Thursday, April 27, 2017

28 April 2017

HSI Futures The Nasdaq Composite ended at a record high on Thursday, boosted by results-related gains in Comcast, PayPal and Intuit, while the S&P 500 and the Dow were little changed. Hong Kong's benchmark stock index closed at its highest level in 20 months on Thursday as investor sentiment remained...

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

27 April 2017

HSI Futures U.S. stocks ticked lower on Wednesday following two sessions of strong gains as upbeat corporate earnings were offset by uncertainty over the feasibility of a proposed business tax cut. Hong Kong shares rose to their highest level in over a month Wednesday, in line with gains in most other...

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

26 April 2017

HSI Futures The Nasdaq Composite hit a record high on Tuesday, while the Dow and S&P 500 brushed against recent peaks as strong earnings underscored the health of corporate America. Hong Kong stocks posted their biggest percentage gain in nearly six weeks on Tuesday, joining a region-wide rebound...

Monday, April 24, 2017

25 April 2017

HSI Futures U.S. stocks rallied on Monday, tracking a relief rally that swept through Asian and European markets, after centrist candidate and market favorite Emmanuel Macron won the first round of the French presidential election. Hong Kong stocks rose on Monday, as concerns eased over political...

Thursday, April 20, 2017

21 April 2017

HSI Futures U.S. stocks rallied on Thursday, with the Nasdaq closing at a record, as a round of solid earnings led by American Express pushed equities higher. Hong Kong stocks rebounded modestly on Thursday along with global equity markets, though gains were capped by uncertainty over the French presidential...

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

20 April 2017

HSI Futures The S&P 500 and Dow closed lower while the Nasdaq advanced on Wednesday as investors digested the latest round of earnings, while a drop in oil prices weighed on the energy sector. Hong Kong stocks fell for the third straight session on Wednesday, following global equities lower as...

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

19 April 2017

HSI Futures The S&P 500 fell for the fourth time in five sessions on Tuesday, weighed down by a drop in Goldman Sachs and Johnson & Johnson following their quarterly results, while geopolitical tensions added to investor caution. Hong Kong stocks closed at a one-month low after posting their...

Monday, April 17, 2017

18 April 2017

HSI Futures U.S. stocks bounced back on Monday after the S&P 500 closed the previous session at a two-month low, in a broad rally led by recently beaten-down bank and technology shares. Hong Kong stocks pulled back on Thursday in thin trading ahead of long Easter holiday as investors were reluctant...