European stocks closed lower on Tuesday amid increasing concerns for the rising number of COVID-19 cases in many countries across the continent. The STOXX Europe 600 index closed lower by 0.46%, while the UK’s FTSE100 index fell by 0.51%. Meanwhile, the German DAX index declined by 0.35% and the French …
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European stocks fell at the open Tuesday, September 29th, as the recovery from the previous session faded as investors remain cautious before the first US presidential debate. The European Stoxx600 index fell 0.5% in early trade after posting its biggest daily gain in three months on Monday. Growth-sensitive stocks, including …
Read More »Japan Shares Close Higher, All Eyes on The Presidential Debate
Japanese stocks closed at a seven-month high on Tuesday, September 29, tracking the impact of US stocks, which rose last night due to investors buying shares that plunged sharply with a sharp decline in the stock market last week, while all eyes turned to the presidential debate between Trump and …
Read More »Wall Street Closes on Large Gains
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) closed higher on Monday, starting the week with huge gains amid improved investors sentiment amid anticipation for a new stimulus package in the United States. Energy, tech, and banks stocks led the gains on the first session of the week supporting the rise of …
Read More »European Stocks Open the Week with Big Gains
European stocks closed higher on Monday, opening the week with strong gains. The STOXX Europe 600 index gained 2.2% and closed at the level of 363.39 points, supported by a strong rebound from bank stocks. In the UK, the FTSE100 index finished the first session of the week higher by …
Read More »Nikkei Ends Higher on Boost From Ex-Dividend Stocks
Japanese stocks closed higher on Monday, September 28, in light of greater demand for stocks whose cash dividends are due to expire this week, but US-Chinese tensions limited the gains. The Nikkei rose 1.32% to 2,3511.62 points, while the broader TOPIX index gained 1.69% to 1,661.93 points. All sub-sector indices …
Read More »Nikkei is Up 0.81% in Early Trading in Tokyo
The Nikkei index rose in early trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Monday, September 28th. Nikkei rose 0.81% to 23391.96 points, while the broader Topix index rose 0.74% to 1646.28 points.
Read More »Wall Street Ends Week Mixed
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) closed higher on Friday, despite uncertainties about the rising number of COVID-19 cases and concerns regarding a second wave of the pandemic. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 358.5 points, or 1.34%, and closed at 27,173.96 points, but declined by 1.8% for the …
Read More »European Stocks Weekly Losses Worst in Three Months
European stocks closed lower on Friday, amid increasing concerns about the rising number of COVID-19 cases. The STOXX Europe 600 index declined by 0.2% and ended the week at the level of 355 points, losing 3.87% for the week. This is the worst weekly losses for the pan-European stocks in …
Read More »S&P 500 and Dow Continue Their Longest Losing Streak in a Year
The S&P 500 Index and the Dow opened lower on Friday, continuing their longest losing streak in a year as concerns about the economy’s outlook for a future dominated by the Coronavirus remain, putting pressure on investor sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 120.93 points, or 0.45%, to 26,694.51 …
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