Stock market: Wednesday results [E]

Closing:
Nikkei -114.56, (-0.70%) 15,523.94
FTSE 100 -56.80 (-0.97%) 5,826.70
DOW -76.20 (-0.68%) 11,151.82
NASDAQ -37.09 (-1.69%) 2,153.34
S&P500 -9.29 (-0.73%) 1,270.90
10YR -14/32 5.22% 99 8/32

On Wednesday for the first time in 5 days Japan stock market sustained losses after North Korea launched missiles, which able to bear nuclear charges. It caused more intensity in region.
The largest Japan companies shares, including Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. and Honda Motor Co. were losers.
On the other hand, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. stocks which engaged in manufacture of arms systems (tanks, military ships, missles, etc.) have strengthened its positions in connection with expectations of orders of defensive character growth.
The biggest worlds bank Mitsubishi UFJ shares fell 1.2%, Hond?? dropped 2.2%, Toyota Motor Corp. decreased 1.2%, and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., - 1.7%.

On Wednesday EU stock markets fell after Asian on a background of announcement about the launch of North Korea missiles.
Bank companies shares dropped after Credit Agricole has refused from Alliance Leicester purchase. Unicredito stocks declined after the report, that growth of dividends didnt justify forecasts.
Also GUS, Imperial Tobacco, Man Group, Lonmin and SABMiller shares decreased.

Wall Street also had losses. The U.S. stock market was under pressure since morning.
After strong ADP report fueling speculations and boosting bets Fed will lift its key rate to curb inflation.
Besides test by North Korea of ballistic missile, which able to carry nuclear charge to the USA, provoked growth of an international tension and uncertainty in the worlds stock markets.
As a result main indexes closed near session lows.
Corporate front: As Financial Times informs today Renault Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn will meet with his colleague from GM, Rick Wagoner to discuss a possible alliance.
Trade volumes: NYSE 1.24 bln. shares; Nasdaq - 1.30 bln.