Monday, May 4, 2026
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Stock markets retreat as traders take profits
London (AFP) - Stock markets in Asia and Europe suffered a downturn Tuesday as profit-takers stepped in after racking up...
Markets retreat as traders take profits, eye commodities’ spike
Hong Kong (AFP) - Markets in Asia and Europe suffered a downturn Tuesday after racking up a series of gains...
Parent company of Trump’s Truth Social posts $328 mln loss
Washington (AFP) - Trump Media and Technology Group, which owns former US president Donald Trump's social media platform Truth Social,...
Nasdaq and gold hit record highs
New York (AFP) - The Nasdaq hit a fresh record Monday as leading bourses mostly rose, while gold also scored...
Gold hits record high as Iran shock triggers haven support
London (AFP) - The price of gold hit a record high Monday as the shock death of Iranian President Ebrahim...
Markets rise as traders cheered by China property plan
Hong Kong (AFP) - Equities rose Monday, extending a rally in New York that saw the Dow close at a...
Dow finishes above 40,000 for first time as rally pauses in Europe
New York (AFP) - The Dow scored its first-ever finish above 40,000 points Friday in a flourishing end to a...
Dow finishes above 40,000 for first time as rally pauses in Europe
New York (AFP) - The Dow scored its first-ever finish above 40,000 points Friday in a flourishing end to a...
Hong Kong, Shanghai stocks rally on China property support
London (AFP) - Hong Kong and Shanghai stocks rallied Friday after China unveiled its most wide-ranging measures to support the...
Hong Kong, Shanghai stocks rally on China property support
London (AFP) - Hong Kong and Shanghai stocks rallied Friday after China unveiled its most wide-ranging measures to support the...
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