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Stocks weighed down by Crypto ‘meltdown’, tariff uncertainty
London (AFP) - Bitcoin slumped below $80,000 on Friday for the first time since November, while equities diverged following President...
Stocks weighed down by Crypto ‘meltdown’, tariff uncertainty
London (AFP) - Bitcoin slumped below $80,000 on Friday for the first time since November, while equities diverged following President...
Asian markets thumped as Trump tariff salvo fans fresh fears
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian and European markets tumbled on Friday as US President Donald Trump's volley of tariffs sparked...
Trading halted in troubled Australian casino firm
Sydney (AFP) - Trading in troubled Australian casino operator Star Entertainment was paused on Friday as the company sought to...
Global stocks mostly fall on Nvidia results, fresh Trump tariff talk
New York (AFP) - Global stocks mostly fell Thursday after earnings from artificial intelligence chipmaking leader Nvidia failed to wow...
Asian markets mixed after latest Trump tariff threat
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets fluctuated on Thursday as investors tried to assess US President Donald Trump's latest tariffs...
7-Eleven owner shares plunge as family buyout fails
Tokyo (AFP) - Shares in the Japanese owner of 7-Eleven plunged as much as 12 percent on Thursday after the...
US stocks mixed as investors weigh latest Trump tariff broadside
New York (AFP) - Wall Street stocks were mixed at the end of a choppy session Wednesday as US President...
Stock markets rally with tech in focus
London (AFP) - Asian and European stock markets rallied Wednesday, helped by renewed positivity over the tech sector, analysts said....
Most Asian markets rebound as Hong Kong tech rally resumes
Hong Kong (AFP) - Hong Kong stocks resumed their impressive start to the year on Wednesday as they rocketed more...
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