Analytics, News, and Forecasts for CFD Markets: stock news — 05-05-2014.

European stocks traded mixed due to a slowdown of Chinese economy and the escalation of tensions in Ukraine. China’s HSBC manufacturing purchasing managers’ index dropped to 48.1 in April from 48.3 in March. Analysts expected an increase to 48.4. China’s HSBC manufacturing purchasing managers’ index showed a decrease for the fourth month in a row.

Eurozone’s investor confidence released by Sentix declined to 12.8 in March from 14.1 in February. Analysts forecasted an increase to 14.2.

The European Commission warned that the low level of inflation and geopolitical tensions with Russia could have a negative impact on economic recovery.

The stock market in London is closed for a public holiday.

Wincor Nixdorf AG shares declined 5.1% after announcing the worse-than-expected first-half earnings.

Wacker Chemie AG shares decreased 4.1% due to the worse-than-expected first quarter earnings.

Indexes on the close:

Name                                   Price                                    Change                 Change %

FTSE 100                              closed

DAX                                      9,529.5                               -26.52                     -0.28%

CAC 40                                 4,462.69                              +4.52                     +0.10%

U.S. stock futures fell as a measure of Chinese manufacturing missed estimates and violence spread in Ukraine.

Global markets:

Nikkei 14,457.51 -27.62 -0.19%

Hang Seng 21,976.33 -284.34 -1.28%

Shanghai Composite 2,027.35 +1.00 +0.05%

CAC 4,414.63 -43.54 -0.98%

DAX 9,426.88 -129.14 -1.35%

Financial markets are closed today in Japan and U.K.

Crude oil $100.04 (+0.28%)

Gold $1315.00 (+0.93%)

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Boeing (BA) target raised to $165 from $148 at CRT Capital

Apple (APPL) target raised to $645 from $625 at RBC Capital Mkts

European stocks dropped due to a slowdown of Chinese economy and the escalation of tensions in Ukraine. China’s HSBC manufacturing purchasing managers’ index dropped to 48.1 in April from 48.3 in March. Analysts expected an increase to 48.4. China’s HSBC manufacturing purchasing managers’ index showed a decrease for the fourth month in a row.

Eurozone’s investor confidence released by Sentix declined to 12.8 in March from 14.1 in February. Analysts forecasted an increase to 14.2.

The stock market in London is closed for a public holiday.

Wincor Nixdorf AG shares declined 5.7% after announcing the worse-than-expected first-half earnings.

Current figures:

Name                                   Price                                    Change                 Change %

FTSE 100                              closed

DAX                                      9,423.63                             -132.39                    -1.39%

CAC 40                                 4,409.17                              -49.00                     -1.10%

Asian stock indices traded mixed. The disappointing China’s HSBC manufacturing purchasing managers’ index had a negative impact on Asian stocks. China’s HSBC manufacturing purchasing managers’ index dropped to 48.1 in April from 48.3 in March. Analysts expected an increase to 48.4.

The Japanese stock market was closed for a public holiday.

Indexes on the close:

Nikkei 225                    closed

Hang Seng                   21,976.33     -284.34     -1.28%

Shanghai Composite    2,027.35         +1.00     +0.05%