International Markets
China stocks trigger sharp drop for Hang Seng
BEIJING: Hong Kong’s stock benchmark has taken a sharp dive into negative territory as the share prices of a handful...
Australian stocks hold ground despite BHP pullback
CANBERRA: The sharemarket extended its early gains to noon, as energy producers and the big banks gained ground. At midday...
U.S. stock funds rose 4.8% in the quarter
WASHINGTON: The stock market’s raw numbers are screaming “frenzy,” but investors appear too smart for that. In the first quarter,...
Taiwan stocks little changed; healthcare stocks fall on report of govt share sale plan
TAIPEI: Taiwan stocks were flat on Monday, as gains in financial shares were offset by losses in healthcare counters, which...
Asian stocks struggle, dollar shines as geopolitical risks grow
HONG KONG: Asian stocks slipped on Monday as increased geopolitical risks prompted investors to favor safe-haven bets such as government...
China stock volatility defies global trend with cheap hedging
BEIJING: Even though gauges of equity volatility have been low across the world, hedging against stock swings hasn’t been that...
Brazil stocks higher at close of trade; Bovespa up 0.58%
BRASÍLIA: Brazil stocks were higher after the close on Friday, as gains in the Consumption, Financials and Basic Materials sectors...
Russia stocks lower at close of trade; MICEX down 1.68%
MOSCOW: Russia stocks were lower after the close on Friday, as losses in the Power, Oil & Gas and Telecoms...
Shanghai stocks settle at 15-month high, led by new economic zone plan
SHANGHAI: China stocks rose on Friday to post their best week since late November, led by the Shanghai benchmark closing...
Canada stocks lower at close of trade; S&P/TSX Composite down 0.19%
OTTAWA: Canada stocks were lower after the close on Friday, as losses in the Energy, IT and Materials sectors led...
Canada stocks higher at close of trade; S&P/TSX Composite up 0.35%
OTTAWA: Canada stocks were higher after the close on Thursday, as gains in the Clean Technology, Healthcare and Energy sectors...
Brazil stocks lower at close of trade; Bovespa down 0.85%
BRASÍLIA: Brazil stocks were lower after the close on Thursday, as losses in the Public Utilities, Basic Materials and Financials...
China Stocks gain to 4-month highs
BEIJING: The Mainland China equity market advanced to hit 4-month highs on Thursday, 06 April 2017, as investors continued to...
Russia stocks lower at close of trade; MICEX down 0.08%
MOSCOW: Russia stocks were lower after the close on Thursday, as losses in the Mining, Oil & Gas and Manufacturing...
Canada stocks lower at close of trade; S&P/TSX Composite down 0.17%
OTTAWA: Canada stocks were lower after the close on Wednesday, as losses in the Healthcare, IT and Financials sectors led...
Australia stocks lower at close of trade; S&P/ASX 200 down 0.49%
CANBERRA: Australia stocks were lower after the close on Thursday, as losses in the Telecoms Services, Financials and Energy sectors...
Brazil stocks lower at close of trade; Bovespa down 1.51%
BRASÍLIA: Brazil stocks were lower after the close on Wednesday, as losses in the Basic Materials, Financials and Industrials sectors...
Hong Kong stocks lower at midday while Shanghai rises
HONG KONG: Hong Kong and mainland stocks witnessed mixed performance in holiday-resumed trading on Wednesday, with companies linked to the...
PMEX commodity index closes at 3,039 points
KARACHI: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited’s commodity index closed on Wednesday at 3,039 points. The total traded value of metals, energy...
U.K. stocks higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.56%
LONDON: U.K. stocks were higher after the close on Tuesday, as gains in the Mining, Oil & Gas Producers and...
