Global Stock Market

Japanese shares closed higher on Monday, February 1, after falling for two sessions, as sentiment was boosted by positive earnings outlooks and gains made by shares of chipmakers that had previously been hit. The benchmark Nikkei index rose 1.55% to 2,8091.05 points, and the broader Topix index gained 1.16% to …

Japanese stocks fell for a second session, giving up early gains, as sales to investors to take profits and rebalance positions at the end of the month overshadowed a batch of technology companies that announced positive profits. Investors are growing concerned about more market turmoil as retail frenzy boosts market …

European stocks closed Thursday on a higher note, bouncing back from losses registered earlier in today’s session, on the back of positive financial disclosures and an improved risk appetite. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose by 0.1%, after falling by as much as 2% earlier. The French benchmark index CAC40 …

European stocks reached their lowest level in nearly a month after the worst-selling wave in Wall Street since October due to concerns about rising valuations, while investors grew concerned about an increase in infections with a new, more contagious strain of the Coronavirus. The European STOXX 600 index fell 1%, …

Japanese stocks suffered their biggest drop in six months today, Thursday, to track down on Wall Street, as they were pressured by technology companies that took advantage of the recent rise in shares. The benchmark Nikkei index fell 1.53% to 28,197.42 points, its biggest daily drop since July 31, while …

Nokia disclosed in an official statement on Wednesday that it is not aware of the exact reason behind the recent surge in its share price, Reuters reported. The Finland-based technology giant saw its share price rise by an astonishing 41% on Wednesday. “Nokia is not aware of any material, undisclosed …

European stocks declined on Wednesday, amid reduced risk appetite among investors in anticipation of the United States Federal Reserve policy decision. The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell by 1.20%, with the telecom sector leading the decline and falling by 2.9%. The French CAC40 plummeted by 1.29%, while the German DAX …

European stocks fell on Wednesday under the weight of fears of a slow economic recovery while most investors were reluctant to take positions ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s decision on monetary policy. The European Stoxx600 index fell 0.4% in early trade after losses in Asian markets and Wall Street. …

Japanese stocks closed higher on Wednesday, January 27, thanks to hopes for better corporate results after the International Monetary Fund raised its global growth forecast, while Nitto Denko shares jumped after it revised its earnings outlook. The benchmark Nikkei index rose 0.31% to 28635.21 points, while the broader Topix index …

European stocks closed higher on Tuesday, following two consecutive declines, supported by a positive performance by major market sectors led by chemicals and financial sectors, as well as good financial results by a number of major listed companies. The rise of European stock markets also comes amid an overall improvement …