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Stocks push higher on Trump’s ‘steady hand’ for Treasury
London (AFP) - Stocks rose Monday on both sides of the Atlantic as traders welcomed Donald Trump's pick for Treasury...
Stocks push higher on hopes for Trump’s Treasury pick
London (AFP) - Stocks rose Monday on both sides of the Atlantic as traders welcomed Donald Trump's pick for Treasury...
Dow ends at fresh record as weak eurozone data hits euro
New York (AFP) - The Dow rocketed to a fresh record Friday, extending a post-election US equity rally while the...
Stock markets diverge, dollar gains amid escalating geopolitical tensions
London (AFP) - Global stocks diverged and the dollar gained Friday following a bounce on Wall Street as traders weighed...
Stock markets waver as Nvidia, Ukraine tensions urge caution
London (AFP) - Stock markets were little changed in Europe and on Wall Street Thursday after Ukraine claimed that Moscow...
Asian markets mixed as Nvidia falls short of hopes, eyes on Trump
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets were mixed Thursday as another blockbuster earnings from chip titan Nvidia smashed forecasts but...
Dollar strengthens, stocks mostly flat over lack of triggers
New York (AFP) - Global stocks were mostly flat or lower Wednesday while the dollar strengthened ahead of an eagerly...
Stock markets retreat ahead of Nvidia earnings
London (AFP) - US and European stock markets retreated on Wednesday as investors eagerly awaited results from artificial intelligence giant...
Markets fluctuate as traders weigh geopolitical tensions
Hong Kong (AFP) - Stocks fluctuated Wednesday following a positive lead from Wall Street as traders assessed the prospect of...
Markets rally after US bounce as Nvidia comes into focus
Hong Kong (AFP) - Markets rose Tuesday after a broadly positive day on Wall Street, with focus turning to the...
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