27 February 2015

HSI Futures The Nasdaq resumed its recent advance on Thursday after deal news in the technology sector, while the Dow and S&P 500 dipped as energy shares sank with oil prices. Hong Kong shares finished up on Thursday after a strong rally on Chinese markets, but underperformed...

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26 February 2015

HSI Futures The S&P 500 closed down and the Nasdaq snapped a 10-session winning streak on Wednesday as investors took profits in Apple shares, while the Dow eked out another record high close. Hong Kong shares erased early gains to finish flat, with investors shrugging off...

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25 February 2015

HSI Futures U.S. stocks closed higher on Tuesday, with the Dow and S&P 500 hitting records, as investors attempted to interpret a subtle change in emphasis in testimony by Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen. A six-session winning streak for Hong Kong stocks ended on Tuesday, as HSBC...

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24 February 2015

HSI Futures The Nasdaq ended higher on Monday for a ninth straight day following gains in Apple , while the Dow and S&P 500 eased off recent record highs as lower oil prices dragged down energy shares. Hong Kong shares ended little changed on Monday, with gains in Tencent Holdings offsetting weakness...

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23 February 2015

HSI Futures The Dow and S&P 500 ended at record highs on Friday while the Nasdaq notched an eighth straight day of gains after Greek and euro zone finance ministers reached a deal to extend heavily indebted Greece's financial rescue by four months. Hong Kong's main...

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18 February 2015

WISHING EVERYONE A HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR AND SAFE JOURNEY WHEREVER YOU GO! GONG XI FA CAI!!!! HSI Futures The S&P 500 ended above 2,100 at another record high on Tuesday as optimism grew that a debt deal would be reached with Greece and as bond prices sold off. Hong Kong's...

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17 February 2015

HSI Futures European stocks slipped on Monday, taking a breather following last week's sharp gains, as investors awaited a euro zone finance ministers' meeting in Brussels to see if common ground will be found with Greece's new government. U.S. markets were closed for President Day's celebration...

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16 February 2015

HSI Futures The S&P 500 index closed at a record high on Friday, as energy shares gained with oil prices, while the Nasdaq composite index hit a 15-year high helped by technology stocks. Hong Kong shares rose on Friday, taking a cue from buoyant global markets in the wake...

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13 February 2015

HSI Futures U.S. stocks ended sharply higher on Thursday, with a rally in technology stocks leading the Nasdaq to a 15-year high, while a ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine also eased tensions. Hong Kong shares finished higher on Thursday as telecommunication...

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12 February 2015

HSI Futures U.S. stock futures rose late on Wednesday after Europe agreed on a way forward with Greece on debt negotiations that had been holding back U.S. investors worried about European stability. Hong Kong shares finished lower on Wednesday, weighed down by banking stocks as investors...

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11 February 2015

HSI Futures U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday on hopes that Greek debt negotiations could result in a deal that stabilizes Europe, while Apple helped lift the S&P 500 and Nasdaq as it became the first U.S. company worth more than $700 billion. Hong Kong shares erased earlier losses and...

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10 February 2015

HSI Futures U.S. stocks fell on Monday as investors worried about Greek debt negotiations and disappointing Chinese economic data on top of uncertainty about U.S. interest rates. Hong Kong shares fell on Monday, dragged down by banking and property stocks on concerns over China's economy after it...

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9 February 2015

HSI Futures Wall Street stocks fell on Friday as a better-than-expected U.S. jobs report raised expectations that the Federal Reserve will increase interest rates by midyear, while renewed worries over Greece's debt negotiations added to the bearish tone. Hong Kong shares edged down on Friday as investors...

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6 February 2015

HSI Futures U.S. stocks climbed on Thursday as energy shares bounced with oil prices, while news Pfizer would buy Hospira in a massive deal further boosted the market. Hong Kong shares finished up following a volatile session on Thursday, a day after the mainland's central bank rolled out stimulus...

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