U.S. Stocks Rise Amid Jobless Claims, Earnings Reports – Bloomberg 04-25-13

Salient to Investors: 73 percent of the 237 S&P 500 index members so far reporting have beaten earnings estimates, 56 percent missed on revenue estimates. 24 of 40 economists expect the ECB to cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percent to 0.5 percent next week. Greg Woodard at Manning & Napier said the market is looking

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Emerging-Market Returns Unhinge From Developed: Chart of the Day – Bloomberg 04-23-13

Salient to Investors: JPMorgan Chase said that from June 2010 through 2012, the positive correlation between developed and emerging- market equities daily performance was 89.6 percent, but in 2013 there is a negative correlation of 60.3 percent as emerging-market stocks slumped. Andres Garcia-Amaya at JPMorgan said emerging markets could continue to

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European Stocks Jump Most in Eight Months on Earnings – Bloomberg 04-23-13

Salient to Investors: Alan Higgins at Coutts expects another 7 to 10 percent on equities worldwide in 2013. Greg Fuzesi at JPMorgan said today’s PMI makes an ECB rate cut more likely, and expects one in June. Read the full article at http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-23/european-stock-futures-rise-stmicro-michelin-may-move.html. Click here to receive free and immediate email alerts of the

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U.S. Stocks Gain as Caterpillar Rises, Commodities Rally – Bloomberg 04-22-13

Salient to Investors: Michael Purves at Weeden said the markets are starting to process softening economic news and a correction. 72 percent of the 111 S&P 500 companies so far reporting have beaten earnings estimates. Thomas Nyheim at Christiana Trust said housing is showing modest improvement. William C. Dudley at

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