Monday, May 4, 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...
Markets rise after Wall St rebound, inflation in view
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian and European markets mostly rose Wednesday following a tech-led bounce on Wall Street as investors...
US stocks mixed while Europe slips on renewed French vote fears
New York (AFP) - European stock markets slid Tuesday as jitters resurfaced over impending French elections, while stocks on Wall...
Europe stocks drop on renewed French vote fears
London (AFP) - European stock markets slid Tuesday as jitters resurfaced over impending French elections but US tech shares bounced...
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...
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