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US stocks: S&P 500, Nasdaq hit fresh peaks as tech stocks, jobs data lift sentiment
THE S&P 500 and the Nasdaq reached record highs on Friday, driven by gains in Nvidia and other technology stocks, while a stronger-than-expected jobs report eased concerns over the state of the labor ...
European shares slide as Middle East tensions flare
EUROPEAN shares fell on Friday in broad-based losses, as an escalation in the US-Iran conflict lifted oil prices and dampened hopes that a diplomatic solution could be close.
Share of female board chairs at top 100 SGX listcos edges up to 10%: diversity council
With progress being made on gender diversity, the council is looking at other aspects such as skills, experience and age
No AI, poor returns drive Indian investors to foreign markets
India is only about 3% of the global equity market
S&P 500 ends down as chip stocks give up gains
Upbeat economic readings in recent weeks have also helped allay concerns about the economy
European shares pull back as Middle East peace prospects assessed
Teheran is reviewing a proposal that would stop the fighting
US stocks: S&P 500, Nasdaq at record highs as oil pullback brings relief
THE S&P 500 and the Nasdaq held close to record highs on Thursday, helped by an extended fall in oil prices on hopes of a US-Iran deal that could potentially normalise crude supplies through the Strai...
European shares pause as markets watch Middle East peace prospects; earnings on tap
EUROPEAN shares were steady on Thursday, after a sharp rally in the previous session, with investors holding on to optimism that a US-Iran peace deal was close, while parsing through corporate results...
Montage tops CATL as priciest dual-listed stock after chip rally
The gap underscores how strong demand is from global investors seeking semiconductor exposure in the region
Japan’s Nikkei roars past 62,000 on earnings, Middle East optimism; JGBs rally
US President Donald Trump says the US has had very good talks with Teheran
