The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) finished higher on Thursday, amid anticipation for a new economic stimulus package. The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 35.2 points, or 0.1%, and closed at 27,816.90 points. The S&P 500 index closed higher by 17.8 points, or 0.5%, at 3,380.8. The Nasdaq Composite …
Read More »European Stocks Register Modest Gains
European stocks closed Thursday on modest gains, after data showed a rise in industrial producers’ prices as well as unemployment rate in the continent. The continental index, STOXX Europe 600, finished higher by 0.15%, or 0.54%, at 361.63 points. The UK’s FTSE100 increased by 0.23%, while the French CAC40 added …
Read More »NYSE Logs First Monthly Decline since March
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) closed higher on Wednesday, as Wall Street investors seem to ignore the first Presidential debate, which took place last night. In addition, talks between the Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and the Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, renewed hopes for a new stimulus package …
Read More »European Stocks Stabilize at Wednesday’s Close
European stocks closed marginally higher on Wednesday, supported by the rise of Wall Street following the first Presidential Debate on Tuesday night. The pan-European STOXX 600 index added 0.16 points or 0.044% to close nearly unchanged at 361.65 points. The UK’s FTSE100 closed lower by 0.53%, while the French CAC40 …
Read More »Wall Street Closes in Red ahead of Presidential Debate
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) closed lower on Tuesday, after two consecutive rises, amid concerns about the rising number of COVID-19 cases and ahead of the first of three presidential debates. Three debates between incumbent President Donald Trump and the Democratic Party nominee Joe Biden will be held before …
Read More »European Stocks Close Lower
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 …
Read More »European Shares Drop Ahead of Trump-Biden Debate
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 …
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