Profit-taking

Profit-taking hit several blue chip stocks in Tokyo, with shipping companies underperforming the broader market after Wednesday's rally.

Asia Creeps Higher Ga-Woon Philip Vahn 2012

Profit-taking and spillover pressure from the slide in crude oil weighed on prices, as corn is linked to energy markets because it is used to make ethanol.

Commodities Plummet On Demand Fears Jerry A. DiColo 2011

Profit-taking following the surge helped put further pressure on prices, traders said.

Corn Futures Drop As Crop Conditions Improve Tom Polansek 2011

Profit-taking in local shares and weakness in most regional markets ahead of a key summit of European leaders later in the day also undermined shares.

India Shares Fall 2.2% Khushita Vasant 2012

Profit-taking in financial shares dragged Taiwan shares lower, while selling in construction stocks — as investors are concerned the government may launch more measures to cool the property market — also weighed down the market.

Asia Shares Down in Subdued Trading Colin Ng 2011

Profit-taking is hitting resource stocks, such as oil and metal companies.

Asia Lower; Resources Fall Colin Ng 2011

Profit-taking following the surge helped put further pressure on prices, traders said.

Corn Futures Drop As Crop Conditions Improve Tom Polansek 2011

Profit-taking activity in put options on the online employment site operator, as well as contrarian trading in near-term call options on MWW caught our eye this morning.

Speculation On A Monster Rebound, Higher Oil Andrew Wilkinson 2011

Profit-taking behavior spread to the near-term May contract where it looks like other investors abandoned long call positions on Marriott.

Options Players Bullish On Barrick, Hertz And Duke Energy 2010

Profit-taking behavior spread to the near-term May contract where it looks like other investors abandoned long call positions on Marriott.

Options Players Bullish On Barrick, Hertz And Duke Energy 2010