Global Stock Market

Dow Climbs While Nasdaq Slips Amid Rotation Out of Tech: U.S. stocks showed mixed action Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 277 points, or 0.6%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq fell 0.7%. The S&P 500 hovered near the flatline, reflecting a broader rotation away from technology stocks. Information technology …

Workers Doing More with LessThe U.S. economy is showing a powerful, often overlooked engine: worker productivity. Recent figures reveal that Americans are producing significantly more output for each hour of work, suggesting companies are finding new ways to get more done with fewer resources.This surge in efficiency has sparked optimism …

European equity markets traded mostly lower on Thursday as investors grappled with rising geopolitical tensions and an uncertain global backdrop, overshadowing otherwise mixed but modestly supportive economic data from the region. In early trading, Germany’s DAX managed a slight gain, while France’s CAC 40 and the UK’s FTSE 100 slipped …

In early January 2026, a daring US military strike led to the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, ushering in a regime shift and unlocking vast opportunities in the oil industry. Venezuela holds over 300 billion barrels of oil reserves but has seen production plummet below 2 million barrels …

Markets Hold Their Breath Ahead of a Historic Decision: Global markets brace for a decision that could redraw trade policy, corporate profits, and executive power. Global investors are on edge as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to potentially issue opinions this Friday, January 9, 2026, on the legality of sweeping …

U.S. private-sector employment picked up modestly in the latest month, according to the ADP National Employment Report, offering signs of resilience in the labor market while also underscoring a slower-than-expected pace of hiring ahead of this week’s closely watched government jobs release. The report — which tracks payroll data from …

Technology-led gains and rising investor confidence drive Wall Street higher as markets look ahead to key economic data. U.S. stock markets surged to fresh record highs on Tuesday, marking a strong start to 2026 as investors balanced recent geopolitical developments with expectations for a flurry of economic data later this …

Wall Street began 2026 with strong M&A activity on January 6, including mid-market and mega deals. Private equity, armed with record dry powder and stable rates, gains confidence in consolidation. Surveys show 58% of middle-market leaders predict higher M&A volume, driven by resilience and valuations. Following 2025’s 68 deals over …

U.S. stock index futures were little changed in early Tuesday trading after Wall Street closed higher in the prior session, with gains led by energy shares following the U.S. operation in Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. By 06:30 ET (11:30 GMT), S&P 500 futures were largely unchanged …

European shares moved slightly higher on Tuesday as investors monitored fast-moving geopolitical developments, while overall risk appetite remained broadly resilient. The pan-European Stoxx 600 rose 0.3% by mid-morning, with Germany’s DAX up 0.1%. U.K. equities outperformed, gaining 0.6%, while France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.1% as of 08:40 GMT. The cautious …