Thursday, March 5, 2026
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Hot cocoa prices bring sweet profits, danger to Ecuador producers
Buena Fe (Ecuador) (AFP) - Julia Avellan had been tempted to quit the cocoa business before prices unexpectedly exploded on...
Asian markets rebound on bargain-buying but tech worries linger
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian equities edged higher Tuesday after recent losses as investors ignored another tough day for tech...
European stocks rise, Nvidia drags down Nasdaq
New York (AFP) - European stock markets rebounded on Monday despite jitters over the first round of French elections taking...
Europe stocks rise with French vote on horizon
London (AFP) - European stock markets attempted to rebound on Monday despite jitters over the first round of French elections...
Europe stocks rise with French vote on horizon
London (AFP) - European stock markets attempted to rebound on Monday despite jitters over the first round of French elections...
Markets mixed after weak Wall St lead, eyes on yen
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian and European markets were mixed Monday after last week's poor run as investors look ahead...
Most markets track weak US lead, eyes on yen
Hong Kong (AFP) - Most equity markets extended last week's poor run with more losses Monday, following another tepid lead...
Who profits from the soaring price of cocoa?
Paris (AFP) - Though cocoa prices on the financial markets have soared, the rise is benefiting cocoa growers, bean processors,...
Tech rally ebbs, leaves Wall Street adrift
New York (AFP) - The tech rally that drove Wall Street to record highs appeared out of steam Friday as...
Asian markets retreat after tech losses hobble Wall St
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets mostly fell Friday following a broadly negative lead from Wall Street, where tech giants...
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