Market News - 15 June 2009

U.S. and European Market Roundup

• The DJIA up 28.34 points to 8,799.26 points.
• Dow moved into positive territory for the year for the first time since early January on Friday, lifted by defensive sectors like pharmaceuticals while a disappointing outlook from National Semiconductor weighed on technology stocks.
• European shares fell on Friday, snapping a three-day winning streak, as softer commodity prices weighed on energy and mining stocks, though demand for pharmaceuticals offered support.

Macro and Corporate New

• Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has posted its first quarterly net loss in over two years, mainly due to fuel hedging losses.