Nikkei powers to Japan’s 1990 ‘bubble’ era peak
(Reuters) – Japan’s stock benchmark rallied on Friday to the highest since August 1990, the country’s “bubble” era, driven by…
European stocks rise; Smiths Group earnings, G7 meeting eyed
European stock markets traded higher Friday, benefiting from the global optimism that a U.S. debt default will be avoided. At…
Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.77%
Japan stocks were higher after the close on Friday, as gains in the Precision Instruments, Electrical/Machinery and Machinery sectors led shares higher. At the close…
Australia stocks higher at close of trade; S&P/ASX 200 up 0.59%
Australia stocks were higher after the close on Friday, as gains in the IT, Financials and Telecoms Services sectors led shares higher. At the…
Ukrainian firms venture abroad for growth as war hits home
(Reuters) – Almost as soon as Russia invaded Ukraine last year, Ukrainian businessman Rostyslav Vovk realised he needed to look…
U.S. Supreme Court lets Twitter off hook in terrorism lawsuit over Istanbul massacre
(Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday refused to clear a path for victims of attacks by militant organizations…
Why is the US dollar so strong again?
(Reuters) – If investors agree on one thing this year, it’s that the dollar is going to fall. That’s made…
Gold treads water ahead of more Fed cues, copper up from 5-month low
Gold prices moved little in Asian trade on Thursday, reeling from steep losses this week as markets awaited more cues…
Walmart lifts annual sales, profit view on resilient consumer spending
(Reuters) – Walmart Inc raised its annual sales and profit targets on Thursday as shoppers sought bargains on essentials such…
Morgan Stanley sees positive setup for Palo Alto Networks into earnings release
Morgan Stanley analysts see a positive setup for Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:PANW) into the company’s upcoming earnings release next week.…