Global Stock Market

Walmart recently revealed first-quarter fiscal earnings that were higher than anticipated. During the quarter, Walmart saw an astounding 22% increase in internet sales. High-end consumers who resorted to internet shopping—households making over $100,000 annually—were a major factor in this growth. This particular customer category was drawn to Walmart due in …

With a marginal increase, Dow Jones seems unchanged on quiet Friday, although it was still significantly below its recent record highs. Record stock gains fueled by expectations of a rate cut may not last long. Fed policymakers are still a major selling factor for the markets. As the markets conclude …

Asian stock markets faced declines on Friday as a series of warnings from Federal Reserve officials caused investors to reassess expectations of interest rate cuts, coupled with mixed economic data from China that heightened caution. Asian markets took a cue from Wall Street, where U.S. stock benchmarks closed lower after …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average soared above 40,000 for the first time ever, marking the beginning of a bull market that began in October 2022. The index had reached the 40,000 mark earlier this year, but a slight April pullback due to high interest rates knocked it back down. The …

Most Asian stocks climbed on Thursday, buoyed by upbeat sentiment following record highs on Wall Street. The rally came despite looming regional challenges, including economic contractions in Japan and escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China. The positive lead from Wall Street, driven by softer-than-expected consumer inflation data, overshadowed …

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has revealed its ambitious plan to invest €7.8 billion ($8.4 billion) in Germany by 2040, aimed at establishing a dedicated cloud computing infrastructure tailored for Europe. This initiative underscores AWS’s commitment to expanding its presence in the region and addressing the growing demand for cloud services …

Amid anticipation of key U.S. consumer inflation figures, most Asian stocks saw slight gains on Wednesday, although Chinese markets faced a downturn following the imposition of heightened tariffs by the Biden administration. U.S. Inflation Data Anticipation:Wall Street’s resilience to a hotter-than-expected producer price index reading provided a positive backdrop for …

Asian markets treaded cautiously on Tuesday, with most stocks maintaining a narrow range as investors awaited key U.S. inflation data, while Chinese markets faced pressure as another major property developer defaulted on bond payments. Reflecting a lack of decisive movements on Wall Street, regional markets exhibited subdued activity as traders …

In defiance of prevailing concerns over escalating interest rates and anticipated delays in their mitigation until mid-year, US stocks have orchestrated a resolute ascent since the dawn of 2024. Amidst a landscape where inflation remains static, yet optimism for its eventual ebb extends, the stock market has burgeoned, boasting a …

Most Asian stocks moved in a flat-to-low range on Monday, with Chinese markets logging sharp swings on mixed economic and policy cues, while investors turned cautious ahead of key U.S. inflation data this week. Chinese stocks were pressured by the prospect of more U.S. trade tariffs against the country. A …