NEW YORK -- U.S. stocks rallied Friday after a surprisingly strong report on the U.S. job market raised optimism about the economy. The S&P 500 climbed 0.9% and got close to its all-time high set on Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 341 points, or 0.8%, to set its own record, while the Nasdaq
We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing . 1. China will seize global manufacturing crown from US by
A trio of high-profile IPOs set to debut during India ’s festival season could inject billions into the country’s stock market, with analysts saying the offerings will act as a crucial gauge of investor confidence. The three companies – Hyundai Motor India, Swiggy, and Vishal Mega Mart – are expected to collectively raise about US$5
DAB lawmakers on Thursday called on the government to further reduce stamp duty on stock transactions to make the stock market more appealing. The government reduced the stamp duty on stock transactions from 0.13 percent to 0.1 percent for both buyers and sellers in November last year, but DAB lawmaker Edmund Wong suggested that only
Peter Morgan FILE - Signs marking the intersection of Broad and Walls Streets appear near the New York Stock Exchange on Oct. 1, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan, File) World shares were mostly lower on Thursday after U.S. stocks stalled as investors awaited developments in the Middle East. Germany's DAX shed 0.7% to
SHAH ALAM: Adopting the right narrative and the courage to make some tough decisions has contributed to the ringgit’s rise to become the world’s best-performing currency against the US dollar. Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli stated that Malaysia has the potential to become a high-income country under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) if all parties focus
Adopting the right narrative and the courage to make some tough decisions has contributed to the ringgit’s rise to become the world's best-performing currency against the US dollar. Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli stated that Malaysia has the potential to become a high-income country under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) if all parties focus on enhancing
Emini S&P December barely moving as we trade mostly sideways for 7 sessions. The low & high for the last session were 5756 - 5820. (To compare the spread to the contract you trade) Emini Nasdaq December hit my target & buying opportunity at 42350/250. Last session high & low for the last session were:
Before the trading day starts we bring you a digest of the key news and events that are likely to move markets. Today we look at: Author of the article: Bloomberg News Alex Gabriel Simon Published Sep 30, 2024 • 2 minute read qs6yja8[qvo8bjhw(5tvorcs_media_dl_1.png Bloomberg (Bloomberg) — Before the trading day starts we bring you
State of emergency declared in TT Newsday Reporter 20 Hrs Ago During a raid on Huggins Street, Tacarigua, US$89,450 and $2,158,166 in cash were seized. - Photo courtesy TTPS TWO suspects were arrested and US$89,450 and $2,158,166 in cash seized during a state of emergency (SoE) operation in Tacarigua between January 6 and 7. In
State of emergency declared in TT Enrique Rupert 20 Hrs Ago Deputy Commissioner of Police Junior Benjamin - DEPUTY Commissioner of Police in charge of operations Junior Benjamin says the police have made significant inroads during the first ten days of the state of emergency (SoE). Benjamin spoke at a press briefing at the Police
News Laurel V Williams 21 Hrs Ago - File photo A man who tried to snatch a policeman's gun from the holster at his waist was detained after a brief chase in Chaguanas. According to initial reports, around 9.30 am on January 8, the police constable from the Foot Patrol Unit was walking near the
(Image credit: Future/Jacob Krol) Delta Air Lines' 2025 CES keynote was an immersive spectacle The airline announced partnerships with YouTube, Airbus, and Uber A new generative AI assistant called 'Concierge' could make air travel easier There have been plenty of keynotes this week at the CES 2025, but by far the most impressive and simply