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U.S. stocks enjoyed a late afternoon rally and closed higher on Thursday as an upturn in oil prices and a rally in Apple and Boeing shares helped offset some disappointing earnings and lingering questions over U.S. monetary policy.
Hong Kong shares fell on Thursday, dragged down by weakness...
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
29 January 2015
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U.S. stocks closed down on Wednesday, driven by a sharp decline in the S&P 500 energy sector, after the Federal Reserve said the domestic economy was growing at a solid pace, signaling it remains on track to raise interest rates later this year.
Hong Kong's key...
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
28 January 2015
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U.S. stocks closed more than 1 percent lower on Tuesday as disappointing results from a number of bellwether companies pointed to weakening conditions, while an unexpected decline in durable goods orders also weighed on sentiment.
Hong Kong shares snapped a five-day winning streak on Tuesday,...
Monday, January 26, 2015
27 January 2015
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U.S. stocks edged higher on Monday as investors brushed off fears that a leftist victory in Greece would bring fresh crisis to the Euro zone and energy stocks advanced.
Hong Kong shares inched up on Monday to notch a fifth consecutive day of gains, shrugging off renewed concerns...
Sunday, January 25, 2015
26 January 2015
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U.S. stocks fell modestly on Friday, pressured by underwhelming corporate news including guidance from economic activity bellwether UPS and as materials stocks fell after bearish notes.
Hong Kong shares extended a global rally on Friday to reach their highest level in more than four months...
Thursday, January 22, 2015
23 January 2015
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The S&P 500 and Nasdaqturned positive for the year as U.S. stocks rallied on Thursday on the back of a larger than anticipated stimulus from the European Central Bank. The ECB will buy 60 billion euros worth of assets per month, more than markets had been hoping...
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
22 January 2015
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U.S. stocks edged up in a choppy Wednesday session as traders digested reports that new stimulus would be announced by the European Central Bank at its Thursday meeting, while declines in IBM limited gains.
Hong Kong shares rose on Wednesday, in line with most Asian markets, as mainland...
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
21 January 2015
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U.S. stocks closed little changed on Tuesday after the International Monetary Fund reduced its growth forecasts for 2015 and 2016, increasing speculation central banks would take more aggressive policy moves to spark economic improvement.
Hong Kong shares rose on Tuesday after mainland...
Monday, January 19, 2015
20 January 2015
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European shares hit a seven-year high on Monday, rising for a third day as Italian banks rallied on the prospect of a corporate governance revamp, and Swiss stocks clawed back some of last week's losses.
China stocks suffered their biggest one-day percentage drop since the global...
Sunday, January 18, 2015
19 January 2015
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U.S. stocks rallied on Friday after five sessions of losses, helped by a sharp rebound in energy shares and data that signaled the U.S. economy was on track for solid growth. U.S. markets will be close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration today.
Hong Kong shares drifted...
Thursday, January 15, 2015
16 January 2015
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U.S. stocks fell for a fifth straight session Thursday as bank results disappointed and investors fretted over the potential impact of global economic weakness on U.S. corporate earnings.
Hong Kong shares finished higher on Thursday afternoon, reacting to a surge in stock markets on the...
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
15 January 2015
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U.S. stocks fell for a fourth day on Wednesday as a World Bank forecast fueled concerns about global economic weakness and copper prices sank, although a late-day rebound in energy shares left the market well off its lows after a volatile session.
Hong Kong shares fell on Wednesday, in...
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
14 January 2015
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U.S. stocks ended down slightly in a volatile session on Tuesday, led by a drop in materials and energy shares following further weakness in commodity prices.
Hong Kong shares rose for the fifth consecutive day on Tuesday, helped by inflows from investors who like the plan by Asia's richest...
Monday, January 12, 2015
13 January 2015
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U.S. stocks fell for a second straight session on Monday, led by another sharp decline in energy shares as oil prices tumbled about 5 percent and concern grew ahead of corporate earnings season.
Hong Kong's key share index edged up on Monday, lifted by the business restructuring plan announced...