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8 May 2024
Nikkei faces downturn amid earnings and profit-taking

Key points The Nikkei share average fell by 1.6% to 38,202.37, erasing previous gains. Corporate earnings and U.S. economic indicators significantly influenced market movements. Japan’s Nikkei share average dipped over 1% on Wednesday, retreating from the multi-week highs observed in …

7 May 2024
Week Ahead: Market optimism fueled by surprising US earnings reports

This week, the financial markets have displayed resilience, particularly evident in U.S. stocks buoyed by an impressive earnings season—the most robust in nearly two years. The S&P 500 reported a notable 5% year-over-year growth in earnings per share for Q1 …

7 May 2024
MARKETS TODAY: Traders expect greater downturn against the US dollar

With 65.61% of traders expecting a downturn in USD/JPY, conventional wisdom might suggest preparing for a decrease. However, the market often defies direct expectations, and the relatively high ratio of bears might hint at an overcrowded trade. For EUR/JPY, the …

3 May 2024
Australian shares rally before US jobs report release

3rd May 2024 — Australian shares exhibited an observable increase, with the S&P/ASX 200 Index climbing by 42.00 points or 0.6%, to settle at 7,629.00. This rise came as investors positioned themselves ahead of the release of the US jobs …

30 April 2024
Tesla Expands Full Self-Driving Technology to China

Over the weekend, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that Tesla’s advanced driver-assistance system, Full Self Driving (FSD), has been cleared for sale in China, prompting a 15% surge in Tesla’s stock on Monday. This move marks a significant expansion for …

30 April 2024
Chinese Stocks See Mixed Results Before Labor Day

4 April 2024 – Mainland China’s stock indices experienced slight declines today, with investors adopting a cautious stance in anticipation of the long Labor Day holiday and critical upcoming events. The Shanghai Composite index saw a marginal drop of 0.12% …

30 April 2024
Japan’s Nikkei Tracks Wall Street’s Positive Movement

Japan’s Nikkei 225 index experienced a rise of 1.24%, closing at 38,405.66, driven by an upbeat performance in U.S. markets and investor optimism. SEE: Nikkei sees modest rise on the VT Markets VT Markets app. Despite this daily gain, the Nikkei …

29 April 2024
Australian Shares Rise with an Eye on Upcoming Federal Reserve Meeting

Australian shares climbed on Monday, driven by gains in financial and healthcare sectors. The S&P/ASX 200 index saw an uplift of 0.8%, marking its best performance since April 22, closing at 7,637.4 points. SEE: ASX sees upswing, closing at 7651.75 …

25 April 2024
ASIA: Nikkei in the Dumps: Tech Stocks Tumble, Yen Weakens

Japan’s Nikkei share average recently saw a downturn, dropping 2.16% to close at 37,628.48, following a three-day upward streak. This slide was led primarily by losses in the technology sector, while the market braces for the Bank of Japan’s upcoming …

25 April 2024
FTSE 100 Hits Record High on Anglo American Buyout

Britain’s FTSE 100 stock index saw notable activity with miner Anglo American (AAL) surging 12.5% to a nine-month high following a buyout offer from BHP Group. SEE: FTSE 100 sees upswing today on the VT Markets trading app BHP proposed acquiring …

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