Market Analysis

Asian indexes rise on Friday, sharesof technology companies are becoming more expensive on the positive projections of the American Intel, reports Bloomberg.

MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose during trading on 0,3%, the Japanese Nikkei - by 0,8%, the Chinese Shanghai Composite - on 0,4%.

"Investors remain cautious, - said Head of Investment Strategy AMP Capital Investors in Sydney, Shane Oliver. - Most markets showed strong growth since the beginning of the new year. The good news is still coming in, but some data have mixed feelings."

chip manufacturer Intel Corp up to 4 th quarter profit increased nearly 10 times, surpassing forecasts of Wall Street. Intel"s net profit amounted to 3 months $ 2.28 billion, ie 40 cents per share, versus $ 234 million, 4 cents, a year ago. Revenues reached $ 10.57 billion compared with $ 8.23 billion, an increase of 28%.

One of the most important indicators - profitability (gross profit margin), reached late last year, a record in the history of the Intel level - 65%.

the current quarter, Intel expects to record revenue of $ 9.7 billion plus or minus $ 400 million in cost-effectiveness of 61%. Analysts on average expected the same only on $ 9.35 billion

However, economic statistic data from the United States does not have pleased investors: the increasing number of applications for unemployment benefits in the United States last week has exceeded forecasts, and retail sales in the U.S. unexpectedly fell in December to 0.3%, while analysts predicted increase of 0,5%.

The stock price of South Korean chip maker Hyunix Semiconductor Inc. rose by 2,4% due to optimistic forecasts Intel. Papers of the largest manufacturer of computer memory in Japan, Elpida Memory Inc. went up by 0.7%, Taiwan"s Acer Inc, the second largest in the sales of computers - by 1%.

second-largest market capitalization in the Japanese steel maker JFE Holdings lowered the price of securities to 3,5% because of fears that he will have to pay more for iron ore. Rio Tinto Group, one of the leading suppliers in the world market, said Thursday that sales of iron ore rose to record levels.

market value of the Australian oil company Santos fell 1.4%, as oil prices decline fifth consecutive session. Since the beginning of the week with WTI price of crude oil for February delivery fell by 4,5%.

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securities shipbuilding company Daewoo Shipbuilding Marine Engineering Co. soared 14% after the CEO metallurgical concern Posco Chung Joon Young announced the desire to buy this shipyard.

The Ukrainian stock market grew slightly on Friday on domestic demand
Forex on the European session
Forex - Asia
Indices in the U.S. rose Thursday in anticipation of reporting Intel, futures Cheaper on Friday
Forex - results of the day
The Ukrainian stock market rose on Thursday on the stocks of metallurgical sector
Indexes in Europe grow on Thursday at Trichet"s statements, strong indicators of Rio Tinto and SAP
Forex on the European session
The property is located in a standstill "

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