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US Homebuilder Confidence Improves as Property Market Gears up for More Buyers

US home builders' confidence rebound four points in November after falling for the first time last month, according to the National Association of Home Builders' latest Housing Market Index (HMI) as more the real estate market gears for more buyers.

Nov 19, 2014

How Home Depot's Latest Earnings Report Confused the World

The Home Depot announced its third quarter earnings report for the financial year of 2014 on Wednesday and it had quite a few journalists and investors confused.

Nov 19, 2014

Marley Natural: First Official Weed Brand Named after Bob Marley

Privateer Holdings and the estate of the legendary musician are launching a global marijuana brand "Marley Natural," which is going to be the first ever legal cannabis manufacturing company.

Nov 19, 2014

BSE closes points 14.59 up on Nov 18

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 14.59 points up to stand at 28,163.29. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 4.85 points up to stand at 8,425.90. RCOM and JAIN IRRIGATION SYSTEMS LTD. were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 9.22% and 7.76% along with RENUKA and REDINGTON with an increase of 7.20% and 6.20% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include RASOYA PROTEINS LTD and CEAT LTD with a decrease of 19.89% and 4.20% along with ECLERX SERVICES LTD. and KAILASH with a decrease of 3.95% and 3.60% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is up 103.22 points at 19,030.02 while the banking sector is up 60.6 points at 20,262.54 and the reality sector is down 10.03 points at 1,664.91. The Indian currency is up 0.03% at Rs 61.75 per dollar.

Nov 18, 2014

Halliburton and Baker Hughes Agree to $34.6 Billion Friendly Acquisition deal

Halliburton Company, one of the leading oil-field services giant, and Baker Hughes Inc., have agreed to a friendly acquisition deal where the former will take over all common outstanding shares of the latter for a deal worth $34.6 billion.

Nov 18, 2014

BSE closes points 131.22 up on Nov 17

New Delhi, Nov 17 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 131.22 points up to stand at 28,177.88. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 40.85 points up to stand at 8,430.75. JSWENERGY and RURAL ELECTRIFICATION CORPORATION LTD. were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 12.13% and 10.25% along with NCC and Bajaj Finance Limited with an increase of 9.54% and 8.62% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include RASOYA PROTEINS LTD. and BALKRISHNA INDUSTRIES LTD. with a decrease of 19.91% and 7.03% along with PUNJ LLOYD LTD. and DEN with a decrease of 5.67% and 5.11% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is up 266.87 points at 18,926.80 while the banking sector is up 83.16 points at 20,201.93 and the reality sector is up 5.58 points at 1,674.94. The Indian currency is up 0.02% at Rs 61.73 per dollar.

Nov 17, 2014

Halliburton Going Hostile with Baker Hughes Merger

Halliburton Co., the famous oil-field services giant is rushing the merger with rival Baker Hughes Inc threatening to replace its entire board of directors, according to several news reports.

Nov 15, 2014

G20 Summit 2014: What you need to Know and What You Need to See (PHOTOS)

Leaders from the Group of 20 member countries and other nations have arrived at the Australian city of Brisbane for the G20 Summit. The two-day summit, which begun today will mark the ninth global leaders meeting.

Nov 15, 2014

BSE closes points 106.02 up on Nov 14

New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 106.02 points up to stand at 28,046.66. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 32.05 points up to stand at 8,389.90. JAIPRAKASH ASSOCIATES LTD. and JPPOWER were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 8.92% and 7.51% along with SAIL and GSPL with an increase of 7.41% and 7.30% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include BALKRISHNA INDUSTRIES LTD and FINOLEX INDUSTRIES LTD with a decrease of 15.89% and 8.77% along with FINOLEX CABLES LTD and TVS MOTOR with a decrease of 4.87% and 4.65% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is up 115.72 points at 18,659.93 while the banking sector is up 143.29 points at 20,118.77 and the reality sector is up 38.25 points at 1,669.36. The Indian currency is down 0.36% at Rs 61.77 per dollar.

Nov 14, 2014

BSE closes points 68.26 down on Nov 13

New Delhi, Nov 13 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 68.26 points down to stand at 27,940.64. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 25.45 points down to stand at 8,357.85. BALRAMPUR CHINI MILLS LTD. and AMTEK AUTO were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 17.22% and 8.67% along with DELTACORP and CUB with an increase of 6.80% and 6.20% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include BAJAJ ELECTRICALS LTD. and MAX with a decrease of 11.53% and 6.59% along with HINDPETRO and UNITECH with a decrease of 6.11% and 5.46% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is down 73.35 points at 18,544.21 while the banking sector is down 142.30 points at 19,975.48 and the reality sector is down 23.81 points at 1,631.11. The Indian currency is up 0.12% at Rs 61.58 per dollar.

Nov 13, 2014

'Better Twitter for all' Plan Sends Twitter's Shares Soaring on Analyst Day

Twitter Inc's shares soared by about eight percent Wednesday after the social media website's leaders pitched their growth and user retention plans to investors on their first ever "analyst day."

Nov 13, 2014

BSE closes points 98.84 up on Nov 12

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 98.84 points up to stand at 28,008.90. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 20.65 points up to stand at 8,383.30. BAYER CROPSCIENCE LTD. and AIA ENGINEERING LTD were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 10.35% and 7.61% along with MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA FINANCIAL SERVICES and ASHOK LEYLAND LTD with an increase of 7.57% and 7.37% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include HCC and CADILA HEALTHCARE LTD with a decrease of 4.49% and 4.26% along with IOC and IL&FS Transportation Networks Ltd. with a decrease of 4.00% and 3.87% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is up 217.16 points at 18,617.56 while the banking sector is up 223.20 points at 20,117.78 and the reality sector is down 2.52 points at 1,654.92. The Indian currency is up 0.10% at Rs 61.49 per dollar.

Nov 12, 2014

BSE closes points 35.33 up on Nov 11

New Delhi, Nov 11 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 35.33 points up to stand at 27,910.06. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 18.40 points up to stand at 8,362.65. AMTEKAUTO and HCC were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 16.91 and 8.50% along with JAIN IRRIGATION SYSTEMS LTD. and POLARIS with an increase of 7.74% and 7.24% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include KAILASH and FSL with a decrease of 9.90% and 4.98% along with SREI INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE LTD. and BAJAJ ELECTRICALS LTD. with a decrease of 4.68% and 4.35% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is up 124.47 points at 18,400.40 while the banking sector is up 145.18 points at 19,894.58 and the reality sector is up 17.25 points at 1,657.44. The Indian currency is up 0.16 % at Rs 61.60 per dollar.

Nov 11, 2014

BSE closes points 6.10 up on Nov 10

New Delhi, Nov 7 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 6.10 points up to stand at 27,874.73. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 7.25 points up to stand at 8,344.25. RAJESH EXPO and BEML were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 12.22% and 6.98% along with JET AIRWAYS and ING VYSYA BANK with an increase of 6.82% and 6.22% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include ENGINEERS INDIA LTD and KAILASH with a decrease of 12.32% and 8.20% along with INDIA CEMENTS and SJVN with a decrease of 6.10% and 5.71% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is down 62.74 points at 18,275.93 while the banking sector is down 105.02 points at 19,749.40 and the reality sector is down 2.17 points at 1,640.19. The Indian currency is up 0.19 % at Rs 61.50 per dollar.

Nov 10, 2014

BSE closes points 47.25 down on Nov 7

New Delhi, Nov 7 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 47.25 points down to stand at 27,868.63. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 3.15 points up to stand at 8,342.30. BEL and CUMMINS INDIA LTD. were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 9.67% and 7.36% along with DLF and FSL with an increase of 6.40% and 6.15% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include ESCORTS and UCOBANK with a decrease of 8.28% and 6.58% along with BHUSHAN STEEL LTD. and JPPOWER with a decrease of 4.58% and 4.55% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is down 85.14 points at 18,338.67 while the banking sector is down 17.84 points at 19,854.42 and the reality sector is up 39.04 points at 1,642.36. The Indian currency is up 0.34% at Rs 61.62 per dollar.

Nov 7, 2014