Wednesday, December 27, 2006

Stocks 12/27/2006

Stocks
U.S.
U.S. Stocks Rise, Pushing Dow Above 12,500, as Home Sales Exceed Forecasts U.S. stocks rose, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average above 12,500 for the first time, as oil tumbled to a one-month low and home sales exceeded forecasts.
Cadmus, InfoSonics, Ryland, Targacept, Vascular: U.S. Equity Movers Final The following is a list of companies whose shares had unusual price changes in U.S. exchanges. Stock symbols are in parentheses after company names. Share prices are as of 4:20 p.m. New York time.
Canadian Stocks Have Biggest Gain in Month, Led by Gold Producers, Banks Canadian stocks had their steepest advance in a month, as gold producers including Barrick Gold Corp. rallied on higher bullion prices. Financial companies advanced on the prospect of lower U.S. interest rates.
Brazilian Stocks Rise on Lower Rates, Higher Global Growth: Latin Stocks Brazilian stocks headed for a record high on the prospect that falling interest rates, rising currency reserves and strengthening global economic growth will extend the market's rally into next year.
Stocks in U.S. May Get Help From Rates, Mergers, Extend Four-Year Advance U.S. stocks overcame a housing slump, a manufacturing slowdown and falling profit forecasts this year to have their biggest annual gain since 2003. Lower interest rates from the Federal Reserve and a record pace of takeovers may lift prices next year.
Europe
Balda AG, E.ON AG, Munich Re, SAP AG, Volkswagen: German Equity Preview The following stocks may rise or fall in German markets.
Jordan Index Gains for Second Day, Led by Arab Bank: World's Biggest Mover Jordan's main index rose for the second day, posting the biggest fluctuation among Arab equity markets. Arab Bank Plc, the largest publicly traded lender in the kingdom, led the advance.
Israeli Stock Trading Climbs to Record This Year on Economy, Lower Rates Daily trading in Israeli stocks climbed to a record this year as lower interest rates and an expanding economy helped investors overcome concerns a war with Lebanon's Hezbollah threatened national security.
Mergers Market Is Poised to Get Even Hotter Next Year, Selig, Yeary Say As hot as the mergers market is now, it's about to get hotter.
Asia
Advanced Semi, Ess Dee and Lotte Shopping: Asia Ex-Japan Equity Preview The following stocks may rise or fall in Asian markets, excluding Japan. This preview includes news that broke after markets closed. Prices are from the local market's last close. Stock symbols are in parentheses after company names.
Mitsubishi UFJ, Miya, Nippon Oil, Nissen, Daisyo: Japanese Equity Preview The following stocks may move in Japanese markets. Prices are as of the close of the Japanese stock markets yesterday. Statements were released after the end of trading. Stock symbols are in parentheses.
BHP, Rio Tinto, James Hardie, Rinker, Woodside: Australian Equity Preview The following is a list of companies whose shares may rise or fall in Australia. This preview includes news announced after markets closed yesterday.
Asian Stocks Rise in U.S. Trading, Led by Toyota Motor, China Netcom Asian stocks advanced in U.S. trading as U.S. home sales increased more than forecast and a government report is expected to show Japan's industrial production probably rose to a record. Toyota Motor Corp. led the gain.

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