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Global stock markets slip with eyes on megatech results, rates
London (AFP) - Global stock markets mostly slipped Tuesday ahead of a slew of US economic data releases and tech...
Tesla helps drive stocks mostly higher
New York (AFP) - Wall Street stocks finished mostly higher Thursday as markets cheered strong results from Tesla and as...
Barclays profits rise on UK, investment banking gains
London (AFP) - British bank Barclays on Thursday said its net profit jumped almost a quarter in the third quarter,...
Asian traders struggle after Wall St losses as US yields spike
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets mostly fell Thursday following steep losses on Wall Street as a spike in US...
Tokyo Metro shares rocket on debut
Tokyo (AFP) - Shares in Tokyo Metro, one of the world's busiest subways, soared almost 50 percent on its debut...
Stocks mixed as rate cut bets are trimmed, US vote in focus
Hong Kong (AFP) - Equities diverged Wednesday after another unremarkable day on Wall Street, where rising bond yields and comments...
Hyundai Motor India shares dip on debut after record IPO
Mumbai (AFP) - Hyundai Motor had a lacklustre Indian market debut on Tuesday after raising $3. 3 billion in the...
Asian markets swing as China economic growth slows
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets fluctuated Friday after China posted its weakest economic growth in a year and a...
Global stocks climb as ECB cuts rates and tech rebounds
New York (AFP) - European and US stock markets mainly rose Thursday as the European Central Bank cut interest rates...
Lower rates, surging stock market fail to ignite US IPO market
New York (AFP) - Public listings on Wall Street have seen a slow comeback in 2024 despite a resilient US...
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