Shell logs ‘strong’ quarter as earnings fall but top expectations
London (AFP) - British oil and gas giant Shell announced Thursday that first-quarter earnings fell but beat expectations in a ...
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
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Dollar steady and London shares higher before Fed update on rates
London (AFP) - The dollar steadied and London shares were slightly higher in holiday-thinned trading Wednesday as investors awaited clarity ...
Asian markets track Wall St down as Fed looms
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian stocks sank in holiday-thinned trade Wednesday, tracking a sharp sell-off on Wall Street after fresh ...
Eurozone stocks sag on strong euro as region exits recession
London (AFP) - Eurozone equities sagged Tuesday, weighed down by the strong euro as investors digested bright economic news, while ...
L’Occitane stocks surge in Hong Kong after privatisation offer
Hong Kong (AFP) - Shares in French skincare giant L'Occitane jumped almost 13 percent in Hong Kong on Tuesday as ...
London stocks hit new record peak on takeovers
London (AFP) - London's stock market fired its way to another record peak on Friday, with investors gripped by a ...
Stocks fall as tech shares sink, US economy slows
New York (AFP) - London's stock market bucked the trend in reaching another record high on Thursday, but Wall Street ...
How Interest Rates Affect the U.S. Markets
Interest rates play a crucial role in the functioning of the U.S. markets. They have a profound impact on various ...
Stock Market Rallies Amid Positive Economic Signals
The stock market is known for its ups and downs, often mirroring the health of the economy. In recent weeks, ...
London stocks hit new record on blockbuster mining takeover bid
London (AFP) - The London stock market smashed another record peak Thursday after British mining titan Anglo American received a ...
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