries Holdings (+4,9%), US Steel Corporation Steel Corp. (+2.9%), Oil and gas Range Resources Corp. (+4.3%). Quotations oil futures on the basis of trading on the NYMEX rose 1.97 dollars and accounted for 72.66 dollars per barrel. In the currency market the dollar declined in value against the euro and British pound but strengthened the Japanese yen.
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The market review for November, 11st

Stock trades in the United States were closed on November 10 countervailing change leading indexes. The main factor that influenced the outcome of the meeting, was the publication of financial statements of a number of American companies. In the banking sector is worth noting improvement quotes Bank of America Corp. (1.65%) appeared on the background of news British bank HSBC to reduce the level of arrears on consumer credit in the United States.

In the Green Zone ended in bidding for the world’s largest insurance company American International Group Inc. (3.90%) amid reports from the agency Moody’s Investors Service. According to analysts Moody’s, AIG in the near future be able to pay received from the Federal Reserve System (FRS), the U.S. loan and pay off most of the debt owed to the Ministry of Finance (Unites States Department of the Treasury) to exit from a crisis situation. read more

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The market review for November, 9st

Stock trades in the U.S. on November 6 2009. closed growth of leading indexes against a background of macroeconomic statistics. Market participants were enthusiastic about the data on the amount of inventory in the warehouses of wholesale trade in the U.S. in September, published by the Ministry of Commerce (US Department of Commerce). The reported figure in September 2009. decreased by 0,9% compared to the previous month and exceeded the expectations of analysts, who expected a decline of 1%. read more

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The market review for September, 9st

Stock trades in the United States were closed on September 8 of the leading index increased on rising prices for raw materials. Thus, the increase in oil prices above 70 dollars per barrel. contributed to the growth of quotations of oil companies. As a result of trading shares of the world’s largest oil company ExxonMobil went up by 2,1%, and the securities of its smaller rivals ConocoPhillips and Chevron – by 2,3% and 2,2% respectively.

Due to the rising cost of ounces of gold over 1 thousand dollars for the first time in the last 6 months, as well as the rise in price of copper on results of the auctions have grown substantially, and quotes mining companies. In particular, a 3% increase in prices by bidding up shares of one of the world’s largest mededobyvayuschih company Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold, and securities of the largest U.S. aluminum producer Alcoa Inc. prices increased by 3,5%. At 7.4% in trading shares have risen in price by SPECIAL PROPERTIES metals producer Allegheny Technologies Inc. read more

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The market review for September, 2st

Stock trades in the United States were closed on September 1 decline leading indexes as investors worried that the largest companies of the U.S. financial sector in the near future to report on the new statement. Against this background, on the basis of trades most notably cheaper shares of financial companies.

Thus, by 4,8% in trading securities cheaper bank Wells Fargo & Co. On sale investors are not deterred even the management of the bank statement of intent in the near future to return the public financing, which Wells Fargo has attracted to the maintenance of liquidity. In addition, 6,4% and 9,2%, respectively, cheaper bank shares Bank of America and Citigroup Inc.

21% collapsed on the basis of bidding quotes the world’s largest insurance company American International Group Inc., After analysts from Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. lowered the recommendation on shares of companies with “at market” to “below market” due to their large overbought. At 17,6% and 17%, respectively, on the basis of trading shares cheaper mortgage brokers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the cost of which for the last month went up at times. read more

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The market review for September, 1st

Stock trades in the United States were closed on Aug. 31 lowered the leading index, as investors were set to record profits after growth of quotations on the previous trading session. Additional negative effect was a fall in prices for oil and metals, as well as the reduction of quotations on the European and Asian trading floors. Thus, only in China stock trading closed on the eve of the fall in the Shanghai Composite at 6,7%.

As a result of trades on 3,6% cheaper shares of the largest U.S. aluminum producer Alcoa Inc., And securities of the largest in the world mededobyvayuschey company Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. trade results were cheaper by 3.8%. In addition, 1.4% in the bidding cheaper shares the world’s largest oil company ExxonMobil Corp., And the securities of its closest competitors, Chevron and ConocoPhillips – by 1,1% and 1,5% respectively. At 9.6% in trading stocks cheaper third-largest global oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc., Which has announced it has agreed to acquire oil equipment provider BJ Services for 5.5 billion dollars BJ Services shares itself up for auction this background went up by 4,1%. read more

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Market review for August, 31th

Stock trades in the United States were closed on August 28 2009. countervailing movement of the leading indexes. At the beginning of the trading session the market flew up on the background of positive corporate news from several companies, but this stimulus was insufficient to deter investors from profit-taking. In particular, investors are optimistic about the published after the close of the previous trading session, the financial report of the world’s second-largest PC maker Dell Inc., Surpassed analysts’ expectations, amid which the company’s shares have risen in price on the basis of trading on 4,2%. At 7,3% increase in prices the securities of one of the world’s largest manufacturers of jewelry and exclusive gift Tiffany. The company released its financial report, according to which Tiffany’s net profit in II quarter 2009-2010 financial year has decreased by 29,7% – to 56.8 million dollars, while sales fell by 16% – up to $ 612.5 million received financial results exceeded expectations, in connection with which the company raised its forecast for the fiscal year as a whole. Meanwhile, at 8,2% in trading shares have risen in price clothing retailer J. Crew Group, also published a favorable financial report. read more

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Market review for August, 28th

Stock trades in the United States were closed on August 27 the growth of leading indexes. Most noticeably on the basis of bidding companies’ shares have risen in price of the financial sector, led by shares of the world’s largest insurance company American International Group Inc. (AIG). With optimism, investors consider the announcement of the newly appointed CEO of AIG Robert Benmoshe that he collaborates with former CEO Maurice Greenberg, in order to effectively take the company from crisis. Against this backdrop, shares of AIG on the basis of trades went up by 27% and helped to raise the quotes of other companies sector. At 9.1% in the trades have risen in price the securities of one of the largest U.S. bank Citigroup Inc., After the American media reported that billionaire John Paulson has acquired a substantial stake of the bank.

Meanwhile, at 8,4% in the increase in prices of trades in shares of the largest U.S. manufacturer of commercial airliners Boeing Co. after statements of the company that the first flight of the new 787 Dreamliner will be held later this year. At 6.7% increased in price and shares the world’s second-largest PC maker Dell Inc., Proclaimed the financial report, surpassed analysts’ expectations. read more

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