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European Stocks Fluctuate; BHP Billiton, Lagardere Drop, Volkswagen Gains European stocks fluctuated as
basic-resource producers fell on speculation rising inflation
will prompt China to pare back stimulus measures, offsetting a
rally by auto shares. Asian equities gained.
Asian Stocks Rise on Outlook for Japanese Economy; BHP Billiton Declines Asian stocks rose, sending the MSCI
Asia Pacific Index toward a seven-week high, as speculation
Japan’s economy is recovering outweighed concern China will pare
back measures that spurred growth.
FuelCell Energy, Gymboree, Jo-Ann Stores, Semtech: U.S. Equity Preview Shares of the following companies
may have unusual moves in U.S. trading. Stock symbols are in
parentheses.
Brookfield, NAL, Norbord, Paramount Energy Trust: Canadian Equity Preview Shares of the following companies
may have unusual moves in Canadian trading. Stock symbols are in
parentheses.
Baltic Trading IPO Raises $228 Million at Low End of Forecast Price Range Baltic Trading Ltd., the New York-
based shipping company formed to operate dry-bulk cargo vessels,
raised $228 million in its initial public offering after selling
shares at the low end of its price range.
French Stocks Decline; Lagardere, CFAO, Haulotte Drop as Boiron Advances France’s CAC 40 Index declined
15.55, or 0.4 percent, to 3,928 at 9:09 a.m. in Paris. The SBF
120 Index also dropped 0.4 percent.
Benchmark DAX Gains 0.2%, Reversing Earlier Declines; Volkswagen Advances German stocks erased earlier
declines as Volkswagen AG shares increased after the company
reported rising sales, offsetting declines in K+S AG, which said
operating profit fell.
Basilea, Geberit, Implenia, Meyer Burger, Panalpina: Swiss Equity Preview The following companies’ shares may
be active in Zurich. Stock symbols are in parentheses after
company names. Prices are from the last close.
U.K. Stocks Erase Losses; Thomas Cook, Aggreko, BT Shares Rise in London The U.K.’s FTSE 100 Index was
little changed at 5,640.2 at 9:46 a.m. in London. The gauge
earlier fell as much as 0.5 percent.
Japan's Stocks Rise on Outlook for Economy, Iron-Ore Demand; Mitsui Climbs Japanese stocks rose, sending the
Nikkei 225 Stock Average to its highest close since Jan. 21, on
speculation increased demand will boost earnings at iron-ore
producers and that the nation’s economy is recovering.
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