Asian markets climb, Tokyo hits record after US tech gains
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets rose on Thursday, with Tokyo's benchmark index posting a record high after greater-than-expected earnings ...
Monday, May 4, 2026
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S&P 500 flirts with 5,000 points while oil prices rally
New York (AFP) - The S&P 500 flirted with a landmark new peak Thursday, but finished just shy of 5,000 ...
U.S. stock markets hover near record highs on positive earnings
London (AFP) - U. S stocks were hovering near record levels Thursday as strong earnings reports were balanced by a ...
Unilever profit drops as sales flatten after price hikes
London (AFP) - British consumer goods giant Unilever on Thursday said its net profit dropped 15 percent last year to ...
Most markets rise after Wall St record, Shanghai extends rally
Hong Kong (AFP) - Stocks mostly rose Thursday following another record on Wall Street, with strong earnings, a resilient US ...
Shipping giant Maersk’s profit sinks, warns of Red Sea risk
Copenhagen (AFP) - Shares in shipping giant Maersk dived on Thursday after it warned of an uncertain 2024 earnings outlook ...
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