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Stock markets climb higher after surprising US jobs numbers, Dow touches 15,000

The Canadian PressMay 3, 2013 10:18

TORONTO - North American stock markets moved higher Friday after a surprise improvement in the U.S. jobless rate helped the Dow Jones industrials break through 15,000 for the first time. Toronto's S The gains came after the U.S. Labour Department said employers added 165,000 jobs in April, while both February and March numbers were also better than first thought. The combination trimmed the U.S. unemployment rate to a four-year low of 7.5 per cent.

Tokyo shares close 0.76% lower

Agence France-PresseMay 2, 2013 03:45

Tokyo shares closed 0.76 percent lower on Thursday as the yen remained strong, despite a decision by the US central bank to keep its easy money policies in place to bolster the world's biggest economy. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index ended down 105.31 points at 13,694.04, while the Topix index of all first-section shares fell 0.44 percent, or 5.09 points, to 1,153.28. "Foreign investor interest remains strong, but it has eased back without overarching buy catalysts of late," said Kenichi Hirano, market analyst at Tachibana Securities.

Tokyo stocks 0.51% lower by break

Agence France-PresseMay 2, 2013 00:15

Tokyo stocks fell 0.51 percent Thursday morning despite a decision by the US central bank to keep its easy-money policies in place as the yen remained strong. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index was down 70.13 points to 13,729.22, while the Topix index of all first-section shares declined 0.26 percent, or 2.99 points, to 1,155.38. "Foreign investor interest remains strong, but it has eased back without overarching buy catalysts of late," said Kenichi Hirano, market analyst at Tachibana Securities.

Tokyo stocks open 0.52% lower

Agence France-PresseMay 1, 2013 20:45

Tokyo stocks opened 0.52 percent lower on Thursday despite a decision by the US central bank to keep its easy-money policies in place as the yen remained strong. The Nikkei 225 index at the Tokyo Stock Exchange was down 72.10 points to 13,727.25 at the start. "Foreign investor interest remains strong, but it has eased back without overarching buy catalysts of late," said Kenichi Hirano, market analyst at Tachibana Securities.

US stocks fall on more evidence of slowdown in the economy

The Canadian PressMay 1, 2013 12:30

NEW YORK, N.Y. - The stock market is lower at midday on more evidence of a slowing U.S. economy. The Dow Jones industrial average is down 57 points to 14,781 as of 11:51 a.m. Eastern time. The Standard U.S. factory activity last month dropped to its slowest pace this year. Companies added the fewest jobs in seven months in April. Home security company ADT Corp. fell $2.34 to $41.31 after its quarterly profit didn't live up to analysts' hopes. That drop helped push down the S

Tokyo stocks close 0.44% lower

Agence France-PresseMay 1, 2013 03:00

Tokyo stocks closed 0.44 percent percent lower on Wednesday as the yen's strength and gloomy economic data from the eurozone offset positive sentiment after the S&P 500 closed at another record high. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index at the Tokyo Stock Exchange, which was one of the few financial markets in Asia open because of a public holiday, finished down 61.51 points to 13,799.35. The broader Topix index of all first-section shares slipped 0.58 percent, or 6.76 points, to 1,158.27.

US stocks open lower on disappointing Pfizer report

Agence France-PresseApril 30, 2013 10:00

US stocks opened lower Tuesday after a disappointing earnings report from Dow member Pfizer sent the blue-chip index into negative territory. Five minutes into trade, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 27.64 (0.19 percent) to 14,791.11. The broad-based S&P 500 gave up 0.83 (0.05 percent) at 1,592.78, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index slipped 0.20 (0.01 percent) to 3,306.82. The losses came after pharmaceutical giant Pfizer reported a 53 percent increase in profits but missed earnings expectations and slashed its full-year earnings forecast.

Tokyo shares close 0.17% lower

Agence France-PresseApril 30, 2013 05:31

Tokyo shares closed 0.17 percent lower on Tuesday in subdued trading after the yen picked up steam following the announcement by the Bank of Japan last week there would be no fresh stimulus. After a long weekend, the Nikkei ended down 23.27 points at 13,860.86, while the Topix index of all first-section shares edged up 0.34 percent, or 3.94 points, to 1,165.13. Japanese financial markets were shut Monday and will be closed again Friday for the Golden Week holiday.

Tokyo stocks down 0.43% by break

Agence France-PresseApril 30, 2013 00:15

Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei 225 index fell 0.43 percent Tuesday morning in subdued trading after the yen picked on news that the Bank of Japan would hold off fresh stimulus. The Nikkei, which was closed Monday for a holiday, was down 59.47 points to 13,824.66 by the break, while the Topix index of all first-section shares rose 0.40 percent, or 4.66 points, to 1,165.85. Japanese financial markets were closed Monday and will be off again Friday for the Golden Week holiday.

Asian markets mostly higher on Italy lead

Agence France-PresseApril 29, 2013 23:30

Asian markets mostly rose on Tuesday after another record close on Wall Street, while sentiment was also boosted by news that a new government had finally been formed in Italy after months of deadlock. Japan's Nikkei, which was closed Monday for a holiday, was stuck in negative territory, however, as a stronger yen outweighed data pointing to a tentative recovery in the world's number three economy. Hong Kong added 0.80 percent, Sydney was 0.76 percent higher and Seoul put on 1.00 percent but Tokyo fell 0.43 percent by the break.