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Best 15 Market Yesterday

CountryChangePct
KUWAIT2.64
KAZAKHSTAN1.95
LITHUANIA1.54
JAMAICA1.42
KENYA0.99
UKRAINE0.92
LEBANON0.75
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO0.54
NIGERIA0.44
BAHRAIN0.40
QATAR DOMESTIC0.39
NEW ZEALAND0.36
POLAND0.32
QATAR0.27
INDIA0.20

Worst 15 Market Yesterday

CountryChangePct
ARGENTINA-0.01
BULGARIA-0.03
CROATIA-0.08
JAPAN-0.14
DENMARK-0.15
BRAZIL-0.17
EGYPT-0.24
JORDAN-0.28
RUSSIA-0.28
HONG KONG-0.30
OMAN-0.31
HUNGARY-0.33
ROMANIA-0.34
BANGLADESH-0.35
CANADA-0.36

Best 10 Market Last Year

CountryChangePct
BRAZIL97.14
PERU82.97
RUSSIA74.28
PAKISTAN44.94
ZIMBABWE43.67
SOUTH AFRICA43.17
UKRAINE42.65
CANADA41.66
COLOMBIA41.38
MOROCCO40.34

Worst 10 Market Last Year

CountryChangePct
FM AFRICA-0.18
FM AFRICA-0.18
VIETNAM-1.19
JORDAN-1.70
FINLAND-1.91
BELGIUM-3.17
SRI LANKA-3.94
ITALY-4.29
CZECH REPUBLIC-4.94
LITHUANIA-5.18

Country USD Yields and Week Changes

CountryAverage YieldYield Average WkChange % pts
Venezuela23.730.41
Angola9.950.33
Ukraine8.160.33
Gabon7.500.29
Zambia8.870.24
Ethiopia7.960.22
Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)6.620.21
Turkey5.840.18
Iraq8.940.17
Kenya7.500.16
Sri Lanka5.800.11
Ghana8.040.08
Azerbaijan5.190.07
Jamaica6.260.05
Ecuador8.040.05
South Africa4.880.04
Mexico5.110.04
Jordan6.380.03
Indonesia4.310.01
Chile3.370.00
United States0.770.00
Oman4.650.00
Kazakhstan4.59-0.01
Argentina6.80-0.01
Morocco3.73-0.02
Russian Federation4.29-0.02
Vietnam4.70-0.04
Colombia4.10-0.04
Lithuania2.81-0.05
Dominican Republic5.89-0.05
China3.03-0.06
Philippines3.08-0.06
Slovak Republic2.57-0.07
Pakistan4.97-0.08
Paraguay5.87-0.08
Peru4.00-0.10
Poland2.94-0.10
Serbia3.87-0.10
Romania3.82-0.12
Brazil5.22-0.12
Costa Rica6.83-0.12
Uruguay4.60-0.12
El Salvador8.30-0.13
Panama3.62-0.13
Trinidad and Tobago4.60-0.13
Hungary3.46-0.13
Croatia (Hrvatska)3.80-0.14
India3.98-0.18
Egypt6.12-0.19
Tunisia6.39-0.19
Lebanon6.49-0.25
Malaysia3.56-0.33
Mongolia7.38-0.45

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Best since the start of the week among various stock markets were KUWAIT +2.64%, KAZAKHSTAN +1.95%, LITHUANIA +1.54%, JAMAICA +1.42%, KENYA +0.99%, UKRAINE +0.92%, LEBANON +0.75%, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO +0.54%, NIGERIA +0.44%, BAHRAIN +0.40%,

While worst since the start of the week among various stock markets were BOTSWANA -2.31%, GREECE -1.81%, IRELAND -1.80%, ITALY -1.54%, SAUDI ARABIA DOMESTIC -1.47%, SERBIA -1.38%, SPAIN -1.37%, MOROCCO -1.31%, MAURITIUS -1.28%, KOREA -1.26%,

News

Best 10 Market Since the begining of the week


KUWAIT
  • Kuwait closer to first sale of dollar debt/.../
  • Cabinet approves restructuring program, manpower authority merger/.../
  • Humanitarians commend Kuwait's role in helping needy/.../
  • Kuwait bourse witnesses record hefty chips' buying/.../
  • How many people live in Houston (some perspective)/...//...//.../
  • Россия погасила советские долги перед Кувейтом/.../
    KAZAKHSTAN
  • Mohammad holds official talks with Kazakh president/.../
  • Dubai's DP World signs logistics agreement with Kazakhstan/.../
  • Developing Aktobe Region – Investing in Kazakhstan's Future .../...//...//...//...//...//.../
    LITHUANIA
  • Now the European Union Wants "Build A Wall" – With Russia/.../
  • Fence on Border With Russia to Ensure Economic Security .../.../
  • India below China, Pak in inclusive development index; Lithuania on .../...//...//...//...//...//.../
    JAMAICA
  • Strong Performances by Manufacturing and Agricultural Sectors .../.../
  • Former Prime Minister Receives Global Achievement Award/.../
  • Union leader believes Jamaica can achieve more rapid economic .../...//.../
  • Jamaica to lobby WHO over recruitment of nurses/...//.../
  • Fitch: Jamaica Budget Shows Broad Fiscal Policy Continuity/...//.../
    KENYA
  • The next president of Kenya needs a youth manifesto/.../
  • India announces $100 million Line of Credit to Kenya/.../
  • IMF now predicts sluggish economic growth for Kenya/.../
  • Uhuru woos Indian investors, says Kenya is safe, open/.../
  • Why UhuRuto must reach beyond their 2013 base of support/.../
  • Why Kenya is losing its most precious market/.../
  • Kenya: Budget 2016/2017 Highlights/...//.../
    UKRAINE
  • Ukrainian President hopes Trump will support Ukraine against Russia/.../
  • Ukraine's Prime Minister Pledges to Continue Country's Reforms/.../
  • The World Bank predicts growth of Ukrainian economy/.../
  • Renewable energy: Ukraine's investment potential to be .../...//...//...//.../
  • «Апостроф» узнал о намерении Украины задержать выплату .../.../
    LEBANON
  • Lebanese president says ties with Saudi Arabia on the mend after visit/.../
  • 薗浦外務副大臣のレバノン訪問（結果）/.../
  • Eric Milliron: Mt. Lebanon economic development officer/...//.../
  • Syria refugees set to exceed a third of Lebanon's population/...//...//...//.../
    TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
  • Office of the President employees being tested/.../
  • Dr Al Kawari meets Trinidad and Tobago & Grenada prime ministers/.../
  • Once a Caribbean Success Story, Trinidad and Tobago Faces an .../...//...//...//.../
  • Trinidad And Tobago Budget Raises Taxes/...//.../
    NIGERIA
  • Gambia: Why I should remain President – Jammeh/.../
  • Cote d'Iviore prime minister resigns/.../
  • IMF affirms Nigeria's recovery from recession, with 0.8% growth .../.../
  • Nigeria: 'Investment-Friendly Policies Key to Industrialisation .../.../
  • Nigeria: The Elephant in the Room - Nigeria's Population Growth .../...//.../
  • Nigeria: Budget 2017 Tops Agenda As Senate Resumes/.../
  • Nigeria: Debt Burden, Infrastructure Gap and PPP/.../
    BAHRAIN
  • Bahrain Voices Protest Over Iraqi Critical Remarks About Executions .../.../
  • Bahrain's prime minister leaves hospital/.../
  • $32bn projects said to drive Bahrain economic growth in 2017/...//...//...//...//...//.../

    Worst 10 Market Since Begining of the Week


    BOTSWANA
  • マシシ・ボツワナ共和国副大統領の訪日/.../
  • Botswana: Masisi Visits Japan/.../
  • Botswana: Govt Introduces Constituency Development Fund/...//.../
  • South Africa: Between Growth and Chaos/...//...//...//.../
    GREECE
  • Turkey will only withdraw troops from Cyprus if Greece does the .../.../
  • Greek minister blamed for derailing Cyprus talks/.../
  • Greece Ends Year With Surplus; Passes Landmark Budget That .../.../
  • Dealmaker Staveley eyes $2 bln opportunities in Greek bank loans/.../
  • "Касини" се доближи до Пандора - луната на хаоса/...//.../
  • Greece budget implementation surprises with more revenue/.../
  • Secret IMF Documents on Greece's Debt Crisis Revealed/.../
    IRELAND
  • Pat Hickey entitled to remain on OCI executive committee/.../
  • RAJOY MEETS WITH IRISH PRIME MINISTER/.../
  • Ireland is better than France, Germany, UK for pay and living .../.../
  • Brexit hit Northern Ireland commercial deals 'to bounce back in 2017'/.../
  • More than 4 times Ireland's population used Dublin Airport last year/...//.../
  • Goodbody predict another year of deficit reduction/.../
  • Sale of AIB stake could slash national debt/.../
    ITALY
  • Italians lead race for European Parliament president/.../
  • Italy will be the next big problem in Europe/.../
  • OECD Indicators Signal Stronger Economic Growth/.../
  • Ryanair gives away €8 flights to mark Italy investment boost/.../
  • eMarketer Sees Digital Video Growth Leveling Off in Western Europe/...//.../
  • Italy: budget 2017 cuts corporate tax rate, offers business tax .../.../
  • ＤＢＲＳ、イタリアを格下げ 銀行セクターに一段の重し/.../
    SAUDI ARABIA DOMESTIC
  • 2017: Saudi Arabia's Annus Horribilis?/.../
  • Saudi Arabia to invest $30-50bn in renewable energy by 2032/.../
  • IMF Slashes Saudi Arabia Growth Forecast on Lower Oil Output/.../
  • A Look at Bahrain's International and Domestic Investment Strategies/...//...//.../
  • In 2015 U.S. sold 40 billion dollars in weapons/.../
  • Saudi likely to tap multiple funding sources/.../
    SERBIA
  • Serbia wants to annex part of Kosovo using 'Crimea model': president/.../
  • Kosovo Prime Minister Urges Calm Over Conflict with Serbia/.../
  • World Bank lifts Serbia's 2017 GDP growth projection to 2.8%/...//...//...//...//...//.../
    SPAIN
  • Spanish Government sees referendum as 'democratic abnormality .../.../
  • Kenny discusses Brexit with Spanish prime minister/.../
  • Spanish economic growth propelled by retail spending/.../
  • European infrastructure needs more than public funding/.../
  • Spain just hit a dangerous population milestone/...//.../
  • Spain To Raise Environmental Taxes/.../
  • PMI data continues its improvement worldwide/.../
    MOROCCO
  • Lahbib El Malki Elected President of the House of Representatives/.../
  • Morocco sustains counter-terror campaign, as Prime Minister .../.../
  • World Bank Expects Morocco's Economic Growth to Reach 4% in 2017/...//...//...//...//...//.../
    MAURITIUS
  • President looks forward to increasing ties with Mauritius/.../
  • India, Mauritius signs MoU for cooperation in cooperatives/.../
  • Doing Business ILFR/.../
  • BSE IPO: experience the other exchange./...//...//.../
  • Mauritius: Budget 2016-2017 Targets Major Public Sector Reform .../...//.../
    KOREA
  • Samsung Heir Faces Arrest on Charges of Bribing South Korea's .../.../
  • Can Korea handle the truth about Japan's 'comfort women'?/.../
  • Global Investment Banks Revise Korea's Economic Growth .../.../
  • General Growth Properties Inc. (GGP) Stake Increased by Korea .../.../
  • BOK lowers projection of 2017 growth to 2.5%/...//.../
  • South Korea Plans Supplementary Budget, Cuts Growth Forecast/.../
  • Bank of Korea Holds Rate at Record Low; Cuts GDP Forecast/.../

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    Results and Dividends

    Companies Reported Yesterday Include:

    Companies that will report Today:

    CompanyCountrySectorReported
    Comerica IncUNITED STATESFinancials1/17/2017
    CSX CorpUNITED STATESIndustrials1/17/2017
    Linear Technology CorpUNITED STATESInformation Technology1/17/2017
    Morgan StanleyUNITED STATESFinancials1/17/2017
    M&T Bank CorpUNITED STATESFinancials1/17/2017
    UnitedHealth Group IncUNITED STATESHealth Care1/17/2017

    Ex Div Stocks yesterday:

    Ex Div Stocks Today:

    CompanyCountrySectorReported
    Comerica IncUNITED STATESFinancials3/15/2017
    CSX CorpUNITED STATESIndustrials2/28/2017
    Linear Technology CorpUNITED STATESInformation Technology2/15/2017
    Morgan StanleyUNITED STATESFinancials1/26/2017
    M&T Bank CorpUNITED STATESFinancials3/3/2017
    UnitedHealth Group IncUNITED STATESHealth Care3/8/2017

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