International Markets
European stocks rise and sterling hits an 11-month high
LONDON: Upbeat economic news helped push European stock markets higher on Thursday, while stronger-than-expected data in Britain drove sterling to...
Hong Kong stocks gain for 3rd day on strength in financials, materials
HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares rose for a third straight session on Wednesday, as investors continued to chase mainland financials...
Tokyo stocks rebound on brisk corporate earnings
TOKYO: Tokyo stocks staged a slight rebound Tuesday, supported by brisk corporate earnings. The Nikkei 225 average gained 60.61 points,...
UK biggest foreign stock trader on Kospi
LONDON: Investors from the United Kingdom traded the largest volume of stocks in terms of value on South Korean markets,...
China stocks extend gains, Hong Kong hits 25-month high
BEIJING: China stocks extended gains on Monday morning, bolstered by strength in heavyweight blue-chips in the material sector that forecast...
U.S. stocks poised to squeeze in a gain as strong July closes out
WASHINGTON: U.S. stock-index futures indicated a slightly higher start for Wall Street on Monday, in what is shaping up to...
Turkey stocks lower at close of trade; BIST 100 down 0.64%
ANKARA: Turkey stocks were lower after the close on Friday, as losses in the Insurance, Basic Metals and Food &...
Canada stocks lower at close of trade; S&P/TSX Composite down 0.41%
OTTAWA: Canada stocks were lower after the close on Friday, as losses in the Consumer Discretionary, Consumer Staples and Telecoms...
Russia stocks lower at close of trade; MICEX down 1.46%
MOSCOW: Russia stocks were lower after the close on Friday, as losses in the Power, Mining and Oil & Gas...
Australia stocks snap run higher, decline for the week
MELBOURNE: Australian shares were hit with a fresh wave of selling Friday, wiping out gains for the week. Investors took...
Canada stocks lower at close of trade; S&P/TSX Composite down 0.20%
OTTAWA: Canada stocks were lower after the close on Wednesday, as losses in the Consumer Staples, Industrials and Financials sectors...
US stocks close higher post Fed keeps rates unchanged
WASHINGTON: US stocks closed mostly higher on the back of strong earnings and Federal Reserve’s decision to keep the rate...
Brazil stocks higher at close of trade; Bovespa up 0.87%
BRAZIL: Brazil stocks were higher after the close on Tuesday, as gains in the Basic Materials, Financials and Consumption sectors...
S.Korean stocks stage late comback to close at record high; won at four-month high
SEOUL: South Korean shares changed courses right before the closing bell this morning, rising for the eighth straight session to...
Saudi Arabia stocks higher at close of trade; Tadawul All Share up 0.03%
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia stocks were higher after the close on Sunday, as gains in the Retail, Multi Investment and Agriculture...
Asia stocks decline as risk appetite ebbs
TOKYO: Asian stocks traded mostly lower on Monday as demand for riskier assets receded after recent strong gains and investors...
Hong Kong stocks advance, fulled by Geely Auto; Tencent matches record high
HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks rose on Monday, fuelled by a surge in Geely Auto after the Chinese car maker...
U.S. stocks increase amid data, Yellen’s remarks
NEW YORK: U.S. stocks traded higher for the week as investors digested a batch of economic data from the country...
Saudi Arabia stocks higher at close of trade; Tadawul All Share up 0.48%
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia stocks were higher after the close on Sunday, as gains in the Media & Publishing, Agriculture &...
Thai stock market poised for rebound
BANGKOK: The Thai stock market on Friday halted the modest two-day winning streak in which it had added more than...
