U.S. indexes fell after the latest economic growth data failed to spark enthusiasm. Ford Motor reported a large net profit on one-time tax gains but operating net lagged on weak Asian and European results. Markets indexes in Europe declined after Greek talks foundered and Spanish jobs surged to 23%.
The U.S. economy gathered steam and expanded at 2.8% annual rate in fourth quarter after growing at 1.8% in the third. Eastman Chemical agreed to acquire Solutia for $4.7 billion. Ford quarterly net soared and reported annual profit for third year in a row.
Amgen fourth quarter net slipped to $937 million. Chevron fourth quarter net decreased to $5.1 billion and Caterpillar fourth quarter net surged 60% to $1.54 billion. Ford fourth quarter net surged to $13.6 billion. Procter & Gamble second quarter net slumped 49% to $1.7 billion.
Euro area money supply growth slowed, German import price inflation eased, and Swedish retail sales rose in December. Spanish jobless rate rose to 22.9% in the fourth quarter. Swiss leading index fell in January.
European markets traded sideways and Italy sold €11 billion in bills today. Spanish jobless rate rose to 22.9% in the fourth quarter and Greek negotiations founder. AEGON entered into €2 billion syndicated credit facility.
The UK indexes gained and investors focused on the Greek debt restructuring outcome. Irish retail sales improved in December. BP plc ordered to bear all costs related to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010.
Australian stocks extended gains for the second day and resource stocks and banks led the advance. Woodside Petroleum said it is looking to sell a stake in its Western Australia based natural gas basin.
U.S. stocks declined after new home sales fell unexpectedly in December and dropped 6.2% to a record low in 2011. However, durable goods orders and weekly jobless claims rose. AT&T sold 9.4 million smartphones in the quarter and took $4 billion charge for a failed takeover bid.
The U.S. indexes edged higher after weekly jobless claims and durable goods orders rose, new home sales declined and leading economic index improved. Amgen agreed to acquire Micromet for $1.16 billion.
The software company said quarterly revenues rose 12% to $594 million. Net quarterly loss narrowed 8.6% to $64 million. The company lost 21 cents per share versus a loss of 22 cents per share a year-ago quarter and estimates revenues between $1 billion and $1.02 billion for the second quarter.
American Electric Power fourth quarter net soared to $308 million. Altria Group fourth quarter net increased 9% to $836 million. Honeywell fourth quarter net loss swung to $310 million. NextEra fourth quarter soared to $395 million. Starbucks first quarter net increased 10.2% to $382.1 million.
U.S. economy rose at 2.8% in the fourth quarter after expanding in the third quarter rose of 1.8%. The price index of gross domestic purchases decreased 1% in the quarter compared to 1.8% in the third. Personal consumption expenditures increased 2% in the quarter from 1.7% in the third.
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