Brazilian Stocks

Stocks fall after the government levies a new tax on certain equity transactions, a move that analysts say could hurt the positive investor sentiment that has sent the market soaring this year.

Brazilian stocks and the currency rise after the country's central bank said improvement in economic conditions contributed to its widely expected decision to leave the key interest rate unchanged at an historic low.

Brazilian stocks broke a five-session winning streak as a quarterly loss at steel maker Gerdau SA knocked down its shares.

Despite a 73% increase in the Bovespa this year and the country raising taxes to try to keep out……can argue against the fact this is one of the most attractive markets in the world. Via Bloomberg Brazilian stocks are inexpensive even after a 73 percent rally for the Bovespa index this…

What do U.S. stocks, Asian stocks, Brazilian stocks, gold and other commodities and high-yield bonds all have in common?

Measured in dollars, the Brazilian stock market is up 130% from its low of late last year, with a stronger real contributing almost one fourth of the gain. This is an undeniable green shoot. Brazil is rebounding on a number of fronts, enjoying the benefits of rebounding commodity prices,…

Brazilian stocks are taking it to the chin as their leadership announced late yesterday the previously mentioned taxes on capital to try to stop an onslaught of monies flowing into their country. (generally not the worst "problem" to have - all things considered)I placed a limit buy order for…

I recall the last time Brazil's credit rating was increased, in 2008, as a bevy of Brazilian stocks shot through the roof in afternoon trading that day. The reaction to yet another increase, this time to investment grade, was not so spectacular - but the Bovespa has been on fire (>60% for the…

The real dropped sharply on Tuesday, giving back some of its recent strong gains after the country’s Finance ministry announced that it would impose a 2 per cent tax on overseas purchases of Brazilian stocks and bonds

Brazilian stocks rallied, along with the nation's currency, as investment prospects brighten on the news that Rio de Janeiro will host the 2016 Summer Olympics, making the Bovespa the world's best-performing major index last Friday. [More...]Source : iStockAnalyst.com (subscribe)

The real dropped sharply on Tuesday, giving back some of its recent strong gains after the country’s Finance ministry announced that it would impose a 2 per cent tax on overseas purchases of Brazilian stocks and bonds

Brazilian stocks slip and Mexican stocks manage to wiggle out of negative territory in the wake of a downbeat outlook for crude demand and a report that U.S. consumers are still on edge.

Brazilian stocks post losses, tugged by weakness in shares of energy giant Petrobras and home builder Gafisa among others, as Latin America sustains a broad-based decline.

The bustling Brazilian economy survived the global slump in style, and many of its stocks are……93.57% this year and 32% annually over the past five yearsThe key point for investors is that Brazilian stocks are still cheaper than those of other powerhouses like China and India. On…

Brazilian stocks are falling as investors prepare for a crucial U.S. jobs report that could set the tone in markets.