International Markets
US stocks extend win streak to five days after release of Fed minutes
WASHINGTON: U.S. stocks closed higher for a fifth-straight day Wednesday, buoyed by the minutes of the Federal Reserve's May meeting,...
Brazil stocks higher at close of trade; Bovespa up 1.60%
BRASÍLIA: Brazil stocks were higher after the close on Tuesday, as gains in the Consumption, Industrials and Real Estate sectors...
Australian stocks up slightly on industrials; NZ up
CANBERRA: Australian stocks rose slightly on support from industrial and energy shares, while healthcare stocks helped New Zealand's market edge...
U.S. stocks extend gains for fourth day on strong financial shares
WASHINGTON: U.S. stocks climbed for a fourth session on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 and the Dow logging their longest...
China stocks hit by rating downgrade, Asia buoyed by Wall St gain
BEIJING: China’s stocks and currency sank on Wednesday after Moody’s downgraded its credit rating for the world’s second-largest economy. Other...
Brazil stocks lower at close of trade; Bovespa down 1.54%
BRASÍLIA: Brazil stocks were lower after the close on Monday, as losses in the Real Estate, Consumption and Financials sectors...
Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.45%
TOKYO: Japan stocks were higher after the close on Monday, as gains in the Insurance, Finance & Investment and Mining...
China stocks mixed, concerns over policy tightening linger; Hong Kong up
SHANGHAI: China's main stock indexes were mixed on Tuesday morning, with gains in financials only partially soothing lingering concerns over...
U.K. stocks rise for 2nd day as election poll weighs on pound
LONDON: U.K. blue-chip shares advanced on Monday, getting a boost from a weaker pound after an election poll showed support...
US stocks suffered as Trump storm built
WASHINGTON: Investors ditched almost $US9 billion ($A12 billion) of US equities as political turmoil in Washington built up in the...
Asian stocks post biggest rise in a month; dollar weak
HONG KONG: Asian stocks posted their biggest daily rise in a month on Monday following modest gains in U.S. shares,...
Stocks continue to climb on commodities strength at noon
CANBERRA: The Australian sharemarket edged higher in midday trade, with stronger oil and iron ore prices driving the gains. The...
China stocks pressured by tighter regulation; Hong Kong at 22-month high
SHANGHAI: China's main stock indexes were little changed on Monday morning as strength in financials and raw materials were offset...
US stocks broadly higher in afternoon trading; oil rises
WASHINGTON: Industrial companies led U.S. stocks broadly higher in late-afternoon trading Friday, extending the market's modest gains from the day...
Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.19%
TOKYO: Japan stocks were higher after the close on Friday, as gains in the Gas & Water, Railway & Bus...
Brazil stocks higher at close of trade; Bovespa up 1.69%
BRASÍLIA: Brazil stocks were higher after the close on Friday, as gains in the Electric Power, Basic Materials and Financials...
China Stocks end the week higher
SHANGHAI: China's main stock indexes were little changed on Friday but ended the week higher, with Shanghai shares snapping a...
Canada stocks higher at close of trade; S&P/TSX Composite up 0.02%
OTTAWA: Canada stocks were higher after the close on Thursday, as gains in the IT, Healthcare and Industrials sectors led...
Australia stocks stumble as concern grows over white house
MELBOURNE: Australian shares were swept lower Thursday by worries over the turmoil in Washington, with banks leading a broad decline...
Brazil’s stock market plunges after corruption claims
BRASÍLIA: Brazil's Bovespa stock market was briefly halted as investors reacted to corruption allegations against Brazilian President Michel Temer. Stocks...
