European stocks rose on Wednesday, as positive business results for German software company SAP and French luxury goods maker LVMH offset fears of a possible setback for the COVID-19 vaccination program on the continent. The European Stoxx600 index rose 0.1%, with shares of the technology and personal and household goods …
Read More »Stocks Close Mixed Following Inflation Data
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) closed Tuesday on a mixed note, following the release of the March reading of the U.S. inflation rate, which led to a rise in technology stocks. Treasury bond yields declined, with the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury bond yield falling by 5.6 basis points to …
Read More »European Stocks Return to Gains Approaching Record Highs
European stocks closed higher on Tuesday, near their all-time highs, amid anticipation for major economic data and earnings reports. The STOXX Europe 600 index gained 0.13% to finish at 435.80 points. Retail stocks led the gains, adding 1.6%, while the banking sector topped the losses and fell by 0.6%. The …
Read More »Wall Street Mixed Following Inflation Data and Vaccine News
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is showing a mixed performance on Tuesday, following the release of inflation data for March and halting the distribution of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus single-dose vaccine. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gave up a record high ad decline by around 0.26% to 33,660 …
Read More »European Stocks Close to a Record High And All Eyes on US Inflation Data
European stocks hovered just below their all-time high on Tuesday, April 13th, as strong export data from China boosted optimism about a faster global economic recovery, while investor interest shifted towards important US inflation data to be released later today. The European Stoxx600 index was up 0.1%, after hitting an …
Read More »Glass And Retailers Lift The Nikkei After Positive Results
Japanese stocks rose on Tuesday, April 13th, led by gains in shares of glass products companies and retail stores, after recording strong results, but fears of an increase in local Coronavirus infections hit travel-related stocks. The Nikkei index rose 0.72% to 29751.61, settling above a major support level from the …
Read More »Wall Street Closes in Decline
The main indices of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) finished lower on Monday, starting the week with a negative performance as Wall Street investors turn to their focus to the upcoming earnings reports from listed companies. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed lower by 55.20 points, or 0.16%, at …
Read More »European Stocks Close Lower for Profit Making
European stocks declined on Monday, after a recent rally brought it to its all-time highs, amid profit making and losses by the technology sectors and major indices. The STOXX Europe 600 index fell by 0.4%, as the technology sector lost 1.3% to lead the market losses. The French CAC40 index …
Read More »Wall Street Opens Lower, Focus on Earnings And Data
Wall Street’s main indexes fell on Monday, while the S&P 500 retreated from record highs, as investors brace themselves to start the earnings season and the release of a major inflation report this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 25.54 points, or 0.08%, to 33,775.06 points. The Standard & …
Read More »NYSE Logs Third Straight Weekly Rise
The main indices of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) finished higher on Friday, with the Dow and the S&P 500 hitting an all-time closing high amid signs of economic recovery from the negative impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic. Despite a larger than expected rise in producers prices last month, …
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