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Retreating U.S. technology shares and soft European markets capped world equity gains on Monday, while the U.S. dollar fell to its lowest level in over a year against a basket of major currencies. Dow closes at record high as investors cheer strong earning season.
Hong Kong stocks closed...
Monday, July 31, 2017
Sunday, July 30, 2017
31 July 2017
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The S&P 500 slipped on Friday on negative reactions to earnings reports from high-profile names such as Amazon, Exxon and Starbucks and a drop in shares of tobacco companies.
Hong Kong shares ended lower on Friday as investors took profit after strong gains earlier in the week, and...
Thursday, July 27, 2017
28 July 2017
HSI Futures
A swoon in technology and transportation shares led the S&P 500 slightly lower on Thursday on a day full of corporate earnings reports, but the Dow industrials set a record closing high, helped by a jump in Verizon.
Hong Kong shares gained for a fourth straight session on Thursday...
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
27 July 2017
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U.S. stocks closed mostly higher on the back of strong earnings and following the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates unchanged. The Dow rose 97.58 points to close at 21,711.01 and hit intraday and closing records. The S&P 500 hit an intraday record before closing flat...
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
26 July 2017
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The S&P 500 extended its record-setting run on Tuesday, led by well-received corporate reports from McDonald's and Caterpillar and gains for bank shares, while the Nasdaq managed a record high despite losses for Google parent Alphabet.
Hong Kong shares finished flat on Tuesday as gains...
Monday, July 24, 2017
25 July 2017
HSI Futures
The Nasdaq hit a record high on Monday ahead of a big week of technology earnings reports, while the S&P 500 and the Dow industrials lagged behind as losses in healthcare heavyweight Johnson & Johnson took a toll.
Hong Kong shares rose to two-year highs on Monday, resuming their...
Sunday, July 23, 2017
24 July 2017
HSI Futures
U.S. stocks ticked lower on Friday as weak earnings from industrial giant General Electric weighed, while tech shares retreated from record highs and energy tracked the price of oil lower.
Hong Kong stocks snapped a nine-day winning streak on Friday as investors took a breather after the...